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Amanda1703
Amanda1703

Hi guys , I am due for my op In December ..loads of questions but first one is when I can I go home I live alone and early fifties ? I will stay with family when released from hospital but just wondering when I will be able to go back to my own home ?? 

Well done to you all for the great advice on here ..not as scary as I thought , I am nervous as I had an aneurism when I last had an operation , but I'm sure they will be aware of that ..

how big is the scar , Andy how hard is it to sleep on your back I have always slept on my tummy lol ..

anyway thanks for all advice in advance biggrin

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  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 Amanda1703

    Posted

    Hi Mandy

    ​Well you will see from the replies on here we all are different.

    ​I had both hips done in August and was in hospital for 7 days, and home to my husband.   The first few days home is scary, you move from bed to chair alot trying to find somewhere comfy.   You will sleep on and off during the first few days home and your concentration is like zero.

    ​I did not get given a grabber, or toilet seat so husband had gone out before I returned home and got one.   I also have a stool for the shower.

    ​My scars are about 6 inches and found wearing anything tight on them still causes discomfort. 

    ​I started to drive around 4 weeks as have an automatic car and by that time found it was fine.   First time was just around an empty car park then short local journeys.

    ​I have only just started to try sleeping on my side and can last about 30 mins on each side before I am back sleeping on my back.

    ​I enjoy nice walks, not to long and have the advantage of a nice flat prom and the sea breeze.  

    Good luck best thing I ever did although at time thought it wasn,t.

    ​Come back on here and ask away as this has been one of my biggest comforts on the journey through the good and bad days.

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 elaine23679

      Posted

      Hi Elaine ..

      yes everyone one is different ..maybe I should buy a grabber just in case , I will ask at the pro op if they give one ,, good be know about that ..

      So glad you are on the road to recover two hips the same time has to be much harder , so well done you ..I imagine there will be some pain and discomfort ..but it will be worth it in the end im sure ...

      i will keep you all posted pre op and post op .

      thanks for taking the Time to reply to me 

      x

       

    • elaine23679
      elaine23679 Amanda1703

      Posted

      Where are you  Mandy I am in Eastbourne, East Sussex but had my op done in Middlesex...
    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 elaine23679

      Posted

      I am in South Wales prob having the op in Neath hospital ..

      very handsome young surgeon 😀 Let's hope he has steady hands lol 

    • elaine23679
      elaine23679 Amanda1703

      Posted

      The looks make all the difference to us ladies.... my surgeon was a friend of my daughters, hence me going to Middlesex for my op..  also could not get my hips done in my own town until I was 65yrs could not wait another 10yrs..
    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 elaine23679

      Posted

      Yes Elaine I agree lol ,,,I was told I had to wait as only 52, I was 47 when first started , sadly they have got so bad an operation is the only option ..

      i will be bionic by the time I am 60 ...I hope smile 

      by the time I leave this planet my kids will be able to weigh me in for scrap 😂

    • elaine23679
      elaine23679 Amanda1703

      Posted

      I have ceramic hips, but the will be metal mickey for the knees.. lol... which will be fun travelling.. xx

       

  • M1954
    M1954 Amanda1703

    Posted

    Good luck with everything Mandy!  I am pretty new to this forum and I have found the people so warm.  I am so happy to be able to read these stories.  It has helped me so much with my fear of having surgery.  You never feel alone on this sight.  I go for my surgeon appt today to talk about my Hip replacement and set a date.  I may be nervous but I need my life back.  All the best to you and a big thank you to all of you for all of your kind words ❤️❤️Mary in Florida
    • renee01952
      renee01952 M1954

      Posted

      hi mary, 

      i hope someone is going with you ... sometimes the information is a bit overwhelming -

      and of course, come back here anytime you have a concern, question or just want to talk ...

      good luck ... 

      big warm hug

      renee

    • M1954
      M1954 renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks as always Renee. Yeas I had my sister, my niece and one of my daughters with me.  It went really well. Warm hugs right back!
  • bet88098
    bet88098 Amanda1703

    Posted

    Hi Mandy, I had thr  9 weeks ago. Am 80 years old so am really pleased with how things have gone. My 2 daughters stayed with me my first night home, but have stayed in my. Own home since. One  daughter lives 2 miles away and calls in every day to check am ok and to go anything that is "out of bounds". Now go into my nearest town by bus, which is 3 miles away

    And do small jobs around the house.  Am careful that I do neighing strenuous. Take a walking stick when I go out. Brilliant surgeon, scar is on,y about 5 inches and can hardly see it. Had 22 staples and op was by spinal injection and sedation. Sleeping on back was worse part as I like to sleep on my side, but got the OK after 6 weeks. Loss of appetite was another thing, plus constipation, but they can give you something for that. Appetite is now returning and finally have stopped losing weight and slowly putting g a bit back on. Am sure you will ge on fine, was expecting lot of pain after, but really not much at all, more like muscle ache. Good luck with the op, let's know how you get on.

     

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 bet88098

      Posted

      Wow Bet you are an inspiration and you have certainly inspired me ...

      i am under weight so am dreading loosing any more ,  it I can make up for I'm sure 

      thank you you so much and you continue with your speedy recovery 

    • bet88098
      bet88098 Amanda1703

      Posted

      The plus on losing weight is you can buy all those things with lots of calories so you can put some weight back on. Trouble is it's just not the same when you dont really fancy it. Never thought they wiuld come a time when I weighed myself and hoped I was putting it on. Take that stick when you go out, it's  like a magic wand, cars let you cross the road, seats get offered to you , so you see, there are some good things in store. Haha

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 bet88098

      Posted

      Ha ha Bet you are a star ...where can I get the stick from and can I get a pretty colour 
    • judith12644
      judith12644 Amanda1703

      Posted

      Hi Mandy,

      I wish you all the best. My hip replacement was v straight forward, much better than I expected! Sleeping is a complete nuisance, think everyone feels the same! You're advised to sleep on your back for 6 weeks, and you do sort of get used to it.... Your grabber will be your best friend. I live in London, I wasn't supplied with one. I was given all the other stuff like loo seats, sofa and bed raised up etc. The hardest things to manage are the compression socks. I hope it all goes well.

      Ps, my surgeon was rather good looking too, and he had a v steady hand! My scar is small, about 8cm.

    • Amanda1703
      Amanda1703 judith12644

      Posted

      Hi Judith ...

      lack of sleep won't be a problem as I am up most nights in pain anyway, so same same there lol 

      All these good looking surgeons hey , how lucky are we ..

      cant wait to see what size my scar is ..I shall, of course measure it and let you all know lol

       

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