THR done & dusted
denpen
Member Posts: 389
Hi
Home now, I had my THR last Thursday came home Monday it would have been Sunday but the pharmacy wouldnt do my drugs because the doc didnt send them down before 11.30 ( I wasnt very impressed). Anyway doing ok, its weird cos when I move my leg in a certain way (obviously the wrong way) I can certainly feel the joint replacement. Also I have realised that I am holding my body against the pain and I am twisted, so I am trying to relax when I walk and then its a lot better.
But the main thing is that its all over and done with now and it will all improve from here.
Denise.x
Home now, I had my THR last Thursday came home Monday it would have been Sunday but the pharmacy wouldnt do my drugs because the doc didnt send them down before 11.30 ( I wasnt very impressed). Anyway doing ok, its weird cos when I move my leg in a certain way (obviously the wrong way) I can certainly feel the joint replacement. Also I have realised that I am holding my body against the pain and I am twisted, so I am trying to relax when I walk and then its a lot better.
But the main thing is that its all over and done with now and it will all improve from here.
Denise.x
0
Comments
-
Hi Denise
So good to hear from you.It is very early days yet. As you say, it is all over and it is onwards and upwards from now on
You do as you have been told and you know that you not far away from many peeps who have been through what you are going through now and they are on hand to help and guide you, should you hit any little hitches along the way to full recovery.
Please do keep in touch,
Luv
Elna xThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.0 -
Hi Denise,
Yep you are on your way now.....its difficult to remember the 90degree angle at first {or at least i found that} but you're recovering and each day will see you a bit better.
Take care and shout as elna says if you have any queries
Love
Hileena0 -
Hi Denise
It is lovely to hear from you, I am so glad it is all over with, now you can concentrate on your recovery, keep us updated wont you.
You take care of yourself
Love
Barbara xLove
Barbara0 -
Hi Denise
Welcome back! xx
I am pleased to see that you are home again and that your op is finally done. Take your time with movements and physio/exercises. As you say, you are at the start of your road to recovery, and it is important to take it at your own pace.
Take care
NB0 -
Glad to hear it is all over and done with, now you can look forward as you say with the worst bit behind you. Take it easy and good luck with your recovery, best wishes, Josie x0
-
Hi Denise
well done you!!
Sounds as though you are doing very well. Wise to try to walk as normal as you can - though not easy - istinct makes us try to 'protect' the painful bits eh?
As you said all done and dusted now.
Love
Toni xx0 -
Congrats Denise - how fab to be on the road to recovery. keep us posted all the way!! I'm having mine done 12th May ...
Take care, balance rest with physio.
SpeedalongI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0 -
Hi Denise,
So glad that it is over. Just to reassure you I can still feel my replacement 9 months afterwards. Sometimes more pronounced than other times but mostly when sitting or lying I am aware that something is different!
Due another THR soon 2 metal hips and I will be like the eiffel tower.
ElizabethNever be bullied into silence.
Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
Accept no ones definition of your life
Define yourself........
Harvey Fierstein0 -
Hi Denise
Glad to hear from you..I wondered how you had got on.. I have had my pre-op today folr my TYHR on 6th May and can't wait to be 'done and dusted'..
I know what you mean about holding yourself stiff against the pain- I was just wondering this morning if I would remember how to walk properly!!
Please keep posting..
All the best
Marion0 -
Hi Denise,
Oh I so glad it all went well. Hope you have a good and speedy recovery but don't go over doing it. Luv Cris xx
Marian I do hope it all goes well for you x0 -
Hi Denise
You must be pleased to be home and the THR all over with. I hope your meds are sorted now.
Can't help with advice you a THR just wanted to wish you all the best. I know you have to be so careful with new hips - no lifting, heavy housework etc. It takes time to heal properly.
Sharmainedenpen wrote:Hi
Home now, I had my THR last Thursday came home Monday it would have been Sunday but the pharmacy wouldnt do my drugs because the doc didnt send them down before 11.30 ( I wasnt very impressed). Anyway doing ok, its weird cos when I move my leg in a certain way (obviously the wrong way) I can certainly feel the joint replacement. Also I have realised that I am holding my body against the pain and I am twisted, so I am trying to relax when I walk and then its a lot better.
But the main thing is that its all over and done with now and it will all improve from here.
