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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    I have only been talking it for a week , at a low dose. I was only prescribed a 14 day course with no plans for continuing it. I have stopped taking it and already feel better with no increase in pain levels.
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Yesterday the rain stopped and the sun came out long enough to enable to get out for a short walk down the lane and today we went out for lunch in a sea front cafe, it was cold but beautifully sunny! I managed both without difficulty, just needing a lie down when I got home! I am only taking...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Day 8 of life as a double hippy! This recovery seems much easier so far. I seem to have less pain. One of the main differences is pain around the incision, last time touching it or sitting felt like hundreds of pins were poking into my side. This time there is no pain there at all, no idea why...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Have had a lovely relaxing morning. Hubby went to work so I stayed in bed until my daughter arrived. She made my breakfast and helped me shower. I feel so much more mobile this time, can lift my leg to get into bed and walk using one crutch. However I assume I am right that I shouldn’t be doing...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    I am home! comfortably sat in my chair. l cannot believe the difference in terms of pain from the last hip, hopefully that will continue.
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Well they have discovered I have a chest infection! It’s not severe so I am to be started on oral antibiotics and go home!:dancy:
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Well I am still in hospital! slept well again, had paracetamol, codeine and gabapentin at 11 and then didn’t need anything else till 8am, despite getting up for a loo trip. Temp has dropped a bit which is good. The surgeon has discussed with the medical team and a consultant is coming to see me...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Oh dear! Despite feeling much better I have continued to have a raised temperature so the consultant wants me to stay in another night and have more bloods done tomorrow. I know he is right but very disappointed. continue to have little pain , only had paracetamol and ice today. lets see what...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    @Debru4 ...absolutely! i have had two units of blood and can already feel the benefit! I slept reasonably well, woke at 4am with pain mainly in my lower back , but certainly not severe. hopefully home this afternoon
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Unfortunately my blood count has dropped even further which explains the overwhelming exhaustion and I now need a blood transfusion. so frustrating, I won’t be able to go home! hip wise it’s great, only had paracetamol and ice and no pain at all at rest, which is mainly what I am doing now!
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Well yesterday, once again was interesting! Good points, very little pain, at rest none at all just when I move. Managed to get up and walk up and down the corridor with crutches. my BP has remained low but stable. i have been feeling so tired and they have discovered I have a low HB...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Just realised they didn’t do a mess but meds!!!! Perhaps I need even more sleep! Just had my catheter removed and going to have some pain relief to try to maintain this pain fee state!
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Good morning! Cannot believe how well I slept! Was in bed at 8.00 and just about stayed awake till 9.00 when the surgeon popped in to say how well everything went. Dozed till 10.30 when they did obs and mess then slept solidly till 4am. Had a couple of paracetamol then and have just woken! I...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    What a busy day! My blood pressure has continued to cause concern at time, although not as low as it has been. The medical team have no idea why it is so low, on the whole I am asymptomatic. My Hb is borderline so they may repeat it tomorrow. i did manage to get up and take a short walk and sat...
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    THR Tessa’s second go!

    Well that was eventful! arrived at the hospital to be told that that instead of going down at 1.30, it would be later....possibly as late as 5.30 due to a couple of complex cases...obviously can’t be helped. Met with the anaesthetic consultant and discussed the problems with my very low blood...
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