THR 2nd Hip Recovery

[nanamac]

Don't worry about the blood, I had 5 or 6 actually after I had the revision two weeks later. And I aslo had a cocktail of Dialudid and Methadone. They had tried the Oxycontin/Oxycodone combo on me with no luck.

If what ever you are on is working, stick with it...if not please let them know ASAP! No reason to be a martyr here! Thay WILL find th right drugs for you.

Hang in there...sounds like you are doing fine now!

 

[Justine]

Oh Julie, what a start. I am so sorry things have been tough so far, but hopefully things will go smoothly from now.

Thinking of you
J x

 

[Juliep]

Thanks Justine and Janet!!

My OS just came by and said he'll have them get me up today, but keep catheder for another say so I don't have to get all the time & go with the transfusion,

I sure hope it's smooth sailing now, since I had enough of the issues. The Dilaudid seems to help, I just want to get up and cleaned up. Nothing like all that orange stuff coated all down my leg,

 

[Josephine]

*catheter* :wink1:

I rate the IV paracetamol (acetaminophen/Tylenol) very highly. It often worked where 2-3 shots of morphine didn't.
On my watch the anaesthetists got through loads of it! :th_heehee:

 

[Renate]

Hi Julie, hope you'll feel a little better now after the transfusion and proper pain meds. It's a bummer that happened, but hopefully the pieces are all in the right places now and you can start healing. Take it easy.

 

[Juliep]

Yes it is a bummer Renate. They got me cleaned up which felt good and up and into a chair. not a easy task by any means. Oh how easy the other hip was.

Jo, the catheter still in place and cleaned. Last thing I want is a UTI.

 

[Penelope]

Julie,
Hope your day has gotten better. I know it's disappointing and discouraging when things go differently than expected or hoped for. But you are strong - as Linda said, take one day at a time. You are an encourager and we all want to encourage you, too!

 

[Juliep]

One day at time is all I can do. Hopefully after this am blood draw I won't need anymore. Just had awful acid reflux. Sure wish I could move in bed. I'm so stiff and the hip is a lead weight.

Sure hope today gets better otherwise I have no clue how I will do at home tomorrow. I feel like a train ran over me. I guess part is from OS manipulating it back into place.

 

[Jaycey]

Early days Julie! I remember thinking the same thing the day before I was discharged.

It will get better every day. Your body has been through major trauma. Now all you need is rest.

Hope today is better!

 

[Josephine]

That's perfectly normal, Julie. Everyone says the same!

 

[Juliep]

They asked if I was going to a rehab tomorrow or home. I told them home. I guess they want to make sure everyone's ok with it. My OS is very aggressive & thinks I should be up & walking decent distance. Even all the nurses think it unrealistic and most were amazed that I got just a few feet out into the hallway yesterday.

I know I'm a little nervous right now wih it all & fear of dislocation again. I know the docs in the US seem to be very aggressive, but I think I'm going to take it nice and slow this time.

I will make sure he gives me a decent pain med upon discharge. Right now it's been the Dilaudid, today starts oral Tylenol and they gave me Valium.

Today I can get real clothes on too and hopefully have a BM.

 

[Renate]

Oh Julie, decent distance, eh? What a jerk. After everything you've been through some steps to the bathroom sound great to me. My hospital and rehab center thought I did great shuffling to the loo and sleeping after. Add to that the exercises and a trip to the shower, I call it progress in my humble opinion. They also encourage early mobility, but in moderation. You take care and do what you are comfortable with and then sleep.

 

[Juliep]

My PT lady today said something. She said he's a great surgeon but really can go overboard. I did walk a bit more today & my PT said she thought I did great.

 

[Lindawalms]

Glad to hear you got up and about - I wouldn't worry too much about what your Dr. says about being to be able to walk so far - that seems a little extreme - especially if a nurse has commented on it, he probably is a little extreme :DOH:

Just take it day-by-day - I'm on day 15 and I still feel like I've been run over by a truck some days...

Please let us know how its going - thinking of you

xoxo,
Linda.

 

[Jamie]

Boy....those are the surgeons that you really wish would have a joint replacement themselves....they'd most certainly change their tune!!!

 

[sharonann]

Julie,
so sorry to hear about your dislocation & attitude of OS. Just go at your own pace & listen to your body, you've been there before & know what's required. Onwards & upwards from now on!

I agree with you Jamie - having a THR would certainly change the surgeons attitudes, those who aren't nice anyway! :wink1:
Mine was lovely so I wish him perfect joints for the rest of his life! :flowerysmile:

 

[Juliep]

I'm just miserable! I can't pee now, haven't had BM, but I know those meds will kick in. Nurse will wake me at midnight and do a bladder scan.

My leg and knee are huge and it is so hard to get out of bed & use walker. Of course all the nurses said I'm bad off like this because of the dislocation. They all have said they have never heard about this happening and ? Why it did. Dont you think I wonder!

At least when I get home I will do proper icing & sleep in recliner to make it easier to get up & down. I don't see myself making improvement until swelling subsides some. This is just awful compared to first one.

 

[DaveGM]

Julie

you really are having a difficult time but try to stay focused. It will get better.

The attitude of your surgeon suggesting you should be walking further sound pretty arrogant to me - and he is the one ultimately responsible for your proceedure and you wake up with a dislocation!

Best wishes for a speedy improvement. I am sure it will get better when you get home

 

[Lindawalms]

hang in there honey - it will get better soon!!!

xoxoxo,
Linda

 

[Catherine]

Julie, I have read through your posts and really feel for you having had both hips done in a short space of time too. Everyone's experiences are so different and so all I can say is try to stay positive and remember that unless your surgeon, PT, nursing staff etc have been through a double replacement, then they cannot empathise with your situation, only sympathise - two very different emotions indeed! They are probably secretly in awe of you and hoping they never have to go through the same! :flowerysmile: