THR And so, I Continue
- Thread starter gullimac
- Start date
- Status
United States
Welcome home! I was home the following day, also and climbed a total of 16 stairs to get up to my bedroom.
I had feared those stairs for months prior and whoosh! Was up them in no time and with no pain.. what an awesome surgery!
I had feared those stairs for months prior and whoosh! Was up them in no time and with no pain.. what an awesome surgery!
OP
OP
gullimac
graduate
Got a 2 hour nap and that was much needed. I had hoped to wait until after the girls got home from school, but fell asleep just before. Glad Paw-paw is here to keep them occupied. He is planning to stay until Saturday, which will be helpful.
It is going well, but I am going to have to work on finding that balance between too much and too little. I remarked on the way home from the hospital that it was hard to believe it had only been one day, it seems like it has been a lot longer. I guess it is the disjointed bouts of sleep, that make it seem that way. Supposed to be rainy tomorrow here, so maybe that will help.
It is going well, but I am going to have to work on finding that balance between too much and too little. I remarked on the way home from the hospital that it was hard to believe it had only been one day, it seems like it has been a lot longer. I guess it is the disjointed bouts of sleep, that make it seem that way. Supposed to be rainy tomorrow here, so maybe that will help.
jomarie58
senior
Glad you are home and doing well!
RTHR 1/15/2016. Posterior approach. Due to AVN. LTHR in my future.
RTHR 1/15/2016. Posterior approach. Due to AVN. LTHR in my future.
Constanze
graduate
@gullimac : Wow, home already - and walking up and down the stairs.
I must say, no I didn't do that. They didn't do that in Germany in 2015. Hospital stay was a standard period of 7 days; after that people usually go to a rehab center for 3 weeks instead of going home. And at my hospital, patients had to wait 24 hours after hip replacement, before they were allowed to do that first walk, supervised by the physiotherapist; better 48 hours. But I was walking after 24 because I was apparently so "fit". On the day of the op I just did physiotherapy exercises in bed lying down.
We can go home after the hospital stay but I opted for rehab. I felt safer there since this was my fist op ever in my life - that probably also made less work for my lovely hubby
.
And I got to know a lot of nice people in the rehab centre, believe it or not - even someone from the US.
Best wishes
Constanze
I must say, no I didn't do that. They didn't do that in Germany in 2015. Hospital stay was a standard period of 7 days; after that people usually go to a rehab center for 3 weeks instead of going home. And at my hospital, patients had to wait 24 hours after hip replacement, before they were allowed to do that first walk, supervised by the physiotherapist; better 48 hours. But I was walking after 24 because I was apparently so "fit". On the day of the op I just did physiotherapy exercises in bed lying down.
We can go home after the hospital stay but I opted for rehab. I felt safer there since this was my fist op ever in my life - that probably also made less work for my lovely hubby
.And I got to know a lot of nice people in the rehab centre, believe it or not - even someone from the US.
Best wishes
Constanze
Miss Muffet
post-grad
@gullimac - welcome home. Good to be back around familiar sights, smells and the comfort of having your own things around you - and family support and cuddles. I am getting LOADS of sleep. The body seems to demand it. After all it's been through a bit of an ordeal and that's when it can get on and concentrate on repairing best. Don't get frustrated if things don't happen as quickly as you want. Believe me within days you'll notice differences. That's partly why I diary my progress so I can look back and see what changes (even if small) are happening- but I think you'll be surprised. I also get a pic of my wound - and that, too, shows me amazing progress. Happy homecoming and happy healing.
Miss Muffet
post-grad
For some, this is the hardest part of recovery. The mind says go for it and the body just isn't ready. Slow and steady does it. Rest when you can - sleep = healing. You are doing great!
OP
OP
gullimac
graduate
Day 2 and am finally settling in to the Dude Den for my Adventures.
Got 7 hours of sleep only interrupted by taking my overnight dose if Oxy. @Jaycey I did take something to help get me to sleep, my primary care had prescribed some prior to surgery. Because of my difficulty getting to sleep prior to surgery. Actually have it worked out so that the next dose of pain meds to coincide with the time the girls get up for the bus. I did not make it out help with the process today, not ready for that. But it will be good to keep on close to schedule so I can. Best made plans of mice and men, right? Sure it won't quite stay that way.
Took my time waking up. Tested out my soreness with a couple PT exercises and the got up to walk. First few steps alerted me to some muscle soreness I didn't have yesterday, but after 5-10 steps felt pretty good. I had my wife bring up the high stool I use in the garage work area to place in the family room, so I have place to pause and spend time interacting with the family. I think it may be better sometimes if I come out from the Dude Den to spend time when I am feeling like it, instead of people wondering if I am up for some company for awhile. Gives us options.
Talked with her and Paw-paw for a few minutes and then continued on to the back of the house to check out Walker access to the shower when I finally am ready for that challenge. Then headed back to my end of the house. Used my grabber to pick up 2 medicine bottles and a can I knocked over last night, then mounted a couple command hooks on the wall within reach of beloved recliner to keep my CPAP mask and one of my grabbers accessible.
All in all a good start to the day.
