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dominic22930
dominic22930

Had my left thr nearly two weeks ago now droped my down now only thing i have is a paracetamol and naproxen in the morning and at night i think they may be reduced down soon as well. Was a bit sore after the surgery struggling to get in and out but that only lasted a couple of days. Went shopping at the week end as well just tired me out more than anything had a nap aftarward that sorted it out the most annoying thing i find is having to sleep on my back hopefully that will be lifted at the end of the month. Not sure if the recovery rate is down to my age or the fact i have had a trail hip fitted that comes with a buffer inbetween and is inserted laterally not sure going for my dressing removed tomorrow see how much hair comes off when they pull it 😞

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  • sandra_84282
    sandra_84282 dominic22930

    Posted

    Sounds like you are making a good speedy recovery Dominic. I couldn't have gone shopping at 2 weeks. I found recovery was a roller coaster ride. Week 3 was my worst and if I over did things I paid a price next couple of days.

    Different parts hurt at different times. Now entering week 6. Energy levels returning and can do most things unaided.

    Just don't rush things. We all want to be back to normal but it does take time. You have had major surgery. Take care. Sandra.

    • dominic22930
      dominic22930 sandra_84282

      Posted

      I know it can be a long process like my doctor said listen to your body more than anything it will tell you what you cant do i just keep trying a little more each day and make sure i do my exercises
  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 dominic22930

    Posted

    Congrats Dominic, you sound to me as though you are doing exceptionally well.

    How I wish so many other forum members had a Dr as sensible as yours, oucccchhhh to the sticking plaster removal, hopefully will not be as painful as i fear it might be, sometimes its good to be a girl.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 dominic22930

    Posted

    hi dominic, 

    sounds good to me too - except the hairy thing ... how big is the dressing????

    I am so puzzled about the differences regarding restrictions post-op THR surgery .. stockings, no stockings, shower, no shower until staples removed, and the only sleeping on back versus sleeping on side ...

    I was allowed to sleep on unoperated side on 2nd night post-op - I was shown how to put pillow between my knees, how to turn with pillow in place - 

    it was important though to lie on my back during the day for at least 30 minutes -

    like said many times already, we heal at our own rate - so no comparing to others -

    you are TWO WEEKS, 14 DAYS post-op darling .... amazing that you already went shopping !!!

    big warm hug 

    renee

    • dominic22930
      dominic22930 renee01952

      Posted

      The dressing is probably around 10 inch long and there is a big patch on the front of my thigh where the drain was
  • Soos2016
    Soos2016 dominic22930

    Posted

    Dominic, I remember you are the same age as my son, who had 2 THRs. You're doing so well - BRAVO! 

  • dominic22930
    dominic22930

    Posted

    I must admit the few things bug me the night sweats having to lay on my back to sleep causing back problems and having to get 3 times a night for a pee
    • dominic22930
      dominic22930 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I know dont think the missus sees it that way me fumbling about for crutches to go for a pee and waking her up lol

    • sandra_84282
      sandra_84282 dominic22930

      Posted

      Ha ha. I used to have to get up just to stretch a few times in the night. My party trick was to drop the crutches. Causing an almighty clatter and husband was not only awake but had to get up to retrieve them.

      For better or worse Dominic. 😃😃😃

    • nyreenz
      nyreenz dominic22930

      Posted

      You mention might sweats, they are horrible, thought it was only me. I hate bed time as I just can't get comfortable, and sleep just won't come. But I am only 9 days post op and reading all the comments each night helps keep me going.

    • renee01952
      renee01952 nyreenz

      Posted

      Hi nyreenz, 

      warm welcome to the best forum for hippies ...

      please refer to:

      https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147 - scroll all the way down and you find A Layman's Guide, created by our member Graham aka Rocket man ..

      Maybe you can start your own discussions and share more about yourself ..

      You are not alone darling ... many of us are awake at night rolleyes

      big warm hug

      renee

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK nyreenz

      Posted

      Night sweats are just one of the horrible things we go through, like sleepless nights, TEDs (they should be reclassified as a form of medical torture frown) - as Renee says, see my website for common complications and useful tips from other hippies on this forum, the website address is in my personal info here ...

         https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

      and on the moderator's "useful resources" page at

         https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

      Best wishes

      Graham - 🚀💃

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