I did it, THR!
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Had my left hip replaced on the 19th Jan* now I'm back home laid up in bed. I have to say my treatment and care (at Guy's) was top notch.
I read quite a lot on this forum but thought it might be useful to highlight things that surprised me:
1. My first night after the opp my leg made tiny movements of its own, trying to rotate inwards I guess.
2. I've felt things gently moving back into place 'down there'. The surgeon did warn of this but still it's an odd feeling.
3. Every time I did something new eg stand up, I would go into a mini shock trauma and be sick. Others on the ward did as well even people on their second THR.
4. On day 0 I felt fantastic, on day 1 I wanted to die (see 3). A good 12 hours sleep and some anti sick tablets saw me back with a vengeance by day 2.
Im sure I'll have down days and worries in the months ahead (so I'll be back) but I'd highly recommended this opp to anyone considering it. It's changed my life dramatically already, can't wait to get the right one done!
Thanks for all the advice and support hipsters :-)
Jennifer, UK
*ceramic on ceramic uncemented. Nerve block with sedative.
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Hermionie109 jennifer2000
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jennifer2000 Hermionie109
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jennifer2000
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Lucite jennifer2000
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jennifer2000 Lucite
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lee47625 jennifer2000
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48 hrs to surgery and getting hebee jebees!
jennifer2000 lee47625
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Good luck with your opp 😃
Lucite jennifer2000
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how long does recovery take??
Can someone tell me please
jennifer2000 Lucite
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pales lee47625
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lee47625 pales
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But pales, I really , really appreciate the positive thinking and support. Thinking good thoughts now and praying some too!
Thankyou, Lee
DawnDedee jennifer2000
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You DID do it and I totally enjoyed your summarization! Detailed, relevant, honest and positive!
Please keep us informed of your progress.
Wishing you the best!
Hugs
Dawn
P.S., I too experienced the # 3 stage...NOT FUN
DawnDedee
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jennifer2000 DawnDedee
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God bless you,
Jennifer, UK
catrin46108 jennifer2000
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jennifer2000 catrin46108
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If you have any specific fears ask them here, everyone on this group is great.
All the best!
Jennifer