injections after hip op

Good Morning Arthur, Thank-you. No I am waiting till the 2nd of march, when my Right jippy hippie is done. I will be glad but also dreading it, as I suffer from acute anxiety, and also have my dear Hubby who is not in the best of health.But I am getting things organised now, as I dont want to come out of hospital & not have a nurse sorted out.That s what district nurses are paid to do. And they understand, that My Husband is severely sighted. Regards amandah

Hello Amanda, I can say that I was more than a bit concerned about injections but I had 2 days in hospital that i did them myself - the nurse will be there to show you where and how so you feel more confident but then I had to do them at home when I was discharged. Not sure how long you will have to do them, mine was longer than most I have read about on here but you just have to do it. That's not to say that there were a couple of 'moments' when I was a bit shakey but you tell yourself you have to get on with it (my wife is terrified of needles so no choice but to do it) The units I had were pre-loaded with 'Clexane' so its pretty simple procedure just remember that when you hold the roll of fat either side of you that you don't pinch too hard else you will bruise. I know its not sounding pleasent, be brave - soon over and you can move on.

Best Regards

Arthur

 

Hi there , thank-you, but I have asked the district nurses to come over, when I come out as I am scared together with my anxiety I have. They have said that fine.Then that way at least I am having them properly put in.I am scared of needles, even though they might be tiny, its just me. Best regards Amandah

Hi Barbara, What a great site this is. I am very stressed as I suffer from acute anxiety, Also have my dear Hubby, who is not in good health, he has OA of lumbar spine, hips & knees, & severely sighted & deaf.Are you in the uk? I know that most GPS say that we should be able to inject ourselves. NO thats not happeneing. So not only will I be sore but I will be very bruised as well.. Sorry to moan Regards Amandah

Hi Amanda, Yes I am in the UK.  I live in Devon and had my op at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital who were marvellous.  No-one suggested to me that I inject myself, they just gave me the aspirin to take for 6 weeks.  Hope you get on ok.

Hi how are you getting on ? I am just 60 in 4th week seem to be having more discomfort this week than last . Hope it's muscle knitting !

Good Morning Koos , Thank-you for your reply.I have called the district nursing team & they are more than willing to come over & jab me like a pin cushion. But Its all down to the consultant!! The District nurses also can help me with those stockings. I am dreading this op as I am really bad with my nerves. Also My Hubby is disabled with OA of spine, hips & knees, & severely sighted & deaf. So I have a huge amount on my shoulders. !! Regards Amandah

Hi Mary, also a bit more muscle pain then before. I just getting really impatient now. Walk since week 3 without any aid and just do too much in the moment; walking on treadmill with steep incline, indoor spinning biking, elliptical and some resistent training just to get my fitness back. If it hurst too much then I take a day off. I have my first following up appointment in 3 weeks. 

Not surprised it's hurting habha . I am still on 2 crutches as was told . It's difficult to know how much is too much . Good luck

Wow! I am jealous! I am almost three weeks out, tomorrow (maybe today as I am getting antsy) will try two canes.... I had both hips replaced at the same tome, so do not have a "good" leg...  and my bones are less dense (osteopenia ) AND small-boned ... I always thought that was a good thing! But it also means the prosthesis takes up most of the bone shaft so I need to be patient and let the bone heal.  Other than that, I feel go, sleeping better so feel more rested.