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THR Second hip after 6 weeks

Again, no two recoveries alike. Even with the same person. So please don't expect that you will definitely experience depression, or Post Op Blues again. And if you do, you know you made it through last time and you will again. Try not to give it too much thought. Stay mentally busy. Distraction always helps to minimize our issues. You're doing well! You're progressing as you shared in three separate incidents above.
Positive things happening!:yay:
Warm wishes for a peaceful evening.
@Tennessee1
 
If there is anything positive to be said about depression... I will say that the bouts of post-op depression were, for me, just that.... bouts. Very brief, then boom ...I was off trying to pick up my slippers with the grabber again. It never lasted very long, but there were some intense showers of tears, only a few times.. Which I think is actually normal, healthy and useful. But as @Layla says, don't expect them @Tennessee1, because we all do respond differently -- fingerprints, DNA and all that... And as you can see even each hip responds differently.
Sorry about your fall! Has anyone mentioned ice???? :heehee:
Seriously, I hope you find each day less and less painful going forward.
 
Y’all were SO right. The doctor said as long as I am progressing, they are happy. And I am progressing. I can re-read this thread and see it. It just seems slow because it was faster last time. I didn’t mention the Depends because that seems to be better and I believe I can get it under control with Kegels and caution. I also didn’t mention post-op blues because my doctor seemed so proud of me and I didn’t want to disappoint him. I just need to remember that if it happens again. The only thing he cautioned me was to let him know if I continue to have shortness of breath and weak “spells” or if I have any chest pains. Otherwise I go back in a month and hope to be walking well by then. 1stSurgery, it’s good to hear that bouts of the boo-hoo’s can be viewed as a good thing, because that has been an occurrence for me. But all in all, as I told the nurse today, I would still recommend close-together surgeries if someone needs both hips done, if that’s what they really want. Just don’t fall!
 
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@Tennessee1 I do think there's something to giving up a chunk of our bodies and replacing them that could easily fall into the "grieving" category. And so I think it's also unnatural NOT to experience some sadness and blues after such an event and a trauma. Be gentle on yourself and try to just flow with the tides as it were. For me, the boo hoo sessions were very cathartic and I felt fresh and hopeful afterwards. I'm happy you had a good meeting with your doctor! Keep resting.
 
It's alot to put our bodies through.
You should feel like a super hero.
Bionic hips and all that takes to get them there.
Tough, we are.
We deserve a pity party from time to time in order to get through recovery.
Good times ahead friend!
And No Falling!

Healing hugs
 
Ah, yes! Just woke up about 30 minutes ago and very excited. For the first time since the surgery I can feel the healing. Yes, it hurts, but there is strength in the joint area. AND I think I’ve passed the Depends test. Three nights I’ve made it to the potty on time, and listen to this: I slept through the night last night, and when I got into the bathroom and shut the door, there was a giant spider (like 2” + diameter) behind the door. Had to yell for my BF to come kill it. And yet I still made it! I’m very arachnophobic, but I made it. What an adventure before first cup of coffee. I do feel bionic and tough!

@1stSurgery I totally get you about losing a part of our body. The day before each surgery I rubbed the painful joint and mentally told it goodbye. I really wanted to keep it in formaldehyde in a jar but was afraid to ask. I did ask my doc to take a picture, which he did, and showed it to me while I was in the hospital. That was pretty cool and I think the doctor thought so too.
 
What wonderful news! You're doing so well.
Your comment "I do feel Bionic and tough" made me laugh. It's all good!
Wishing you a lovely day and week.
@Tennessee1
 
That's sweet @Tennessee1 ...saying farewell to your femoral heads! You obviously had a better relationship with them than I do with my evil right hip! But even so...despite all her acting up and making me miserable...she sure showed me a good time for over 60 yrs so I guess I shouldn't be so hard on her. I will have a little chat with her in the next day or two and be properly thankful. We covered some ground together. Now I'm getting sad!! :)
I asked my OS for pix this time as well and they were happy I asked. It's a new service for them to provide. Seriously am afraid to see what that right one will look like though.
Glad your BF came to the rescue with the spider!! :badspidy:
 
@Tennessee1 ... A great post. It hurt, but you could feel the strength. Yes, I know that feeling from last time. It's quite a gift.

Both my BF and my closest colleague told me they were proud of me, and it took me aback a little. Why would I not proceed ahead, take care of myself and pay attention to my body, when I knew it was the only way to get rid of the pain? But it does take dedication and some bravery for all of us.
 
@1stSurgery
EL11 said:
@Tennessee1 ... A great post. It hurt, but you could feel the strength. Yes, I know that feeling from last time. It's quite a gift.

Both my BF and my closest colleague told me they were proud of me, and it took me aback a little. Why would I not proceed ahead, take care of myself and pay attention to my body, when I knew it was the only way to get rid of the pain? But it does take dedication and some bravery for all of us.
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Your post reminded me of how brave and Self-caring I felt when starting the process. I had forgotten! We really are brave for choosing to go through this. It is SO worth the hope of having pain-free years ahead. We are demonstrating that we plan to keep participating in life. This morning I was “apologizing“ to my daughter for not doing better. She looked astonished and said “We are amazed at how well you are doing. “ Then I started thinking that I’m on day 14 of surgery #2 in 55 days. And although it is painful I can walk pretty well on a walker. We are amazing, brave, and full of trust and hope for choosing to meet the challenge.

