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    THR Hip number 2

    Thank you everyone for your support. I had my dressing changed yesterday.. The wound is still a bit 'weepy' but no concerns.. However, the dressing is waterproof so I am having a shower soon... Washing my hair!!! I took things a bit easier yesterday and had better sleep...I woke up at 3,5 and 7...
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    THR Hip number 2

    Thank you myglasshalffull and Denni... What's the saying...Pride comes before a fall?...I've been a bit silly and I think it's a case of overdoing it ... I've also missed out my meds thinking I don't need them..So I'm feeling exhausted and sore.. I'll try and sit more upright in bed and see if...
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    THR Hip number 2

    Good morning Layla, thank you for your message. Hubby and I are in a routine which seems to be working well. The first week was challenging. I cant believe the difference a week makes as to how I am. I'm walking very well with my sticks. In fact when I'm indoors I sometimes forget the sticks and...
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    THR Hip number 2

    Thank you everyone. Hubby has looked and can't see anything untoward. It hasn't been as bothersome today. I am doing the butt clenches regularly to help with circulation and although very painful initially I think I'm progressing. ...
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    Depression/post-op blues - open for all

    Well Denni and Tuppence I'm impressed ...And I thought I was clever with a rub over the hair with a wet flannel, some mousse and a hairdryer...
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    Depression/post-op blues - open for all

    Hello Tuppence, how did you manage to wash your hair so soon after surgery? I've got hair envy!! I hope you continue to feel stronger..x
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    THR Hip number 2

    Morning, I do use a bag around my neck to help carry things. Good idea about getting a travel mug for tea... I slept better last night. Had to get up twice for the toilet but managed to go back to sleep again. It's the lower back pain that eventually gets me up. I don't know if anyone gets...
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    THR Hip number 2

    Morning everyone, didn't get much sleep last night but I'll probably nap during the day. Can't lay on my back for long before it hurts but I remember this happening with my first hip. I'm desperate for a cup of tea but it can wait until hubby gets up. Have a good Friday everyone...x
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    THR Hip number 2

    Thank you everyone for your encouragement. I came back home yesterday and have spent the first night upstairs in my bed. The initial getting up to standing is horrible..And sitting on my raised toilet seat too. And needed help from hubby to get back up this morning.. Early days and small steps...
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    THR Hip number 2

    Thank you both..A nurse got me up to take me to my bathroom...Ugh..I felt dreadful. My blood pressure plummeted so she got me back to bed. I'm now washed and dressed and sat in the chair... Oh it was blissful just having my back washed..My care has been wonderful so far.. I've even pencilled in...
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    THR A Matching Pair of Hips! RTHR

    Hi Denni, sorry to hear about your 'setbacks'... You're such a positive person it sounds as though you will beat this. Sending gentle healing hugs...x
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    THR Hip number 2

    Hello everyone, have just spent my first night in hospital after my THR. Having a lot of discomfort in my left bum cheek, groin and knee but am taking a cocktail of tablets to help with the pain.. My blood pressure is too low to allow me to get out of bed. I managed some sleep last night. I...
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    THR Coldplay

    All prepped. Going down about 9.30. Having a spinal with sedation. See you on the other side...x
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    THR Coldplay

    Thank you Layla. It's 4 in the morning here. Alarm is set for 5 so I can have a black tea. No liquids after 6. Not much sleep. I'm feeling very anxious. Much more so than last time. x
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    THR Coldplay

    Morning Deni444, just catching up reading posts on the forum and I'm so sorry to hear about your wound issues.. I hope things are settling down and your wound is behaving itself. I'm hoping to do a bit of deadheading in the garden this morning and then we're going to the Junior Cricket...
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