5 Days after my THR Surgery

[Spirit09]

First, I hope I am doing this correctly you know about the thread? if not I am sure it will be brought to my attention. But anyway, I am actually amazed of how good I feel considering that it has only been 5 days from my surgery. I am using a walker but last night I forgot and walked several steps to my closet and left the walker behind.:shk: When I realized that I slowly went back and got it.:hehe: I have some pain but its more like soreness on my hip, around my hip but also on my arms, I guess from using the walker. I also have soreness on my unoperated leg since I have putting most of the work on that one. Getting in and out of bed is getting easier every day. My main problem is still getting good sleep; and that is because I am a side sleeper and my back is killing me since I already suffered from chronic lower back pain. Well last night it was so bad I decided to take a Xanax ....guess what? I got some good and needed sleep thank God!!! and for my surgery pain I am taking Darvocet but only as needed. I was not giving any other meds at the hospital you know like blood thinners? but I have my post op appt with my OS doctor this afternoon and will check with him. My incision looks pretty good to me so I hope all is good news with my doctor. Thank you to all of you beautiful people on this forum. I could not have done this without all the great input and support from all of you guys!

Spirit09 Play Wink

 

[TBONE]

Congrats Spirit and all the best to you

 

[Jamie]

Great report, Spirit! And you posted it just right!!! Computer whiz, you are!!! I'm so happy to hear things are going this well for you. Boy, and I know what it means to have that good sleep...it's critical!!!

 

[DianeC]

Carmen,

Welcome back. It sounds like you're doing great. Just take those naps when you need them.

Diane

 

[Texas]

Hey Carmen Im so glad you are doing so well.I hope you keep in touch with us...........Just make sure you take it easy. Glad you found this forum as well. I have enjoyed the PM with ya .keep up the good work....

 

[Judles]

Hip Hip Hooray, Carmen!!! :thmb: :thmb:

 

[JudyS]

Wow Carmen you sound great. Let us know what the doc said today.
judy

 

[tracie]

glad your doing so well so quickly xxx

 

[Josephine]

Doing good, gal! You're doing good!

 

[Spirit09]

Hello Tbone how are you?? hope is well and thank you so much for the support! I am just glad I got it out of the way you know the surgery....now I eagerly can't wait to full recovery; I have a beautiful and super active 6 yr old grandaughter and my super super active cocker spaniel waiting for me. Play Wink All is good, thanks again, God Bless!

 

[Spirit09]

Hola Diane, and yes now I know what you mean about take the sleep when it comes and nap...still have a little trouble sleeping during the day, what I do I still get on the bed and at least stretch and put my leg up on a pillow and just close my eyes and listen to relaxing music and stuff..... Play Wink

 

[Spirit09]

Thank you Texas.....thank you much! I feel so silly now for been so scared before, you guys gave me so much info and support and that made a huge difference! God Bless! Play Wink

 

[Spirit09]

Thank you!!! and Muchas Gracias from El Paso Texas! Play Wink

 

[Texas]

Dont feel silly you, you woldnt believe what I used to do !!!!!!!!!!!!lol........your stuck with us now...hehe............Your in El Paso...didnt know that.w should all have a texas reunion with loggon as well......lol

 

[Spirit09]

Hello Judy how are you?? well so far its good news, the incision is healing well, and man its a big one isn't? have another appt with him next week he may remove the stitches then and I am supossed to start PT at home next week as well. I asked my doctor I wanted stitches, on my previous surgeries I had the staples and the other time they also used the surgical glue?? not good for me both times I developed a nasty reaction on my skin plus an infection...both times I had to have wound care for a couple of months after the surgery. Its funny how through those surgeries we get to know more about our own bodies ha? But all is good, thank you so much for your sweet and supportive input! Play Wink

 

[Spirit09]

Hola Tracie how are you? that is really sweet and thank you for your well wishes! God Bless Ya! Play Wink

 

[Spirit09]

Thank you Josephine.......still trying to get some good sleep any which way I can! its all good though! God Bless Play Wink

 

[Spirit09]

Yes Texas I am in El Paso TX right on the border with Mexico and yeah you are stuck with me.......oooops is all good

 

[HopAlong]

Hi Spirit!

Congrats on your new hip! I haven't seen your previous posts, but you seem to be doing well. What part of the US are you from?

You are not taking Xanax with Darvocet, are you? Be careful there! No blood thinners? I wonder why.

I hope you have a smooth recovery like i did. The back sleeping was my lease favorite thing about recovery too! It was 6 weeks for me.

Hop

 

[trish.tx]

Hi Carmen, so glad all is going great for you I do remember those nites of having to sleep on back with pillow between my legs, I am sooooooooooo happy those days are now a memory.Take care.

Gods Blessings