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I'm having a THR at the end of this month and have been told that they will be using an epidural as my anaesthetic. Has anyone else had this and experienced any pain or discomfort during the surgery? I'm really worried about being awake and hearing bone crunching and drilling!!
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PTBCAL Gemini8
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Hi,
I had this done 4 weeks ago. Didn't feel or remember a thing at all.
Was up having tea and toast with no ill effects within 2 hours.
Hope this helps
Paul
Gemini8 PTBCAL
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Thanks Paul it's comforting to know you that. I wish you a very speedy recovery.
Vicki
Gemini8 PTBCAL
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Thanks for sharing your experience. How did you find getting into the car for the first time when you left the hospital it must be difficult with the fear of dislocation of the hip.
Vicki
libby96241 Gemini8
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Not at all it's surprisingly easy just measure your car ahead of time to make sure that your seat is two inches above your knees if it's a little low car you're going to need foam pad if it's a High car like an SUV you're not going to need the foam pad ...just move the seat back as far as it goes andlower the seat back as far as it goes and keep your operating leg long and straight with leg lifter and it's a snap getting in
Happy21 Gemini8
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Hello I had my op on the 16th March and like you was told they would be doing an epidural. I was mortified at the thought and shaking terribly when they took me to theatre. I explained that I didn't want to hear anything and the guy assured me that I wouldn't. I can honestly say it was the best option in the end, the injection was comfortable and then I was asked to lie for 5 mins on my operation side. They then turned me over and told me to enjoy my sleep. I remember being woken up and told it was all over they took me back to my room where my husband was waiting and I felt amazing. I was eating sandwiches and drinking coffee an hour later. Honestly you will be fine and it helps as you don't get the groggy after feeling from a general anaesthetic so you can concentrate on the start of you road to recovery..
Good luck with the op and keep us all posted with your progress xx
Gemini8 Happy21
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Hi Happy. I'm so happy for you that your experience was a peaceful one. An that the road to recovery had gone so smoothly for you. I have a wonderful very supportive boyfriend who had been my pillar of strength since finding out that I need a RHR. It's only 3 weeks till my op. I'm starting to feel more confident after reading your reply and other hippies experiences. I will keep you posted. Wishing you a very comfortable speedy recovery. Big hug for you Happy
Gemini8 Happy21
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Hi there
My op is next Friday 28th April. It's reassuring to have wonderful feed back. I truly appreciate it very much. How did you manage getting in an out of a car for the first few times ?. When getting into bed which is the best way to get in ? Also should I put my operated hip side in the bed first or the opposite. I hope your recovering well still.
Kind regards Vicki x
libby96241 Gemini8
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It's sure not as bad as I was dreading I'm a week post op. And I'm so glad I have had it done.. recovering steadily no issues
judith12644 Gemini8
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Gemini8 libby96241
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Hi Libby I'm happy for you that things have gone so well
Gemini8 judith12644
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Thanks for the info
Vicki x
libby96241 Gemini8
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Don't worry. YOu will be given a sedative so you won't hear or see a thing. I also am scheduled for April 12 for THR and already met with the anaesthesiologist and am also getting spinal and sedative. This is way better than a general for being clear and capable afterwards. I had a spinal for my knee arthroscopy and it was pleasant recovery and interesting to watch the procedure. It is a bit off putting to be without feeling from the waist down so be prepared for the fact that it is an odd unsettling experience. I have also had the sedative during cancer check and did not remember a thing or feel anything.. literally jumped off the table with no aftereffects. They had to rouse me as I was completely out of it although 'not under'. ... so it is alot better than general. So don't worry... you won't hear a thing... You will be well taken care of
Gemini8 libby96241
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Vicki
libby96241 Gemini8
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samantha_2158 Gemini8
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It will be fine. It's a great way to do the op. I had a sedative with my spinal and slept peacefully through the whole thing. Woke up and 20 minutes later back in my room for sandwiches. It has the added benefit of pain relief for some hours in the operated leg. No nausea and I'm sure it makes for a quicker recovery.
Good luck and look forward to hearing your updates!
Sam
TLHR 20/2/17 posterior