No worries @JohnWilky
The trauma from the surgery IS painful and I was so worried to walk about on my new hips....I cried when they took out my catheter because I realized I had to walk to the bathroom. But that new hip is strong... YOU are just understandably weak.
It took a bit for me to get some confidence in my new hip and though painful, was a good hip now. Once recovered, also no longer a pain!
Constipation was a problem for me also...the anesthesia and pain meds really did a number on me too.
Plus, I had little appetite so try to drink alot even though it requires bathroom trips. Staying hydrated and moving about will help things get going, hopefully.
Do let your care team know you are having trouble on that front.
Virtual hugs for healing.
The trauma from the surgery IS painful and I was so worried to walk about on my new hips....I cried when they took out my catheter because I realized I had to walk to the bathroom. But that new hip is strong... YOU are just understandably weak.
It took a bit for me to get some confidence in my new hip and though painful, was a good hip now. Once recovered, also no longer a pain!
Constipation was a problem for me also...the anesthesia and pain meds really did a number on me too.
Plus, I had little appetite so try to drink alot even though it requires bathroom trips. Staying hydrated and moving about will help things get going, hopefully.
Do let your care team know you are having trouble on that front.
Virtual hugs for healing.