THR Proud of myself, it feels like a massive achievement!

[Ldm380]

@Hipopapotamus I’m not much help as never taken them, but have you tried an ice pad? Someone will jump on later with some other ideas. I have just been taking paracetamol.

 

[nasruddin]

I'm the same day as you & I don't think I can sleep (yet) w/o the Percocet.
I tried halving the bedtime dose and the result was a somewhat thrashy night.

It's puzzling to me why they forbid you NSAIDs but maybe there's some other condition in play;
my surgeon specifically put Motrin back on my prescribed list & I notice it when I miss a dose

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Hi Nasruddin oh same day that’s so good to know! I’ve spoken to the hospital pharmacist this morning after a sleepless painful night finally slept at 5am woke with a cocodamol headache. He was really reassuring. It’s likely that the Tramadol & Nefopam were interacting with my regular citilopram and scrambling my serotonin. He said the reason they try to avoid NSAIDs is due to the blood thinners and risk to stomach bleeding. He’s happy for me to take one Naproxen twice a day along with the Lansaprezole which protects stomach. As well as Paracetamol. Reassuring he said should be too long now before things start to settle Xx

 

[Hipopapotamus]

I’m in the UK, maybe slightly different here x

 

[Layla]

Hello there
It's one month to date since your THR and we're wondering how it's going for you.
Hopefully you're doing well and you're happy with your progress so far.
May it only get better and better. Happy One Month Anniversary!
@Hipopapotamus

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Thankyou! Yes going ok just so busy with teens and school hols. I was wiped out with a bad cold week 3 and also a really heavy period (maybe the blood thinners) so that forced me to rest. Then week 4 I maybe overdid it a bit but good to walk bit further. Been on holiday for 4 nights and was good to get out and do a bit more without thinking too much. Physio happy with everything and seem able to bend more easily now at 5.5 weeks. Still ice and elevate once or twice a day and some days when I do minimum possible when tired but otherwise great. Odd pains and twitches and occasional weird bruising and itches in parts of thigh but otherwise ok!

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Also I got the go ahead for starting back on my cross trainer doing a few minutes and building up. Some times I’m able to walk up the stairs using new hip leg, depends how feeling. Also always forgetting my stick around the house but probably not far off ditching it soon?!

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Hey folks week 8 here. I’m struggling this week I don’t know if it’s stress or hormones or the fact that I’m so overweight I feel terrible and my leg is in pain around the joint and thigh. I’ve been under a lot of pressure and having to drive 4 x 30-40 minute journeys per day to get my two boys to their various college placements (they have higher needs). Leaving little time to eat properly, Physio, rest, work not to mention keeping up with household. There’s a lot of anxiety too at home as my eldest struggles with his mental health so can be up very late at night ruminating. All this tension seems to store in my joints and I feel exhausted and feel like I’m causing damage to all my good work.
I’ve bought a pedometer and am doing around 8000 steps mostly just around the house because .. life! But this is not nice or safely focused exercise, barely energy for Physio Exercises or walking. I’m in pain hopefully an easier few days over the weekend. Feel like I shouldn’t be using stick anymore as well and still so slow is anyone else feeling this at 8 weeks? My bro in law just had anterior THR last week and he’s up walking w/out sticks within one week! Feel so rubbish x

 

[Jaycey]

With all that stress and activity why on earth are you attempting any physio exercises. If you are doing all that walking that is certainly enough. That poor hip needs rest, ice and elevation.

My bro in law just had anterior THR last week and he’s up walking w/out sticks within one week!

Don't compare your recovery to any other recovery. Every joint replacement is different - even on the same patient.

Sounds like you need to start being good to yourself so that you can be there for family.

