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Pansycat52
Pansycat52

Morning Hippy folk,

Hope you all had a good night last night - mine was rubbish so had a lie in and plan on having an easy day today

Decided I would have my first shower this morning

Put my perching stool in the shower and took my crutches in with me - absolute bliss, even managed to shave my legs somehow

Used my grabber with a towel to dry the bits I couldn't reach - it's amazing how innovative you become

Just  wish I could get rid of the night time pain -it's such a strange nagging sort of pain, but at least it goes when I am up and about

Swelling in foot and ankle on operated leg has gone right down - such little steps on our big journey!

It's a lovely day here in North Warwickshire - hope you all have a lovely weekend and improve day by day

Warmest wishes Linda xx💞💞💖

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  • Hailea
    Hailea Pansycat52

    Posted

    Hi Linda

    I had a bad night too so I can relate. I got 2 hours sleep and no mastter what I did I couldn't ease the pain in my collapsed hip or knee. Glad that you are doing ok even with the sleep problems. It was nice and sunny here about 5 mins ago. But big black clouds are overhead now so I guess it is a normal rainy wet day here in South Wales. Hope you get chance to have a nap.x

    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 Hailea

      Posted

      Hi Hailea

      I don't know how we survive on so little sleep do you - I don't think I have slept for a year what with pre op pain and all

      Take it easy and enjoy your day

      Kind wishes Linda xx

  • annedi
    annedi Pansycat52

    Posted

    Night time pain for me seems the thing that is last to go but that could be because I'm just trying to relax so am more pain aware than in the day when you can concentrate on other things so forget about aches.

    I found that 2 paracetamol with a 30 mg codeine tablet relaxes me enough and the codeine makes me a bit drowsy so I get some sleep.

    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 annedi

      Posted

      Hi Annedi

      I am on 2 x Co codamol with 60mg Codeine and it doesn't touch it.

      Some nights better than others though - it seems to be the lying down that does it because if I get up and walk around it eases. Maybe it's because I am having to sleep on my back which I don't normally do

      Hey ho, all things will pass, that's my contention!

      Enjoy the weekend!

      Warm wishes Linda xx

    • annedi
      annedi Pansycat52

      Posted

      Wow that's a lot of codeine! Are you using lots of pillows? - I've got 4 behind my back so I'm on an upward slope, 2 under my knees and 1 under my feet. It sorts of puts me in a semi sitting position but on my back so it's much more comfortable.

      You definitely get stiff from being in 1 position for a long time!

    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 annedi

      Posted

      Hi Annedi

      I wouldn't mind if the codeine made me sleep!

      I sometimes feel like the princess in that fairy story, the Princess and the Pea as I am so raised up and pillowed up - hey you have to laugh don't you!

      My husband is about 2 feet below me on his side of the bed!

      We will get there won't we?

    • annedi
      annedi Pansycat52

      Posted

      We certainly will! You have to focus on the little positive steps - they all add up over the weeks!
  • carol75411
    carol75411 Pansycat52

    Posted

    Good morning Linda

    a beautiful morning here in Kent

    like you rubbish night spent half of it in the chair when I know I should be lying flat. Like you I'm going to have an easier day and nap when I can. I think sleeping is one of the worst problems. 

    Spoil yourself somehow today and rest when you can

    good luck to you and everyone

    all the best Carol

     

    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 carol75411

      Posted

      Hi Carol

      Yes, this sleeping thing is a bit of a nightmare isn't it, but at least we haven't got that awful pre op pain.

      Actually managed to slap a load of body lotion on today - haven't done that for a while as I just could'nt bend and hadn't got the energy anyway, so all these little things make you realise that improvements are being made and we WIll get there

      You have a great day!

      Warm wishes LInda xx

  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 Pansycat52

    Posted

    I still get night pain so annoying and of course it goes during the day typical perhaps we should try sleeping more during day and awake at night lol, my ankles still swell up during the day but night time they do go down I have been given the all clear by surgeon but got to see him in 3 months for a review on getting the other hip done. At least I am now walking the dog every day now what pain killers are you on and are you sleeping on back I found if I sat up a bit in bed the pain wasn't too bad xx
  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 Pansycat52

    Posted

    Should add brilliant sunshine in Cromer Norfolk and its going to get even warmer next week
  • cheryl99365
    cheryl99365 Pansycat52

