From Annette and Linda
Just wondering how you are doing and hoping the anaesthetic has not been too hard on you.😨😵
Sending big hugs. xxxxxx
Ich hasse es, wenn unsere Mädchen (Fiona und Barbara) wie vom Erdboden verschluckt sind, ich bin ein Sorgenfrosch. Sende Liebe an alle
no pressure girls ...
and how about Gwen and Ann ?
no news is good news, right
big warm hug and sending love,light and healing
renee
Hi everyone,
Well this is a whole different experience than my first THP.
I've experienced a lot more pain which gets worse throughout the day as the swelling gets worse. The swelling is the worst on the hip and the ankle/foot.
I'm have a PT appointment on Monday morning. I'd love to get their opinion. I do all my exercises without too much trouble.
I've probably been extremely unrealistic in expecting a repeat of the first one but this has been difficult and disappointing. Don't I sound miserable! ???.
The redeeming part of this has been my wonderful husband. He has been fantastic and I have no idea what I'd do without him!
Anyway will try and keep you posted. I have a tenancy to retreat when things aren't going well.
Thanks for checking on me!
Hugs,
Fiona
Hi Fiona - I am sorry if I was intrusive. Please forgive me - just wondering how you and others were doing and hoping all was well (part of the cuse and the joy of this forum I guess). But we also know how easy it is to get down along this rollercoaster journey. 🎢
And, as I am having my 2nd hip done shortly I was especially looking out for how you were doing.
I am so sorry it is not going well. I am very familiar with the impressive swelling of hip and ankle/foot from hip #1. I used to joke about my uni-thigh which seemed to spread in one massive block through to my other hip. It felt as if I need a crane to move!🚒 (best I could find, but you understand what I mean 😊
In case you missed it, a few people have recently posted touting the benefits of magnesium spray to reduce pain and swelling. I am still tracking it down in my area but online research also sounds promising.
Have you seen the Black and White Night Concert of Roy Orbison backed up by Bruce Springstein, Elvis Costello, k.d. Lang and a ton of talented musiciansby . It is a magical benefit concert in a club setting that will lift your spirits in a flash. Perhaps your husband or a fried could find it for you (or another from an artist that you love). The power of music and people doing what they love is so amazing.
Sure hope you feel 'more the thing' soon.
Hugs,
Linda
Hi Linda, I never felt you were being intrusive at all. I appreciate the concern. Anyway you got me moving. We just went for a short walk outside which would never have happened yesterday. It wasn't too bad.
Last time I had virtually no swelling so this was a bit of a shock! My PT told me to keep toe tapping or ankle pumping whenever possible.
I hadn't heard about magnesium spray but will be checking it out.
The music is a great idea. It does have a very healing relaxing effect. Will be trying that out!
Take care and I'll post again soon.
Hugs,
Fiona
Oh Fiona, ich wünschte, ich könnte etwas tun, um dir zu helfen!!! Ich bin so leid, dass Hüfte #2 nicht so glatt ist wie Hüfte #1! Klingt irgendwie wie die Sache mit den Kindern, wenn Frauen zwei Kinder haben und sagen "das erste war so einfach, also habe ich #2 gemacht, wenn ich gewusst hätte, dass dieses so unerträglich sein würde, wäre ich bei einem geblieben". Ich denke, es ist Gottes Art, die Leute zu necken, wenn #1 schwer war, würde sich niemand für #2 entscheiden, vielleicht ist es bei Hüften genauso Ich bin auch gespannt zu hören, was die Physiotherapie sagt. Ich bete für dich in der Hoffnung, dass du schnell eine Besserung erfährst, die Schwellung abnimmt und der Schmerz besser wird. Ich habe dich vermisst, es gibt ein paar Stammgäste, die mir sehr am Herzen liegen, und du bist eine von ihnen, also ist es jetzt unsere Aufgabe, dir zu helfen, die Talfahrt zu überwinden. Ich bin sehr ähnlich wie du, wenn es mir schlecht geht, liebe ich es, mich zurückzuziehen. Schön von dir zu hören!
Ich habe heute mein Magnesiumspray bekommen! LINDA, ich habe es bei Amazon bestellt, als du darüber gesprochen hast, früher diese Woche.
Halte durch Fiona, ich umarme dich!! xox
Whoee - off to Amazon for a little shopping as I didnt find the spray locally.
Thanks
xo
Hi renee, I have been posting quite a few times since my op. even so it's nice to be missed! All is well. One week today post op.
Love to you xx
dear fiona,
checking in with you ...
Ah, yeah ... they were right, weren't they - the ones who said do not compare the 2 surgeries .... of course we do anyway - it can go either way ...
my 2nd one was a different experience as well - I thought it was more painful right after surgery and was told by surgeon that I had probably forgotten how I felt after 1st THR ... I had no swelling this time and it might have been because i told surgeon to handle me with more care this time ... maybe he did ...
I also felt so much more confident and less afraid about dislocation -
Already experienced and creative, things were a bit easier to do -
you are doing fine darling --
big warm hug for both you and your husband
renee
Hi Renee,
Well I can see my foot so far today! Hopefully that's a good sign. I think my hip isn't as swollen either. Didn't expect this as I had virtually no swelling round 1.
My fear wasn't dislocation, I was afraid I might have a fracture. I'm sure that's my paranoid side coming out! I can do all the exercises without much pain so I'm pretty sure it's just the muscles and tendons protesting!