THR On road to recovery
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I am not a "hippie", but I can tell you that all of us on the TKR side---and I would say that it is the same for the THR side, go through ups and downs throughout recovery. Many of us, myself included, felt depressed and mopy---due to the feeling of isolation, the pain meds, the slowness of our lives and recovery, and the lack of independence. There are other factors, too.
I would simply stand by the front window and watch the world go by. Others had a deeper depression, but all us---and you, too---are going through something that is normal. Please keep coming back and posting and ranting, venting, or ask questions or pose concerns. We will be here to help you through them.
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Whenever you feel down, please come join us---we will do everything we can to help you out! We all have felt that way---and your weepy feelings will surely subside!
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Mbone ... You are certainly not alone with the post surgery blues honey.. It is actually a well known medical symptom, 'post surgical depression'.
We chose to call it the post op blues as it passes.
Go with the flow, better days ahead and lots to look forward to.. But stick with us we will help you through this.
We chose to call it the post op blues as it passes.
Go with the flow, better days ahead and lots to look forward to.. But stick with us we will help you through this.
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Feeling Blue can be ruff but the fact that you came here and asked for helped tell me you are going to get thru this and go down the recover rode and a make it. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and before you know it the blues will be gone. take care. Tasha
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Thanks bonesmart friends.. I'm so glad I've found you! I'm on and off this all day and I swear, it's the only thing keeping me grounded right now! No one understands other than my bonesmart friends! My hip is great... No regrets.,, just an emotional roller coaster right now. Bit I'll get through it with your help.
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This is the picture of my last dog. She was a rescure dog. I got her when she was 5 and half years old, which is old but she was the best female that God could give me. She saved my life when I had Cancer. Now that I made such a statement let me explain why I said that. Every time she was in my lap she would kiss then try to lick my throat. She wouldn't leave it along. My Father taught me that dogs smell Cancer. She lived with me over ten years. She was over 16 when she died. I don't know what kind she was but God's special Angle. I miss her greatly because I celebrate being Cancer free since 2007. She also helped thru one of my total knee replacements. This month I will be getting another one. I know that Tashia will always be in my heart. Yes Tashia was the name of this percious dog. I owe her my life. I didn't say this to make you sad but to celebrate her life. Dogs are so wonderful in so many ways. Tashia
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Hi Mbone, I have merged your threads as we prefer to keep the one thread for a member in the post op section so that we can keep your recovery progress in context. Thanks heaps 
I also noticed that you have started a thread in the social room regarding feeling sad, so I have merged that thread into this one also.
This is your primary thread, so post here and lots of members will be along to visit.
I am sorry you are feeling blue, it is not fun, but we will help you and it does pass. The more your recover, heal and become mobile the more we feel in control and the post op blues turn to bright sunshine thoughts.. Hang in there, we have all been where you are now and can help you
I also noticed that you have started a thread in the social room regarding feeling sad, so I have merged that thread into this one also.
This is your primary thread, so post here and lots of members will be along to visit.
I am sorry you are feeling blue, it is not fun, but we will help you and it does pass. The more your recover, heal and become mobile the more we feel in control and the post op blues turn to bright sunshine thoughts.. Hang in there, we have all been where you are now and can help you
Sorry to hear you've got the blues Mbone. Perfectly normal though, so try to just go with the flow and accept them for what they are, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them. Are there any things that you can do that are achievable, which would cheer you up? Some drawing, or collage perhaps? Doesn't have to be any good, just to provide you with something to focus your mind.
And as others have said, we're here for you if you want a rant.
And as others have said, we're here for you if you want a rant.
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Mbone if it makes you feel any better I had a major meltdown last week(see my thread). I'm 8wks post op and to be honest I've told myself to expect more meltdowns on the road to total recovery which will prob be at least a year. Not everyone likes to talk about feeling low or despondent so you quite often feel like you're the only one. This is not true, you are not the only one and I think you have to accept that your emotions will come and bite you on the backside every now and again. We are talking major surgery here. On one particular low day a while back I made myself watch a similar op to mine on You tube(through my fingers I might add). When it had finished I thought to myself....'OK, now I get it. Now I understand why I'm still in pain, why my body is taking so much time to heal. It's certainly not for the squeamish but it helped me.
