Total ceramic hip replacement

hi again Gail, 

5 hours sleep is great !!!  seriously - 

Are you on any blood thinning medication to prevent blood cloths? 

you can expect to feel stiffness and discomfort for a while, darling --- just be prepared -- 

I felt like I was hit by a bus - everything started to hurt, from top of my head down to my toes - I think that I kept my body so tense and rigid ....

what are you doing to stay mobile ?  you are getting out of bed, go to the bathroom - maybe wash your self, get dressed ... something to eat - do some exercises --- I don't know -

there are no "should's" as we all are healing differently and at our own pace as well -- 

listen to your body - you might get tired easily ... if so, rest ... take lot of naps and don't worry too much about not being able to sleep at night ...healing takes so much energy -

all is well -

be kind and gentle to your self --- 

angel blessings

renee

Morning Renee

Fast forward no slept last night but like you say it takes time.

Yes on blood thinning tablets.

I try and get up and about every hour and are doing my exercises which the physio recommend,getting washed but that's about it at the moment.I try and have bed rest after lunch for an hour or so just to try and get some sleep.

I am also suffering lower back but only after being in bed.

Are we taking days or weeks till I see some improvements seeing my consultant next week that's 2 weeks post op.

many thanks for you kind words

Gail

Unfortunately this is part of the healing - or maybe I should say "fortunately"  - 

quite challenging, Gail but it will get better -

There is no set time - sometimes you feel a lot better in a couple of days and the following day you feel like you will never get better ... so discouraging at times - 

The best advice I can give right now is to just go with it ... no use in resisting how you feel - it will make it worse --- you don't feel good, that is fine - 

If you had a broken leg, your leg would still be in a cast for many weeks to come, right ?  

People have (or show) more compassion when you have a cold !!!!  

Have you watched this surgery on youtube ?  It is not for the weak of stomach - After I watched it, I was in awe of 1) my body and 2) the surgical team ... Our bodies are amazing - 

I think you are doing plenty for now - stop exercising when you are in pain, okay - 

How is your mattress  ? sometimes putting a pillow under your knees, or feet will help -

I had a lot of pillows around me but still had an achy back - 

How about listening to relaxation tapes? we don't realize how tense and rigid we are - Listening to someone who takes me through the process has helped me a lot -

No need to be obsessive about anything right now ...

Just surrender because it is what it is

Love, light and healing send your way

You are so helpful and always seem to put my mind at rest.

I can understand everything you say and take all your valuable advice on board which is very much appreciated and bless you for being so detailed at explaining things.

I have been trying one crutch but not pushing it like I said to Louise still wobbly.

I have a family meal in a week and not sure if I should push myself to go.

once again

thank you 

take care

Gail

Just see if you are up to it - might be nice to get out and be with family - take pillow/cushion with you -so low.hard chairs won't be a problem -  or you can ask for one. of course ... nothing to be ashamed of ...

Hi Gill

For the first 2 weeks after op I mostly either slept or sat on my bed as it was comfier than chair. Only thing I did was walk to toilet and back more or less. I gave myself time to get over the trauma of op. I was not given any exercises by hospital so didn't do any.

After 2 weeks I ventured for short walks outdoors. I tried 1 crutch but found my gait was incorrect and slight limp. stayed on 2 crutches. Week 3 able to use 1 crutch in house but 2 outside to keep correct gait. Week 5 no crutches at home. Week 6 no crutches outside either.

I have hardly done any exercise. Have done some gardening every 3 days or so. Otherwise just mainly rested ensuring I move at least a but every hour or so. I have been very lazy in that respect but feel it's actually helped me recover sooner.

I have had hardly any pain since week 2.

Currently at Week 7.....I walk without pain or limp. No pain meds. I can dress unaided except for one sock !!! I don't use toilet raiser or any other aids. In fact it feels like I've never had the op apart from being pain free and enjoying walking again. I am 61yrs old and been almost immobile for 2 years previous.

My theory for what it's worth is that our bodies do the majority of the healing.....If we give them the chance. I have never 'pushed' myself and don't intend to until at least 12 weeks. My poor body has been through enough of a trauma.

My advice is to chill out. Listen to your own body not what your head is telling you. Work at your own bodies pace and recovery will come at the right time and in the right way.

Hugs x

Hi Sandra,

Wow you are so so helpful think I've been aiming to high and you comments and information is reassuring.

Feel more positive regarding no pain after 2weeks made a pretty grime day a little ray of sunshine.

Glad you are well on the road to recovery And now pain free you are such a lovely person you deserve it.

💕💕

Gail all so known as Gill 😀😀😀

Sorry to bother you Sandra as you have already given me so much support since joining the group.How long before I keep getting up every 2-3hours to go to the bathroom and the lower back pain is less when in bed.

😘 X 

Hi Gail

Remember everybody goes through recovery at different pace but I think by 2 weeks I was sleeping for more like 6 hrs. I never had back ache but do you put pillow under your knees? Hear that helps.

Hahaha I remember my other half saying one night. ..you can't possibly need loo again !!!!....... no I said I'm struggling to sit up, get my leg off bed, get into crutches, hobble across hallway, then back again and struggle back into bed just for fun 😂😂

Hi Sandra 

I know everyone progresses differently but your advice as been so helpful you are a star.

Your last comment is exactly the conversation a had with my husband we don't do this for the fun of it 😂😂😂😂

many thanks

take care

😘

Hi Louise

Im on crutches but know what you mean if you have a injury on your wrist I can imagine another pain you have to deal with.If on crutches have you tried padding the handles for cushioning the strain on your wrist.

I am fortunate my physio appointment was sent to me before my operation I go next Thursday I would push yours you need it even if it's just to chat and reassure you what you should and shouldn't be doing.

Sounds like you have lots on too just wondering about the chair heights when we go out.

My daughter and my mums pearl anniversary and my birthday all on the 25th 🙈🙈.

good luck and keep me posted.

take care too

Gail 😀😀

Chair heights when out........the hospital put a piece of tape on one of my crutches at the height I needed minimum to sit. When out I used to just put crutch up to seat and hey presto knew if it would be ok 😀😀

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