littlemac
junior member
I checked in at 6:30am and was wheeled in to get my meds and epidural for 8:30 surgery.
I chose the faster epidural that wears off more quickly. Before I knew it I was awakening in the recovery area at around 9:45-10:00. Really quick compared to last time and much less grogginess. I got by on the diluided and 5mg Oxy-contin until I was up and walking at which point I took 10mg as a safety net. Seems to be working great.
I am elevating and icing a lot. Love the ice just as I did last time around. All is going well with crutches and an hour and a half drive home, broken up with a lunch stop after checking out at 11:00am. Walking hourly around the living room per OS instruction.
Smaller incision this trip by about an inch, seems to be no more than 5"s.
Not pushing it these first days but I will let my new hip direct me.
I chose the faster epidural that wears off more quickly. Before I knew it I was awakening in the recovery area at around 9:45-10:00. Really quick compared to last time and much less grogginess. I got by on the diluided and 5mg Oxy-contin until I was up and walking at which point I took 10mg as a safety net. Seems to be working great.
I am elevating and icing a lot. Love the ice just as I did last time around. All is going well with crutches and an hour and a half drive home, broken up with a lunch stop after checking out at 11:00am. Walking hourly around the living room per OS instruction.
Smaller incision this trip by about an inch, seems to be no more than 5"s.
Not pushing it these first days but I will let my new hip direct me.