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sylvia65076
sylvia65076

i am on the waiting list for a hip replacement and now feel confident regarding the op,one of my main concerns is having a catheter as I am prone to infections,any advice would be helpful    Sylvia

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  • Jayive
    Jayive sylvia65076

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    Hi Sylvia,

    I had a thr last year and was given a catheter, it was inserted after I had had the spinal block and so obviously I didn't feel it. I frequently get UTI's but didn't get one after having the catheter in for 2 days (I was rather unwell after the op and couldn't get out to the bathroom). I guess it's the choice of the surgeon as I don't recall being asked about it.

    I wish you all the best whatever happens.

  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee sylvia65076

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    I did not require a cathetor.  They did not take me to the deep deep sleep where a catheter and tube down the throat was needed.  They did a pain block to that leg and then put me just under enough to make me not sense anything.  

    Are you having the traditional replacement method, going into the side of the hip, or the newer anterior method where they go into the front of your hip which is less invasive and fewer limitations afterward?

    • sylvia65076
      sylvia65076 DawnDedee

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      i havent been given a date yet,as the registrar explained to me the government directive is three half months waiting but that time elapsed mid July,I was not surprised by this having worked in n.h.s. for many years know the problems they have,but will contact my g.p. the end of this month asking her to contact the hsp to experdite my admission,to be honest I have been quite good,can walk which I do,admittedly not very fast,but am mobile which I am grateful for,knowing other people who have been in agony..but want it done in the next couple of months,because as we know once the cold weather starts,not nice at all! Thank you everyone for your very helpful comments,much appreciatedx
  • Jackie_k
    Jackie_k sylvia65076

    Posted

    Like jay ice, I had a catheter after mine 12 weeks ago, I had a spinal and was coming round after sedation while the nurse was putting it in, she said I had a very full bladder, on the plus side I was numb anyway and as it happened I had very low blood pressure and couldn't get to the loo for 2 days after so it was a godsend as I Hate bedpans! But it wasn't routine in my hospital as most people didn't have one x
  • jilliboss123
    jilliboss123 sylvia65076

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    From all these replies is seems like you won't have one.  I live in CA and didn't know anything about it til I awoke but was glad to have it and not have to get up the first day.

    I will say this:  The medications they give you cause constipation and I wish I had started my colace the day before my surgery as you'l be constipated and not go for the first few days.  When I did go it was not easy at all and caused the usual problems, which are compounded by a raised toilet seat, which you'l need..  I started taking 2 pills a day instead of the prescribed one and thst was better for me.

  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee sylvia65076

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    I think it helped me for the first THR was to go work out at the gym with an assistant who specialized in joint replacement regimes.  I believe that helped a lot.
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure sylvia65076

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    Hi Slyvia,

    i know now exactly what u mean .. Even taking antibiotic causes yeast infections for me so I need another prescription for Diflucan. That way the yeast doesn't take over my tummy once the anti biotics knock out any infection and good bacteria in the tummy. 

    Usually in most THR sury is done using epidural with IV sedation. Rather than total sedation. The epidural proceedure is done more and more because it allows the body to wake faster bladder especially therefore no caths r needed. UR body wakes up much better. In some ways it's a good thing in other ways I'd rather sleep off the whole thing if I could. But UR right caths do have a higher risk of infection. The worst feeling is bladder feels so full and unable to relieve it. With epidural it so much easier. 

    That will be in the discussion with UR doc . Infections r the last thing we need, so anti biotics r given in  many cases..in IV..some docs prefer it other dont. 

    Good Luck biggrin

  • lorraine46575
    lorraine46575 sylvia65076

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    Hi Sylvia,  I had my RH replaced on Tuesday, with a spinal, after surgery they gave my bladder an ultrasound and saw it was full, did a catheter, which of course I didn't feel but then took it straight out.  I peed by myself after that.  It might be a good idea to take some cranberry juice in to the hospital with you.  I am so glad to be without the terribel pain my hip was giving me.  This is a wonderful site isnt it?  Let us know how you are doing.

    bye for now. Lorraine.  from Canada.

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