hi from exeter,uk. home yesterday from op last friday.

Hi

glad operation went well,nothing better than home.

now recovery can start, all the very best

Dee 😊

Hi Mic

Sorry to hear you don't feel good.

The first 48 hrs are the worst but suddenly it all gets bearable!

I was warned off lying on my unop side - even with a pillow between my legs - for first 2 weeks but to lie on my back. This is to ensure you don't dislocate.

If ur wound is still throbbing tomorrow tell the Dr as a chum had to get more antibiotics when this happened to her.

Good luck and don't forget lots of rest (lying flat v good to avoid 'contracture' and do ur exercises.

Janx

hi mic

it's natural to feel exhausted after a major operation after I had mine all I had to do was sit down and bang I nodded off it takes a lot from you love but believe me it will get easier the throbbing will desist in time so don't worry you can't rush it flower the healing process is very slow

all the best

take it easy and listen to your body

love from Skipton x

I have just returned from 6 weeks check up so know how difficult it is to sleep on your back but you should really do it iit is to aid recovery and help joint to knit as well as prevent dislocation . Good luck

Hi Mic

Happy for you that you have had your op and you are now home but it is very early days for you. Your body has been through a lot so rest including naps when you need them is as important as your exercises and mobility which you can gradually increase each day. Like the other posters I was told you should only sleep on your back for up to six weeks and that if you must sleep on your side it should be your operated side with a pillow between your legs and only once your wound has healed (2weeks). This is to avoid dislocation of your new hip.

Look after yourself and I hope you will soon be feeling brighter.

take care

Linnet x

 

Hi there.  I also have an Exeter Hip.  What Ward were you on?  I was in Dyball and they were so nice and looked after me so well.  I would try sleeping on your back for 2 weeks at least, which I managed and then with a pillow between my legs on the unoperated side.  If your wound continues throbbing and feels hot, then I would contact your GP in case you need some extra antibiotics.  Do as you are told by the hospital, they are the experts and are very good at it.  Good luck.

I think fitting a catheter is standard practice at Exeter as I had one as well, together with ankle pumps, which were very good.  I am in Okehampton.   Take it easy on those stairs and don't rush it.