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  1. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    2 months after - walking without crutch most of the time, for longer walks i bring walking stick, rather for confidence. I don't feel i need one but still in the process of weaning off crutches. Small ache of muscles - that's it. When i stop and rest a little - it's gone. Such a pure pleasure to...
  2. aardvark3

    THR Travelling after THR

    Well, thank you all!:thankyou: I spoke to my GP and he prescribed me injections - i've to make it 2hr before the flight. But i'm thinking about a proper vacation/holidays in December and it is good 3 mths after my surgery - should i book it right now or wait for my appointment with the consultant?
  3. aardvark3

    THR Travelling after THR

    Hippielife :thankyou:
  4. aardvark3

    THR Travelling after THR

    Had my THR 29th of August, so it will be (on my flight day) 2 months and a week. Three months end of November so - if there's a rule of 3 months - i may be able to travel free from then on.
  5. aardvark3

    THR Travelling after THR

    Hi, i couldn't find any satisfying info about when can i travel (i mean fly by plane) safely after the operation. By "safely" i mean no risk of blood clot etc complications. I've 3 hr flight ahead in 2,5 weeks time (going only for a week, family business) also a week after to England for my...
  6. aardvark3

    Depression/post-op blues - open for all

    I did have a previous history of depression, although mild one - but i would never ever want it to come back! Exclusively NOT post op when one is so helpless... I was just probably lucky one to end only with some low moods, frustration and "delusions of uselesness" - simply something you can...
  7. aardvark3

    THR 6 weeks Post-op THR - where should I be

    Thanks, Krista!
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    THR 6 weeks Post-op THR - where should I be

    Hi Krists, just spoke to my surgeon and he's no doubt a great specialist and very nice person but also rather paranoid about the dislocation. My only hope is that i don't get infected by his paranoia ;) Well, almost 6 weeks after - using one crutch, have been told i can eventually sleep on my...
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    THR 6 weeks Post-op THR - where should I be

    It's my fifth week post-op and - despite some discomfort in operated area- i'm doing great. Of course still looking after myself, sleeping on my back, wearing anti-embolism socks and refrain from bending/twisting - but it can be managed. Need less and less assistance - although still some around...
  10. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    3 weks plus after THR and getting better every day... Had s physio today and came back home with bunch of exercises. So the real deal started :tiredwheel: Swelling has almost gone, still a lot of stiffness in thight, especially around the incision. Ankle and knee mobility is coming back. Could...
  11. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Also - what about somewhat weird left side (below ribcage, would indicate spleen, part of stomach or bowel) nagging aches, especially when laying on my back? It's going round to my back halfway. Disappears no reason. Comes back again. Etc vicious circle. I'm worried and soon making the...
  12. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Well - i've got about 28 days supply of tablets that prevent blood clots also the same of iron containing tablets. The side effect is slight nausea and upset stomach. Often wakes me up. Not complaining, as i was warned about it - someone may find this info useful.
  13. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Jaycey - hint much appreciated, thanks! :loveshwr:
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    THR 2 days after

    But here in Ireland doctors are not too keen to prescribe sleeping pills - i got my prescription for...7 pills. On the one side i do understand them, they're addictive, some people may abuse them etc and all on this doctor's conscience. But there should be different standards for post-op people...
  15. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Jaycey - definitely same operation and sleeping only on the back - but i'm in the middle of discovering some harrowing truth about my family. It keeps me awake and thinking.
  16. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Thanks Everyone, feeling better everyday, no issues, no pains, mild problems with sleep (probably not much related to the operation itself, although some mild post-op ache still lingers).
  17. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Also - do we all get something like a pass with all our implants listed? With serial numbers etc? They said it has to be produced at the airport or anywhere with security scan gates and of course it makes sense though. It says: "Bearer of this card has an orthopaedic implant".
  18. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Today the weather isn't on my side and had quite bad sleep :/ But happy for being home and we'll see in the next couple of days how to organise my day better. I've found myself having literally nothing to do. It's so frustrating. Also i don't want to go upstairs for a short lay down in case i go...
  19. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Hi Josephine, he sai "band" so probably means dall millers cable. Anything that help me beal is welcome. And i am allowed to bear as much weight as i can. My OS said there's no need for so much antibiotics and they removed my cannula after a last drip yesterday afternoon. So i grabbed my...
  20. aardvark3

    THR 2 days after

    Thank you lots! It's very helpful and puts me at ease. Unfortunately they dont provide any ice for swelling in my hospital. I requested one but still waiting... Anyway back home on Saturday and can make my own ice packs. I'm quite positive despite some odds. My veins are a pain in the hole for...
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