Injections after hip op

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi there, I am suffering from nerves due to anxiety at the moment. Does any one know how long the injections go on for? I am unable to do them as I am very screamish and My Hubby is severely sighted. So tomorrow morning I am calling up the district Nurse s to ask them for help I also have a bladder infection, so feeling yuk . Sorry if I have gone on too much regards amandah

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Hi Amanda I mentioned before that I have anti clotting capsules . As the doc if you can have those instead . Try and stop worrying it's not that bad honestly

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Hello amanda, are they the pre-loaded clexane and how many have u done so far (including any done at hospital) You should have been givena boolet if it was the same as what I had.

Best Regards

Arthur

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If your talking about the stomach blood thinner shots, I thought I couldn't do it but it wasn't that bad!  Just jab a fat roll and push plunger. Tiny needle didn't even hurt. I think I had to do it for 12more days myself after the 3 hospital days.  I heard the pills were not that good for your system.  Good luck.

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I had two injections while in hospital but they gave me dispersible aspirin when I went home, so if you are nervous about injecting yourself, ask if you can have tablets instead.  I was given enough tablets for 6 weeks.  Hope your bladder infection clears up soon.

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Hi, I never got any injections, just a littlepink pill (Xarelto) a day for 40 daysto fight blood clots. I am 48 and had a THR 5 weeks ago.

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Hi how are you getting on ? I am just 60 in 4th week seem to be having more discomfort this week than last . Hope it's muscle knitting !

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Hi Amanda

I never had injections either, aspirin for 6 weeks and of course those lovely white stockings to wear for 6 weeks!!

Please try not to worry, talk it all through with your district nurse and hopefully she will put your mind at ease

Dee

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Good Morning Koos , Thank-you for your reply.I have called the district nursing team & they are more than willing to come over & jab me like a pin cushion. But Its all down to the consultant!! The District nurses also can help me with those stockings. I am dreading this op as I am really bad with my nerves. Also My Hubby is disabled with OA of spine, hips & knees, & severely sighted & deaf. So I have a huge amount on my shoulders. !! Regards Amandah

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Hi Mary, also a bit more muscle pain then before. I just getting really impatient now. Walk since week 3 without any aid and just do too much in the moment; walking on treadmill with steep incline, indoor spinning biking, elliptical and some resistent training just to get my fitness back. If it hurst too much then I take a day off. I have my first following up appointment in 3 weeks. 

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Hi Dee, Yes I will have a goot talk to the district nurse, I have been in touch with them. ! And they are willing to help. Regards Amandah

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Hi Barbara, What a great site this is. I am very stressed as I suffer from acute anxiety, Also have my dear Hubby, who is not in good health, he has OA of lumbar spine, hips & knees, & severely sighted & deaf.Are you in the uk? I know that most GPS say that we should be able to inject ourselves. NO thats not happeneing. So not only will I be sore but I will be very bruised as well.. Sorry to moan Regards Amandah

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Good Morning Arthur, Thank-you. No I am waiting till the 2nd of march, when my Right jippy hippie is done. I will be glad but also dreading it, as I suffer from acute anxiety, and also have my dear Hubby who is not in the best of health.But I am getting things organised now, as I dont want to come out of hospital & not have a nurse sorted out.That s what district nurses are paid to do. And they understand, that My Husband is severely sighted. Regards amandah

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Not surprised it's hurting habha . I am still on 2 crutches as was told . It's difficult to know how much is too much . Good luck

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Wow! I am jealous! I am almost three weeks out, tomorrow (maybe today as I am getting antsy) will try two canes.... I had both hips replaced at the same tome, so do not have a "good" leg...razz  and my bones are less dense (osteopenia ) AND small-boned ... I always thought that was a good thing! But it also means the prosthesis takes up most of the bone shaft so I need to be patient and let the bone heal.  Other than that, I feel go, sleeping better so feel more rested.

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Hello Amanda, I can say that I was more than a bit concerned about injections but I had 2 days in hospital that i did them myself - the nurse will be there to show you where and how so you feel more confident but then I had to do them at home when I was discharged. Not sure how long you will have to do them, mine was longer than most I have read about on here but you just have to do it. That's not to say that there were a couple of 'moments' when I was a bit shakey but you tell yourself you have to get on with it (my wife is terrified of needles so no choice but to do it) The units I had were pre-loaded with 'Clexane' so its pretty simple procedure just remember that when you hold the roll of fat either side of you that you don't pinch too hard else you will bruise. I know its not sounding pleasent, be brave - soon over and you can move on.

Best Regards

Arthur

 

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Hi there , thank-you, but I have asked the district nurses to come over, when I come out as I am scared together with my anxiety I have. They have said that fine.Then that way at least I am having them properly put in.I am scared of needles, even though they might be tiny, its just me. Best regards Amandah

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Hi Amanda, Yes I am in the UK.  I live in Devon and had my op at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital who were marvellous.  No-one suggested to me that I inject myself, they just gave me the aspirin to take for 6 weeks.  Hope you get on ok.

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Hi Amanda

I am 6 days post op and a Mental Health Nurse-it appears that people are missing the fundamental issue which is your anxiety and how it can impact so significantly on your recovery.Put your foot down withGP/and or Consultant and make sure your pre/post op preparations are made to meet your needs.I have mild anxiety and found the whole process anxiety provoking so be strong.Good luck. X

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I understand that it is down to the consultants preference,  but I was sent home with anti clotting capsules rather than the injections. Like you I was really squeamish at the thought of injecting myself. Saying that whilst in the hospital they were usually  administered by the nurses with no pain at all.   You don't say if you are still in the hospital awaiting discharge or already home.  Not sure if it will be an option for you to ask for capsules instead? Good luck!