smcct
new member
LTHR 2/2/11
Hi All... I am new here, just found the site as I wait out the quiet part of my recovery. I am 38 years old and finally have my new hip! I was born with a congenital hip deffect, which they did their best to correct when I was 2 years old, but I always knew I would need a replacement.
As I am sure you all know, the recovery is hard! Physically I feel like I am doing very well: almost no pain (just sore and stiff); walking well with a cane and can even take some steps on my own; walking-slowly!- on the treadmill; off pain meds-except Tylenol; etc. But, I am tired! And, it is hard to be so removed from my old life! I was an avid gym go-er and was super busy with my job and son and friends. All of a suddent it's just gone! I know it will come back in time, but, well, this first week or so is tough. When did you all feel like life was returning to some normalcy?
Also, I was sent home with the crazy leg pumps to prevent blood clots. I am not on cumadin (just an aspirin), but these things are so bulky and- arg! just adding to my frustration about not moving, etc, and interupting my sleep. Did anyone else have these? Any tips? They come off next Wednesday... but, at this point, each day seems like a year!!
Most of the time I am incredibly greatful for the gift of this new hip... but, it does seem to be up and down for me, still. Sigh... it gets better, right?
Thanks for your thoughts!
S
Hi All... I am new here, just found the site as I wait out the quiet part of my recovery. I am 38 years old and finally have my new hip! I was born with a congenital hip deffect, which they did their best to correct when I was 2 years old, but I always knew I would need a replacement.
As I am sure you all know, the recovery is hard! Physically I feel like I am doing very well: almost no pain (just sore and stiff); walking well with a cane and can even take some steps on my own; walking-slowly!- on the treadmill; off pain meds-except Tylenol; etc. But, I am tired! And, it is hard to be so removed from my old life! I was an avid gym go-er and was super busy with my job and son and friends. All of a suddent it's just gone! I know it will come back in time, but, well, this first week or so is tough. When did you all feel like life was returning to some normalcy?
Also, I was sent home with the crazy leg pumps to prevent blood clots. I am not on cumadin (just an aspirin), but these things are so bulky and- arg! just adding to my frustration about not moving, etc, and interupting my sleep. Did anyone else have these? Any tips? They come off next Wednesday... but, at this point, each day seems like a year!!
Most of the time I am incredibly greatful for the gift of this new hip... but, it does seem to be up and down for me, still. Sigh... it gets better, right?
Thanks for your thoughts!
S