Bilateral THR bilateral THR on 9/11

[Nana757]

That is wonderful news. But do yourself a favor. Please keep up with the pain meds, because you want to keep ahead of it. If you get behind, the pain is harder to get under control. Best of luck to you on your PT tomorrow.

 

[AndyH99]

@jettaboi73 I echo @Nana757 about the pain meds, good pain control equates to less issues with PT and mobility. I'm all for getting rid of the pain meds, but not until you've broken the back of the recovery period. I've tried cutting them out early a couple of times now and the pain ends up driving you down into an exhausted, grumpy, less mobile state - basically you end up feeling lousy and down.

Hope the nest is working out ok & have fun with the PT.

Have a great recovery day.

 

[Jaycey]

@jettaboi73 I moved your thread to the recovery area. Please keep all your updates on this thread so we can advise you based on any history. If you would like me to change the title of your thread just give a shout.

Here are your official recovery articles to refer to through this journey:
First are the BoneSmart mantras ....
- rest, elevate, ice and take your pain meds by the clock
- if it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physiotherapist - to do it to you
- if your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again
- if you won't die if it's not done, don't do it
- never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can go to sleep!
- be active as much as you need to be but not more than is necessary, meaning so much that you end up being in pain, exhausted or desperate to sit down or lay down!

Pain management and the pain chart
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of THR recovery
Dislocation risk and 90 degree rule
Energy drain for THRs
Pain and swelling control: elevation is the key
Activity progression for THRs
Home physio (PT)
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?

 

[jettaboi73]

Thanks so much ! Got released on sunday with a walker, first at home PT today and he moved me to a cane a lil swelling today but i expected that.. keeping it iced and elevated ..i can already tell i made the right decision.

 

[jettaboi73]

Hello everyone
Woke up this morning in pain ! Gonna just going to take it easy today. Slept ok last night. The presurgical pain is gone (YAYYYY). Hope everyone is having a fantastic morning

 

[AndyH99]

Good luck on the relaxation day, it sounds like you have a lot of this already under control. I hope the pain is under control and you have your med timer running nicely to keep ahead of the curve.

Have a great recovery day & enjoy the feeling of coming out the other side.


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[Nana757]

Unfortunately, you are going to have some of those days early on in the recovery process. Ice, elevation and keeping up on your pain meds is key to making it through the tough times. It's great that you have already progressed to the cane. Keep up the good work!

 

[jettaboi73]

Oh i have my meds down like clockwork ! I dont want to get cocky and over do it.

 

[Nana757]

That's great to hear!

 

[Suzette]

Hi @jettaboi73 I hope you are doing well. I have only just seen your post. I had BTHR 15TH June. Only problems I had was with my right leg thigh muscles etc and not reading this forum properly before or immediately after so did not keep on top of my pain meds nor did I ice or elevate etc.....big mistake. But I was up and about fairly quickly after the first 2 weeks.....after reading up. Everything seemed to move fast, then slow down again then up again. So don't worry if this happens..

So keep improving, keep on top of the meds and keep resting too.

 

[jettaboi73]

Hi everyone
Just post op 5 days and im already sleeping on my sides (just a bit) of discomfort. Down to one oxy a day. Keeping them iced and elevated . Took quite a walk yesterdat felt amazing . I had forgotten how much i loved it. Well now to breakfast. See u guys later

 

[jettaboi73]

Hey guys
Just took my first shower OMG words cannot decrive how good it felt

 

[AndyH99]

I remember that feeling, congrats & enjoy.


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[Nana757]

That's great news! Ah yes...that first shower...there is nothing like it! Sounds like you are doing wonderfully.

 

[jettaboi73]

Hey guys
Just got up seems that my icepacks fell off and there is some swelling .. also still some pain around my incision sight.. is this normal ??? Been having soo many good days guess i forgot what a bad one feels like. .lol

 

[Nana757]

Yes, that is perfectly normal. You are only 6 days post-op and the swelling won't go away for several more weeks. It will decrease in time, but will also rear its ugly head if you do too much or don't elevate and ice at every opportunity. The incision site will be painful, at times, as well. Mine was more of a burning sensation. The trick to that is to keep ahead of the pain with your meds. If you haven't done so already, check out the articles that Jaycey sent to you in her above post. It may ease your mind a little bit. You are doing great but there will be many up and down days ahead. Best wishes to you and your recovery.

 

[Jaycey]

there is some swelling .. also still some pain around my incision sight.. is this normal ???

At only 6 days out - totally normal. Just keeping icing and elevating.

Down to one oxy a day.

Why on earth are you cutting down on your meds so early. You need your meds to get mobile @jettaboi73 . Take them as prescribed until you start to forget doses. Just days out of BTHR you need to stay on track.

 

[jettaboi73]

@nana g
Thanks thats what mine is is kinda a burning sensation.. and the constipation is beginning to get to me too.. any suggestions ?

 

[Nana757]

Have someone get a stool softener from the drug store. Make sure it is not a laxative...that would produce ghastly effects...no pun intended. Also, prune juice or prunes, if you can stomach them. Eat lots of greens and if you had a, what I call, a trigger drink or food get back to those products. Mine was my first cup of morning coffee. That first BM is always the toughest. But once you get things rolling, you will feel so much better.
The burning sensation will dissipate, as time goes by and the healing process continues. Occasionally I still get it (not nearly as intense though) but chalk it up to all the soft tissue and muscle beneath the incision that is still healing.

 

[Jaycey]

but chalk it up to all the soft tissue and muscle beneath the incision that is still healing.

And unmanaged post-op pain! That's what the meds are for!