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dennisb
dennisb

I had a RTHR on Friday, they were unable to do a spinal block as my AS prevented them from being able to inject in my spine so I had GA instead. Could not get out of bed that day as my BP was too low, Physio got me out of bed Saturday morning and I couldn't believe that I was actually able to stand up straight for the first time in months, even though it was a bit of a struggle. Already I can feel the benefits of having had it done, even though still in quite a bit of pain.

I am back home now and starting my new life until the second one gets done as that is also needed.

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  • vanessa88276
    vanessa88276 dennisb

    Posted

    Well done Dennis :-) hope you have a speedy recovery :-) xx
  • cathie38426
    cathie38426 dennisb

    Posted

    Things can only get better now, your new hip will eventually give

    support to your spine. I also had low blood pressure, but it was

    when I got home.. Doing too much, too soon.

    Are you home yet?this site is very helpful for recovery.

    best wishes Cathie

  • deborah26839
    deborah26839 dennisb

    Posted

    Congrats, remember to take it slow and ice will also help a lot with pain. I don't read much about that out here but in rehab they always had me icing. Good luck.
  • dalmation
    dalmation dennisb

    Posted

    I agree isn't it marvellous to stand upright again? Not to mention the immediate relief from the awful arthritis pain. The post op pain was nothing in comparison. I'm looking forward to hip number 2 being done next year. Take care 
  • renee01952
    renee01952 dennisb

    Posted

    dear dennis , 

    Welcome back - It is amazing, isn't it ... Like said: take it easy these coming days - be gentle with your self - rest and stay on top of the pain - 

    big warm hug

    renee

  • shirley17649
    shirley17649 dennisb

    Posted

    Hi dennis,

    Well done. Now you are home you will start to improve even faster.

    I have low blood pressure too and it does slow the pace a bit but is quite a good thing in other ways.

    What is AS? Hope it is not too serious. AtheroSclerosis? I have sat here trying to work it out rolleyes

    Take care and rest,

    Shirley

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h dennisb

    Posted

    well done. At least your at home. Please dont over do things. Remember its a major op. ! Regards Amanda
  • jo37353
    jo37353 dennisb

    Posted

    Hi Dennis , hope your doing ok, They were going to do block on me, but they tried about 5 times and couldn't get it in, so they knocked me out, which to honest I was truly greatful for, as I was sitting outside operating theatre, and could hear surgeons talking . So I wass so chuffed they gave me GA, . Hope everything going well at home . smile
  • dennisb
    dennisb

    Posted

    Yes it is ankylosing spondylitis which is an inflammatory arthritic condition which causes fusing of the spine, in the end you are unable to bend the spine at all, there are other side effects as well. 

    The new hip is not too bad, still some pain from the operation. The left hip is painful though so I will need to get that sorted as soon as I can

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 dennisb

      Posted

      Soon but not too soon, unless it's unavoidable, for

      the second hip, because your first one needs time to settle

      in. A new hip definitely helps support the spine, I hope it

      does for you. One day at a time towards recovery.

      Cathie

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