1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Sleepless nights

Posted , 9 users are following.

vanessa88276
vanessa88276

I am having real trouble sleeping partly painful hip but mostly so stressed about op on 17th wish I could get over this anxiety !!!! Any tips please advanced hippies xxx

1 like, 16 replies

16 Replies

Prev
  • rose0000
    rose0000 vanessa88276

    Posted

    Vanessa I had the same anxiety and it is immensely stressful. I feel for you I really do. It was the worst part for me at least....

    But I am on day six and doing okay. I am

    just taking paracetamol ( couldn't tolerate opiates) so it is NOT that bad....and I am managing just fine.

    Do your research on pain relief. Can you tolerate morphine? Try some before if you can to see what your body will accept before the op. This would have saved me from the worst part of my experience.

    Organise your house, make sure you have a toilet frame, grabber, leg Raiser and everything is lit and safe.

    Identify your biggest fears - what are you so frightened of? That helped a lot.

    The first week is hard, of course it is not a picnic but you will be fine...we all are. You can do it!

    I practised mindfulness relentlessly and it worked wonders. Just focus on the moment you are in and nothing else. It will calm and help you no end. Read power of now x

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community 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 community 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.