👯‍♀️ Hips and Knees part 7

jax Glad things are going along ok. My wound was stuck too, much to the nurses surprise when I was called back to have ( non existent) stitches removed. The other thing they forgot to mention was was that I could shower, so I waited however many weeks until I saw the consultant who confurjed it was ok.

Having a trauma requiring a hip op is more serious than a planned op so am glad all has gone well, but like all of us, do take care not to over do things.

Thanks all, just had nurse check up at surgery, she’s happy and unless there’s problems, doesn’t need to see me again.
Wound is stuck, not stitched or stapled, I can shower!! That’ll be later today with MrJ in attendance.
My worst problem, albeit minor, is getting a literal numb bum from sitting in this upright chair, I do get up every 45 minutes or so for a trot. Best thing, slipper socks from the hospital and mote bought, they give me confidence.

Don’t be an impatient patient Jax - and that’s much harder than it sounds as I know to my cost! Welcome home, and listen to the sound advice of others!

Many moons ago you would have been in hospital for two weeks and possibly two weeks convalescence to follow. Now you are out of the door within days.

You have done so well. Rest and enjoy your time off. There is nothing like your own bed and being able to make coffee or whatever when you want.

Glad to hear you’re home Jaxjacky. Definitely take it very steady, the fall gave your body an extra shock to cope with. Little and often is the best way to exercise in the early days and don’t expect too much of yourself.

I found sticks I was given were easier to use than crutches I already had.
Glad you are home, you need to rest a lot with a regular, but gentle exercise . Don’t rush, it is a common but major operation and it needs time.
Well done. 👍

Morning all, home last night about 6, just, my sodium levels are low apparently, mine are always pretty low, note made to GP. MrJ just made a nurse appt for tomorrow to check dressing.
I’m sore, especially after exercising and using crutches has pulled odd muscles, I’m amazed doing small things is so tiring!

I agree, they didn't do Jax any favours. It has been so wet that they are extra slippery.

Beware the leaves 🍁

We always imagine we’re one step further than we think, teabags and you won’t do it again. Rest up now and you’ll be ready for Christmas!

I’m regretting not following my own advice and overdoing it by clearing the leaves out of the drainage gully in my front garden. In my defence the garden slopes down towards the house and the garage floods if the gully blocks up. My sil has sciatica so didn’t want to bother him. Am taking things easy now and hoping everything will settle down.

Not for long. As I have said before, we know our place!

And yes, we are at number 1

Needs anothe4 try …

We are on our way down the list but may have to do 3 posts at a time to hit the jackpot.

Thought I would bump this up as we will be filed again shortly.

Indeed you would have Jazjacky.
Hope you and all going through pre or post surgery have a good day (and mind those pesky leaves 🍁 they are more dangerous than they look. My mum slipped on them years ago and broke her wrist).

Thank you all, I would happily have declined ‘my place’ Charleygirl !!!

Jax not quite the way you envisaged having a hip replacement. Most people waited many agonising months, whereas you jumped the queue!

I hope Christmas lunch will be provided by a family member, and in a few months, life will return to its old normal.

You will soon be sleeping in your own bed again. The worst is over.

Earlier than you thought then, Jaxjacky. Hope your recovery goes well, but the first few weeks can be a bit of a challenge!

Welcome Jaxjacky, what an unexpected shock for you but glad all is going well. It’s early days, so take it easy and dont overdo things. Our hip and knee group has lots of experience and advice so keep in touch, there’s always someone who can help.

Twiglet welcome, suggest you see your GP about getting onto a list because there is a wait and your pain may increase,
I had a guided injection which made things much worse pain wise. It was then I found there had been a mistake and I wasn’t on the waiting list. Long story.

jaxjacky that’s something to look forward to (not)!! I hope it’s not too unpleasant anyway. I hope you have effective pain relief and can get a decent sleep tonight!

That matters. People need a place to ask real questions and hear from others who went through surgery. Long threads like this help because recovery takes time and experiences differ. Sharing what worked and what did not gives newcomers something concrete to rely on.

Hi all, op was done yesterday late afternoon, full replacement, using a spinal block?
Woke up full of beans as no pain, that changed by about 8pm, but dozed all night and some of today. Got out of bed this morning onto the walker and used the commode, tomorrows plan is walk to the toilet and a dose of Movicol!!

Jaxjacky I am so sorry to hear that has happened. It can happen, but it is rare if a full THR is carried out. It is more likely to be internal fixation with plates and screws or screws on their own. A semi -semi-arthroplasty is frequently carried out, and it is a partial hip replacement.

Please come to us with the smallest question and we will do our best to answer it.

What a time of year for this to happen, but soon you will be up and about again.