THR in 24 sleeps! Help!
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I've waited 3 years for this. Usual history of "it's coming from your back" "I'll inject all your joints with steriods" to "it's all in your mind" and, my personal favourite "this may be as good as it gets"
Soooooo here I am with 24 big sleeps to go before I get rid of my chronic hip pain. A mix of fear and trepidation along with exitement and anticipation about the pain no longer being there.
Going to Borders General in Melrose, they do something called a Fast Track Recovery Programme which seems to be very successfull. I've still to go for my 3 hour assessment pre-op appointment but not anticipating any problems. Also something called "Hip School" ??? Sounds fun.
I'm 57, fit and otherwise healthy. Only positive information please I'm studiously not reading any horror stories as I don't want to scare myself! As far as I know it is to be a ceramic hip and I will have a spinal - but will definitely ask for sedation as I don't want to hear or smell anything.Yuk.
Op scheduled for 15 September, I'm off to start crossing the days off on the calendar.
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john48162 bordersgirl
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mark357 john48162
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mark357 bordersgirl
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You should be full sedated for your surgery. I have not had any hip replacements but I have had pins in all ten toes, left ankle pinned, both knees replaced and left shoulder joint reconstructed.
This is all through arthritis, so it will be a matter of time before they attack the hips.
As for the replacement hip joint I think that they are made of a polycarbonate plastic resin and of a surgical steel.
But this hip school sounds fun, just think as to what you could be doing at playtime...?😜
vikki19024 mark357
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Don't get me wrong as it is the first time that I have heard anyone staying awake during a THR.
Mind you it would be interesting to see what they do with the drill and mallet.
HippyshakeJanet bordersgirl
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the only negative was I was on morphine for first three days after op, then on Codeine and Paracetomol, Codeine acted as usual and gave me Chronic Constipation to the point District nurse had to come in and give me you no what!!!
after that I was fine, four weeks post op now, still on two crutches when walking outside but in house get about with one, but I can tell you I am pleased I had it done.
good luck and you will soon be back up Ben Nevis, let us know how it goes.
HippyshakeJanet bordersgirl
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the only negative was I was on morphine for first three days after op, then on Codeine and Paracetomol, Codeine acted as usual and gave me Chronic Constipation to the point District nurse had to come in and give me you no what!!!
after that I was fine, four weeks post op now, still on two crutches when walking outside but in house get about with one, but I can tell you I am pleased I had it done.
good luck and you will soon be back up Ben Nevis, let us know how it goes.
HippyshakeJanet bordersgirl
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HippiechicUK bordersgirl
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judiwoo bordersgirl
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vikki19024 bordersgirl
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ros007 bordersgirl
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My hip was very smooth, my knee was harder work but with a positive attitude and good surgery it can be very rewarding. Don't get carried away and do too much too soon or chuck away your crutches or sticks before your muscles have fully healed - you can get a real setback. The key is little and often at first, build up slowly, listen to your body and be prepared for the odd bad day. We've all had them, don't panic, your body has been through a lot and is entitled to the odd complaint - indulge it a bit but make sure you do some of the exercises to keep it going. The restraints on movement are frustrating, fortunately you usually get away with the odd mistake but breaking the rules does up the risk of dislocation which would set you right back. So put up with it, it doesn't last for ever and the results can be worth it.
Good luck. I reckon anyone who goes in for major surgery who reckons they aren't a bit apprehensive is either a fool or a liar so your feelings of 'what am I letting myself in for' are a) normal, b) reasonable.
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