Chris1962
junior member
- Joined
- Dec 1, 2019
- Messages
- 39
- Age
- 62
- Country
- Canada
- Gender
- Female
!st timer sharing, For some reason when they said don't use your real name I used David but I am a woman so that was kinda weird. I am a 57-year-old woman and I also have MS.
New THR November 26, 2019. That makes me at y 2-week recovery mark.
I had wonderful care in the hospital. I was able to stay for 4 nights as my bladder would only void a small amount leaving 600 - 900 (volume). I have some bladder issues retaining so I was not surprised. I had full anesthesia and well who knows. They catheterized me a few times but eventually, it sorted itself out and I got below 500 (220, 410, etc) so that was enough for my body not to worry them. I also can not use Dilaudid as it interacts with my MS and I am one giant floppy non-functional being. Oxycodone works very well, strength is not impacted and pain reduced. It was all enough and home I went.
Oh My! I am home now and much reflection is taking place.
I was startled to remember going into surgery. It was when I saw my X-ray way up high, clear - my pelvis. My good left hip was straight and correct. My left THR hip was an easy 4-5 inches down (or so it seemed). I was shocked.
Now home, my hips are level, I can stand up straight, I can walk so pretty (with the walker), I am not disabled and forever all messed up.
I only realized it was hip arthritis and not my MS that was weakening my leg. a few months before my surgery. I had used one cane for 4 years and 2 canes for some time before my friend said to get a hip X-Ray.
Well, that changed my life. I still have MS and many challenges but I may be able to face then upright, level hipped and deeply grateful.
My recovery is going well. I had a few nights of total incontinence but it is better now.
I love this forum. It helps me relax, go slow, trust my body to heal. Honestly, I have cried a great deal, good tears of relief as I glean support and knowledge from everyone's journey and the so trustworthy moderators. Level hips, I start this new journey with patience and gratitude.
New THR November 26, 2019. That makes me at y 2-week recovery mark.
I had wonderful care in the hospital. I was able to stay for 4 nights as my bladder would only void a small amount leaving 600 - 900 (volume). I have some bladder issues retaining so I was not surprised. I had full anesthesia and well who knows. They catheterized me a few times but eventually, it sorted itself out and I got below 500 (220, 410, etc) so that was enough for my body not to worry them. I also can not use Dilaudid as it interacts with my MS and I am one giant floppy non-functional being. Oxycodone works very well, strength is not impacted and pain reduced. It was all enough and home I went.
Oh My! I am home now and much reflection is taking place.
I was startled to remember going into surgery. It was when I saw my X-ray way up high, clear - my pelvis. My good left hip was straight and correct. My left THR hip was an easy 4-5 inches down (or so it seemed). I was shocked.
Now home, my hips are level, I can stand up straight, I can walk so pretty (with the walker), I am not disabled and forever all messed up.
I only realized it was hip arthritis and not my MS that was weakening my leg. a few months before my surgery. I had used one cane for 4 years and 2 canes for some time before my friend said to get a hip X-Ray.
Well, that changed my life. I still have MS and many challenges but I may be able to face then upright, level hipped and deeply grateful.
My recovery is going well. I had a few nights of total incontinence but it is better now.
I love this forum. It helps me relax, go slow, trust my body to heal. Honestly, I have cried a great deal, good tears of relief as I glean support and knowledge from everyone's journey and the so trustworthy moderators. Level hips, I start this new journey with patience and gratitude.