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That's probably because you got some of the fluid on the outside of the needle. Then when you inject it, the superficial sensory nerves react to it. The way to avoid it is this: after you've expelled the air from the syringe, tap it with your finger by flicking your finger off your thumb pad. This causes the drop and most of the other fluid to fly off the needle and it's then painless to use.
 
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That's probably because you got some of the fluid on the outside of the needle. Then when you inject it, the superficial sensory nerves react to it. The way to avoid it is this: after you've expelled the air from the syringe, tap it with your finger by flicking your finger off your thumb pad. This causes the drop and most of the other fluid to fly off the needle and it's then painless to use.
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Aha. I wish I'd known that 5 weeks ago. :sigh: :thumb:
 
Hey, Jo....that's really good information. Maybe it should be a short article in our BoneSmart Library. It may be that the nurses don't explain it as well as you just did. @Josephine:
 
Well, they probably don't know - I discovered it by hard experience!
 
Whey hey - just seen my Consultant and all signed off. :thumb: :yes 4:

He confirmed that I had a Corail uncemented implant in the femur and a cemented socket in the acetabulum with a polythene 'bearing'. Apparently this system has been tried and tested for over 20 years with very few problems; no new fangled bits of hi tech china for me, then! :wink1: :biggrin:

He recommended sleeping with a pillow between my legs for another 4 weeks, if I sleep operated side up, and being careful about the 90 degree limit. Otherwise no restrictions, apart from 'be careful'.

Regarding the slight numbness around the wound, he said this might remain as some nerve endings in the skin do get irreversibly damaged. I can understand this - I lost all feeling in the end of my little finger after I tried to slice it off nearly 50 years ago. Feeling finally returned completely after about 25 years!

He doesn't believe there should be any problem with the MRI scan on my ear but suggested I be guided by the MRI technicians as they understand their particular machine. The titanium implant "should be" completely non-magnetic. I will find out on Nov 5th when I am (re)scheduled for the scan.

Finally, we have agreed February for No 2, subject to booking via his secretary.

One question remains - should I go ahead and book the trek to Everest Base Camp for next summer or would Kilimanjaro be a better test? :biggrin::biggrin:

On a more serious note, a big thanx to all on this Forum, not just those who have responded directly to my posts but also to all posters for their amazing stories. I believe I am one of the lucky ones who have had a (relatively) easy ride, compared to some of you for whom I feel. However, particularly in the first 2 or 3 weeks, when I was pretty naive about the recovery process, the excellent info and support I gained from this site were invaluable. Thank you all :friends:
 
Congratulations, Roger! Sounds like you've made an excellent recovery from this surgery!!!

"One question remains - should I go ahead and book the trek to Everest Base Camp for next summer or would Kilimanjaro be a better test? :biggrin::biggrin: "

:hysterical: Oh go ahead and book either one - but only if you can get your deposit back if you need to. Personally I think Kilimanjaro would be better - warmer any way.
 
Well done on your release Roger! Easy does it on the Everest climb :th_heehee:.

I hope you will stick around and keep us updated. And we will be here for you in February for #2!
 
Great recovery Roger! Everest sounds great. Personally, I'd prefer a beach vacation and climbing the dunes. You have done so well. Just wait til you get no. 2.
 
I'm so happy for you, Roger!!! On to Number Two!!!
 
Following 'sign-off' yesterday I went for my first drive for over 6 weeks today; I took the car to the garage for a service. It felt good, although slightly marred when I received the bill for the service. :skeptical:

One restriction I forgot to mention yesterday - my Consultant 'recommends' no baths until at least 12 weeks. Apart from the problems of getting out of the bath (as covered in another thread), bending forward to reach the taps usually breaks the 90 degree rule. :DOH:

It doesn't really affect me as I am quite happy with a shower of a morning. Wakes me up and loosens those muscles (which I seem to need as I get older!), and doesn't break any rules. :thumb:
 
My Consultant's Secretary finally rang this morning and we have agreed Weds 1st Feb for hip No 2 (left). :thumb:

I've been so pleased with progress on No 1 (at least after the first few days, which I'd rather forget); I just hope No 2 goes as well. :happy dance:

I'll be glad when it's all over, though, and I can start fully enjoying sailing and walking and cycling and stuff again without the constant niggling pain. :gaah:

Roger
 
Roger

Good news indeed.

When the second hip is done you'll be sprinting up Everest.

Regards

Dave
 
Excellent news Roger although I do think you're being a bit wussy - what's wrong with trying the north face of the Eiger? Go for it! Best of luck for Feb too :thumb:
 
Nice one, Anne. Thanks.

If it goes according to plan, maybe I'll do both. :biggrin: :skeptical:
 
congrats from me too. Things, for me, started to move much more swiftly after this release! Onwards and upwards (in your case) !!
 
Thanks Viv.

My latest concern is pain below the left knee. I'm trying to convince myself it is just the hip pain radiating down my leg but sometimes it feels a bit more specific. I guess I won't know for sure until the hip is fixed. I really don't want to start on the knees though. :sigh:
 
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