THR Ravenina’s recovery thread

@ravenina So sorry you are struggling with this recovery. Yes, the unexpected is very unsettling. But it sounds like exactly what the nurse described. A hematoma around the incision may have been the culprit.

It's good that staff want to keep monitoring your situation. I know it might be frustrating to have to arrange transport. But I think it is very wise.

It is very common to have post op blues. The good news is this will ease with time. Meanwhile we are here for you! :console2:
 
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry, ravenina. It sounds like it’s nothing serious and under control, but its understandable that it would increase your anxiety.
But I nearly cried to the nurse this morning. I want to cry now.
Have a good cry if you haven’t already, that release can help us feel better. :bawl:
You know we‘re available for support when you’re in need, so stop by anytime for some words of encouragement and a virtual hug…we’ll be here. :console2:
 
Wow you are having a tough time of it @ravenina . I’m impressed that you were only nearly crying, I’d have been a sobbing mess. So scary to see blood like that. You did very well to stay calm and get it sorted, and thankfully it wasn’t serious.

I sympathise with your frustration at having another ambulance trip to arrange. But it is good that the medics are being extra careful in looking after you.

I hope things get easier soon.
 
I just read your thread and I am so amazed how you are doing and all alone! @ravenina this is major surgery! All the things you mentioned had my mouth open: Being awake and hearing hammers! Yikes! Going home and climbing stairs already wow and just being on your own-I'm running out of astonishment adjectives at this point!!

Please try and rest as much as I can envision you wanting to get out in the sunshine and get back to normal-I really do sympathize because I am just like that and I am sure many people are in this forum. But at this point reading all of your posts it sounds like you just need to rest more...I am almost 4 months out and am still struggling here and there and when I do I get very frustrated and want to scream (or cry) but then I think of the sqiuggly line of recovery and just hope that tomorrow is a better day and it usually is. Please keep us updated.
 
I do I get very frustrated and want to scream (or cry) but then I think of the sqiuggly line of recovery and just hope that tomorrow is a better day and it usually is.
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I hope today feels brighter than yesterday! :SUNsmile:
@ravenina
 
I do I get very frustrated and want to scream (or cry) but then I think of the sqiuggly line of recovery and just hope that tomorrow is a better day and it usually is.
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I hope today feels brighter than yesterday! :SUNsmile:
@ravenina
Thank you! Today is much better. No need for tears. I was able to shower and change the dressing by myself with no bleeding - it does seem to be healing fine. I'm going to go out for a walk in a bit with some friends, this will do me some good, too.

Tomorrow a client is dropping off some transcription work so that will take my mind off things and make me feel like I'm doing something useful.

I'm letting myself rest, watch **** on tv, but I'm also making plans here and there for people to come over or go for a walk.

Little by little.
 
I just read your thread and I am so amazed how you are doing and all alone! @ravenina this is major surgery! All the things you mentioned had my mouth open: Being awake and hearing hammers! Yikes! Going home and climbing stairs already wow and just being on your own-I'm running out of astonishment adjectives at this point!!

Please try and rest as much as I can envision you wanting to get out in the sunshine and get back to normal-I really do sympathize because I am just like that and I am sure many people are in this forum. But at this point reading all of your posts it sounds like you just need to rest more...I am almost 4 months out and am still struggling here and there and when I do I get very frustrated and want to scream (or cry) but then I think of the sqiuggly line of recovery and just hope that tomorrow is a better day and it usually is. Please keep us updated.
Thanks, Snoopy. Today is much better. Showered and dressed the wound without incident. Going out for a walk with some friends in a bit. Little by little. And a lot of rest. :)
 
Wow you are having a tough time of it @ravenina . I’m impressed that you were only nearly crying, I’d have been a sobbing mess. So scary to see blood like that. You did very well to stay calm and get it sorted, and thankfully it wasn’t serious.

I sympathise with your frustration at having another ambulance trip to arrange. But it is good that the medics are being extra careful in looking after you.

