Hi Beverley I would not rush things as you don't want to damage your hip, I know it's frustrating not being able to do the things you want but believe me it will be worth it in the long run. I had my right hip replaced in March 2015 and still can't sleep on the operated side, I have been on the waiting list for 23 weeks now to get my left hip done and I can't sleep lying on my back because of the pain so I have been sitting up in bed with a v shaped pillow since last August which is a nightmare. So take it easy and don't rush things and good luck x
Big Hugs
Jacq x
Beverley, Your AWSOME! doing stairs! one crutch. holy crap I envy you! I am right at 2 weeks, I own my own company (Landscape/construction) so I went into surgery ordering parts for machines and my crew, I came out feeling great. Week one I over did it riding around to much in a car taking the guys parts. My leg bled internally and has swelled so tight I could even use walker! I am just using walker again now at 2 weeks but I have to put a ton of weight on it because I cant bend my knee due to swelling. I totally here you about feeling helpless. I can only lie in bed most of the day looking out the window, at my lower yard, watching guys load machines and supplies, all I want to do is go outside for a ride. I am lucky my house is all one floor, but the one step at the door is only 6 inches, and now my leg is in pressure wrap and that step looks like MT Everest! My kids are doing pretty good, my 5 year old boy does bad things and runs away saying you cant catch me! That little .........RRR . The sleeping on back is rough! I have been ordered to lie on my back all day with leg in the air packed in ice, and then sleep on my back! My wife godbless her, falls asleep so and I can only lie here, tapping my fingers. I hope my rant cheers you up. stay on the hippie site! This has been the best thing I have found yet since my high rise toilet seat!
It's time to look after yourself - bugger the garden, decorating, hoovering etc etc. It'll still be there when you feel better ! 💐
Know how you're feeling. It was 3 weeks ago today I had a right THR and am thinking this time 3 weeks ago, a lovely nurse made me some buttery toast that first night round midnight!
Im 62 but a young 62, still working. I'm not what you'd call active in the exercising sense but am very hyper and can't stand being out of action.
It's doing my head in not being able to get out the house...my partner doesn't drive and is doing my head in too. He hasn't worked for years
All I want to do is get some sort of routine going so I can focus on me. I could be the same as you - can walk with one crutch and forget to take the paracetamol I've set up in one of those tablet organisers.
HATE the sleeping on my back
HATE the compression stockings
HATE doing the injections
HATE feeling sorry for myself most of all!
Im going to start having a regular time to do exercises
I'm going to go for a lie down rest elevate and ice be as my scar area needs it I think.
Im going to get some clear routines sorted so my day feels busy and I feel in control of each day
Im going to wait until I'm much more recovered before I start tackling my partner
Now yet again I came up to bed early, checked my THR forums and 90 mins later, off to loo again then try to organise myself to sleep
Check in again soon but know you're not alone. Think I may do a log of how I feel each morning and then again at the end of each day.
Hi April. I just love that despite what you're feeling you are still taking control. I just know that in a couple of months we will look back on this time and feel it was all worth while. The wonders of medical science are amazing and it's great to be able to benefit from it x
Oh April,
That hurts me !!!!
Why so angry and harsh at your self ???
3 weeks ago your body went through some major trauma ... invasive, brutal procedure where muscles, tendons, were cut --- joint forcefully dislocated, bone sawed , sanding, reaming and what not to have steel hardware banged in --- and then everything neatly put back so that healing can take place ---
Have you seen this surgery on youtube ???
Your body is working so hard to repair and heal these damages - please allow her, give her time to do so -
Come on, darling --- give your self a big hug, pat on the shoulder, and a pity party once in a while .. totally justified -- and when you feel lonely, come here okay ...
big warm hug
renee
Thank you.. wow soom great advice there on the decorating plan I just might do that I love decorating gardening I hate with a passion so that would of been a quick strim and mow lol. I must admit great advice from everyone it looks like I just need to kick back and chill. Good luck with your next op and wishing you a speedy recovery. .thank you..
Thank you.. my worse week was the first my hospital experience was horendous I felt i got kicked out ill and left high and dry.. I do feel like I'm improving daily but need to calm down I'm trying to run before I can walk.. I'm pleased everything has worked out for you and quiet quickly by other stories I've read.. time to enjoy my recovery I think.. Thank you .
Thank you . It is very hard to just stop but I looks like that's just what I have to do .. I hope your recovery has gone well. Thank you.
Thank you .. my surgeon asked me if I really wanted this doing at my age I said yes I have no quality of life I couldn't even walk my grandaughter to the park my hospital experience was horrendous I felt like I was kicked out still ill and left high and dry..so for getting the other one done in my head it is definitely NOWAY. So now with speaking to you lovely people looks like I just need to chill and enjoy my recovery time. Hope you are well. Thank you .
Thank you Linda. . Sorry to hear about you.. yes I looks like I'm not so bad now but I will take it easy from now and just look after myself and hip.. wishing you a speedy recovery. . Thank you.
Thank you jacq. . It tuff isn't it but hopefully it's all going to be worth it good luck with your next op .. thank you.
Thank you Chuck24117.. big hands up to the high rise toilet seat totally with you there lol you did make me chuckle and about your little boy little monster lol..sorry to hear about what happened to you and hope you have a speedy recovery and I am taking everyones advice and I am going to make it all about me.. Thank you..
Thank you Lisa .. and yes your right .. I just need to hire a chef, decorator and a gardener so I can sit and watch.. Thank you.
Thank you April264 you were lucky getting toast. .my hospital experience was a nightmare. I am sure we will get through this and it will benefit us in the end can't wait for that day! Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you
Thank you for these kind words. Each day brings a different pain or twinge or ache but it replaces the previous day's. Before, the arthritis pain just got worse and worse.
I think it's about acknowledging what's happened to your body.
Have found a way to step in to the bath for a shower I think. That should make me feel better. Not breaking 90 degree rule...step in with un operated. Bend operated at right angles and rest on bath edge. Rebalance and take operated leg into bath. Standing straight at all times to keep precautions. NB have put a very very grippy bath mat in and have partner standing nearby.
Will let you know how it goes.
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham. Ward 3. Staff nurse Amy. Have a look on their website for their exercise regime. It's not over the top but they tell you to follow it to the letter. They have one of the highest ratings in the country.
That's the idea! Take time at your own pace just keep pushing on but without overdoing it. Exercise in every way possible as it all builds up to a great end result. OK you may say what does he know?
Fair enough, at 55 a total hip replacement which lasted for 20 years and revision a few months ago at 76. Now after eight weeks weight bearing feeling pretty well back to fully recovered.
Good luck. Richard
Morning Beverly! 🤠🌞☀️ I know it's easier said than done I remember looking at my floors and thinking oh my God they're so dirty!! my poor husband he tried but for me no one can do this good job as myself LOL 😂. I finally hired a friend who cleans houses and she came every two weeks to give my house a good cleaning but with grandkids and kids and husband and a dog it doesn't stay clean for very long!! and when you're at home not able to do things you see all the things that need to be done and you can't and it's frustrating but like I said take it easy these next 4 to 6 weeks and go slow and just be careful this is not a race and we all heal at different levels. take care! 🤓🤠🤗.
oh, that will help so much .... definitely keep partner standing nearby ...
enjoy and please, love to hear how you did ...
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