Mum hip replacement help please

Bones, joints and muscles
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My 83 year old mum had fall today, she has brittle bones disease, and has broken her hip. In alot of pain but in hospital on morphine, with hip replacement surgery arranged for tomoz. Am totally beside myself, would appreciate any advice or help from people that have been through this. Cant stop crying but know I have to be strong for my mum. Any advise appreciated x

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God so sorry it's not nice at best of times having thr but must be hard at your mums age hopefully she will be ok, ob won't be so straight forward with her having brittle bones but realty hope she goes on ok. Try stay positive for her xxx

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So sorry to hear that .

 Can't really offer advice about that but I do know a lady who fell and broke hers recently in her 80's and her daughter is amazed at how well she is doing . 

Wishing you and mum all the best 

MaryMary

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Thank you for replies...been trawling internet to find info but just seem to be doing my own head in :-(. She is comfortable at mo but very drugged up...feel so helpless. Consultant said obviously need to be 'prepared because of her age'....whilst I appreciate his honesty its all too much to take in. Thank you again for replies x

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Hi Debbie so sorry to hear about your mum's fall. My father decided at the age of 91 to change a light bulb, fell and broke his hip, he had a partial hip replacement and has not had a day's bother with it since. That was 15 months ago. I know it's a slightly different story with your mum, but hope this will ease your worry. Of course she will need lots of help at home etc. She is in safe hands so please try not to worry x

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Thank you so glad yr father making good recovery....just reassuring for me. Just recovering from stoke myself so brain not working properly. .so just going into panic I think. Thank you x

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Debbie

So sorry to hear about your mum and know how you must be feeling as my mum had a number of falls and you hate to see them in distress. My sister in laws mum also fell and broke her hip recently and like your mum had a hip replacement. She's amazing considering she's over 90 and is recovering well. So try not to worry, have a good cry tonight and then tomorrow you will be ready to be strong for your mum. 

Glad you have found this forum as it should be a big support for you. The hospital will provide all the care your mum needs and Physio will see your mum to help her start to walk again with a frame. Occupational therapy can advise you on what arrangements will need to made to help you and your mum when she is ready to leave hospital. But first of all hope all goes for your mum tomorrow let us know how she gets on.

Linnet x

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I know it's not easy in fact almost impossible but while your mum  is in

try and get some rest yourself as she will need you fiypt when she gets out .

x

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Thank you all for yr replies....it is so much appreciated. Life just huge roller coaster at mo. X

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Mum been such a rock and support for me after my stroke...just knocked me for six xx

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Last August, my principal went to Hawaii for her nephew's wedding, she and her mom were staying in a rental, the night before the wedding, her mother fell and broke her hip....the day of the wedding they were in the hospital doing surgery...two weeks later they came back to Maine, by thanksgiving ... Her mom was back to her normal routines

medicine is so advanced... We are here to support you so you can support your mom

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Thank you...you all reducing me to tears...not in a bad way..but with yr kind supporting words. Thank you xx

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Debbie don't get upset get to bed so you can have a chance of feeling normal tumoro xx and I really hope all goes well with your mum xx let us know how she goes and you need to keep your strength up as well x

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Think its going to be a sleepless night :-( x

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Hi Debbie so sorry to read your post. Sounds as if u have had a bad time without this.  As others have said your mom will be looked after.  Try and stay strong.  You are in our thoughts and prayers xxx

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Thank you x

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Hi Christine, I'd love to know what a partial hip replacement is, you mentioned that your Dad had one?

Veronica

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Hi Veronica a partial hip replacement is a surgical procedure used to replace half of the hip joint. The operation involves replacing the ball of the femur only due to a fracture. It's less invasive than a thr so recovery is usually quicker, my dad has never had any problems since, thank God

Christine

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Hi Debbie,

SO SORRY for your mums situation....I sends prayers to her and you for a speedy recovery and for your emotional recovery.  Like others have said.....right now, the best thing you can do is get some rest and get yourself in a positive frame of mind.  Your mum is in good hands right now and she will definitely need you when she goes home.  It's going to be a long recovery for both of you.  I am 63 and had my hip replaced six weeks ago.  The physical recovery is going very well, but the mental recovery is the hard part.  I am an active person and I have been stuck at home for the most part because I can't drive yet (going to my checkup tonight and should get the go ahead to drive now).  You and your mum will need to take it one day at a time and do exactly what the doctor and physical therapist tell her to do.

i wish you the best through all of this and please take good care of yourself too!

Regi

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Hi

hospitals do this type of surgery on older people everyday. You don't even have a general anesthetic  if heart not too good as they can use spinal instead but mum will be out of it.  Being there to help after op would be good as hospitals don't ever seem to have enough nurses to go round. She will get back to normal with help and especially encouragement.  Read all the texts on this site lots of positivity.

thinking of you both.  God bless.  Hilary