It's not a laughing matter lack of sleep. In fact sleep deprivation, as I've said before, is a form of torture in some countries. For the first 6wks post op I wasn't sleeping for more than 2hrs at a time through the night. I'm now 8wks and actually managed 5hrs last night which is a record...YAY! So I'm guessing your sleep pattern will improve over time. It is annoying though when you hear about folks on BS getting their regular dose of sleep when you're getting none. But it's swings and roundabouts and you'll be seeing improvements in yourself that others might not be experiencing.
Have you tried any natural sleep remedies? A hot drink and a banana before bed. Believe it or not a turkey sarnie on whole meal bread has some fantastic sleep inducing qualities(turkey has a natural sedative in it called Tryptophan). Also a handful of almonds before bed might be worth a try. In the UK you can buy natural sleeping tablets called 'Kalms'. The active ingredients are Valerian, Passiflora, wild lettuce, Vervain and hops. I presume there will be an equivalent in the US.
Hope this helps you get those much needed zzzzzzzzzz soon.
Queenie xxx
It's not a laughing matter lack of sleep. In fact sleep deprivation, as I've said before, is a form of torture in some countries. For the first 6wks post op I wasn't sleeping for more than 2hrs at a time through the night. I'm now 8wks and actually managed 5hrs last night which is a record...YAY! So I'm guessing your sleep pattern will improve over time. It is annoying though when you hear about folks on BS getting their regular dose of sleep when you're getting none. But it's swings and roundabouts and you'll be seeing improvements in yourself that others might not be experiencing.
Have you tried any natural sleep remedies? A hot drink and a banana before bed. Believe it or not a turkey sarnie on whole meal bread has some fantastic sleep inducing qualities(turkey has a natural sedative in it called Tryptophan). Also a handful of almonds before bed might be worth a try. In the UK you can buy natural sleeping tablets called 'Kalms'. The active ingredients are Valerian, Passiflora, wild lettuce, Vervain and hops. I presume there will be an equivalent in the US.
Hope this helps you get those much needed zzzzzzzzzz soon.
Queenie xxx
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tashia what an amazing story about your little friend! I have 2 dogs and 1 cat. My 16 year old dog has not left me alone since the surgery. He follows me around everywhere... even to the washroom, he has been my companion for the past 6 weeks. When will you get your new addition? What kind will it be?
Poppet thanks for merging. When I go to post, what is the title of my thread?
Firebrand thanks for your encouraging words. I thought these blue feelings would have been right after surgery, not 6 weeks later. I feel better knowing that I am not alone! The sleeping is awful with no matter what I take... Last night I looked at the lock at 3:00 am . I fell asleep some time after that and got up around 6:30, I'm hoping I could try to nap,I think I will search one of those videos!mayne I'll understand better the magnitude of the surgery,
I have a natural something I was given as a sample and I will try it. I'll let you know how it works!
Poppet thanks for merging. When I go to post, what is the title of my thread?
Firebrand thanks for your encouraging words. I thought these blue feelings would have been right after surgery, not 6 weeks later. I feel better knowing that I am not alone! The sleeping is awful with no matter what I take... Last night I looked at the lock at 3:00 am . I fell asleep some time after that and got up around 6:30, I'm hoping I could try to nap,I think I will search one of those videos!mayne I'll understand better the magnitude of the surgery,
I have a natural something I was given as a sample and I will try it. I'll let you know how it works!
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Mbone hi there, thanks for understanding.
The title of your thread is your initial one you created post surgery ' on the road to recovery' started on 6 Feb 13.
