Become an Insider

Life has destroyed my hips; surgery August 26, 2013.

Status
Not open for further replies.
Only one more Monday :yay:
regarding restrictions....no they are for a definitive period of time
 
:rotfl: Roofmaster, your morning sounds like mine... Except no pain... that is what you have to look forward to... :)
 
Yes, Roofmaster, restrictions are for a given time period. Most OSs are different. I see mine on Tuesday for my 6 week post-op and should find out when mine ends. Should get back to work and driving privileges. And hot tub privileges should be restored, too.
 
Roofmaster - not long now! You will look back and know this is the worst part. Waiting in pain is no fun. I remember looking forward to the anaesthesia as I knew at least I would get a bit of sleep! Hang in there!
 
Hey marcopollo your at 6 weeks out?How does the hip feel?Did you have lots of pain before surgery?How was your flexability pre op and can you feel a differance yet?How was the surgery pain compared to the pr op hip pain?At 6 weeks out do you feel like your spirits and attitude toward life has improved?Are you glad you did it?Were you at all apprahensive before surgery?Peace.
 
Poppet said:
Welcome Roofmaster, I was eight years in denial about having a THR, the last 18 months leaning over a walker.. Days away from going into a motorized scooter...

"Can you walk normal pain free" .... Yes, and yes again.. As soon as the diseased part of your hip is removed, the bone on bone pain is gone. You will be surprised the first time you are able to walk following your surgery. You put your feet tenderly to the ground waiting for the pain... I was so surprised, such a liberating feeling. Of course you have surgical pain and then your recovery, but recover you will!

I am going to give you some links to articles from the library to read, check them out then come back and ask questions.. We love questions

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
Activity progression for THRs
Home physio (PT)
Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds

:)
Click to expand...

There are some REALLY useful links there - thank you!
 
I know DonnyFan thanks.Ive read every article in the library I just like the questions answered by live people sometimes.A little more reassuring I ghess.
 
Roofmaster remember how great you felt on you first jump? Well after surgery that hip pain will feel like that Sua Sponte
 
Yes randy62 Of our own accord.This has to work.There are no options.First jump was 25 years ago and I still remember.Gotta get back to work.Working in Orleans today,Cape Cod.
 
This morning was especially rough.So rough that I texted my boss that I couldnt make it to work today and Ive only called in one day in 14 montths.Problem is as soon as I hit send those feelings of guilt surfaced so I went in.I was struggling just walking,and I use that term loosely.I couldnt justify calling in with 3 days left.Plus I need every penny I can get.At the end of the day Im glad I pulled myself up by my bootstraps and went in.Feel much better than if I sat home all day.Thanks everyone here,your all awesome.2 more days of work and 4 more days of hip pain.
 
Bro, as you know there is a time and place to beat the suck. Remember the road marches remember never freakin quitting on those freaks. Hey were you a Batt Boy or just scrolled? This is something that you have no control over. You just have to suck it up and RTFU. Betcha it has been awhile since you have heard those words. Everyone has that point when they are no longer an asset but they are a hindrance, you just have to accept that time has come to take care of yourself. Peace be with you
 
Roofmaster Or should I say Inkmaster? You DO have a place to go after surgery, don't you? I think you had said you were going to your brother's for a while and then your sister's? When are you having your second one done? Fairly soon, no?

Please take care of yourself. I've still got about 6 weeks to go and I am counting the days, just trying to get through.

Peace and love to you.
 
One more day to go and it's probably the last day you will ever have to climb onto a roof. :yay: That must be a great feeling. I know it was important to you to continue to work right until the end and you did it! I admire your fortitude and I'm looking forward to reading your post after surgery :yay:
 
Hi Billy

Billy here from Scotland, sorry I haven't been in sooner, You certainly have lived your life to the full. I had both hips replaced but a year apart, they seem to do both hips shortly after each other accross the big pond.
Pain we all know what you mean as we have all went through it. I will echo what my fellow hippies have said yes the pain does go you will feel it once you waken up from the op mind you will have the recory pain.
Billy when I got my second hip done i was unable to get any feedback about my australian surgeon but quizzed him on the day of my pre op and asked him questions, if you have concerns write them down before you go you have the right to ask or quizz your surgeon thats why he gets lots of bucks to do your op.
Get back and keep us updated Billy take care.

Forbesy
 
Ok on lunch last day of work.Unfortunately I will have to come back to this work for a short time after recovery.Last day of work two more days then surgery.Im getting nervous now.Pain is my life but Im worried about a guy cuttin the top of my leg off.I hope he knows what hes doing.Saw him yesterday,he seemed confident.I was a mess.I am apprahensive.
 
Roofmaster you need to remember that just like you are excellent at your trade - so is your surgeon. He does this but of "carpentry" as his day job. Trust that he and his team will do what is right for you. Of course your are scared - all very normal. But remember - by this time next week all that horrid bone on bone pain will be GONE! :happydance:
 
The pain will be gone in at least one hip as I think his OS is not doing both at the same time..
 
Roofmaster It is normal to feel apprehension and fear before surgery. You are giving up control, there is a lot at stake and we are forced to think about our own mortality. Trust your doctor. He is an experienced professional who is in control when you are not and he is capable of performing this surgery. Trust yourself and the decision you have made to better the quality of your life. The benefits to you are enormous. Stay active over the weekend whether it is just talking with your family or watching a movie. or maybe reading some success stories on Bonesmart. Until today you have been focused on getting to the last day of work and you have excelled. Now re focus on the reward you will have at the end of this. It isn't just the absence of pain but also the quality of your life in relationships with other people, in activities you will enjoy. Meditate on one of these of these thoughts or pray, accept and recognise how you feel right now. It is okay. It is entirely normal no matter how good one's doctor is. Your anxiety is temporary and when you go to sleep on Monday it will be gone.

You grabbed the brass ring back when you decided to have surgery and you hung in at work and made it to the end. Sometimes the last part of a race is the most difficult and requires the greatest mental fortitude. You have already exhibited that.
And last of all remember all of this this so if you can tell it to me when it is my turn because I will feel just like you.
 
Billy, you're almost there! Normal to be nervous. If you're like some of us you'll even try to convince yourself that maybe you don't really need this surgery after all---although in your case, I think denial would be a big reach. You've been through so much and have persevered with working till the very end. I'm sure I'm not alone in admiring your courage.

One more day and a wake-up for you. Don't think about the surgery---your surgeon knows what he's doing and you are essentially not there for that anyway. You'll wake up in recovery to great relief, and they'll give you good drugs. The first time you put your feet on the floor and take a step, you're going to know you're on your way to a new life without all that pain. Then you'll be looking forward to getting the other hip done with much less apprehension as you'll know exactly what to expect.

Don't forget to start a post-op thread ASAP. Your fan club awaits!
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Corganics CBD

Staff online

Members online

Total: 2,540 (members: 2, guests: 2,538)

Latest posts

Back
Top Bottom