THR On road to recovery

[Mbone]

I absolutely love this connection with everyone here! I'm reading all suggested articles and threads!! Everyone is so extremely helpful!!!!

 

[Anniepops]

Hi Mbone, oh this is THE best place to be if you are having/have had hip/knee replacement. You get advice and information right from the horses mouth so to speak. I would have gone doolally after my surgery if I hadn't have found Bonesmart, so many worries and questions to ask and I got all the answers and reassurance I needed right here.

Ooops, I forgot to say welcome It's great that all your bone on bone pain is gone and you arn't having much post surgery pain.....it just keeps on getting better and better from now on


Take care

Ann

 

[bottomshollow]

Mbone, tell us about the cat in your avatar. Is this your furbaby? Give us details. This place is lousy with cat lovers. And we all want to know.

Follow that mantra to keep your recovery the best it can be. And keep us posted.

We care.

 

[sharonslp]

Mbone, you are exactly right to plan on the other hip at the first sign of trouble. That's how I felt about it....ten months after the first one, I started having twinges of pain in the second. When the twinges started occurring daily and frequently, I scheduled my second THR for three months down the road. The deterioration in that three months was alarming....I was limping, and in need of medication again. So glad it's all done and over with.

So settle back, relax, and make yourself at home here. You can stay as long as you want.

Sharon

 

[Mbone]

The cat in my avatar is Chloe. We adopted her a year ago after loosing our beloved Mittens of 16 years! She is a brown tabby that really reminds me of a raccoon! She has this raccoon type stripe down the middle of her back and extending down her tail. Chloe is just a little over 1 year old and is a GREAT kitty! We also have two pooches! Patches is 14 and a terroir mix and Dudley is a 9 year old cocker- poodle! None of them understand why it's so hard to have them close to mommy!!!! I just can't seem to stay still enough for Chloe to settle on my lap and the dogs do not understand why I am not cuddling with them on the couch! (Hip restrictions!) They have been company for me. My older dog does not leave my side. Pets truly are great for emotional therapy.

 

[bottomshollow]

They do leave their paw prints on our hearts.

 

[Mbone]

I had the therapy dogs at the hospital. What a wonderful program!

 

[Poppet]

Welcome Mbone, yes, sleeping = healing, so nap away during the day, eventually you will settle into a more stable sleep pattern.

 

[Mbone]

Ii have a question. I'm starting to use the cane but I'm finding that my ankle, on the same side of the THR, hurst while walking. I'm loaded with arthritis and am ferlimn a little discouraged that all my other joints are hunting! Will I ever be able to walk???

 

[Mbone]

I've been switching between cane and walker and have been experiencing ankle pain on the same side as my THR. Is this common? I'm starting to worry about not being able to walk again with all my other joint issues.

I posted this before but couldn't find it. I do not know if I'm posting incorrectly!

 

[Josephine]

I merged your threads for you. You need to take a look in here to find out how to use the forum! How can I find my threads and posts?

I think you should carry on using your cane. Giving it up too early can result in other aches and pains.

 

[bellaroma]

Hi mbone, take it slow and steady, the other parts of our legs need to settle in too.

 

[Mbone]

Thank you. And I will read about how to use the forum.

 

[Mbone]

I had my first post-op OS visit on Friday, he said I'm doing great. At my three week point, which is Monday, I can drive ( since it was my left hip). I just do not know what my assisted walking endurance is. I'm switching between a cane and a walker. I have two walkers, one with wheels and a fancy one with wheels, seat, and breaks! I think if I try an outing to a store, I'll use the fancy one. I'm very worried about the washroom, as silly as that sounds!!! I have to abide by my hip precautions! I would love to get my hair and nails done, but what about the toilet!!! If I go by friends... Again there is a toilet issue!! Does anyone make an inflatable toilet riser??? Does anyone have any suggestions? My daughter is getting married next year and we want to start planning. I'm afraid to leave the house with this stupid washroom concern!

 

[puddle fish]

Hi, I found disable loos were ok the toilet is higher and they have support arm either side so you can be sure of getting up and down and hover if need be. Having both hips done I couldn't use the normal loo for a while. Failing that if you can stand pee in another container and then empty and wash. Try not to let it spoil your going out.

 

[millie4162]

You will soon find a way to overcome these worries. I think it's normal to feel worse in the evening. Even if you are resting in the day you still are moving. It takes some time to feel strong again but you will get there in the end. Xx

 

[alexthecat]

By the time your daughter is married next year, you will have forgotten that you even have an artificial hip. I wouldn't let that interfere with the plans for your daughter's wedding or anything else that you might be looking forward to in the future.

 

[luluohio]

Mbone How tall are you? I know toilet and seat height is a little more of a problem if you are taller. As I mentioned I'm only 5'3 and I still need to be careful but maybe you are over thinking this. As puddlefish said, those disabled toilet stalls have higher seats. Hip precautions are 90 degrees I think I've overestimated the proper height everything needs to be. I might have been OK without my toilet risers but the higher up you sit the easier it is to get up too. That said I would have think about sitting even on normal height furniture without a firm pillow to add height. I guess being over cautious is better than not.
You are right though it will be a problem visiting friends. I guess you could always limit your fluid intake and use Depends or other products for any accidents. They advertise a lot now a days and say they aren't as bulky and noticeable as they used to be. I know it's not a very attractive idea but I guess it's an alternative they have adequate absorbency in a pinch.

 

[Nannyannie]

I'm 5'2 and the lady who came to check out our home pre-op said our toilet was only half an inch too low - I was still given a riser seat which is very comfortable! Disabled stalls are usually good and so long as you are careful when visiting friends you should manage. I took my riser seat in the car, covered by a large carrier bag, when we were out over Christmas but found it was not needed.
I have never found it helpful to limit fluids, my body doesn't co-operate and I get dehydrated and headachy! Better to time-limit visits pleading tiredness, you will find that is true anyway.
Listen to your body and pace yourself, slow but sure!
Anne

 

[Mbone]

Thanks for all your suggestions. We bought this kind of foam riser seat that is very light weight. I plan on bringing it with me if I go some place that does not have handicap stalls. We are attempting to go out to dinner tonight. I think I'll be alright in the chairs and my husband called to see if they have handicap facilities! By the way I am 5feet 5 inches.