4 days post op.
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4 days post op. Came home 2 days ago on the enhanced recovery prog. Feeling like I've been hit by a truck. Spending most of my time alternating from resting in bed to getting up, doing my exercises and walking around my bungalow. All of this I can manage. My problem is I feel sick so am off my food. Had anti sickness tablets whilst in hospital. But they didn't give me any to bring home. Anyone else had this problem? I'm in the uk so if anyone could recommend an over the counter med I could buy to help with this prob, it would be much appreciated. Thank you
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renee01952 joy76887
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hi joy, welcome home, darling ... what you feel is normal ... good job getting up and walk around a bit ..So sorry that you are not feeling well - is it because of the medication? I am not in the UK so can't recommend anti-sickness pills ... Just take it easy and be very gentle with yourself ... big warm hugrenee
joy76887 renee01952
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Thank you for your kind words. I'm not sure if it's the pain meds or not. But I've just rung my doctors to see what can be done.
gail_27284 joy76887
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Hello Joy and congratulations on your op ..sounds like you are doing just fine for 4 days post op ..don't do too much ..
Perhaps if you give your gp a call ,a prescription for some ant sickness med could be prescribed ..
i think most of us felt nauseous for a few days ,I'm still not great first thing in the morning and usually just have tea with some digestive biccs..feel more up to eating by lunchtime..please take care and use this site as it's got great info on it ..gx
joy76887 gail_27284
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Rang my GP who has sorted a prescription for some anti sickness pills.
Thanks for your response....Joy.x
ray14428 joy76887
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Hi Joy. Things really will get much metter, I promise. I am 10 weeks post op, returned to the office at 7 weeks and am walking with no walking aids whatever. We all recover at different time scales though, and you will recover at your own pace. It's not a competition. Regarding anti sickness medication, it's best to call your GP regarding this, as he/she will know what the hospital sent you home with. Before you know where you are, you will be enjoying your new lease of life. Take care. Ray
joy76887 ray14428
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Thank you for your reassuring words. I feel really positive about my THR. And although I am lucky enough to be surrounded by family and friends it's very comforting to find others who have had similar experiences to chat to. Joy.x
judith12644 joy76887
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Hi Joy, glad you've got some anti nausea tablets. Hope you will soon feel loads better. Wishing you well.
joy76887 judith12644
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Mrs._D joy76887
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If you start having diarrhea get checked for c-different. I was sick for several weeks and got worse. Could not eat. Running to bathroom. It was awful. I thought it was all part of surgery. Very common in hospital and rehabilitation. Highly contagious
And dangerous if you don't get it taken care of. After 6 days on antibiotics I started feeling much better and had appetite. I am on 3rd hip surgery and it gets better. Hang in.
joy76887 Mrs._D
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Hi. God! How awful for you. I'll certainly be aware of this problem. Thanks Joy. X
auntiebeanie joy76887
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joy76887 auntiebeanie
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Hi, thanks for the advice. Have spoken to my GP earlier today and she feels it's probably medication related. Has given me anti sickness tablets to help the problem. Joy.x
hope4cure joy76887
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Call your doctor and ask for nausea meds refill. It's very important to eat well. 2200 calories is needed for the body to heel. drink protein shakes for energy and feeling better. It helps thru the nausea .
jean68130 joy76887
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joy76887 jean68130
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Thank you Jean.
I'm so sorry that you had a rough time of it. Hope you soon have your walking sorted out. I'm so glad I joined this group. Hearing that others have had the same or similar experiences stops me feeling so alone. I'm surrounded by family and friends but none of them have any idea of what it is like to have THR. Take care. Joy.x