So, both hips done with Mako. Went at 7:30, in room but 1. Just had PT, she said moving better than expected. Pain managed, maybe get out tomorrow afternoon. No more fears or apprehension, pain is minimal, not like the pain from hips
So great...glad your pain is managed.No more fears or apprehension, pain is minimal, not like the pain from hips
It's a bit of an adrenaline rush to be on the other side...lots of healing happening but all Temporary.
This is a life changing surgery...was for me.
If you didnt hear it preop...I'm sure you did...your new nickname will be either Both at Once!?? Or At The Same Time!??
Congratulations and hope you will be home soon to assume the position
Congratulations on your brand new shiny hips!
Its great to hear that your pain is well managed. I hope you can snag so e sleep tonight!
The back sleeping wasn't great, but then sleep preop with bad hips also became impossible for me.
Not sure what led to your BTHR, but OA was the culprit for me.
They didn't offer me ice at the hospital, and I was too fog brained to ask for any...so once i got home and could get into a recliner with a ton of ice, i was able to get more comfortable.
Hope you will be on your way home soon.
Congratulations on your new hips and to recovery. It has its challenges but so much better than pre op that soon it becomes a distant memory. Naps and ice are both wonderful things during recovery as is taking meds on a schedule so to avoid pain.
I had a “pain” button, on the TV controller and I used it to get more ice, and get frequent changes of ice. I used three during my stay on just one hip replacement. They gave them to me to use on the trip home.Day 2 has allowed me to fully embrace the pain.