Posted , 30 users are following.
Until my recent hip replacement I was a fit, upbeat 55 year old, but now have feelings of helplessness and sadness. Anyone experiencing similar?
7 likes, 243 replies
Posted , 30 users are following.
Until my recent hip replacement I was a fit, upbeat 55 year old, but now have feelings of helplessness and sadness. Anyone experiencing similar?
7 likes, 243 replies
We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.
patricia07786
Posted
Meldrew1
Posted
I had a double hip replacement in 2002, I did exactly what I was told to do, plenty of walking and I haven't looked back. I was almost pain free post, before the op I was in pain, I had a bad limp, hunched over and twisted, bow legged and kipper footed, the hip replacements sorted me out and gave me something to look forward to. I feel very fortunate to have had this op done, the main thing for people who feel like you is not to think negative, start thinking positive about it and stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Meldrew1
Posted
cmot99839
Posted
As has been said already, try to focus on the progress you've made so far and the improvement in life quality you've been given and try to avoid the negative thoughts. It isn't easy but persevere and things will improve...they did for me.
Good luck with the recuperation.
John, UK
kyvelli
Posted
Meldrew1
Posted
patricia07786
Posted
kyvelli
Posted
Hello Meldrew, again thank you for your positive comments. Thankfully I am blessed that I am not limping and although I do not walk further than approx 3 miles at present I do strong rehab exercises daily and manage the pain tolerably well. May you continue from strength to strength.
john_05320
Posted
cmot99839
Posted
Some days I actually wished I'd not had the op...crazy and ungrateful as that sounds.
Four hour sleep stints were a regular occurrence, coinciding with the painkiller regime I was on. There were times when I dreaded going to bed. It was a tough time but it did improve and by week five, I was getting some decent nights' sleep. It's amazing how much that brightened me up.
Hang in there, grit your teeth and look forward to the increased mobility and, hopefully, pain-free time you're going to get. Fingers crossed for you for a pleasant Festive Season.
John, UK
john_05320
Posted
Coupled with the fact that I have had to fight for 8 days now for a district nurse to come and sort my dressing out.. That experience has also left me down-I ended up making 12 phonecalls over a period of 8 days until someone came last night at 7pm.. I could have screamed to be honest. I have a double scar after 2 ops and I think they just expected us to change it ourselves ...I havent the fight in me to make a serious complaint at the moment so forgive my ranting...
I have had nights of dreading going to bed too.I fall asleep easily but once I wake that is it and I am lying there for hours in the dark.I did get 5 hours sleep last night so maybe it is starting to improve...Thanks again for listening John
Meldrew1
Posted
I was lucky in the fact that i had not one drop of blood loss or a wound that needed dressings. Your op must have been on a Friday afternoon by the sound of it.
Go to bed early anf fall asleep in bed, it will get easier believe me.
john_05320
Posted
John
Willowherb
Posted
My husband died 9 months ago and despite soldiering on(as you do!) I suppose I'm still pretty vulnerable and hit the odd low days and nights. Your discussions here have helped me to realise that I should delay the op for a few months. I'm used to the physical pain and can tolerate it for a while longer. It's not unbearable. I don't think I could cope with any more sadness at the moment though!
Thank you everyone and I do hope you all make really good recoveries. I'll probably post here when I've had my own hip done - hopefully with good news.
john_05320
Posted
Join this discussion or start a new one?
New discussion