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I finally did it! It is over..

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rose0000
rose0000

I am lying here it is 4am quietly celebrating that I finally after all these years hady hip replaced!

To all if you that posted good luck thank you - I am too tired to reply individually this morning but wanted to say your messages were hugely comforting.

To all the pre hippies it will be hard to find anyone more terrified than me in

The early stages, but I can promise you the thought and the wait is FAR worse than the procedure. It was fine every step of the way. Even waking up in recovery listening to Christmas songs on the radio - I actually felt like singing and was so relieved. I have no

Do

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  • vanessa88276
    vanessa88276 rose0000

    Posted

    Aww woo hoo congratulations Rose :-) xx Can't wait for mine now :-) xx 17th Dec can't come quick enough lol xx hope you make a speedy recovery well done :-) xxx
  • Loral
    Loral rose0000

    Posted

    Up and about in no time...Glad you are well.
  • deborah26839
    deborah26839 rose0000

    Posted

    Congrats Rose from the US, I don't know what type of pain killer they gave me while in hospital but in rehab tramadol and Norco. Couldn't take Norco knocked me out, took tramadol only after therapy otherwise tylenol. Motrin helps the most. I couldn't believe how little pain for such big surgery but they had me up and walking directly after arriving into recovery which included steps. Good luck I will be reading your updates.
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h rose0000

    Posted

    Hi Rose! Well done you! Hold your head high! Your over the worst! But don't over do things! Remember you've had a major op! One day at a time! Regards Amanda
  • TJ007
    TJ007 rose0000

    Posted

    Hi Rose, really good to hear that you've had your op and are on the road to recovery. Hope you are getting all the pain relief you need.

    I find your words very reassuring before my surgery on Monday 7th. Was the sedetation along with spinal enough for you not to know what was going on in theatre?

    All the best for you recovery.

    TJ xx

  • Roxycturtle
    Roxycturtle rose0000

    Posted

    rose0000

    I am so happy to hear this. I signed up to this forum bc I read your post. I am 44 and have never had any surgeries in my life - no children no tonsilectimy no nothing. Saying I am terrified doesn't even touch how scared I am. My total hip replacement anterior approach is scheduled for Friday morning. I can't stop having panic attacks. Any words of advice are very much appreciated. 

    • Gaby21
      Gaby21 Roxycturtle

      Posted

      Please please please don't feel like that!!!!! I've had soooooooo many surgeries, some huge and my THR was one of the best in as much no pain and so far relatively easy recovery. Problems I personally have had have been nothing to do with my hip!!!!!

      You will sale thru!!!!!

      You need to stay CALM & FOCUSED!!! You WILL be fine!!!!!

      All us Hippies are here for you.

      Good luck . Xxxx😌

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo Roxycturtle

      Posted

      Roxy, believe me how you feel now is a nightmare, you were me 3 weeks ago, i hD mine done on a friday, up wallking on Saturday on a frame then crutches, home on Monday, first week wont lie hell on earth, but its a totallybdifferent hell than your in now, if you talk to the doctor, aneatist they know your scared, tell them what your scared of, you will wake up on saturday a differwnt person, good luck my hun, take a deep breath and go for it believe me its worth it. Xxx
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK Roxycturtle

      Posted

      Listen to Gaby andSue,

      They are so right, what you have now is totally understandable fear of the unknown.  Like you, I had never had an operation before, but there really is no need to be afraid.  

      We are form all walks of life from all over the world, and operate a 24x7 'service' to fellow hippies and (probably more importantly) to prospective hippies.

      Stay calm, and if you want to know anything, ask on here as someone in this wonderful forum will have experienced it and be able to help you out, or tell you where to find the information.

      Best Wishes

      Graham

    • Roxycturtle
      Roxycturtle Gaby21

      Posted

      Thank you!  Wow. I can't believe how great everyone on here has been and making me feel,calmer already. 
    • Roxycturtle
      Roxycturtle sue1957Geo

      Posted

      Thank you Sue!!  I am starting to look forward to the pain relief!  Hard to imagine but can't ignore what everyone says seems to be true for so many. 

      I don't think I'll mind the surgical pain as much - oh heck who knows as I've never had it before to really know. But I would think I would find it easier knowing it is healing pain and is only going to get better. 

      Plus good drugs to help forget the pain. 

      Thank you!

  • renee01952
    renee01952 rose0000

    Posted

    Hi Rose ----

    How are you doing ????

    I have lost you in here and don't know if your pain is under controle -

    have you seen your daughters ? do you know when you are going home ?

    love and blessings

    renee

     

    • rose0000
      rose0000 renee01952

      Posted

      Bless you Renee - I am being given paracetamol which means I am still quite sore. Day 2. Not going home yet as I fainted this morning (low blood pressure) but hoping to soon - thank you for finding me ! Xxx
    • Gaby21
      Gaby21 rose0000

      Posted

      I fainted quite a few times from low blood pressure. Felt lightheaded for about two weeks! Drink plenty ( I didn't) eat little & often even if you don't want to! It helps! Xx
    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo rose0000

      Posted

      Rose, how are you my lovely, i had paracetomol and others, if its not enough ask for stronger.  My blood pressure dropped really low to, had it taken every hour all night.  Didnt feel faint next day when i got up first time, but really dizzy.  Keep drinking water, be careful when pouring, i kept missing my glass., flooded the place several times.  Just take care, try and eat fruit as it makes you go loo, the pills sort of stop you. Your a qualified hippie now.
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