2ndChanceHip
new member
- Joined
- Oct 17, 2020
- Messages
- 12
- Age
- 59
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
Hello Everyone,
One of my dearest friend who had a THR over a year ago did me a favor by sharing this site to me this week. It helped me so much by not feeling lost or lonely with all the questions and emotions that came with this recent traumatic hip surgery I had on Monday, October 12th.
I’ve experienced quite of bit of emotions pre-surgery that I’m just glad the day had come and by the Grace of God, I’ve come through the surgery with little to no pain. When the meds started wearing off from the surgery, just seem like another wave of depression and loneliness hit me. I can’t stand to feel depressed, it’s just not me. I’m usually that one that will keep everybody else encouraged and I have been so thankful to see it come back to me during this time in my life. But, I’ve never been through such a serious surgery with all kinds of side effects other than my c-section I had years ago.
I’ve had to stop taking Gabapentin, the side effects alone was too much for me. This is where I found myself dealing with depression and terrible dreams. Unfortunately, those are two of the possible symptoms of this medication. I’ve also started noticing yesterday my right eye drooping and twitching. I just realized I needed to start educating myself more on all the stuff I’ve been prescribed, it’s a bit overwhelming!
Outside of all that, I’m soooo thankful for a 2nd chance to get my life back and to be able to go walking around my neighborhood, to the parks etc., with my husband and family without limping and being in such horrific pain. I’ve been encouraged by your testimonies and determination to take it one step at a time on this road to recovery.
One of my dearest friend who had a THR over a year ago did me a favor by sharing this site to me this week. It helped me so much by not feeling lost or lonely with all the questions and emotions that came with this recent traumatic hip surgery I had on Monday, October 12th.
I’ve experienced quite of bit of emotions pre-surgery that I’m just glad the day had come and by the Grace of God, I’ve come through the surgery with little to no pain. When the meds started wearing off from the surgery, just seem like another wave of depression and loneliness hit me. I can’t stand to feel depressed, it’s just not me. I’m usually that one that will keep everybody else encouraged and I have been so thankful to see it come back to me during this time in my life. But, I’ve never been through such a serious surgery with all kinds of side effects other than my c-section I had years ago.
I’ve had to stop taking Gabapentin, the side effects alone was too much for me. This is where I found myself dealing with depression and terrible dreams. Unfortunately, those are two of the possible symptoms of this medication. I’ve also started noticing yesterday my right eye drooping and twitching. I just realized I needed to start educating myself more on all the stuff I’ve been prescribed, it’s a bit overwhelming!
Outside of all that, I’m soooo thankful for a 2nd chance to get my life back and to be able to go walking around my neighborhood, to the parks etc., with my husband and family without limping and being in such horrific pain. I’ve been encouraged by your testimonies and determination to take it one step at a time on this road to recovery.