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I'm in the Hippies Club 😀

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monkeypearl
monkeypearl

Hiya all hippies 👍

As of 3pm today I'm a new member of the Hippies Club 😀 got here at 6.45am and didn't get in till 2.20pm 🙄 sat up at mo with some old comedy's on my tablet, little pain but I guess that's ok. I'll post a little more when I'm up and about.😁😁

Stay Safe & Stay Happy

Pete 👍😁😁

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  • marion36675
    marion36675 monkeypearl

    Posted

    Hi Monkeype. Good to hear all is well so far. I had little to no pain after my op 9 weeks ago this Monday. I want home after 48 hours and have progressed remarkably well. I ditched my sticks after 2 weeks and could walk 1.5k after 3 weeks. I started driving at 5-6 weeks. I still have some soreness deep inside and my knee is still a bit sore sometimes but that's where all the trauma goes during the operation. I had slight swelling but that went with about 10 days. Do all your exercises and walk as much as you can. It also helps not to sit in one position for too long. You'll get very tired during the first month so have a lay down after lunch. It really helps to recharge your batteries. If you get on as well as I have done you'll be delighted. I wish you all the very best with your recovery.

  • jen86183
    jen86183 monkeypearl

    Posted

    Congratulations pete. You will be up today and your recovery will start which, I hope is as swift as marion's has been. 😆👍🏃

  • monkeypearl
    monkeypearl

    Posted

    Hiya guys 😃

    Well think the ward is up against it, nurses running all over the place, bells going of constantly 🙄 been sat like this now for long time, I'm sure they'll be round soon. Sat up in bed with them funny blowing up leg wraps 😃

    Keep blowing up every 30 secs then go down 😀 fingers crossed I'll be up out the bed later 😎

    One thing I had never told until yesterday, was a doctor talking to me about bone donation 🙄😁 she asked if I would sign to say they could freeze the bone being removed, said it would be used for bone grafting if it was a good match. Why not I thought, was thinking of making a table lamp out of it, but what the hell lol 😀

    Feeling good in myself so that's ok, be good to be up later this afternoon.

    Stay Safe & Stay Happy 😀

    Pete ( Now in the Hippies Club ) 😁

    • stevieleeds
      stevieleeds monkeypearl

      Posted

      Hi Pete sounds like you're doing well. I'm having mine done next Friday! Where are you?

    • monkeypearl
      monkeypearl stevieleeds

      Posted

      Hi Steve 😁

      I'm in the East Yorkshire area, your in Friday yep, I was in yesterday and was there for 6.45am and didn't go in till around 2.20pm, was back in ward for around 6.15ish, went well just had the specialist round, he said I lost a bit of blood but had good blood count so should be ok. I'm just waiting to start getting up and about 😁 my life has been on hold for the last 18 months, now it's time to make a new fresh start, watch this space....🙄😊😊

      All the best Steve for this coming Friday 😊😁

      Stay Safe & Stay Happy 😀

      Pete 😊

    • marion36675
      marion36675 monkeypearl

      Posted

      Good luck. Read my reply to Monkeypearl. I hope you recover as well as me.

    • marion36675
      marion36675 monkeypearl

      Posted

      The leg wraps are wierd aren't they? They help prevent blood clts by keeping your legs massaged. All clever stuff. Hope you've been out of bed by the time you read this. Little tip while your leg feels useless - hook your dressing gown belt under your foot and lift your leg into bed. Makes it much easier.

    • monkeypearl
      monkeypearl marion36675

      Posted

      Hi Marion,

      Yep been out the bed for fist time this afternoon, wow god did it make ya eyes water lol, there not giving me much pain meds, physical therapy who got me out of bed on the walker, they said just ask the nurses and they should allow me some stronger meds. Just sat waiting for my evening dinner to be served. Think it's the same menu as at the Hilton lol 😀

      Stay safe and Stay Happy 😊

      Pete 😁

    • stevieleeds
      stevieleeds monkeypearl

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply, and all the best to you too...........keep posting!  It's wonderful to read positive stories.  Cheers, Steven.

    • jen86183
      jen86183 monkeypearl

      Posted

      Sorry you have pain pete, that is a shame I never had any after op, I loved the inflatable pumps they put on my feet at night, I found them relaxing. You should be home tomorrow, that is something to lookforward to.
    • jen86183
      jen86183 stevieleeds

      Posted

      Hi Steven,

      Are you apprehensive yet? Don't be, you will be fine from the anaesthetic being administered to being woken after op for me was 1hr 50 min which is not long. This time next week it will all be over. Good luck.

    • marion36675
      marion36675 monkeypearl

      Posted

      It's a bit of a shock when you discover just how weak your operated leg it to start with but you'll be amazed how quickly it will get stronger. Do your exercises and make sure you balance the movement/rest combination. Don't stay still for too long in any position. Go for a little walk around the house until you can manage to go outside. I hope you get on as quickly and smoothly as I have. All the best and fingers crossed they may let you go home today. 

  • judith12644
    judith12644 monkeypearl

    Posted

    Hi Pete, pleased your op was ok, pity you were a bit late on the day. I remember being really hungry, and I only had to wait until 10.30am..... 

    I’m sorry you’re having quite a lot of pain. I didn’t have much, but the staff were really good with meds. Tell the staff, and get some more meds if necessary. You need to keep ahead of the pain, it will help your recovery. All the best today, Judith 

    • monkeypearl
      monkeypearl judith12644

      Posted

      Hi, was up till early hours, couldn't get rested, went of about half two in the morning, then was up to walk myself to the washroom, was in a lot of pain then asked three times from 5am till 5.35am for strong meds. Nothing think I must have gone off then, up at 7.30am again managed to get myself to bathroom/washroom. Fingers crossed a positive day ahead yep. I know what ya mean about keeping one step ahead of the pain Meds,😁

      Stay Safe & Stay Happy 😀

      Together we can do anything...

      Pete 😁

    • marion36675
      marion36675 monkeypearl

      Posted

      While your operated leg is weak put your dressing gown belt under the foot and help lift the leg in and out of bed. Stops too much strain on your groin and makes life easier if you have pain.
    • jen86183
      jen86183 marion36675

      Posted

      Or get your partner (if you have one of course) to lift it in and out of the bed as I did, for the first week. 😊😂

    • monkeypearl
      monkeypearl marion36675

      Posted

      Hi, great bit of advice, helped me out a lot. Well just been down for X ray 😚😁 keep asking them about the blood thing, but nothing yet, getting up and about now lot better, tell ya they soon took the walking frame away, it's sticks now and I'm getting on ok with them, seems to be getting stronger every day 😁 just want to get home now 😀 just been told they have Dracula turned up with two bags of blood 😛

      Let's see how the days turns out....

      Stay Safe & Stay Happy 😊

      Pete 😁

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