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Regrets ? Does this cross anyone's mind ???

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hazel14263
hazel14263

Is it NORMAL to think three weeks in .. What the hell have I done ? I mean I don't regret it really but at this stage the benefits so do not outweigh a former state . I know it sounds churlish and impatient ... Just wondered if this is a normal phase .? I mean I was in pain before but this pain outweighs it by a ton .. Really wish I could bend and pick something up properly I am a useless patient and feel so frustrated ... Anyone relate to this ? Not really feeling sorry for myself more missing a state where I could walk and bend and was in pain sometimes ...hey ho !!!

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK hazel14263

    Posted

    We all get dispondant during the recovery - but for me the second worst time was when I was told that my replacement had gone wrong and I needed a revision operation to correct it.  

    The worst time?  That was when the revision operation failed to correct the original problem.

    Hopefully my new surgeon & hospital will be able to sort me out - hopefully I will know what he wants to do with me in a couple of weeks time.

    Graham

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK hazel14263

      Posted

      This illustrates the point that however bad you think things are, there is always someone else worse off than you are.  I have heard so many horror stories now, people on their own, people losing partners, one poor man's house burnt down.   This recovery lark is not all it's cracked up to be - so much harder for us than the surgeon who goes home to his pipe and slippers by the fireside ..........whilst there we are in pain, doing the essential anti-DVT exercises and popping painkillers.

      I'm sure it will all sort itself out in the end, and at least I am not in anywhere near as much pain as I was a year and a day ago - it's my hip's birthday today, but I really don't feel like celebrating it very much just yet.

      Graham.

  • linda81469
    linda81469 hazel14263

    Posted

    Hazel felt and still feel that way! Sometimes I blame others for telling me to do the surgery. I had s dislocation 3 weeks later and had to have a revision! Talk about discouraged and frustrated. 6 weeks non weight bearing. What I'm experiencing now feels different than what I had prior to surgery. I don't like it and it's hard sometimes to deal with. But before surgery i was in pain. There were times I could barely walk across the house. I'm able to get around now without that pain. Right now I'm experiencing muscle soreness, nerve pain, sensitivity, all part of the healing process. The second surgery set me back a lot, depression and crying are almost a daily thing. But now with out patient therapy i am hoping it will all get better. You will too! Think positive and see all the accomplishments as a new beginning!! It will be hard at times but you will see results and feel better! Be kind to yourself!! Prayers that you will feel better! 🤓LD

    • hazel14263
      hazel14263 linda81469

      Posted

      Linda what a time you have had ! 6 weeks non weight bearing ? Hope things get better for you I am sure they will

      X

    • linda81469
      linda81469 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      That I'm sure was tough!! Do your shoulders hurt? Mine were so bad I'm still having problems with them every morning and during the night. Can barely get out of bed. Hope you are doing better. Hugs 🤗 LD

    • linda81469
      linda81469 hazel14263

      Posted

      It's going so so Hazel. But thank you. I hope things get better for you too!!! 🤓

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h hazel14263

    Posted

    Hi Hazel! Poor you,but I can relate to this.I had my right hip replaced last year! And even now I ask myself WHY? I am my disabled s Husband s carer & he like me have Osteoarthritis of hips& knees.Hubby is severely sighted & deaf. I had 4 nights in hospital came home & within a week I was over doing things.The Social service s were not great.Had a care package for my hubby & social services were anniversary me for asking the extra Carers for help I am in pain with my hips & knees. I am scared & very tense all the time.I am not supple.I only have myself to blame.Regards Amanda

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK amanda1827h

      Posted

      Amanda, I'm sure it's not you to blame - it's the poor suystem of help we receive following what the medical profession see as an 'easy' operation.

      The operation may be easy for them, but the recovery for the patients is far from easy, it's hard and painful both physically and mentally.  And that's just those of us who have a fully able partner, for those on their own, or looking after someone else it's so much harder.

      Best wishes

      Graham

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      aww Graham ... that is so true - unless you had this surgery, we can not really expect others to know what we are going through - 

      post-op care can be so much better but with all the budget cuts and laying off of personal this is the best we can get ... and we are still lucky -

      I have been following Amanda from the beginning and Amanda, you are a tough cookie ... 

      Why are you blaming yourself ...

      thinking of you 

      big warm hug

      renee

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname amanda1827h

      Posted

      Hi Amands,

      Please do not blame yourself...Wow! You have a lot of balls up in the air to juggle!

      I give you credit...and warm hugs

      judith

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Hi Judith! Thank you for your reply.This is a wonderful group.Weare at all different levels.! Many people can take over a year to make a complete recovery! How my por Hubby has got a torn ligament in the knee. So I am massaging it several times a day. Meanwhile I have a streaming cold.O feeing yu.Regard Amanda
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