THR done & dusted

denpen
denpen Member Posts: 389
edited 27. Apr 2010, 18:37 in Living with Arthritis archive
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

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Denise

    So good to hear from you. :D It is very early days yet. As you say, it is all over and it is onwards and upwards from now on :D 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 x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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
    Hileena
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 x
    Love
    Barbara
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,901
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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
    NB
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.

    Speedalong
    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.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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


    Marion
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 x
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.

    Sharmaine
    denpen 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.x
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Denise,

    so happy to hear you are now home. :D

    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 x
  • efleure
    efleure Member Posts: 139
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.

    Ix
  • denpen
    denpen Member Posts: 389
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.x
  • efleure
    efleure Member Posts: 139
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 :D x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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! :wink:
    Lots of love Sue
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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. ((( )))
    Chris
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Denise

    Wishing you a speedy recovery Denise, some flowers for you as well

    Love Trish xxxxx


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  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.
  • denpen
    denpen Member Posts: 389
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 xx
  • denpen
    denpen Member Posts: 389
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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 xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    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.

    Speedalong
    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.

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