1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Hi all! Op day plus 9, here's my update

Posted , 5 users are following.

pam08709
pam08709

Firstly, thanks so much to everyone who supported me pre-op.  Cannot believe how good I feel.  The worst problem is my L heel which is very inflamed and painful at night.  Very mobile now and occasionally forget my crutches which is not the same as trying to do without them.

Tips I have come up with:

1. Get some 'elephant feet' to put under your favourite chair or sofa.

2. Put some thick cardboard  under your chair/sofa cushion.

3. DEFINITELY invest in a memory foam mattress topper.  You can sleep as normal!!  Doesn't need to be expensive, mine is only 1" thick but it is bliss.

4. Helping-hands (grabbers) are brilliant.

I was lucky and do not have the dreaded TED stockings, nor the heparin injections, just a new form of oral anticoagulants that do not require repeated blood tests.   The care in hospital was exemplary.  Shame I didn't have the appetite to enjoy the terrific menu!  My leg swelling only looks like elephantiasis in the lower calf and foot and the (SPECTACULAR) bruising is disappearing.  I know it is different for all of us and I think I have been lucky.  The gorgeous weather has been a great help as I have been able to sit out in the sun.

Stick with it folks, it all gets better.

Cheers, Pam.

4 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • crissy_wissy
    crissy_wissy pam08709

    Posted

    I remember the painful heels well...try a rolled up towel under your calves to lift heels off the bed....it'll all be back to normal before you know it !!
  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 pam08709

    Posted

    Great news Pam.  I was lucky too, no TED stockings either.  Onwards and upwards.
  • ali2301
    ali2301 pam08709

    Posted

    Great news! Hope it continues.

    I invested in a pair of sheepskin heel protectors for the dreaded heel pain and they worked a treat.

    Take care.

    Ali xx

  • ginny35168
    ginny35168 pam08709

    Posted

    Glad you are feeling better!!! It does get better, you are right!  Ginny USA NJ
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.