If you wish to change it to something else, that is fine, just let me know and I will get that fixed
Hope you are feeling better, it is actually perfectly normal for the post op blues to kick in around your timeframe, in fact any time really. Mine was around 4-6 weeks. I think we are caught up in the euphoria of getting through the surgery and those first days/weeks of feeling so free of pain, then the reality of the recovery and all that comes with it sinks in.
Slow and steady.... Love the tale of your older dog following you around, such great companions that is for sure
The title of your thread is your initial one you created post surgery ' on the road to recovery' started on 6 Feb 13.
If you wish to change it to something else, that is fine, just let me know and I will get that fixed
Hope you are feeling better, it is actually perfectly normal for the post op blues to kick in around your timeframe, in fact any time really. Mine was around 4-6 weeks. I think we are caught up in the euphoria of getting through the surgery and those first days/weeks of feeling so free of pain, then the reality of the recovery and all that comes with it sinks in.
Slow and steady.... Love the tale of your older dog following you around, such great companions that is for sure
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Hi Mbone. I noticed your comment on a different thread about a crying jag, and no sleep, and wondering if you will ever get off the cane. Then I looked at your surgery date, and you are so new still, it all made complete sense. The mood swings are so normal.....as everyone here tells you. You've been through major physical trauma. They pumped you full of drugs. Your body is still trying to sort through it all. Your mind goes right along with your body....it can be overwhelming. So go ahead and cry....every woman in the world knows that there are times you just have to cry it out.
On top of that, you are struggling with sleep. Oh we've all been through that one! With or without a hip replacement, sleep issues get to be a struggle for many of us as we age. The best part of retirement for me is that I don't have to worry if I can't sleep. I just get up, do whatever I want, and come back to sleep when I'm finally ready. Last night that was at 5 AM! So....I slept in till noon. I love the freedom that allows me to do that. For now, since you're not back at work yet, you have that freedom too. Let yourself catnap throughout the day as you need. You will get past the THR sleep issues eventually.
And the cane. Oh my, yes. You will get off the cane. Next week, next month....whenever....but it will happen. The muscles get stronger; your gait gets smoother; it really does all come together finally.
I am certain that when you look back at this part of your thread from around the six-month point, you will marvel at how different you feel and how much better it all is for you. Maybe even sooner.
Sharon
On top of that, you are struggling with sleep. Oh we've all been through that one! With or without a hip replacement, sleep issues get to be a struggle for many of us as we age. The best part of retirement for me is that I don't have to worry if I can't sleep. I just get up, do whatever I want, and come back to sleep when I'm finally ready. Last night that was at 5 AM! So....I slept in till noon. I love the freedom that allows me to do that. For now, since you're not back at work yet, you have that freedom too. Let yourself catnap throughout the day as you need. You will get past the THR sleep issues eventually.
And the cane. Oh my, yes. You will get off the cane. Next week, next month....whenever....but it will happen. The muscles get stronger; your gait gets smoother; it really does all come together finally.
I am certain that when you look back at this part of your thread from around the six-month point, you will marvel at how different you feel and how much better it all is for you. Maybe even sooner.
Sharon
Hi Mbone, I had a THR on the 21st Feb and am trying to stay on top of the pain management and muscle spasms. I can't seem to find a chair that I feel comfortable in so I spend about 30-45 minutes up and then back in bed for now. I am getting around fairly well. My muscles seem to be my biggest problem for now. It would be nice to monito our progress especially since you are a few weeks ahead of me. I also have a numb section on my surgery led below the calf. Have you had semilar issues?
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Hi Mary, I checked your thread this morning to see if there were any middle of the night postings. Since there were none I am hoping you were getting some much needed sleep instead of cruising Bonesmart in the wee hours.
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Katlover13 Hi Sue, I took an AMBION last night, something vie been trying to avoid, and I slept straight through till about10;00, it was much needed sleep. Sometimes I think I'm overtired and cannot sleep. I remember I used to say that about mt kids when they were babies and could not sleep! Actually I thought maybe I should watch a THR on you tube! I started to but got grossed out by it! Never finished it and don't think I will!!!
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