Out of hospital

dymonz
dymonz Member Posts: 10
edited 11. Jun 2009, 13:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hiya!

Had my R THR on 27th May. Came home Monday 1st June. Feeling absolutely fantastic. A lot different from my L THR in June 2006 - a lot less pain. I did not take any strong painkillers last night - just using paracetamol at the mo. My surgeon used a jig type equipment to fit the joint to give a much more precise fit. Anyway I'm off for my "daily walk". :D

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,338
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Dymonz
    That is good news! You are doing well! I am so happy for you.
    Well done and I hope you continue to improve.
    take care
    Toni x
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Great news, I really hope the recovery continues to go well for uo.
    x
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wow that's really good to hear specially as I'm going in Friday to have my THR.
    Nice to hear some good news for a change.

    Rita X
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    fantastic news, you sound like you are doing really well.
    enjoy your walk!
  • miss_l
    miss_l Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wow, thats fast !
    Congratulations i hope you continue to mend well
    x
  • ikesother
    ikesother Member Posts: 171
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, just wanted to say well done to you and enjoy your daily walks with all the good weather! Im waiting for date for my THR, last 2 dates cancelled:( is this a record I wonder? Was curious about the equipment used for your op, take care jk 8)
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wow dymonz you have done well. I hope you don't go over doing it though. Take care,

    Hi JK

    Have not got another date yet? They must get it right next time. x
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi dymonz

    Glad to hear it all went well for you and the pain is not to bad
    Take Care
    Colin
  • collettem
    collettem Member Posts: 94
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi,

    Glad to hear you are doing so well, you seem to be moving a lot quicker than I was so hope it continues

    C
  • dymonz
    dymonz Member Posts: 10
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi JK

    Thanks for the message!!

    The jig equipment was introduced to the hospital I had my op in as a trial to see how it assists patients - if successful it may be used nationally. The surgeon explained the jig will assist with fitting the joint more precisely than the conventional method - the hammer. I had to sign a consent form to agree to the use of the jig.

    A friend in the construction industry explained that a jig helps to fit "joints" precisely so that the building structure is sound.

    I feel absolutely feel fantastic and am taking it easy. I can raise my leg to the side 40 degrees on some days!! But am not pushing it. I now use no painkillers as the pain is a slight sore healing pain on the cut.

    I hope this helps.
    P
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi It must be great tp be home again and feeling so much better. :)
    Just make sure you don't overdo things or expect too much of yourself yet, its still early days! Glad all went well love Sue

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