I hope things get easier soon.
Yes, I called and arranged the ambulance today, careful at being sensitive when the operator was a bit skeptical when I told her I don't need a wheelchair... sigh.
 
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry, ravenina. It sounds like it’s nothing serious and under control, but its understandable that it would increase your anxiety.
But I nearly cried to the nurse this morning. I want to cry now.
Have a good cry if you haven’t already, that release can help us feel better. :bawl:
You know we‘re available for support when you’re in need, so stop by anytime for some words of encouragement and a virtual hug…we’ll be here. :console2:
Thank you, Layla. My literal first thought at seeing the blood was... well, maybe I'm going to die today. Seriously.

Today is better, I showered and dressed the wound without incident and am going for a walk outside in a bit with some friends. Little by little. xx
 
@ravenina So sorry you are struggling with this recovery. Yes, the unexpected is very unsettling. But it sounds like exactly what the nurse described. A hematoma around the incision may have been the culprit.

It's good that staff want to keep monitoring your situation. I know it might be frustrating to have to arrange transport. But I think it is very wise.

It is very common to have post op blues. The good news is this will ease with time. Meanwhile we are here for you! :console2:
Thanks, Jaycey - I need to go visit that thread. :)
 
I do hope the rest of your recovery is uneventful. I opted to be put under because I feared anything else lol.
If I had that happen and seen blood like that I would have been upset to! Cry when you need to. The other night I started crying. Feeling like such a burden to my kids makes me upset lately. Sometimes there appears to be no reason for it but it’s good to let it out.
Holding emotions in is not good for you. Better out then in ! It’s amazing how your mental health effects your physical health. Emotions are energy in motion so let it flow when it needs to.
 
Ravenna, I just finished reading about your recovery. This is my second hip as well and it has been much more painful than the first one!!

My daughter offered to come help me and I told her that I would be fine! I am so glad that she did not listen to me as I really needed her help!!! Today is the fourth day after surgery and the first day I feel comfortable being alone!!!
 
Six-week check-up today! I did not see my surgeon, there was another doctor in his usual office and they assigned me to another one; I wonder if he's moved on from public healthcare - one of the downsides is that doctors/specialists can just change and you have no idea what happened.

The surgeon I saw today was young, but kind and thorough. He listened to my concerns and said I was making good progress. Both hips look good, no fractures and nothing out of place, he told me my pain (and limp) will go away as I strengthen my glute muscles. He told me what I can't and can do and so tomorrow I begin my gym routine - perfect timing as the weather will be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit every day. :bawl:

I asked him about the bloodwork results and he told me nothing was so abnormal as to cause alarm. Most of it was probably due to the anticoagulants. I will be retested in the fall.

So, all good things, more patience and rest!
 
What great news, ravenina! Thanks for stopping by to update. It’s comforting to get confirmation that all looks as it should. I hope receiving that reassurance is uplifting for you. We’re pretty hot her also. Hotter than I care for it to be anyway. Stay cool and go slow with your gym routine. Be safe and stay in touch!
@ravenina
 
Happy Two Month Anniversary, ravenina!
I hope you've had a good month overall.
May next month be even better! :)
@ravenina
 
Thank you, Layla! I've been going to the gym and have been working with resistance bands at home for my glutes as per the surgeon. I'm a little bit more myself every day! :)
 
I am so happy to hear this, ravenina!
I hope it only gets better and better! :) Stay in touch, we'll be here.
 
Great update @ravenina! So happy you are going to the gym and feeling good these days! I heard Spain was super hot these past few weeks! I hope you are keeping cool somehow. Its been crazy hot here in DC during the day and we get thunder and rain every afternoon. I try to walk outdoors everyday right at 10am before it gets too hot but I love summer so it doesn't bother me as much as some people. Are you in Madrid?
 
A belated Happy Three Month Anniversary!
I hope things continue to look up for you.
Have a great rest of the week!
@ravenina
 

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