DAYWALKERS UPDATE

Renee hi, the Staples came out on 22 and the 25th Jan they took them out in 2 parts because i had 38 of them. Once the staples are out they do not need covering anymore.  No staples which meant i could have showers and no dressing on. But as you guys know i have been having leakage from one of the staple scars. I went back on Monday as the Nurse wanted to see me and i wanted to see the Nurse that took my staples out because she knows my scar lol. The nurse told me that it did not look that bad, but to me it did, i guess they see all sorts. The nurse put a square patch of iodine and some gauze and then a dressing that was not waterproof. I just can't believe i got an infection, this does happen at times as the nurse told me. I am seeing my Consultant today at 5pm will post tonight. I just hope i do not have to go back in, The nurse told me on Monday not to change this dressing and i have not, get hubs to check it, it does not seem to be any worse, ie nothing running down my leg. Lets hope and hand and fingers and toes crossed guys for me love Daywalker x

Hi fellow hipsters, i saw my Surgeon. The nurse took the dressing off the other nurse put on, on Monday. My Surgeon came in and had a look, he then wanted to clean it himself i am honoured i thought, he cleaned it then he got one of those long cotton buds and put the litle soft end into the small wound to see the depth not too far he mentioned which was good news then some crap came not dripping out but it is what was just inside he then got a big empty syringe and put Saline  right in the tiny wound where the one side of the metal clip was it did not hurt as the area is still numb from surgery  weeks ago.  My surgeon has put me on yet another lot of Antibiotics 3rd lot. He wants me to  go back on Monday night  to see him and he would expect it to have dried and closed up by then,  if not i have to go back on Tuesday for an overnight stay and he is going to open the wound up it wont be along incision and clean it all out and then suture it up, not clips. The only thing is i will be out, not long on the table though this time. One other thing how long did you guys have to sit on the big white toiled seat addition, i think it is 12 weeks i am guessing, which i really don't mind i would be so lost without it, as we all would. I have been reading on here that so many dislocate though so many people take care, I was not going to have the ceramic bull and cup in my body they squeak i have been told, Night you guys and thanks so much for your concern x

Great news that the surgeon is taking it so seriously. We often feel that we are not heard.

I am convinved that I will be buying a toilet seat riser when this goes back - it is such a boon. 

I was told that ceramics can squeek in about 15% of cases. I was only told after the fact though.

Michael x

Hi Michael,

That's an interesting statement about your riser going back. None of my aides, crutches, toilet riser, grab stick and shoe horn, are being returned. It was part of my discharge pack that the the hospital does not accept returns. So wasteful really. I will see if any charity shops will accept them.

My surgery was done privately, hence paying for everything i guess. We had to pay for all my Aids, I did not even think that any hospital would take a Toilet Seat Aid back, i have been back 5 times now, including this Monday 6. 

Hi Daywalker. 

Glad to hear from you, and you sound a little bit more chirpy and happier which is good. I am glad your surgeon is taking good care of you, and it sounds reassuring, I will be watching this space and hope the antibiotics do the job before Monday. We need full closure on that wound! Anyway you are being a complete trooper ~ and hope over the weekend you manage to shift the infection. Big hugs x

Michael tell me abit about your story. What is a Boon?. Before my surgery i looked into everything, i am not sure if it is because i am an Holistic Therapist many years ago, but alas no more had to give it all up because my body has had it as they say.  My mind works that way have to delve into everything. I just can't believe how many people have had problems with it coming out of place, just chewing and cracking my tooth on a sweet sounded terrible in my mouth, the thought of anything popping out from my surgery makes me feel ill. Take care. If you need to talk you know where i am.

Morning

Really straight forward, I am afraid. But a "boon" is something of benefit or a blessing; sometimes referred to as a Godsend. 

I have a pair of incomplete socket in my pelvis which will mean that I will eventually have to have both hips done. But I had bone on bone OA for quite a while. Looking back, it started in my 20s. But it was not until last year that I got so fed up with it that I sought advice from my GP. I had thought it was soft tissue problems. I was fast tracked to have a THR.  My surgeon was FANTASTIC and gave me a gold standard treatment. All dissolvable stiches and everything has been text book. And I am so grateful!! I must also acknowledge my wife who has been on my back regarding the exercises. Without her ‘encouragement’ I am sure I may have slacked a lot.

I am now 3 weeks post op and looking forward to the rest of my life. This forum is my addiction - it is so easy to use - and also send private messages. Thankfully so, as it helped Rocketman and I agree on motorcycling rather than boring everyone else too.

Please keep in touch. x

So pleased for you, I have OA in both, i kept getting this pinching in my groin i had the Cortizone injections first to see how i got on had 2 of them in my right groin, then the Hip surgery, but as you i have a staple hole leak. I think i will have to go back in, but wil know by Monday. I have had my walking sticks for 6 years, i had back surgery 6 years ago, for Arthritis but the fusion never took, i have OA in both knees and in my toes, never ends does it. Your wife sound very supportive just like my hubs x

Partners are an essential element of recovery. 

Crumbs, you sound like you have been delt a full deck of ailments. It is a good thing that you are being listened to and cared for. The staple hole leak sounds most concerning and urgent. Hope it gets addressed next week. x

I know that is so disappointing for you. Going to the hospital to be opened up AGAIN! Take care, Daywalker, will look forward to hearing from you after the surgery.

Oh, you poor thing. On th epositive side, you are embarking on a road which is going in the right direction. will be thinking of you.

Michael x

Oh my dear, I know just what you are going through - I am now well into my second recovery in three and a half months.  Hopefully he won't have to make such a long incision this time, and not get through all the muscles to the bone again.

We'll all be here thinking about you, and hoping for the best outcome.

Graham