12 days since op and not great . Really dont want to sound like im moaning or be negative but today I feel awful . No energy , been having a pain under left rib ,like when pregnant n a little foot keeps kicking ??!! Major swelling to op leg knee but its rock hard ? I did have acl reconstruction on this knee about 5 yrs ago plus I have oa in it ? Over night I have lost blood ,but not on my period ?(sorry men reading this !) plus keep feeling dizzy and faint :-( over all I feel pooopppy !! Am currently waiting for dr to call back , wgich wont be till lunch time
Dont feel bad for complaining. We all have bad days. I havent had my op yet but yesterday i had an awful day.
Hope you feel better soon and try and stay strong xx
Twelve days - yes, you know it, that is early days.
We all get 'poopy' days when we're under the weather, hope your Doc responds soon and sorts you out pronto.
Lack of energy - are you eating enough to power your body ... it needs a lot of fuel to recover.
Foot kicking inside - Sorry, can't help, as a bloke I have never experienced that.
Dizzy and faint - sounds like low blood pressure - it was when I felt like that.
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃
Thankyou sarah and glad today's better for you xx
That did make me giggle about the foot ! Yes im eating ok , n drinking lots , I had low blood pressure qhen I had op n passed out twice so maybe low again - thankyou
"oh the joys "
Xx
That foot kicking inside could be wind from the op or just the manhandling you suffered while you were "out of it" THR is a physically tough procedure which involves a lot of pulling and tugging to dislocate the largest joint in the body.
That said, the body is marvellous at recovering from trauma and will soon forget and move on. Plenty of rest, pain killers, anything to take your mind off the pain, bit of a nap helps too.
Funny, I passed out twice in hospital too, just not like me at all. Horrible feeling. Had to call a friend (a nurse).
Graham - 🚀💃
We all have bad days, and you just need to tell someone, no good bottling things up, talking helps, others could be in the same situation.
I know the feeling of being kicked in the ribs, but can't help there, could you be pregnant?
At least you have done the right thing and phoned the doc, I also had low blood pressure, maybe that's why I fell in hospital. Just be very careful if your feeling light headed, don't chance moving about, are you by yourself?
Hope the doc comes with good news.
Take care
Lynn x
Dear khippie,
I hope the Dr. has called you back by this time -
Yes darling, in addition to physical stuff we also go through emotional ones -
Did you lose a lot of blood or more like spotting? You could have low blood pressure or maybe a bit anemic -
Be gentle with Worried Girl today -
stay warm
big warm hug
renee
And i hope tomorrow is better for you 😊 xx
Hi Khippie
We all have those kind of days when you just feel dreadful, tomorrow will be better, but for now you need to find ways to make you feel lifted:
I found comedies or anything funny lifted the mood, a treat or two - some chocolate or a really delicious lunch, some fresh air even if you can only stand by your window or in your garden for a few minutes. Looking through brochures or web to see where your next holiday might be when you are better. All these things will help a little, mostly it is just getting through it and it is much better you share those days with others, as to not feel sad and alone.
Secondly the bleeding maybe coming from the back, I had the same and the doctor said it was quite normal with the blood thinners, so try not to worry, it will stop in a week or two.
In fact my operation did force my time of the month to happen even when it was not the right time, it is shock, and can happen. As can a hair loss and other strange reactions.
As rocket rightly says eating well is so essential, your body is doing so much healing and working, it needs rocket fuel!
A gentle day of hugs and comfort will make all the difference. It is the recovery, and it is its moments that is for sure. Big hugs, it will get better x
Hope you are already feeling heaps better; from a completely different perspctive (mine) it's really good news to hear from people straight after the operation, and how poorly they feel. I'm still waiting for the operation, my hip is only slowly getting worse, not even on pain killers yet. But, to read from others that have gone before me is brilliant. I know it doesn't improve daily, everyone has ups and downs, buit monthly you will just get better and better, stronger and stronger.
Two months down the line, you also will have forgotten the bad days and tell everyone "yes, it was simple...". To actually hear from you now, is wonderful for me. So please, don't think of it is moaning, or being negative, you are preparing the people like me, with the actual truth of the day to day, pain, worry and feelings.
I know you will soon be in a much better place, you know this too; take care, stay strong and speak to health care staff if and when you need to.
Take the rest your body needs, do the exercises as you can and expect the improvements to be easily noticeable each month ( maybe weekly) but not day to day.
Express all you want on this forum, we are here for you and surprisingly want to hear the real truth of what you are going through!
Mark (Central UK)
Ditto on the comedies for distraction and possible low blood pressure (faint, dizzy). I would ensure that you're drinking enough water/herbal teas (apparently helps with low blood pressure, besides the obvious benefits). I experienced horribly low blood pressure, also, presumably from the spinal block. For me, swelling in the operated leg has been alleviated by elevating that leg with two or three pillows, and for referred pain in my knee, one pillow under the knee. I'm Day 12, as well, and am spotting mid cycle (oh, jeez, thank you) - then again at 50, that's not a huge surprise. Looking forward to your Dr. giving you some reassurance. : )
Hi ,no deffo not pregnant !!! Yes maybe that is why you fell , did they not mention blood pressure ? Hope yiu was nt hurt ? X
Hi renee , seemed quite alot . Dr has called n never thought necessary to visit , he thinks bleeding may be due to the strong meds counteracting the pill and changing hormone levels meabing body thinks time for a period ?? Possible I suppose . With regards to ribs he has prescribed more pain killers and gard swelling should go q not concerned about light headed n nausea but if no better 24-48 hours to call him back !!
Many thanks n hugs
Xx
Someones with me most of the time -so thats a good thing x
I had my op 5 weeks today and I have had good and bad days.some days I just feel off and all I do is rest.Take care and rest and eat well xx
Great words n advice as ever - still not feeling great but resting ,drinking ,eating ,and trying to be positive
X
Still feeling lousy but tomorrow s another day :-) glad its helpful from your perspective and so glad people on here understand :-)
Wow many similarities :-) have elevated and will use ice again in a bit . As said above dr called said bleeding may be due to strong meds counteracting pill and the