GimpyGal
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- Nov 20, 2013
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Hi, Everyone - I wasn't able to be active on the pre-op side of my right HR, but I did just barely make it to an August surgery - August 31st. It was my fifth try for a date due to many circumstances, but mostly unexpected dental work. My surgeon is extremely cautious with dental issues and wouldn't touch me until many weeks after my stitches were removed.
I'm astonished how much easier this hip is than either of my knees. I was flying high on Day 2 when I got home but Day 3 was rough. I either did too much or the high feeling after it was done wore off. So, I'm getting more educated here about recovery. I suspect my swelling is at its peak so I plan to ice more today.
Pain management with knee #1 was non existent, much better with knee #2 and now with my hip very much under control because we know what meds I can tolerate. My surgeon has paid attention to my past failures with managing pain and went directly to what works. I have home health and PT coming in for two weeks. I couldn't be more pleased with the first few days.
Except for getting in and out of bed, which is excruciating the pain is quite tolerable. I've been using a belt to get my leg into bed but still can't manage it without whimpering. That will improve quickly, I hope!
I'm astonished how much easier this hip is than either of my knees. I was flying high on Day 2 when I got home but Day 3 was rough. I either did too much or the high feeling after it was done wore off. So, I'm getting more educated here about recovery. I suspect my swelling is at its peak so I plan to ice more today.
Pain management with knee #1 was non existent, much better with knee #2 and now with my hip very much under control because we know what meds I can tolerate. My surgeon has paid attention to my past failures with managing pain and went directly to what works. I have home health and PT coming in for two weeks. I couldn't be more pleased with the first few days.
Except for getting in and out of bed, which is excruciating the pain is quite tolerable. I've been using a belt to get my leg into bed but still can't manage it without whimpering. That will improve quickly, I hope!