New here, Scheduled for left THR.
Posted , 8 users are following.
Started having left hip pain in September 2014, by January Hip would give out with out warning. X-rays and MRI showed Avascular Necrosis in BOTH hips this past week I went in for the MRI results expecting more pain pills and hopefully a Physical Therapy appointment. Well to my shock they have me scheduled for THR of the left hip on May 6th and informed me the right hip already has lesions and will need replacing in the near future. I have not had any type of surgery since I was 8 years old and truth be told I am scared. I am a 100% disabled Veteran and due to PTSD and Major Depression disorder I have spent most my years alone at home rarely getting out, I am better now and discovered the joys of Astronomy, Astrophotography and Pickleball. I am terrified I will lose the ability to do these activities after surgery and that I will fall back into the pit of PTSD.
2 likes, 15 replies
AnnieK EdwardMH
Posted
lizard615 EdwardMH
Posted
EdwardMH
Posted
renee01952 EdwardMH
Posted
Warm welcome to this forum - absolutely true that you are not alone here - personal stories and experiences are shared, great understanding like nobody else can, support, and love ...
Of course you are scared - we all were and the ones who are pre-op are -
It is great that you found some things that give you joy and there is no reason why you can't resume that after THR surgery -
You see Edward, you will lose doing these things as time goes on - your hips will deteriorate and become very painful -
Where are you in the process ?
Big warm hug
renee
EdwardMH
Posted
renee01952 EdwardMH
Posted
You can go off topic of hips too if you need to -
You are not alone
big warm hug
renee
helen56309 EdwardMH
Posted
on this site has got through the operation in different ways please do not be
afraid
I had not had an operation since I was 15 years old and I was nervous but
I managed and it was a lot better than I had expected and now I am pain
free and that is a great thing to cling onto as you will be pain free
I also understand about your PTSD and depression as my daughter is suffering
from these at the moment and your team of doctors and nurse who is treating
you for your illness will see you through this only someone who is suffering
your illness or has a family member or friend going through it will begin to
understand how you feel and how difficult coming to terms with things can be
.You will feel better after your pain is gone and you will get out and about
with encouragement from your team you can do this and a speedy recovery
is wished for you keep your chin up and good luck let us know how things go
for you everyone will be rooting for you
Take care
Kate53CornUK EdwardMH
Posted
What I will say to you is that after two THR's I am feeling good. Like you I have activities and hobbies that I want to get back to and at 6 weeks I am already doing some of them. I am already walking well and next week I am going swimming. Pickleball may have to wait a while but you could be back to astronomy very quickly.
A life without pain and good mobility means we can have the life we want. You have struggled this far to get well so you will do this bit easily!
EdwardMH
Posted
EdwardMH
Posted
renee01952 EdwardMH
Posted
They are so gorgeous ! You don't have to miss them ... seriously -
are they your dogs? they will be great company while you are recovering and there are many things you can do to take care of them - do you have people around you who can help ?
Sunction cups I wouldn't use in the shower either - you want something trustworthy and strong to hold you when you use your full weight -
You can rent everyhting - do you have home health care ?
If you live in the USA, it is available to you as well as physical therapy ..
you are not bedridden ... after your surgery, usually on day 2 and sometimes already on day of surgery, a physical therapist will get you out of bed - first to make you familiar with your new hip - then to walk and do some exercises and sit in a chair - it is important to move - so no flat on back except for resting and perhaps sleeping ...
big warm hug -
renee
EdwardMH renee01952
Posted
AnnieK EdwardMH
Posted
I didn't lie down flat ever during my recovery. I sat up for all sleeping, since I can't sleep on my back. So, of course, I also sat up for all computer use. I'm with you, if I didn't have my computer, I would literally go insane. By the time you get home, you will be able to move around using a walker or crutches, so you can move from place to place and do your computer stuff sitting up. The thing is that you must rest a lot, so you will be sitting down a lot!
Rocketman, one of wonderful people on this forum, has a great website with information about how to prepare. The link is on his info page: https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025 You might want to check it out.
EdwardMH
Posted
AnnieK EdwardMH
Posted