Denise.x0 -
Hi Denise,
so happy to hear you are now home.
hope your recovery and rehab goes smoothly and you soon feel the benefit of having had the op.
nice to see you back posting too..x
love and (((hugs))))
Iris x0 -
Hello Denise,
Glad to hear you're safely home and it's all done....I'm really jealous as I'm due to have it done on 28th July, and I'm scared witless...hope your recovery goes really well....Liz x0 -
Hi there Denise,
I'm so glad you have got through the op and are back home. Sorry you had to stay longer through pharmacy and dr. mess up. Hope your recovery goes well. Please keep us informed on your progress.
Ix0 -
Hi Guys
Thanks for all your replies and good wishes, Good luck to all you that are due replacements shortly - Liz I too was scared witless, but there is really nothing to be scared about, have a spinal and sedation and you wont know anything about it, the theatre teams a brilliant.
I had a rough day yesterday wasnt too well with sickness and dizzyness and couldnt get comfortable no matter what., but todays another day.
I am more relaxed when moving now so my bodys not as stiff, each day I know will improve, and its gunna be a sunny weekend so I will take my perching chair into the garden and have a sit there for a while.
Denise.x0 -
Ah thanks Denise....I guess you need to take each day as it comes, with the thought, each day is a day nearer to being all better...hope you enjoy your sunny perching
x
0 -
Hi, Glad to hear you're back!
I expect you must be glad to be home but, take care and don't expect too much!
Lots of love Sue0 -
Hi Denise
Just calling in to add my best wishes to the heaps above. Good to know you are home again and I hope each day gets easier for you.
Keep in touch and let us know how you are. ((( )))
Chris0 -
Hi Denise
Wishing you a speedy recovery Denise, some flowers for you as well
Love Trish xxxxx0 -
Hi Denise, good to hear how you are doing and that you are feeling better again today. Enjoy the sunshine this weekend.
Is the perching stool the most comfy thing you have to sit on in the garden ...not that comyf - surely?I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0 -
speedalong wrote:Hi Denise, good to hear how you are doing and that you are feeling better again today. Enjoy the sunshine this weekend.
Is the perching stool the most comfy thing you have to sit on in the garden ...not that comyf - surely?
Yeah its the only thing that I can sit on, all my garden furniture is very low and no the perching stool wasnt at all comfy, its funny before my op I thought the perching stool was a great invention, but now that I have had the hip done its not at all comfy.
Denise0 -
denpen wrote:speedalong wrote:Hi Denise, good to hear how you are doing and that you are feeling better again today. Enjoy the sunshine this weekend.
Is the perching stool the most comfy thing you have to sit on in the garden ...not that comyf - surely?
Yeah its the only thing that I can sit on, all my garden furniture is very low and no the perching stool wasnt at all comfy, its funny before my op I thought the perching stool was a great invention, but now that I have had the hip done its not at all comfy.
Denise
Hi Denise
When I had my back op I used to get someone to take the seats (cushiony things) out and put them on the garden chairs - got several extra inches that way??
Would it help??
Weather too nice to not be out enjoying it!
Love
Toni xx0 -
Thanks Toni
But that still would be too low, Occy Health said that my chair in the house even with extra cushions on would be too low and my garden chairs are really low. this is because of the 90 degree rule when you have had your hip done, and I tell you that you can certainly feel it if you sit wrongly.
Thanks again
Denise.x0 -
Oh Denise
Well the perching stool it has to be then
Sitting outside is really theraputic isnt it? I ahve been outside today and it's lovely. My brother and SIL have been over and we all sat out for a bit with a coffee.
Here's to a rapid convalescence eh?
Love
Toni xx0 -
Hi,
what about a plastic garden chair - they don't fold but I leave mine out all year come rain or shine. Had mine last time i had my hip done ... so it is 13 years old and still going strong.
Did a quick search for a picture of one - £6 can't be bad! Lots of shops do them. Even more comfy with a cushion/pad on them.
http://gardenfurniture.uk.com/welcome/plastic-garden-furniture/
NB some are higher/taller than others.
SpeedalongI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 12.9K Our Community
- 10.1K Living with arthritis
- 825 Chat to our Helpline Team
- 4 Surgery - Pre and Post
- 499 Coffee Lounge
- 3 Exercise Resources - view only
- 35 Food and Diet
- 239 Work and financial support
- 6 Want to Get Involved?
- 198 Hints and Tips
- 413 Young people's community
- 13 Parents of Child with Arthritis
- 43 My Triumphs
- 131 Let's Move
- 37 Sports and Hobbies
- 245 Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 22 How to use your online community
- 45 Community Feedback and ideas