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One week post op.v

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tony30891
tony30891

time flies, well except at night. I cannot sleep which is unusual for me, I think it may be the medication I take. The stairs are getting easier to climb and I went out for a short walk this morning, just a few slow steps on my crutches. I am watching golf instead of playing, but at least I am not in pain. My leg is swollen and my ankle does throb at night, all par for the course I think. Tony

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  • linnet2015
    linnet2015 tony30891

    Posted

    Hi Tony

    Glad the op is over and you are starting your recovery. Sounds as if you are doing well. Still very early days and sleeping seems to be a problem for most hippies (especially as you can only sleep on your back for the first few weeks).  The swelling is normal after the op and will go down over the next few weeks.

    If you need something to help you sleep at night you could continue to watch golf on TV ha ha 😁!

    Linnet x

     

  • deb76651
    deb76651 tony30891

    Posted

    Sounds like your well o the track to recovery tho tony!! Go you! Im in next Tuesday. Bit nervous , grateful my girl has come home.

    Enjoy your golf. Deb

     

    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 deb76651

      Posted

      Hi Deb

      Good luck for Tuesday. Try to relax and enjoy your weekend.

      Take care

       Linnet x

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo deb76651

      Posted

      Good luck for Tuesday, had mine yesterday, not half as bad as I imagined got low blood pressure but not been up yet.  Takw lots of deep breaths xx

       

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo tony30891

    Posted

    Hiya i am. Now officially a hippie not waiting anymore. Op was at 12 got up to ward  at 6 so relieved its over, had a general and don't remember a thing. Just feel sleepy not in pain have what you all described as toothache in bum. Nurses lovely.lots of Love

    sue  officially a hippie

    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 sue1957Geo

      Posted

      Fantastic news, hippie Sue and so glad for you that its all over. Now you start your recovery.  Hope you have a good sleep tonight. 

      Looking forward to hearing how you are getting on.

      Linnet x

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo linnet2015

      Posted

      Had low blood pressure so awake every hour getting it tested, i have a catheter and a drip, not got up yet just waiting for breakfast i am starving hope everything is ok with everyone xxx
    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 sue1957Geo

      Posted

      Morning sue, low blood pressure is quite common so dont worry. Usually due to after effects of anaesthetic and pain meds. Just take and dont try to get without a nurse to help you. Rest and plenty of fluids. 

      Enjoy your breakfast! 

      Linnet x

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo linnet2015

      Posted

      Thank you i did was so hungry 

      physio coming today, so gave me a full set of pain killers 

      thanks agin for all your support 

      sue xxxx

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK sue1957Geo

      Posted

      Good for you Sue, Glad it all went ok.

      I was awake for mine - fully awake, with no sedation at all - fascinating hearing the various goings on - A 'plop' noise and the surgeon telling someone that 'that is it dislocated now', then the power tools and hammering !  Not for everyone I know, but my father was a butcher, so I was used to that sort of thing.

      I too get the 'toothake' in the bum, and lots of lovely young girls stroking me (ok, pressing the dressings onto the scar).

      Good luck with your new bionic hips everyone.

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I walked with the fram this morning fel really dizzy, but got up on crutches today and walked ok limped down the hall did excersises an came back got in and out of bed on my own, so feel pleased. I limp now not hobble.
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK sue1957Geo

      Posted

      Good for you Sue, every little step forward is a triumph on the way to full recovery.

       

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Leg feels like lead today yesterday was brilliant today not so good, didnt sleep well so tired stomach not doing nice things, but it can only get better

       

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK sue1957Geo

      Posted

      I used to get good days, and bad days before the operation - so I suppose it's the same now.

      Be positive, things are getting better, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly.

      Graham

    • deb76651
      deb76651 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Good to hear that because when im having a good day I tell myself maybe I dont need the op? Then I go for a walk or mow my lawns and I am in agony,  often awake all night in terrible pain!! I go in to morrow morning for my THR,  im scared but resigned. I will be brave regardless ! lol
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK deb76651

      Posted

      The very best of luck, we'll all be thinking of you - see you on 'the other side' when it's done.

      Graham

    • sue1957Geo
      sue1957Geo deb76651

      Posted

      Believe me no one was more scared than me, once you have it done you will think how did i get myself in such a state, good luck because its true what everyone has said, you feel more pain before . Look forward to seeing you on the other side
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