By the way - I’m still on the alert for sneaky spiders
 
Two major surgeries in 55 days. You're right, you are brave, amazing and trustful!
I like your sentiment "We are demonstrating that we plan to keep participating in life."
You're doing great at only two weeks post op. :yes!: Keep up the good work. :yay:
@Tennessee1
 
:hi:
Hope your day is sweet...and no spiders!
:spider:
 
Daytime TV...LOL. Thank goodness for HGTV. Sitting in the recliner chair and just noticed my feet are propped on the footrest rather than stretched out straight and limp. Doubled checked for greater than 90 degree, which they are. Yay! Another milestone.
 
Good for you!
I like HGTV too. I do miss some of the old programming though.
Wish I could customize my viewing between some of the new and some of the old.
It's entertaining viewing for your recovery bag of tricks.

Happy Two Week Anniversary on Hip # 2! (a day late) You're doing great.
Hope today is a peaceful one!
@Tennessee1
 
@1stSurgery ... @Tennessee1 ... @EL11 ... I too am a September hippie.

The surgery is definitely a form of self-care ... and I have to say, I delayed the surgery so long and researched doctors so intensely that I was emotionally ready when it came time for the surgery ... But ... afterwards, my reaction was ... I'm so PROUD of myself for going forward.

That reaction of pride told me I was worried about the surgery more than I thought.

I am 8 days out ... and I'm doing way better than I thought ... I hoped to be this alert and my mood to be this good, but secretly, I feared my mood would deteriorate ... so far, my mood has held up.

@1stSurgery, what a great idea to express some appreciation for the work of your original hip ... and to be grateful for its service. By the end, I think my hip was quite practical and direct. It basically told me, "I'm ready ... now if you want to get scared, that's on you. But I'm tired and ready to let go. I've been asking for relief for a long time."
 
@Tennessee1 You are setting an amazing example of one after another.:SUNsmile:

How did you choose your time frame between the two? How is #1 hip holding up? My surgeon wants me to wait 8 - 10 weeks for #2, and I begged him to book me in for 8 weeks. He said we can make the final decision next Tuesday when I see him ten days post op.

I am enjoy HGTV in recovery as well :)

Wishing you a comfortable evening :flwrysmile:
 
@Going4fun - I delayed too, meaning making the decision. until the hospital’s outpatient pt gave me a serious lecture and convinced me that I was thinking of the surgery incorrectly. She then told me her recommendation for a surgeon, I trusted her, and as soon as I went to my appointment I was ready to book both sides. I was about to move in with my (doctor) bf and called him from the waiting room. What do you think, I said, he says I could do them 6 weeks apart. Schedule them right away, he advised me. And he insists that I’m coming along more quickly this time.

@Alitm - my heart goes out to you, wanting so intensely to have it be 8 weeks rather than 10! Importantly, it will be soon. Relief, a new life. Soon.
 
@EL11, how the hospital PT stepped up in your case ... which was gutsy on that person's part. Your doctor bf was smart: he wasn't gonna miss an opportunity to endorse a step towards you living better. And he wants a mobile partner ... and a happy partner ... a partner not impaired by pain that was only going to worsen.

Of course, some might say ... you set up this scenario ... not too bad a move to have a doctor in your personal life in your corner to consult in making the decision! ... Long story short in my case: I caught myself one day in January of this year ... spending hours on Amazon looking for orthotics and supportive shoes to cushion my hip and my knee ... and the absurdity of this effort just hit me. (I've been buying orthotics and super-cushiony shoes for years now).

Brain clicked and I knew it was time for surgery.
 
Wow! This thread got wonderfully intense while I was away (sleeping, trying to cook, do laundry, etc. I love it. @Lalyla I think HGTV is a great salvation in recovery. It kind of forces you to relax while you ice and elevate. It’s great to be past the first two weeks, which to me are the only really rough part (but not all the time during those weeks). @Going4fun We are almost hip twins! I’m on day 16 now. I was talking to my home health PT a little while ago and she thought it was really neat to thank the hip joint before it is no longer a part of the body. When you think of all it did for us, it’s the least we can do ( and probably therapeutic). The counselor part of me says it would even be OK to express anger if that’s the way you feel.
 
@Alitm The doctor and I both felt 6 weeks was OK because I was doing so well. That would give me time to finish the aspirin regimen and then be off of it for over a week. After the experience, I would say 6 weeks is OK if you want that or need to get back into the swing of things ASAP. Eight weeks is probably a little better. But I’m with you. Eight is way better than ten weeks. But I also believe in trusting your doctor or finding one you do tri (while still being your own best advocate). Whichever you do, 8 or 10, you will be fine. Hip #1 is holding up well. I have to remind myself to do all hip precautions. I don’t notice any pain in it at all. Just a little stiffness. My biggest advice is to always be very careful and don’t fall. @EL11. Glad to hear you are doing well. We have taken this journey together too! Keep up the good work.

@Going4fun I had to laugh about the spending hours on Amazon looking for supportive shoes. I know I spent a day choosing a cane even before the doctor used the word “surgery.” I couldn’t walk my dogs without it. But this week I spent several days choosing a pair of winter boots. I truly hope I’ll be able to wear them later this winter. If not I’ll have them for next year. I didn’t go through all this to wear orthopedic shoes! LOL. I’ll bet you feel the same way about them now. Hope everyone is having a great day today.
 
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