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Hi I had a left hip replacement yesterday did not feel anything during surgery had epidural and deep sedation leg has felt dead all night hardly slept in pain had load of pain killers just wish I can get out of bed will do today with physio
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renee01952 debbie28087
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Congratulations !!! You did it - done and dusted, so to speak -
When you are in pain, you might want to ask for more or stronger ones - it is important to have no pain in order to heal ...
What approach was used?
Big day ahead of you .. Physical therapist will come, you get out of bed and make the first steps ... be gentle, kind and patient with your self, okay ? and come back here anytime ..
big warm hug
renee
Pansycat52 renee01952
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Hi Renee
Just c?hecked in to the site (don't seem to get much time these days) and saw your name on this post
How are you doing these days?
Kind regards
Linda
renee01952 Pansycat52
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Hi Linda,
Still here as it is a part of my daily routine now ... - no job to go to, still living in rural Holland and contemplating to move Westwards (closer to Amsterdam) again -
Hips are good but had other health challenges -
Sounds like you are doing really good, darling ..
big warm hug
renee
elaine23679 debbie28087
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Good luck and come back with your updates x
Angie_york debbie28087
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Hi Debbie , first of all Congratulations on joining us new hippys ,I had Spinal too Adan's yes it was painful when it wore off but by taking strong pain killers before they wears off you build up a barrier to pain and helps with your first walk,physio etc.
I had my op a week ago and every day gets easier but good advice is to listen to your body and don't overdo it , I'm doing foot excercises as I write this ha ,couldn't believe day 2 they let me have a shower and by Thursday said I could go home
This forum is wonderful so many lovely people offering support ,stay positive and keep posting Hun and Lots of healing hugs
Best Wishes Angie 💐
renee01952 Angie_york
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just want to let you know how great it is to read your posts - from being so anxious and afraid pre-op to a full fledged great encourager barely post-op ---
you go girl !!!
big warm hug
renee
P.S. bare in mind that it is a roller coaster ride - physically, emotionally and spritually -
debbie28087 Angie_york
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lors23 debbie28087
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Wish you a speedy recovery Debbie.
Laura x
renee01952 lors23
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How are you doing, sweetheart - Maybe, when you feel like it you can psot an update ..
Thinking of you and continue to keep you in my healing circle
big warm hug
renee
debbie28087 lors23
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Smillee debbie28087
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I had an epidural as well. Stay positive hun first few wks are always the worse but it will get better. First day out of bed with physio will be hard but they are always on hand to help you. Things will get better as the weeks go by hun. This is a great site with beautiful ppl that you can talk about anything. No one judges you even if you complain about pain because we are all going thru it.
Stay positive and keep smiling
susanbaci debbie28087
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Oh how I remember the feeling of that DEAD WEIGHT LEG. But now at four months post surgery, it's the opposite end of the spectrum. Be patient the next couple of weeks. Those are the hardest and then you'll see it's not that bad and you'll be writing others to say it was the best thing you ever did.
Good luck with your recovery. We're all here for you when you need us.
michelb debbie28087
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Unfortunately, for many, sleeping is a challenge during the first month of recovery. It's likely physio will have you on your feet today. If you had a posterior approach (cut / scar on the side of your bum), it might feel like learning to walk all over so just take it easy and just try to do the basic (lift your foot, glide it forward, etc). If you have anterior approach (cut / scar on the side of your hip), it might be relatively easy to walk as the muscles and nerves in the area were not as affected.
Best of luck with your recovery. Mike
patricia72715 debbie28087
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debbie28087 patricia72715
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