Surgery

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Hi there Christene,

I went to see a surgeon yesterday and he has agreed to explant. He didn't want to take all out but I have insisted. He said it is a big operation and tried to put me off by saying I wouldn't look very nice afterwards but I stuck to my guns. He also didn't think that the implants are causing my arthritis and has asked me to see a specialist to get him to confirm that it is the implants. Of course, I know the specialist won't do this and I asked him why he wanted me to see one before explant. I felt like he was trying to back out of it but he has scheduled me for 24th April. He wants me to go and see him on 12th April "to prepare me" whatever that means and I have to see the bone specialist on 20th March.

I also had an MRI scan yesterday, I hated it but kept dozing off thankfully. They told me I could not have anything to eat or drink before coming and I didn't get into have my scan until 11am. By that time, my throat was so dry I couldn't swallow and this made me panic. They said they were going to give me a relaxant and that is why I could not have any drink or food but they never gave me anything. It took one and a half hours.

I get my results of the scan on Wednesday.

I am happy to be having the operation but I am depressed by the care and feel they just think I am a crazy woman who reads too much!!! I don't know yet if the insurance will cover it and the Doctor said it is something I have to sort out myself!!. I have thought about going to the UK to have it done but I cannot leave my children so I am stuck with the ignorant Spanish here.

It looks like we will be recovering together as your op is two days after mine. That gives me some strength.

After the MRI I was burning in my arms until midnight and my face was bright red!! I went to bed with ice packs strapped to my arms but at least it helped me get some sleep.