1 week to go

lindas
lindas Member Posts: 13
edited 5. Jun 2009, 18:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi all only one week till i go for THR absolutely terrified just wondering if anyone can advice what its like and how much pain you have after its done :roll:

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    what is that ? not that bad so can not help u hope it goes ok and not to painfull :)
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lindas,

    I haven't one but I did have surgery a few times and just wanted to say don't get scared, it will all be ok. They really do look after you and there is a very good chance you will feel less pain as soon as you have got over the opp. You take care and try not to worry and I wish you so much good luck. Cris x
  • debbieclap
    debbieclap Member Posts: 109
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi lindas
    don't worry I had a THR at the end of Feb they looked after me so well I had no complaints. As for pain I had less pain directly after sugary than I had before they even told me to take morphine (you have a button so that you can take morphine if you need it you cannot overdose the machine wont let you) but I didn't need it the pain was so much less. Physio got me out of bed the following day and walking with a frame the next day with crutches then sticks.
    If I can help any further or you want private e mail me.
    Hope it all goes well
    Debbie
  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I'm going in tomorrow for mine, all being well I'll be out Tuesday.
    I feel nervous but excited. If I'm able to get on my computer when I get home I'll let you know.
    Hope it all goes well for you.

    Rita X
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck to you all.

    You all sound incredibly brave

    Look forward to hearing from you to tell us how it all goes.

    Joyful
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I haven't experienced this so unaware of what to expect. But I'm sure you will handle it brilliantly. We will all be waiting here for all the news so don't forget us! x
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lindas

    Can't offer any advice but just wanted to wish you luck.
    valval wrote:
    what is that ? not that bad so can not help u hope it goes ok and not to painfull :)

    Valval
    It's a hip replacement. Welcome to the site, hope you enjoy it :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • purvesrosie
    purvesrosie Member Posts: 59
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI,
    I just wanted to wish you luck for your op. My little brother had a major op on his hip( not replacement as he only 13) this was just over a week ago and he's now back to his cheeky self. If it was me i would just take all the drugs that were avaliable and try not to worry. Take care Good luck
    Rosie x
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    what is that ? not that bad so can not help u hope it goes ok and not to painfull :)

    valval,

    THR - HIP REPLACEMENT
    TKR - KNEE REPLACEMENT!!!

    hope that helps you understand!
    sue
  • lindas
    lindas Member Posts: 13
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ritnew wrote:
    Hi
    I'm going in tomorrow for mine, all being well I'll be out Tuesday.
    I feel nervous but excited. If I'm able to get on my computer when I get home I'll let you know.
    Hope it all goes well for you.

    Rita X

    Thanks for your reply rita your probably already at hospital hope everything goes really well for you
  • collettem
    collettem Member Posts: 94
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    Just want to wish you luck for your thr. I had mine done in March, the pain afterwards is bearable, it is a different pain and pain relief is available, any questions feel free to ask

    C
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck! Good luck!!
    i hope all goes well. Had back op, but that's all I can compare it to - my only advice would be to be positive and do all your excercises if you can. Take the pain releif (this IS important - I was told you need to keep AHEAD of your pain), offered. Eat fruit to keep regular :wink: :oops:
    Take care
    Toni x
  • caravancollie
    caravancollie Member Posts: 66
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I had a THR 6 weeks ago and am fine. I can honestly say of wasn't as bad as I was worrying it would be and the pain has now all gone. The pain management in hospital was good, the morphine on demand was great as was the paracetemol drip. When on oral medication the best advice would be to take when offerred, don't feel the need to be brave and therefore keep ahead of the pain. At home take pain relief as prescribed for at least thefirst few days, do the exercises shown and you will be on your feet in no time hopefully. Feel free to send pm if you need any advice.
    Good luck
    Elaine
  • cupcake74
    cupcake74 Member Posts: 10
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've got 10 weeks to go, and counting.I'm really scared too, but excited about prospect of no pain and getting some of my normal life back. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Linda
    Sending you a big cyber ((((((((hug)))))))))
    Nerves are natural, and I hope that this week passes quickly for you and you are soon on the other side.
    I echo what others have said about the waiting and anticipation is the worst part, much worse than the reality of the op.
    If you need to chat or want any tips etc.. feel free to pm me
    NB xx

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