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First stage of two tomorrow

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michael11283
michael11283

Well after several months of waiting I am finally going to have my first stage tomorrow. So by this time tomorrow I'll have no hip joint but will at last be stuffed full of antibiotics.

10 days in hospital will give me lots of time to visit the forum?

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 michael11283

    Posted

    hi michael ...

    Your discussion was just posted and received this morning ...

    By the time you read this, you had your surgery ... I hope everything went well and you are no longer in pain --- 

    I am so sorry, sweetheart --- you have a great attitude and will come through, I am sure ...

    Do visit the forum often and share as much as you want --- doesn't matter if you just want to vent, okay ...this forum is the best for support, understanding and love ...

    Sending you healing rays 

    big warm hug

    renee

    • michael11283
      michael11283 renee01952

      Posted

      Renew,

      You are a sweetie. I'm doing ok. It's a bit sore and feels very odd, but I walked up and down the corridor today, partial weighbearing, and the hospital, staff and fellow patients are all excellent (well apart from the odd person who is confused and rambles on all night)

      Let's hope my progress continues.

      Mike

  • chrizzy
    chrizzy michael11283

    Posted

    Just seen your post Michael. I sincerely hope you are doing well and that the time is passing quickly and comfortably for you. Wishing you well for the weeks to come.

    Chrizzy

    • michael11283
      michael11283 chrizzy

      Posted

      Chrizxy

      Thanks for your good wishes. Early days but it's going ok. Physios coming this pm and I'm going for a walk.

      Mike

    • chrizzy
      chrizzy michael11283

      Posted

      Just about to go for a walk myself accompanied by my granddaughter. I think she is hoping I make it as far as the local shop so she can have some chocolate lol

      Enjoy your walk

  • judith12644
    judith12644 michael11283

    Posted

    Hi Michael, I hope it's all going ok for you. I wish you all the best, Judith.

  • michael11283
    michael11283

    Posted

    An update.

    Its now day 5. The surgery went well. Catheter and drain out. I can. as from today, get in and out of bed by myself and walk with zimmer or crutches (zimmer easier but I'll need to use crutches at home)

    Theyve cultured the bacteria and adjusted my antibiotics which I get through a canula. They measure the antibiotic levels in my blood as they have a target level which I suppose I have to get to before I can go home.

    The sensation of moving the leg is weird: you can hear (and I can feel) the spacer clicking against the bone, but that doesn't hurt much. I do get the odd serious twinge if I put too much weight on it while getting up or down but I've more or less giver up any opiate meds so am just on paracetemol.

    So far, I would say, things are going well. In my experience it doesn't always stay that way. It will get harder at home with stairs and carpets etc

    Meanwhile my dear wife has the builders in replacing the bathroom I usually use but I'm hoping it should be less chaotic when i get home in about a weeks time.

    Mike

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure michael11283

      Posted

      Sounds like you will be ready to go home soon. Take your meds on time important for exercise walking and sleep. 

      Ask for opiates prescription to take home. Opiates do control the pain much better the first two weeks home and you will feel better. Take one day at a time. Walking every day to keep the blood and oxygen flow to aide healing. 

       Good luck hope all goes well getting home and all precautions sound like you have it all worked out. Good to hear someone will be home to care for you the first few weeks.

      Peace and Healing sent your way.

    • judith12644
      judith12644 michael11283

      Posted

      Hi Mike, glad it's going ok so far. Wishing you all the best, and hope the builders are finished soon!

  • Tutuye
    Tutuye michael11283

    Posted

    Dear Micheal am happy to hear from you this foroum made my rehablitation easy hope it helps you

    Have great time my dear

    • michael11283
      michael11283 Tutuye

      Posted

      Thanks Tutuye, I've not found much information about bone infection here but now I'm having the crash course for real and it seems to be going OK. Thank you all for your support

      Mike

  • kristen888
    kristen888 michael11283

    Posted

    Hi Michael,

    Hope all is going well with your recovery. You are an inspiration with your positive attitude

    I've been off the forum for a few weeks as my mom had two more falls and is now in rehab.

    • michael11283
      michael11283 kristen888

      Posted

      Hi Kristen

      Thanks for your kind words. I think I'm just lucky that I seem to recover quite quickly and don't have much pain.

      I'm 3 weeks post surgery now and getting about well on crutches. The spacer does make horrible grinding noises though!

      It is a bit frustrating looking at the weeds growing in the garden but I have someone coming tomorrow to mow the grass and he may do some tidying.

      Nearly half way through the first stage and the sun is shining

      Mike

    • GoneFishing
      GoneFishing michael11283

      Posted

      Hi Michael,

      I'm 10 days post-op and just grinned when you mentioned the garden.  My yard, while I mowed just before surgery is overgrown already.  I'm hoping the neighbor will take pity and give it a quick trim with his rider.

      What is a "spacer" - I seem to have missed something.

    • michael11283
      michael11283 GoneFishing

      Posted

       Hi Kebra

      The spacer is what they put in where the hiop joint was. It's a metal rod covered in bone cement in which they mixed antiobiotics. It's put into the femur and rests in my pelvis. It stops the muscles and tendons from shrinking but does allow me to put some weight on my leg so I'm partial weight bearing - much easier.

      I hope this chap, who gardens for one of my neighbors, will keep things from getting completely out of hand. I've about an acre in total with several fairly large flower beds so there is usually lots to do.

      Mike

    • Tutuye
      Tutuye michael11283

      Posted

      Hi mike that is a very good news am glad to hear your quike recovery & you are feeling good

      Big hug

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