It will be a week tomorrow but I'm doing ok. Every joint replacement is so different! Just lots of pain and then meds then sleep... I want to be awake and enjoying this time but I just doze off!
Hi, it's nice to hear from you and know you're doing well. Dozing off is pretty normal at this stage of recovery as I'm sure you recall with this not being your first rodeo. Sleep is a great healer, so snooze away. Please consider starting a thread on the Recovery side once you're feeling up to it. We'd like to leave you some info I believe you'll find beneficial as you begin to heal so please join us over there where I'm sure you realize the support and encouragement is next to none.
Have a great Sunday! @gerilari
@gerilari....congratulations on your brand new hip. It sounds like you're off to a really good start in recovery.
I've moved your first post op comments to a new thread I created for you in the Hip Recovery Forum. If you decide you'd like a different title, just let us know what you want and we'll get it changed for you. Be sure and post all your updates and concerns here so we have all your information in one place.
Here are some basic recovery articles for you to read so you get a good idea of what all is involved to settle your new hip in successfully. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions that might come up. We're here for you.
Hip Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now, they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:
a. If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
4. PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these
We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.
Happy One Month Anniversary!
Wondering how you're doing?
Please leave an update next time you're on the forum. We'd love to hear about your progress.
Wishing you a pleasant Sunday and great week! @gerilari
Happy Three Month Anniversary!
Hope you're doing well. We'd love to hear when you have time...
While I'm here I'll wish you a Merry Christmas along with wishes that 2020 is a great year for you! @gerilari
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