Two and a half days after gluteus mediums repair and a look-see at my THR prostheses, I continue to do SO much better than when I had my THR last year. I am still in hospital, awaiting insurance authorization to go to rehab. Still only taking acetaminophen for pain, with a Lyrica or two a day. Slept enough hours last night, even though I woke up every two hours to pee, since they had taken out the catheter. I am getting around famously with the walker, and can get my legs in and out of bed. No more drain or oxygen for me, either.
And I am eating three solid, delicious meals per day. I feel stuffed all the time! All bathroom systems are go, both #1 and #2. They treat me like a queen here. Staff is all so supportive and friendly. Both my family practice doc and a doc from the main surgeons office came to see me. PT consists only of me getting in and out of bed/chair/toilet and walking with walker, while putting only 20 pounds of weight bearing on the surgical leg. That take some practice before it becomes second nature. Hasn't happened to me yet, and I have to think about each step.
It almost feels like a vacation here for me, and that's because of a great facility and not much pain. I feel very lucky. Will report when I am at the rehab center. I am hoping it doesn't happen until Monday!
The best to all of you!
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that xray was really creepy to cool
take care you are in my prayers have a blessed night.
Take it easy, big hugs!!
