Bilateral THR Thing 1 and Thing2'

[MammaT]

Glad they got you something @Berber7227. I totally understand why they are cautious with drugs in the U.S., but they were made for a reason, and I think a single hip replacement (let alone double!) qualifies. Just a few years ago they were overprescribing for a hang nail! Hope you get relief so you start healing.

 

[Susan209]

How are you doing @Berber7227?


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[Gretel]

Glad you got relief! Wow I’m impressed you slept on your side. I still can’t :(

 

[Berber7227]

@Susan209 , with pain under control, doing much better. And I can sleep!! Heaven!!!

 

[Berber7227]

@Gretel , had a bit of pillow support!! Lol

 

[Gretel]

I tried lots of pillows :( Glad your pain is under control!

 

[Mojo333]

Glad you feel better...keep drinking lots and you might think of stool softeners. Pain relief with that medication was adequate, side effects were tendency for constipation.
No bilaterals want to hang out on hard toilet waiting on relief.
First hand experience here..no fun!

 

[Berber7227]

Been doing well in the poo department. Eating lots of Chocolate!! Lol

 

[Berber7227]

I want my own bed!!!

 

[Layla]

What are you sleeping on currently?
I didn't sleep in my bed for three weeks.
I was on my back on a recliner. I was terrified I'd roll onto my incision
if I slept in bed. Silly....I know. When I finally sleep in my bed it felt like Heaven!
Hope you get your wish soon @Berber7227

 

[djklaugh]

@Berber7227 I am so glad to hear you've got the pain under control!! And that you are able to get some sleep For now sleep where you are comfortable ... bed, recliner, where ever. I rented a hospital bed after my BTHR and loved it! That made it easy to elevate legs and position bed so I could be comfortable and sleep. When I did finally move back to my own bed it still took a month or so to be able to sleep on my side. Feels like sleeping on bricks at first but that feeling does go away!

 

[Berber7227]

Sleeping in bed and on couch at Mom's! Can not wait to be home in my own bed

 

[MammaT]

No doubt home will feel better. My mom passed a few years ago so I am actually kind of jealous you get to go to Mom's for part of recovery. I admit, even at 63, when I get sick I still would like my mama around!

 

[Mojo333]

Agree with djklaugh...my bed and side sleeping weren't what I expected. Even now.
Nothing will be overly comfy for a bit.
Hope you have a Good Day tomorrow.
Early days for you....onward and upward.​

 

[Berber7227]

Forgot to mention, I am not on blood thinners!! My Dr has just started, not using them. One less thing g to deal with!!

 

[Mojo333]

You are doing super.
Super Bionic Berber!
One new life, coming right up.
Patience and rest....super job!

 

[Layla]

Wow, no blood thinners? Is that something they're supposedly working toward?
I hope you're having a good day and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Now..no dancing on any tabletops tomorrow. Wait till Christmas, at least.
@Berber7227

 

[Mojo333]

Happy Thanksgiving. Peace, love and Turkey

 

[Berber7227]

Dancing on tables, is my mother's thing! Plotting a Friday escape. Visiting nurse will be here to remove bandages.

 

[Mojo333]

Yeah, love Mom. Better when small distance between. Glad she is there for you. Mine came and stayed two days at my sisters and drove me nuts. No wonder my daughter chooses to work two jobs and go to school and stay broke to live away from me