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miele55255ch
miele55255ch

I had my pre-op testing yesterday and good to know all came out well! I'm good to go on April 2nd!

Just a few tidbits: I won't have to wear those tight stockings (Ted Hose) because I will have the ankle pumps for a few days.

Also I won't be taking injections of blood thinner but will take 1 325mg aspirin instead.

I'm having surgery done ante-lateral which means I will be cut on the side of my hip. Won't have the 90 degree precautions but won't be able to cross legs at ankles for 6-8 weeks.

Mostly, they told me that I will be somewhat sedated when they give me the epidural. That gives me some relief because I'm scared to death of having an epidural.

My surgeon and his staff have been wonderful!

 

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  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 miele55255ch

    Posted

    That's good.  Sounds very similar to mine.  I had ankle pumps on as well, much better than those stockings.  I had two blood thinning injections and aspirin to take home.  I was lightly sedated before they put the epidural in so knew nothing about it either.  Its great done that way.  Good luck.
  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK miele55255ch

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm in the UK and never heard of ankle pumps  lol

    The injections I managed threm OK

    Love

    Eileen  UK

    • christine69594
      christine69594 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      I am in uk and had ankle pumps they were like inflatables around each leg pumping air in and out, they were very soothing and I wish I could have brought them home, so no nasty stockings for me either. I also was cut on the side but still had to avoid 90° bend. I didn't have blood thinning injections either, just tablets.

    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK christine69594

      Posted

      Hi Chrisytine

      They sound very interesting and as you say soothing.

      I hated the TEDS but didnt mind the injections.,.,got used to them for the short time i had to do them

      Love

      Eileen

    • christine69594
      christine69594 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Hi Eileen, I'm glad I didn't have to do injections I had enough to do without worrying about those.

      I had my first shower today nearly 6 weeks post op. I was so excited. I see my consultant thursday and I'm hoping he'll tell me I can drive, woohoo !!!

    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK christine69594

      Posted

      Hi Christine

      Good luck with your 6 week visit

      I remember how I felt when I was going for minewink

      I'm sure he will say you can drive......you really miss it when you cant dont you?

      Even now 14 months on and on 2 crutches permanently I am allowed to drive and it is great.....independence!!!

      Love

      Eileen

    • christine69594
      christine69594 eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Hi Eileen exactly, especially when you can't walk very far it does give you that independence. I can go to small shops that I can park outside if I need something and to visit my relatives and friends.
  • paula96157
    paula96157 miele55255ch

    Posted

    Hi, great to hear you are having wonderful care.

    Which hospital and which consultant?

    Good luck for 2nd April.

     

    • miele55255ch
      miele55255ch paula96157

      Posted

      Hi Paula!

      I'm in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. I have all the confidence in the world with my surgeon. The first one I saw was rather sloppy. So I got another surgeon.

      It just seems like the recovery time is forever

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