THR Hi, Yearly update

[crispy]

good luck @mcopt!. They dont tell you when you need to be in the hospital until the day/night before and I am still waiting for the phone to ring. we just had a scare where the phone didn't seem to work but my techy husband figured it out. phew.

 

[mcopt]

Just thinking about you @crispy you will be a few hours behind me in the UK hope you are getting through today ok I feel a strange sort of nervous excitement look forward to hearing from you tomorrow have a good night

 

[MammaT]

Hey @mcopt-it’s January 31 where you are! Hope you get some sleep tonight, but given the hours I see you posting I think sleep is rather elusive for you.

Wishing you nothing but the best for your surgery and your recovery. Post afterwards as you are able.

Ginny

 

[SaraK]

Try to get some sleep, Martin (although they'll help you take a nice nap tomorrow)!

 

[mcopt]

Yeah it's today now !! No not expecting much sleep had a bit of a doze earlier all packed and showered just take it as it comes now, feels all surreal in a strange way. Thanks for all your thoughts
Martin

 

[mcopt]

@SaraK Yeah was planning on catching up on my sleep tommorow with a bit of help . Not a big sleeper normally can cope on 5 or 6 hours ok . Think as long as you are resting then you are doing some good .

 

[Mascaramom]

See you on the flip side, hippie!!

 

[Layla]

 

[BeBe]

@mcopt
Just want you to know you're in my prayers for a smooth surgery and uneventful hospital stay.
Will be eagerly awaiting the play by play when you're up to the BSers post op.

 

[Layla]

Looks like you're up and on the move....ready to seize the day.
It's gonna be good!
Prayers for peace and comfort. See you on the other side soon.
@mcopt

 

[AgilityDog]

I think it is almost 06:30 AM there @mcopt I am getting nervous for you. I am going to bed. Going to try to see the lunar eclipse. You must be at the hospital.

 

[mcopt]

Just checked in in my room waiting for nurse thanks again for all your support X

 

[Bevlah]

@mcopt good luck...... You will probably be in pre op now. Speak to you on the other side soon

 

[Mojo333]

See you on the other side, mcopt.
We've got this...yes WE, we are all wishing you the best.
Looking at this super moon this morning, and sending super mojo your way.

 

[mcopt]

 

[SaraK]

Good to see you're safe and sound on the other side. Get some rest, good meds and lots of ice!

 

[Bevlah]

was getting worried about you but you are ok!!!! Yaaaayyyy @mcopt

 

[Layla]

What a wonderful sight to behold that little orange and white emoji! FINALLY!

@mcopt

 

[Jaycey]

Welcome to the other side my friend! By now you know the drill. Keep posting here as I moved your thread to the recovery side.

I'll post your recovery articles here as well. Happy healing!
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:

rest
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)​

3. Do what you want to do BUT

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

BoneSmart philosophy for sensible post op therapy​

5. At week 4 and after you should follow this

Activity progression for THRs​

Pain management and the pain chart
Healing: how long does it take?
Chart representation of THR recovery
Dislocation risk and 90 degree rule
Energy drain for THRs
Pain and swelling control: elevation is the key
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?
BIG TIP: Hips actually don't need any exercise to get better. They do a pretty good job of it all on their own if given half a chance. Trouble is, people don't give them a chance and end up with all sorts of aches and pains and sore spots. All they need is the best therapy which is walking and even then not to excess.

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.

 

[jaydub63]

Looking forward to hearing about your recovery - welcome to the good side!