Hip Replacement
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Hi everyone I have noticed that quite a few of you have been told to sleep sitting up. Fortunatley I was told that I didn't have to so been sleeping flat on my back with a pillow between my legs and it works fine. Also, my stitches dissolve themselves does everyone have that too. 6 days post op no dressing on I cannot believe it.
Love Ann
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steve86482 ann67105
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kimberley38758 ann67105
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Hi, I wasn't given any restrictions for sleeping. I remember very clearly from the discomfort that I wouldn't be lying on the operated side for a while. It didn't take my surgeon to tell me before I figured that one out...lol.
I had an incision approximately 5 inches long on the side of my hip which were dissolvable.
Saltspringer48 ann67105
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Staples. 5" incision. My surgeon said I could sleep any way I wanted. But obviously surgical side was too sore.
cheril1301 ann67105
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Hi. I haven't heard anyone say they were given instructions to sleep sitting up. Most were told sleep on back but so many find they can't get comfortable for mor than a few minutes on back SO they end up
Propping up or sleeping in recliner.
Best wishes on your recovery.
Rocketman_SG6UK ann67105
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I wasn't told to sleep sitting up, but found it useful for a short period.
I was told to sleep on my back for 6 weeks (both after the operation, and after my revision 10 weeks later) .
I didn't like being on my back, but sitting up did help. Now a year later however, I still cannot sleep on my sides for very long, so I have become a back sleeper.
I had staples, both times, no problems with them.
Graham - 🚀💃 🤸
Suziemo Rocketman_SG6UK
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Hi Rocketman
Yes the same with me ,told to sleep on my back ,but just couldn't fall asleep so ended up propping myself up with a v pillow and sleep well.
I am now 14 post op and know I wouldn't be able to sleep on my side even now as when I get out of bed if I roll slightly that side it's feels like I am lying on metal ,which I suppose I am ( ha ha) can't imagine I ever will feel comfortable enough to sleep on my side again.
i had staples too on my 10 inch cut ,surprised disposables are strong enough.
cheril1301 Suziemo
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Like the V letter? Did you have to order it. If they really help I may order one. Did you use it behind your back to support back and arms?
Thanks
Suziemo cheril1301
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yes like letter V . I live in the uk and bought it from Argos many years ago . Yes props me up and supports shoulders and tops of my arms.
Put an ordinary pillow behind it.
Have 2 , use the other flat on my lap whilst in my rise and recline chair
lit makes a perfect table .
Highly recomend Cheril
cheril1301 Suziemo
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Thanks.I'm going to look on Amazon and see what I can find for V pillows. I am so restless
With my sleep, turning from side to side all night. Hope this will help.
Suziemo cheril1301
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Keep in touch X
Msky ann67105
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My PT recommended putting a flat gel coldpack pad under the hip area so that a little cold permeated into the area of pain.I tried that as well as You tubing sleep meditations for pain and the combination really worked . I'm not even having to take Tylenol at night.Im 3 weeks out today and feeling much better .
kathleenberch ann67105
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Hi Ann! Wow! Impressing recovery! What method did your doctor use? I had traditional surgery and thick wire stitches in for a month before removal. I recovered well, but slowly. I also slept only on my back with pillows under my operated leg and between my legs too. I guess there are so many different techniques that recovery times vary. It's ok though 😊. Do I walk normally now after my THR?? Yes! Do I need pain medications anymore? NO! So all's well! Take care! Enjoy your new hip.🙆 👍 😊
judith12644 ann67105
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beth2509 ann67105
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ann43383 beth2509
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