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New Hip This Morning

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GoneFishing
GoneFishing

Wow I am now an official Hippee

My infection cleared so I was able to have the scheduled surgery.  It was a complete success.  Did general anesthesia with no issues.  I have some Dramamine-like patch behind my hear, it's good for three days.

I have walked three times today with the walker.  Have done my exercises - the sliding heel of THR leg to the side is the most strenuous.

Due to lack of beds I ended up in an ICU step-down room (lots of monitoring LOL)  The people have been wonderful - though PT needs to get more involved - the doc wil speak will them in the morning.

That's my update.  Again, I am so thankful U found this group prior to surgery.

 

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  • libby96241
    libby96241 GoneFishing

    Posted

    It is so comforting to hear this. I am so anxious and dreading my surgery next week. I have a slight cold but went to my pre op and doctor said it is a go ahead. 
    • carolSte
      carolSte libby96241

      Posted

      Hi Libby, I was so scared about having my hip done, complex hip replacement on 30 January. I worried for months and cried coming home from work most days in my car. I can promise you it was SO much better than I feared. The pain relief was excellent. Progress is quick - though plenty of rest is needed. Exercises help (though you can get achey muscles!) - im on a walking stick now after 6 week partial weight bearing. Honestly its amazing.

      Keep in touch and ask any questions at all, this site is such a support.

      Sending hugs xxx

    • libby96241
      libby96241 carolSte

      Posted

      Thank you for the words of encouragement and support. 
  • samantha_2158
    samantha_2158 GoneFishing

    Posted

    Kebra,

    Congratulations!!! So glad you could get your surgery and that all went well. So great that the wait is over. Take care of yourself, make sure you get lots of rest and ice will be your friend!!

    Look forward to hearing your updates.

    Take care,

    Sam xx

  • Lucindagl
    Lucindagl GoneFishing

    Posted

    Oh wow - congratulations! And walking 3 times, fab. Take it easy!! And continue getting well.

    Xx

  • carolSte
    carolSte GoneFishing

    Posted

    Well done Kebra!!! Youre through that now and it sounds like youre doing brilliantly. Keep up with the exercises, youll soon be home and getting back on with everything. 

    Very best wishes!

    xxx

  • renee01952
    renee01952 GoneFishing

    Posted

    dear kebra , 

    congratulations !!!   wow, I love the dramamine patch and wish someone would have thought about getting me one --- 

    You just had your surgery and they already want PT to be more involved even though you already walked 3 times ???  phew ... 

    I hope you are sleeping well and please come back here anytime ...

    Big warm hug

    renee

  • Tutuye
    Tutuye GoneFishing

    Posted

    My dear am glad to hear that you did well hoope your recovery will be good

    Takare of your self my dear .

    Hugs😍😍

  • judith12644
    judith12644 GoneFishing

    Posted

    Great news Kebra, so pleased your op went as planned. Remember to take all your pain meds, and do your exercises.....But don't push yourself too hard. Wishing you a good recovery, all the best, Judith

  • GoneFishing
    GoneFishing

    Posted

    Post-op DAY 2:

    Walking, doing exercises, stairs twice AND THEN the swelling kicked in this afternoon about 4pm.  My poor daughter, not used to seeing me in pain does not think I should go home from hospital yet, but go home is what I am doing tomorrow.  

    I've explained I'll be in pain (at times) regardless of where I am and explained the meds go home with me.

    She asked if I was still glad I had the surgery.....oh yes yes yes

    Day 2 theme: meds, PT, sleep, meds, PT, extra dose of meds, dinner.  I wil take one more walk about 9pm.  Do not want to get too stiff just sitting or laying in bed.

    Thanks for all the well wishes everyone !!

    • renee01952
      renee01952 GoneFishing

      Posted

      Hi kebra, 

      You just had major invasive surgery where tissues were cut, handled and pulled around and can make fluid build up in the hours afterwards. This can stay or ebb and flow for days and even a couple of weeks. 

      Also increased blood and lymph flow; healing happens because there is increased circulation bringing plentiful blood cells, plasma and lymph into the area to supply nutrition and oxygen - all needed for the creation of scar and normal tissue.

      you are doing great and will be so ready to go home !!! 

      angel blessings and be gentle with kebra !!!

  • steve86482
    steve86482 GoneFishing

    Posted

    Excellent. You are doing great. I a few months you will forget you had it. May take 9-12 months to heal. Just don't go overboard but exercise, walk and rest

  • rose0000
    rose0000 GoneFishing

    Posted

    Well done Kebra! On the road to recovery now - sending you all love and hope they are taking good care of you
  • GoneFishing
    GoneFishing

    Posted

    Update at 3.5 weeks (anterior).  Yesterday I drove for the first time (just 3 miles or so) and I went to the gym to ride the recumbent bike.  I have to be honest and say I was feeling very smug about the "non-exercise" of a recumbent bike - oh silly silly me.  I was on it for 21 minutes and I was more than ready to get home and ice and lay down.  It's a higher knee lift than I was expecting - can't wait to get back and do it again.  It's an incentive for me to be around other healthy, active people and it is a great place to people watch LOL.

    Today is my last official PT home visit and I see the doctor in another couple weeks. 

    While I now have a bit more freedom since I can drive I am surprised how worn out I got.  I was out of the house a total of two hours and really that was all I could take (baby steps).  I don't think I really want to drive anywhere but I wanted to know I "could".  This is one of those things being single and alone that may be more important to me than some others.

    I no longer push myself too far, but also not sitting on my laurels.  

    I continue to learn something new from the forum every day.  THANKS

     

    • libby96241
      libby96241 GoneFishing

      Posted

      Isn't that the truth..? finding the balance is elusive.. Sometimes not much happens and suddenly you just get unreasonably and unpredictably exhausted... other times you are enegizer bunny/superman.. When they say major surgery they mean it.. It is major. It takes a long time to recover from the power tools and assault on our muscles and huge incisions. Let alone the fear pain, trauma and trepidation befoe the surgery...

      patience patience..

      Lord give me patience and give it to me right now. 

    • renee01952
      renee01952 libby96241

      Posted

      rolleyesabsolutely right ... and it will take you by surprise - 

      funny how they told me that hip replacement surgery is "just a procedure that will have you up and running in not time" and the been told that "it is major surgery and might take up to a year" ... 

       

    • renee01952
      renee01952 GoneFishing

      Posted

      hi kebra ,

      shocking isn't it ... but normal part of healing process ---

      even though you had the less invasive approach, there was still some manhandling involved, femur cut, hip joint dislocated and hardware placed ... 

      It sounds as if you are doing great .... 

      be kind and gentle with your self, darling ... 

      angel blessings

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