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bethannie61095
bethannie61095

Hi I am 21 and due PAO on the 1st July.. How bad is it as I am a slow healer and hate pain I have 2 kids and my partner is bein very supportive I am really sceard how long were you all in hospital for.

What's happens after the op need some advise as no one in my family have hip dysplasia.

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  • RickyTheHippie
    RickyTheHippie bethannie61095

    Posted

    You have nothing to be scared of. I was just like you and I can tell you it will definitely get better. I am now eight days post op and in therapy at the hospital. I am expected to leave in the next four days with restrictions for a little while until I can go back to my normal life. Don't worry. We are not alone.
  • Msky
    Msky bethannie61095

    Posted

    Good morning Beth.Im so sorry but am not sure what those initials stand for. Could you write it out
  • Malloo
    Malloo bethannie61095

    Posted

    Dont be scared. It is amazing -  the surgeons are truly skilled. This forum should give you all the reassurance you need. It's not necessarily easy but definitely nothing to be scared about. Good luck . X
  • bini31328
    bini31328 bethannie61095

    Posted

    Hi Beth 

    i havent had that but over the course of my life have had three seperate hip ops - they are very good at reassuring you pre op , aneasthetics are very safe these days and no one will want you to be in pain . Please dont be scared. Operations are uncomfortable and obviously no one would have one if it wasnt necessary but theres honestly nothing to be scared of - hopefully someone on here will be able to give you some post op advice - big hugs - youll be fine xx

  • bethannie61095
    bethannie61095

    Posted

    Thank you all for your comments did any of you get an epidural and general as that's freaking me out as had an epidural when had my second child but it has giving me a lot of back problems since coz I read up that they give you an epidural and general I hope not xxx
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 bethannie61095

      Posted

      I had soinal and general because my surgery took 7 hours and spinals only last 4 hours tops. They usually just do a soinal and sedation or no sedation. That bit you can choose
  • renee01952
    renee01952 bethannie61095

    Posted

    Hi Bethannie, 

    welcome back ... I read your profile and saw that you have been dealing with this for over a year - That must have been difficult for you - so kudos for having made the decision and get it done - Of course you are scared - who wouldn't be and we all were or are - 

    I understand that PAO is somewhat different fromTHR - 

    I wish I could be more helpful - I had 2 THR surgeries, both with General Anesthesia - I am sure you have a choice - 

    I hope that there will be someone here on the forum who also had a PAO procedure done and can tell you more - 

    Is your house ready for your post-op ??? How old are your children?

    I am happy to read that your partner is supportive - 

    come back here anytime when you feel like it okay -

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • bethannie61095
      bethannie61095 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi I have been dignosed with hip dysplasia for nearly 5 years but it had worsened after my second chil and my children are aged 1 and 4 going on 5..

      What do you mean is my house ready for my post op..

      Xxx

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 bethannie61095

      Posted

      Gwhen you have a THR the OTs need to come out and bring equipment such as toilet raisers,chair/bed raisers, perching stool, camode and so on. Although because your not having a THR you may not need that depending on what the rules of recovery x
    • renee01952
      renee01952 bethannie61095

      Posted

      Bethannie, you need to talk to someone about how to have your home adjusted to your temporary disability post-op your surgery  -  toilet seats are usually too low , so are chairs and perhaps your bed - you cannot (not allowed to) bend to pick up things - 

      have you had your pre-op appointment yet? 

      Your babies are so young - 

      You really need help to take care of them - will your partner stay home with you for the first 2 weeks at least?

      angel blessings -

    • bethannie61095
      bethannie61095 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi yer my partner will be helping me and the kids so I am pleased about that..

      And I go on the 22nd June for my pre assessment..

      Yer my babies are young.

      I have got a lot of support off my partners family and my own but my partners family live closer than my family

    • renee01952
      renee01952

      Posted

      something went wrong 😨

      you are so blessed

      there is so much love out there

  • toto64676
    toto64676 bethannie61095

    Posted

    HI

    I was in hospital 5 nights,  I had the spinal block and sedative so woke up without any sickness or pain.  The pain did kick in the next day and was very bad for 3 days, I could not take the morpine tablets as they made me vomit.  I found the first 6 weeks very hard going, but after that I could really feel the benefit and now 6 months on I am very glad to have had the op done.  

    It is not plain sailing, but life without the op will get worse, once the op is over and done every day is a step to recovery and a better life.  You will be given lots of advice and aftercare leaflets.  Wear the support stockings and take the blood thinners they give you as well.  There is always help on here as well.

     

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