Got 7 hours of sleep only interrupted by taking my overnight dose if Oxy. @Jaycey I did take something to help get me to sleep, my primary care had prescribed some prior to surgery. Because of my difficulty getting to sleep prior to surgery. Actually have it worked out so that the next dose of pain meds to coincide with the time the girls get up for the bus. I did not make it out help with the process today, not ready for that. But it will be good to keep on close to schedule so I can. Best made plans of mice and men, right? Sure it won't quite stay that way.
Took my time waking up. Tested out my soreness with a couple PT exercises and the got up to walk. First few steps alerted me to some muscle soreness I didn't have yesterday, but after 5-10 steps felt pretty good. I had my wife bring up the high stool I use in the garage work area to place in the family room, so I have place to pause and spend time interacting with the family. I think it may be better sometimes if I come out from the Dude Den to spend time when I am feeling like it, instead of people wondering if I am up for some company for awhile. Gives us options.
Talked with her and Paw-paw for a few minutes and then continued on to the back of the house to check out Walker access to the shower when I finally am ready for that challenge. Then headed back to my end of the house. Used my grabber to pick up 2 medicine bottles and a can I knocked over last night, then mounted a couple command hooks on the wall within reach of beloved recliner to keep my CPAP mask and one of my grabbers accessible.
All in all a good start to the day.
Pony
senior
Most definitely, this is still my problem, I'm feeling so good, but have to keep reminding myself I'm still healing.. But wow, so much of a difference from last year at this time..
Your in my thoughts and prayers for healing...
Wildwood14
junior member
keepmovin
member
Welcome home @gullimac! You sound like a very patient and calm individual. I think you will be just fine from here on in! Slow and steady as we all say! You will progress much quicker and with less pain! I hear so many people who have benefitted from the lift recliner you have for yourself. Just remember, though, as comfortable as it is, you must get up to walk those muscles!
Have a restful and relaxing day!
Have a restful and relaxing day!
Great strategy! People often discount just how much energy it takes to be "social" post op. All your energy is going toward major healing. Visiting when you are feeling up to it and having a place for quiet time is a great way to go.
DeepBreath
post-grad
sherrymorss60
member
I'm so glad to see you are home and the healing is progressing well.
OP
OP
gullimac
graduate
No nap today. Had a couple of times I all of the sudden got very sleepy, but never could quite fall asleep. Hoping that means I will sleep through the night again. 
Walked around the house about half a dozen times today. Got out on the back deck for a bit. Using the exercises that PT gave me as a bit of a warm up before I walk. Waiting for at home PT to call and set up visits. Supposed to do a few sessions over 2 weeks and they will take out my staples so I don't have to go back to the doctor.
Trying to keep it slow and steady.
Hoping not to get impatient and go overboard. So far so good.
Walked around the house about half a dozen times today. Got out on the back deck for a bit. Using the exercises that PT gave me as a bit of a warm up before I walk. Waiting for at home PT to call and set up visits. Supposed to do a few sessions over 2 weeks and they will take out my staples so I don't have to go back to the doctor.
Trying to keep it slow and steady.
Hoping not to get impatient and go overboard. So far so good.
OP
OP
gullimac
graduate
So, I was apparently way more tired than I thought.
Did not nap at all yesterday, despite at least two instances where I was ready to go down for the count. Kept closing my eyes and expecting to drift off, but it never came. Slept fitfully last night from 11:00 to 7:00 Broken up by taking meds at 2:30.
Got up and had to handle some HUman Resorce stuff from work-- my work let me know an hour before I was leaving work for 8 weeks recovery that I needed to log on to some website to renew insurance and other benefits by Friday or I would loose insurance. Oh by the way, this is a website we entered info on previously and only we know your log-in and password right now. We will have to send you email instructions later this week. Frustrating.
Got that done, tried to make my first solid waste deposit (to no avail), took a walk around the house, sat back down in my chair and crashed for 3 hours of sleep.
Did not nap at all yesterday, despite at least two instances where I was ready to go down for the count. Kept closing my eyes and expecting to drift off, but it never came. Slept fitfully last night from 11:00 to 7:00 Broken up by taking meds at 2:30.
Got up and had to handle some HUman Resorce stuff from work-- my work let me know an hour before I was leaving work for 8 weeks recovery that I needed to log on to some website to renew insurance and other benefits by Friday or I would loose insurance. Oh by the way, this is a website we entered info on previously and only we know your log-in and password right now. We will have to send you email instructions later this week. Frustrating.
Got that done, tried to make my first solid waste deposit (to no avail), took a walk around the house, sat back down in my chair and crashed for 3 hours of sleep.
Sommers16
senior
Hang in there, @gullimac! I anticipate some work challenges to come my way as well. But it will all work out. There's only so much time and energy, so try and concentrate yours in the healing. (Not that having insurance isn't important - it most certainly is - just saying take a deep breath and take things one at a time.) Feel free to throw that back at me next month while I embark on my surgery/recovery journey. Ha Ha I acknowledge it is easier said than done. But true nonetheless. Be good to you!
Krista
post-grad
@gullimac, you certainly did need to make sure you keep your insurance! Too bad your office was so disorganized about it and you couldn't handle it before you were under the influence of a major surgery and pain meds. These first two weeks are the worst, and you are really handling it well, much better than I did, for sure. Hope you get lots of good sleep and have good pain control!
- Status
