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3 weeks PO bi-lateral

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rodney65
rodney65

OK it's done ! All the worry was needless, still have numbness in one of my thighs and the pain meds make you a little depressed, but don't think I need them any longer.

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  • Angie_york
    Angie_york rodney65

    Posted

    Well Done and Congratulations now you can look forward to a pain free mobile New you !

    I'm going in next Tuesday and I'm a nervous wreck thinking of cancelling but trying to stay strong , I am fighting my demons constantly just wish it was now the waiting is unbearable

    Happy Healing and God Bless you 😊

  • paul170864
    paul170864 rodney65

    Posted

    Brilliant mate - its reassuring for those quietly panicking to read success stories !!! Bi-lateral too !!!
  • ann67105
    ann67105 rodney65

    Posted

    Well done to you Rodney congratulations. I am freaking out as I am having a bi latetial done on the 19th January. Your post has given me encouragement. Did you have a GA or epidural with sedation as I have not yet decided.

    Good luck with your recovery.

    Ann

    • Angie_york
      Angie_york ann67105

      Posted

      Hi Ann my 2nd t h r is next Tuesday I'm counting down the hours , can't help been of nervous disposition but I'm sure we'll be ok ! Look at these folk who have no regrets and now leading a full pain free life once again

      I had spinal with no sedation I heard the drill , saw and hammer but as I'm a control freak it suited me and will do the same again , I felt great going back to ward no sickness and sat up with a cuppa within the hour , hope this helps and all the best for the 19th

      Here's to us joining the Hippys and good bye crutches ha

    • ann67105
      ann67105 Angie_york

      Posted

      Hi Angie goodness me how brave are you. I just couldn't do that I want to be fast asleep and not know a thing.

      You are right we will be pain free - good luck to you.

      Best wishes Ann

  • kim44752
    kim44752 rodney65

    Posted

    Hi Rodney, I'm 3 weeks post-op bilateral too! Just got off my pain meds. I keep comparing the right and left replacement. Seems like I have a slight pulling in the left buttock and more aware of the replacement on that side...hope that's just muscular and not a serious concern. Good luck with your recovery!

    smile Kim

    • ann67105
      ann67105 kim44752

      Posted

      You seem to be recovering so well Kim very encouraging for me. I am having bi-lateral on the 19th Jan and am freaking out with fear. Your words are comforting.

      Wishing you well for your recovery.

  • ann43383
    ann43383 rodney65

    Posted

    Bilateral......good on you, I wanted to do that but surgeon didn't want to. Quick recovery Rodney!

  • kathy57743
    kathy57743 rodney65

    Posted

    I'm glad your done with your procedure..yes pain meds do a number on so many parts of our lives...I'm glad to meet you and will keep all of you in prayer..for miracles we all need it..lol..take care and pain free days coming...

  • renee01952
    renee01952 rodney65

    Posted

    hi rodney,  congratulations and a very happy new year ...I went back and read that you had them done 2 days apart ... how was that?it seems very unusual ....thank you for sharing such an encouraging post ....big warm hugrenee
  • Msky
    Msky rodney65

    Posted

    Glad you are on the other side,yeah you. Can you use NSADS for pain now?Do they help you?A double must be very painful.Its been 3 days for me I hope to do more walking around today.Just did bathroom trips yesterday but pain levels said that was enough. Glad to see your doing well but 3 weeks is not that far out especially with a double. Be Well.Take Care .
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