Surgery date

[pharman]

I finally have a surgery date - Nov. 24. I've posted a sign in my office that says (today) 15 working days left until surgery. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Walking has become so painful that I avoid it whenever possible. I feel so useless as I really can't do anything around the house. But, I'm staying positive that I'll feel a lot better after the surgery. We're doing my right hip Nov. 24, and some time after that - the left hip. I start appointments next week...I meet with the anesth. on Monday, then the following Monday I meet with the surgeon and another meeting with anesth., then that Wed. I have a hip class to go to. It's really hard to concentrate on working with this surgery looming ahead of me. It helps a lot to be able to read everyone's stories on this forum. Thanks!

 

[JudyS]

I was pretty excited, but not nervous. I don't know why the nervousness never hit, I'm glad though.

I am 5 months oout of a right hip replacement and for about the last 6 weeks if I didn't have that scar, I'd wonder if I dreamt it all up. It is so awesome.

It will be here before you know it!!!!

Judy

 

[Josephine]

Yep - just think, in 3 weeks it'll all be over (bar the shouting!!) All the best.

 

[Tommy Utah]

Pharman I was pretty much in the same boat as you, simple walking was extremely painful. One hip was done July ( the other Sept 22, (both Biomet metal metal cobalt/chrome).Words almost cannot describe how I now feel...like I've been given my life back again. My Doc says I can even ski again later this winter.

 

[Laurie]

All, At 12 weeks out, seems I have crossed another big hurdle. Hard to believe that I can be feeling even better. Don't seem to be limping and walk so much easier and more balanced--this morning on the tread mill I felt like I could go on for miles. (Before THR I was limping all the time, shorter leg, painful when I moved, especially when I walked or got up from sitting.)

All the pain is in the past. Can't believe how much I am looking forward to getting a good pair of hiking boots. Love being able to get around without pre planning everything and begging off on some activities where there would be too much walking. I also find that now I can wear flat shoes (before not enough cushion) and can put on some boots I couldn't maneuver to zipper in past.

Life is good.

Am sure Tommy, you will be feeling much better very soon.

Take care,
Laurie

 

[mvo]

Hi Pharman,

Like you I felt excited and a bit nervous at the same time – those “things that can go wrong” statistics were always in the back of my mind. I only had one bad 5 minute “moment” and that was at the pre-op clinic while watching the DVD of the whole process. Up until then I had done months of research quite dispassionately but at that point I suddenly realized, “Oh no, that’s what is going to happen to me!” I turned to my husband and said, “I don’t want to do this.” But sanity prevailed

My new hip is 10 weeks old today and things are great – absence of pain is a wonderful thing.

All the best – will be looking forward to your posts when you too are “new and improved”

Monica

 

[Laurie]

Hi Pharman, I meant you not Tommy (you sound like you are doing great). Was at work and got very distracted.

Laurie

 

[BigDog Mom]

Hey Pharman,
I am 10 weeks out from simultaneous bi lats today! For many it is no exaggeration to say we had less pain the day of surgery and every day since has gotten better and better. I am amazed at how good I feel. I feel like me again - no more pain dictating every move or what I can and can't do without paying for it. No more pain sucking the energy out of me!
About the only thing I am not doing as well as I did before my hips went bad is running. And even that is still improving every week.
I have two dogs entered in a show this Saturday. This is my first show since last March. I have been unable to really show my dogs well (even with pain killers) for over a year. I am so excited to have my life back!!!

Think of all the things you are going to be able to do again WITHOUT pain! Even simple things like shopping! You will be amazed!

Best wishes,
Donna

 

[rejoyce318]

Pharman,

Best wishes with your upcoming surgery. It is GREAT to be pain free, & to walk probably more normally than I EVER have.

Donna, glad to hear how well you're doing. My Pilates instructor had the same OS we had - how cool is that?

Joyce

 

[Tommy Utah]

And so can we get a 3 week post op Pharman update?

I presume it's good news.

 

[pharman]

It's all good at 3 plus weeks. I have no pain at all. I quit all pain meds one week after surgery. I'm getting around the house great with walker and cane. I'm really nervous about the precautions so I'm overly careful about how I sit and move, but I'm told I'll relax about that in time. It's so amazing to have no pain in my hip and no crunching sound when I lean over. I really should have done this over a year ago. My regular doc said I was too young, but I really should have done it and saved myself the excruciating pain I was in the last few months. But, it's done now and I'm really happy with it!!

 

[JudyS]

So glad you are doing so well. Do remember you just had major surgery and rest though. I overdid it at around 4 weeks and pain set in or a while!!!
Still though it is such awesome surgery.
Judy

 

[Josephine]

The actual need for the restrictions is on a sliding scale ~ as time passes, the danger of dislocation gradually gets less as the muscles aound the joint regain their tone and can withstand the stresses of the activities you are still forbidden to do! It's on a 'better be safe than sorry' principle!