Total hip replacement
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i'm due to have a thr in 10days time & I'm terrified! I've never been in hospital before. Does anyone have any tips on how to cope? I'm scared I will wimp out & not go thro with it.
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I have lived a large portion of my life in hospitals due to being born with a lung disease, so maybe I can share a few tips?
First remember that you are THE most important part of your medical team. Let no one treat you rudely or leave you unattended. You have a say in decision making. Do not be afraid to speak up, ask for help, ask questions.
Have someone you trust be there with you if possible so they can advocate for you when you cannot.
Always request your pain medication one half hour before it is due. Here in the States it takes 30 minutes for the nurse to get the meds to you. You do not have to lay in pain waiting for your next dose.
Sanitize your hands often
Sredni393 DawnDedee
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Be a kind considerate patient no matter how badly you feel.
Keep a written list of questions for the doctor as you think of them.
Take a robe and slippers, hobby, iPad, cell phone, laptop with the chargers etc.
Then just sit back and heal and let others take care of you!
Wishing you the best outcome!
Dawn
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denise18714 val14381
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i can totally understand your concerns and fears .
i felt the same when i had my THR in april 2014 but i kept thinking that (hopefully) my hip pain would be gone. in my case i had terrible hip pain 24/7 and after the operation i woke with no pain.
the recovery was going to be tough but no pain ...bliss!! now im due to have my other hip done in february 2015
i found speaking to arthritis uk very helpful they were able to send me loads of info so i felt very well informed
keep positive...we are all here for you xx
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