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Thankyou, that is reassuring. Is it ok to keep using sticks for a while I feel like a bit of a fraud. I get imposter syndrome all the time so maybe this is why I worry. I had a PIP assessment which went totally wrong I almost hung up as felt like I should be able to do all this stuff. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster this last three weeks with new college placements and my eldest going missing a few times. Also have had a bereavement my aunt passed away and I also found out my dad has prostate cancer and still not been able to visit as he lives 2 hrs away. I’m finding that I just want to go back to the first few weeks of recovery where you can put yourself first and everyone just lets you focus on self without demand. Providing meals and shopping is hardest at h the moment as my youngest is newly dx with Crohns we still don’t know what he can/can’t tolerate and so I’m having to make two meals at tea time and he can’t have ready meals anymore. Sorry feeling a bit sad for myself today

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Feel like it’s all my own fault for being overweight because stress. I’m waiting for a uterine procedure before I can get on HRT but I can’t even get that done yet feels like vicious circle.

 

[Jaycey]

Is it ok to keep using sticks for a while I feel like a bit of a fraud.

Of course it is!

I'm sorry you are dealing with so much in addition to recovery. But please try and put yourself first so that you do have the energy to deal with everything. It sounds like your son is grown up enough to help around the house. Can't he help with meals and shopping?

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Yes they have been doing and I’m looking into ordering some home cooked meals for the freezer expensive but need to put myself first as you say. I’ll be ok thanks for listening and advice much appreciated Xx

 

[Hippie Chick]

Hang in there! You are the expert on your recovery- if you feel you need to use sticks a bit longer then do so. Using them is much smarter than a potential setback not using them. In the last couple of years I was diagnosed with a food allergy- I am a single mom, everyone in the house eats according to my dietary needs (no mammal meat). As my son neared university age, I let him take on more responsibility. He is now at uni and doing well. Start recognizing your needs are valid too as your nest is preparing to become empty. You are still recovering, be kind to yourself.

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Hang in there! You are the expert on your recovery- if you feel you need to use sticks a bit longer then do so. Using them is much smarter than a potential setback not using them. In the last couple of years I was diagnosed with a food allergy- I am a single mom, everyone in the house eats according to my dietary needs (no mammal meat). As my son neared university age, I let him take on more responsibility. He is now at uni and doing well. Start recognizing your needs are valid too as your nest is preparing to become empty. You are still recovering, be kind to yourself.

Thanks @Hippie Chick ive had a good resting day got to get up and make tea but my oldest brought me a cup of tea just now. He missed all of secondary school and youngest missed 3 years but they’ve both now into 16+ and 14+ colleges for next stage. Early days and lots of anxiety but hopefully getting there after years of despair. It has been exceptionally hard. Putting myself first now, think I just slipped back into old habit last few days of doing too much and taking on everyone’s worries and upset. Today has been a good reminder not to do that! Thanks for listening and encouraging xx

 

[Jaycey]

Putting myself first now, think I just slipped back into old habit last few days of doing too much and taking on everyone’s worries and upset.

It's so easy to fall into this mode. We all want to be a hero and make sure everyone is happy. Then we forget the our happiness and comfort is just as important. I'm glad you are putting yourself first. Everyone will benefit!

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Hey folks I’ve been experiencing my thigh muscles or something giving way when I first stand up at any time of day. It’s been like this for two days now and my scar feels inflamed. Doesn’t seem to matter how long I’ve been sat / lying down for. Needing to go back to sticks and being really careful again. I’m nearly 9 weeks post op and was walking pretty much with out sticks a few weeks ago.Could there be a problem? Or just ODIC?

 

[Hippie Chick]

I am still a walker girl. Just curious if you pushed yourself harder than you realized prior to this? Hang in there!

 

[Hipopapotamus]

Probably yes, lots of driving last week and will be the same every week. Probably overdoing it but I have to get my kids to their school and college provisions. Tiring. They have high needs and have returned to education after 4&6 years out, respectively so they need that support this term. My youngest is immunocompromised so public transport too risky until has had Covid and Flu jabs. Oh well just resting through the day and evening, everything else on back burner as this is my other job as their carer.

 

[Newhip_Pol]

Hi @Hipopapotamus - it sounds as if you are doing a lot for 9-10 weeks out plus lots of stress and worry. Do try to give yourself rest and recover time in-between and, as ever, if the worrying symptoms persist or get worse then speak to you GP or hospital team. Best wishes.