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claire97218
claire97218

hi I'm 34 and 2weeks tomorrow I had my right hip replacement, I'm doing ok, nurse came yesterday and took staples out, I'm desperate for a shower but not allowed to get dressing wet, it's a nightmare trying to have a full wash without actually going in shower, anyone got any advice on what I can do? thanks 

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  • Tech78
    Tech78 claire97218

    Posted

    Hi Claire, I'm 35 and currently on my third hip :0(. Showering will be fine, just make sure that when you get out of the shower you pat the wound dry.  

    You can always replace the dressing afterwards providing they have you spares. 

    Good luck with the recovery, I'm currently 10 weeks post op. 

    • claire97218
      claire97218 Tech78

      Posted

      wow your 3rd hip! so you will know this inside and out then, I will make sure when I do have my lovely shower that I pat my wound, might be better to have some air to it, I will see what the nurse says tomorrow. Good luck with your recovery, thanks for the advice x
  • gloria15237
    gloria15237 claire97218

    Posted

    glad you are doing ok; they gave me an expensive waterproof type bandage that i wasn't to remove for several days but could shower with; but i am in the U S; maybe ask your doc for one; but you can buy those plastic covers that keep water out; i don't remember having to wait so long worried about getting wet...
    • claire97218
      claire97218 gloria15237

      Posted

      HI Gloria, I'm in Uk but will enquire about those dressings, thanks for your advice. Take care x
  • jeanp
    jeanp claire97218

    Posted

    Hi Claire,

    Congratulations on brand new hip; hope you recover well. When I had mine done 5 years ago, I had those stitches which dissolve, so was able to shower much more quickly. The nurse who came to check me over said I could shower straight away. Which doesn't help you, I know, but if anyone else had the choice, I'd recommend! Staples are horrible! When I had a hernia op, the surgeon insisted I keep the bloomi' metal bits in for the full two weeks, and I was SO relieved to get rid of them!

    Jean

    • crissy_wissy
      crissy_wissy jeanp

      Posted

      ......but I loved my staples...lol!! Honestly didn't hurt at all getting them out...mine ..all 36 of them,  were in about 10 days....didn't have a choice...wasn't actually asked..I suppose its the surgeons preference.
    • claire97218
      claire97218 jeanp

      Posted

      HI Jean, it felt much better when they took the staples out, it makes a big difference when they are gone, I have them in a small jar to remind me how far I have come. Thanks Take care x
    • claire97218
      claire97218 crissy_wissy

      Posted

      Wow 36! I had 27, it wasn't bad getting them out, but the nurse said they need to come out before the skin grows over them, feel much better now. Regards x
    • martin98264
      martin98264 claire97218

      Posted

      Claire, can I ask in what way do they make a big difference when out? Purely a comfort factor?
    • Tech78
      Tech78 claire97218

      Posted

      I had 71 staples this time round - use bio oil once the scabs have dropped off it relieves some of the itching and improves look of the scar. 
    • claire97218
      claire97218 martin98264

      Posted

      Hi Martin, yes it is not so tight the wound, when they are out, I have had my dressing removed today and it looks like it's healing fine, so I can now have my long awaited shower haha. 
    • Tech78
      Tech78 claire97218

      Posted

      3 THR's in 5 years all on left, 1st one snapped and 2nd came loose! I have been incredibly unlucky but 3rd time lucky I hope.  Each time the number of staples increase as does the length of the scar.  The first few months are the hardest and sleeping on my back is always a challenge but it was great to go a day without pain and start living life again.  

      I hope your recovery goes well x

  • martin98264
    martin98264 claire97218

    Posted

    Surgeons really do differ in their ways! I have clips that are due out in 8 days (can't wait!) but the surgeon I had insists on anti coagulant injections in hospital, but once home, aspirin. Huh? I thought in was going to come out with approx 3 weeks worth of injections. Can anyone tell me how my ceramic hip is held in, so to speak, as it's not cemented or screwed in? I'm not due to see him for another month?
    • crissy_wissy
      crissy_wissy martin98264

      Posted

      I had 28 days of injections of Fragmin and never had those gorgeous stockings!..sorry can't help with your question though mine is cemented I  think! Its called the Marathon...manufacturers sense of humour I suppose!
    • Jodi-France
      Jodi-France crissy_wissy

      Posted

      I had the shots in my stomach for 3 weeks. I never had the stockings but my physical therapist massaged my leg every other day.
    • claire97218
      claire97218 martin98264

      Posted

      I'm not sure either what has happened to me. mine is ceramic too, I will find out on the 25th July that's when I go for my check up. 

       

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