    Posted

    Hi Linda

    So glad you enjoyed your shower - it makes a difference, doesn't it?  I'm at 6 weeks post-op now, and have had the bending/sleeping restrictions lifted - but the advice was proceed with caution.  Also have progressed onto gym work with the physio - shall start that next week.  The sleeping thing is a biggy, though, isn't it?  I've tried long afternoon sleeps (around 3 hours) and short naps (20mins) to see if anything helps with the nighttime.  Unfortunately, just as I was getting into the swing of 5hours at a time, my mad rescue springer spaniel decided last week to engage in random early hours barking.  So no rest for the wicked.  Also, had a night away in London, as I won tickets to see The Who in Hyde Park.  The Underground is not exactly hip-replacement friendly, so very glad I don't live there!  Had my one crutch with me, and have found people so very kind and considerate, when I'm out and about with it.  After standing/walking for best part of 9 hours last night, I was a little stiff (understatement) when it came to make the trip back on the tube to our hotel.  Coped, just, with the low toilets and low bed, but had a very fitful sleep, with pillows all over the place - under heels, between knees covers on/off on again, because I couldn't get comfy - think I've forgotten how to sleep on my side now!  Both my surgeon and physio (both lovely men) have admitted that they haven't tried sleeping on their backs all night, even for one night.  Do think there is a gap in their education that needs to be remedied!  It does seem from this forum that night sleeping is a big issue in the convalescence period, and we are all trying all sorts of things to crack it.  I still take 30mg codeine and paracetomol before I go to bed, because it helps me drift off, but I'm wondering if maybe it might be better (pain permitting) to try without as maybe it is disturbing whatever sleep pattern I have.

    Think I'll go for a lie down now, as only just got back from London and I feel like I've had a day's excitement already!  I'm hoping the gym sessions will improve my stamina!

    hope you have a better night tonight - we've got the heatwave to look forward to next!

    best wishes

    Cheryl

    x

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 cheryl99365

      Posted

      Like you Cheryl I am now coming up 7 weeks post op I can now lay on my sides but have still got to observe the 90 degree rule for a further 4 weeks and stay off work for that time so when I finally get back to work I will of been off for nearly 10 weeks and if I want to Bend. further the surgeon said put leg out behind me and even now I find sleeping terrible but then before the op I used to have problems sleeping because I am also diabetic type 2 and constantly awake to go for a wee, I think you did really well travelling through London. On 20 th July I will try a phase return to work.
    • Pansycat52
      Pansycat52 cheryl99365

      Posted

      Hi Cheryl

      Nice to hear your news!

      You seem so more far advanced from me in those few short weeks

      Hope I progress as well as you

      Wow, fancy seeing the Who - awesome!

      i think you are amazing going on the underground and standing for such a long time. What progress!

      i don't know if you felt this, but I get the sensation that my new leg is longer than the other

      Mr Sarantos said they are exactly the same now but that due to loss of cartilage my operated leg was shorter than the other before the op( hence my bad limp I suppose)

      i have read on one of the American surgeon's Super path sites that this is a common sensation whilst the brain adjusts to you having both legs the same size

      I have not tried no crutches yet and just a bit scared in case my gait is not how it used to be

      Can walk with one crutch with a little discomfort I am 2 weeks and 3 days

      I don't have any follow up with nhs physio once out of hospital at all

      Is that something Rugby organised for you?

      This night time thing is really an issue isn't it - I am sure I will feel better once I can lie on my side. It may be a combination of a number of factors though. Did you see Mr Cronin at your follow up or was it Mr Sarantos?

      This seems such a common problem - you would think they would have a few answers by now wouldn't you?

      Enjoy your lie down  and the rest of your weekend

      Kind regards Linda 💖💖😻

      Enjoy 

       

    • cheryl99365
      cheryl99365 Pansycat52

      Posted

      Hi Linda

      All my physio has been arranged through Rugby - I think you should ring about it - I know they are more geared up for hips at Rugby and that you had to have yours done in Coventry, but you should still have the same follow-up.  I was rung at home by the Physio Dept on about Day 5 - do you still have a ward number for Walsgrave to query it?  I remember seeing my Physio at 2 weeks and saying that it felt like my operated leg was longer than my other one.  He went to great lengths (awful pun) to prove they were the same, and I put it down to the brain thing you mention and limping badly for 7 months.  By the time I went back at 4 weeks for the next session, my leg didn't feel longer anymore.  These things just go, over time, like the wound tenderness.

      I get about around the house and garden with no crutches now, since about 3 weeks, really, but still take a crutch out with me when I walk outside for any length of time.  Mainly to fend off dogs and small children!  I am not the fastest walker on two legs, though, so I am hoping to work on that in the coming weeks.  I have to keep shouting "hang on an minute" to my husband/kids if they are out with me.  My daughter (20) complains that it hurts her legs/glutes to walk as slowly as me! 

      Had a lovely catch-up sleep, thank you, once I got the annoying fly out of my room!  And I have been painkiller free so far today.  Next big thing, Linda, is when you finish those awful jabs and your tummy can return to a normal hue.  However, you sound really chipper in your posts - keep it up!  Do you think they put a positive implant in at the same time ?  I'm usually a glass half empty sort of a person, but I just feel so much happier, it's amazing!

      I saw Mr Sarantos for my post-op follow-up, but he said I would meet Mr Cronin for the next appt, as they alternate.  My appt is beginning of October.  Seems ages away.

      Have a good weekend

      all the best 

      Cheryl

      xx 

       

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