THR Things couldn't have gone better. Minor hiccup but all is good.

[M1ke]

Movements are improving so well! Still a low grade fever making me feel bad. I've only gotten up to make trips to the bathroom and plan to stick with that for a few days. I have to do that a little more than usual anyway as I am keeping the fluids going. Lovin' the cranberry juice.

I called the nurse about the fever. Not to worry it's only 1 PT over normal just take some Tylenol. I've added Tylenol to an 8 hour cycle that should help with the fever.

Pain is very minimal. The worst part right now is the crummy fever. But we've all had a fever before and worked through it!

Haha even if no one is following my "play by play" it's worth putting to words so I can process what's going on and make adjustments.

 

[fulafoto]

Good on you Mike - yes a fever can make you feel arrrrgggghhh for sure. Glad the pain is not bad mate!

 

[M1ke]

Thanks Fula. I'd chat at ya more but that dang oxy is kicking in and my head is so fuzzy. Love hate relationship with that stuff.

 

[M1ke]

Hey all, I've been meaning to ask. For anterior do they clamp your feet in to the table or something?

 

[AlanInAZ]

The first or second night home I ran a very small fever ( about 99 deg, although it felt like more). The issue resolved in about a day. The cause I believe was doing too much when I got home. My movement was so good I moved from room to room with my walker almost as if there had not been a surgery. I slowed down and feverish feelings went away.

 

[shrinkette]

Welcome to Hippieland. Try to take it easy... You've got a lot of healing to do!

 

[M1ke]

@AlanInAZ

Hey thanks for posting that. It confirms what my thoughts were.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Home already @M1ke...? Way to go!!!

 

[M1ke]

I had one night! That's good but I probably should have done two in hindsight. I overdid it just a little yesterday. Just got through reading your revert thread again.

 

[teakea66]

@M1ke Hope you're feeling better, a fever sure can knock you down.


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[M1ke]

Hey thanks! I do feel much better. Tylenol has helped immensely

 

[Hdold]

Hi @M1ke just read your thread…..I think the day we all come home is tough…it was my toughest day. So much going on……the journey home…..emotions etc….I know I did too much. The nurse told me yesterday not to worry about a fever unless its over 101. Get plenty of rest….keep up with the meds ….and ice is your new best friend lol.

 

[M1ke]

I've come to figure out that doing a flight of stairs walking several times to the bathroom, sitting upright I'm my room for a couple hours and the sitting in the car for a 1.5 hours constitutes a really tough day!

 

[djklaugh]

Yeah for just 4 days after major surgery that does constitute a tough day! But this too shall pass and over the next couple of weeks everything will heal up and you'll regain your energy. Plus you'll have a pain-free hip! Just relax and go with the flow - naps are your friend as are ice, medications and elevating the leg. You're doing great!

 

[M1ke]

@djklaugh

Actually that was day 2 lol.

Hey all another mile marker achieved yesterday. I took a shower. So funny to think in those terms though.

I have been dozing on the couch only getting up to use the restroom. Getting concerned that I haven't had a bowel movement. I'll research some help on that myself, no need to turn my thread into a discussion about how to get mike a movement.

 

[VF]

Hey m1ke just have a good book in the bathroom when the gates open! Been there!


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[M1ke]

It's official, I'm bored. Tomorrow my sister family will be over to visit at least. It's time to pick up the guitar again for sure. I can't watch any more movies or tv! I knew boredom would get the best of me!

 

[Mikeb]

Good every think is ok, don't over do things . I was in hospital for 5 days before they would let me go home. Have a look at some of the recovery tips on bonesmart and you will do fine. Are you an automotive teacher? I am in the trade and think the trade has a lot to do with my hip troubles.

 

[Jaycey]

Getting concerned that I haven't had a bowel movement. I'll research some help on that myself, no need to turn my thread into a discussion about how to get mike a movement.

Just a bit of help with your research @M1ke Constipation and stool softeners . Very common problem post op.

 

[M1ke]

Thanks Jacey!

Next on the list, my leg has puffed up and gotten hot to the touch. Is that common 4 days post op?