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Bilateral Hip Replacement in April

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coffeeman
coffeeman

What am I letting myself in for?

Any pre advice / recovery tips very much appreciated 

#terrified

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  • liz83115
    liz83115 coffeeman

    Posted

    So very pleased to hear that Coffeeman, well done you.  Yes lots of hard work ahead but hopefully less pain than before? Did you have a general anaesthetic?  Please keep in touch when you feel up to it Liz
  • TDubb65
    TDubb65 coffeeman

    Posted

    Been thinking about you Coffeeman - glad to see you're on the flip side of surgery, walking stairs, and getting released soon!  Hope all goes well as you take those new hips home.  biggrin
    • coffeeman
      coffeeman TDubb65

      Posted

      Yes - home today in a little discomfort with very bruising in the thighs and a slight weep from the left wound. All else ok
    • renee01952
      renee01952 coffeeman

      Posted

      Welcome home, coffeeman - 

      It'll be different but oh so nice to be back home - easy does it - 

      be very gentle and kind to your self - 

      and of course, come back here anytime you have a question or concern or just want to share, okay ?

      not sure what part of the world you are, but if appropriate, have a good night ...

      big warm hug

      renee

  • coffeeman
    coffeeman

    Posted

    Was out Friday 11:00 am exactly 4 days after coming out of theatre.

    Good to be home but clearly challenges abound. Reclining armchair is becoming a good friend. Pain wise - under control from melds but absolutely nothing from the hips themselves. Result! C

    • joanne-1970
      joanne-1970 coffeeman

      Posted

      Good to hear yr doing okay coffeeman. Are you sleeping in recliner ? You have undertaken a massive thing with having both done together! When will you be starting physio ?
  • liz83115
    liz83115 coffeeman

    Posted

    Pleased to hear you are doing ok Coffeeman, must be wonderful to not have hip pain although of course you have the surgery pain.  Do you have to sleep on your back?  Look forward to seeing your progress, best wishes LiZ
    • coffeeman
      coffeeman liz83115

      Posted

      Hi Liz - yes sleeping on my back is the worse thing -at the moment!
  • lynn66084
    lynn66084 coffeeman

    Posted

    Well done coffeeman, on the other side now, onwards and upwards, get the first weeks out the way, you will feel much better.
  • liz83115
    liz83115 coffeeman

    Posted

    Hi Coffeeman, just wondering how are you doing?  How is life now you are home?  Are you exhausted or do you feel you have more energy as you have less pain. Hope you are coping well and have a lot of support.

    regards

    Liz

  • liz83115
    liz83115 coffeeman

    Posted

    How are you doing Coffeeman?  Getting any easier? Livz
    • coffeeman
      coffeeman liz83115

      Posted

      yes Liz going pretty good thankfully. Dressings off and stitches out today.

      Time fir the 'Bio Oil' I guess. Able to walk without crutches now pretty much pain free. Just on 1 x 400mg Ibuprofen 4 times a day. C

  • liz83115
    liz83115 coffeeman

    Posted

    Wow that is amazing news!  Gives me real hope for my bilateral surgery in June.  I can't believe you can walk without crutches that is really fantastic and for the pain to be so much better.  Very pleased to hear it is all going so well.  Can you do stairs without crutches?

    I am told I will not be allowed to go in a car for 6 weeks even as a passenger, is that the same for you?

    You have made my day Coffeeman, I am really struggling with pain so to know of your progress has really cheered me, thanks LIz

    • coffeeman
      coffeeman liz83115

      Posted

      Hi Liz - I must say I made the decision some months ago to strenthen the muscles around the joints as much as I could prior to the operation. The situation with my hips previous was that I could do non weight bearing exercise. I invested in a good static exercise bike with magnetic resistance (ebay) and religeously did 15 mins in a morning and again tea time. Also some upper body strengthening as there is a high reliance on your arms in the first few days - you dont have a 'good' leg so it is all arms. I am 150% convinced that this investment in time and effort has made the world of difference to recovery.

      I do need to pull on the handrail up stairs a little.

    • TDubb65
      TDubb65 coffeeman

      Posted

      Way to go Coffeeman!!  So glad to hear you're doing so well 😄👍🏻🎉
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