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

[VF]

M1ke I would call doc if it's warm to touch. Is it painful? Want to make sure there is no clot. I would call.


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[M1ke]

It's warm. Not in the slightest bit painful as I never regained any feeling in that part yet. No fever either.

Also I messaged the area between the knee and the incision because it felt pretty good last night. That's when I noticed paid

 

[Jaycey]

@M1ke are you following the mantras: - rest, elevate, ice and take your pain meds by the clock? If your incision is fiery (very red) I would call your surgeon. But so early out, there is lots of tenderness and soreness. Your body has been through major trauma. Follow the mantras - ice is your friend. I had 3 ice packs and rotated them.

 

[M1ke]

I can't see the incision Jacey. The bandage is scheduled for take off on 5-6-14iill have my wife pick up another pack to put in the rotation. I can tell you I only get up to use the bathroom.

 

[Jaycey]

So if it's your leg that swollen and a bit warm - that's post op swelling. Icing and elevating - that will take care of it.

 

[M1ke]

I thought I was icing and elevating enough but apparently not. The swelling isn't bad IMHO it's just gotten worse instead of better.

 

[Jaycey]

Not surprising. Swelling and bruising can start to appear several days after your op. My bruising didn't appear until about 4 days out. Lovely purple and green from hip to ankle. I'll tag Jo @Josephine and see what she says about post op swelling. Are you wearing compression socks by any chance?

 

[Josephine]

For anterior do they clamp your feet in to the table or something?

I'm intrigued - why do you ask?

I assume you had an anterior- what it a direct anterior? If so they may have used a Hana table. But ordinarily feet aren't clamped.

Getting concerned that I haven't had a bowel movement

Join the club! I doubt there's many who haven't been there (or not been there, according to your point of view!)

It's warm. Not in the slightest bit painful as I never regained any feeling in that part yet. No fever either.

Healing creates warmth. Don't fret about it.

Also I messaged the area between the knee and the incision because it felt pretty good last night. That's when I noticed paid

Your knee sent your incision an email? And then got paid for it? (only kidding - I know it's the predictive texting! But you have to admit it does look funny! )

 

[M1ke]

My heals hurt worse then the leg. I was trying to figure why.

 

[Jaycey]

I had the same problem. I even developed an open sore on one side. Finally used a very soft pillow under my leg when I slept. Anything to keep your heel off the end of the bed. A towel folded lengthwise under that leg will work as well.

 

[M1ke]

That's what he nurse ended up doing for me. I am just not sure what caused it. More curious then anything. After seeing the Hannah table I just assumed it was the boots. It's all good now though

 

[M1ke]

I can give an update today between episodes of Dexter.

I am currently taking the minimal dosage for pain med by the clock. What that means is 5 Mgs of oxy every 3hours. Every 8 hours I take acetaminophen and at breakfast and dinner I take laxatives and aspirin for blood clots. I am in no pain walking or lying whatsoever!

The swelling in my upper thigh has gotten worse in the last 24 hours probably because I haven't been icing aggressive enough.

Probably most interesting thing to note is a debate with a friend. We were talking about my return to bike racing. She just got through telling me how much better I was going to feel but don't be surprised if I can't return to bike racing.... I'm saying,"wait a minute, you think I'm going to feel much better but not be able to race?" She says,"ya, something like that." What am I missing here? I did 17 races on that old arthritic hip from August to December and could barely walk after a race but I still did it. And she doesn't want me to get my hopes up and think there will be at least some improvement? I'm confused.

Anybody understand where she's coming from?

 

[psychteach]

Don't know much about that. Where there is a will there is a way. I believe in time and healing.. You will be able to do what ever you set your mind to.. I believe we are capable if doing anything that is important enough to us.. But that is my perspective on life in general..


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[M1ke]

Thanks @psychteach we are right of course and my friend is wrong lol

That's my point to her. If I could race on old painful why couldn't I race on my new hip? Unless of course something goes wrong which is always a possibility and one I am not ignoring.

So am I missing something psychteach?

 

[psychteach]

I always question why people feel the need to be negative.. And say it be positive.. Sure I am doing great at thAt for others.. Lol


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[bottomshollow]

@M1ke, I think your friend does not understand how hip replacement works. Once you are completely healed, you will probably forget about your hip. Of course, you'll be able to bike again---may need to ease into it over a period of time; but you should get back to being as good, if not better, as you were before the hip became a problem.

I can see you now___

 

[Cantabrigian]

I can only agree with the previous posts. If you take it easy during recovery, and build your strength up again, I see no reason why you shouldn't race again. The only thing is, should you have a major dismount the consequences might be more ... dramatic than pre-op.
We look forward to hearing all about it her though @M1ke

 

[VF]

Going on vacation with another couple in July. My anterior hip was done April 15. My friend asked if I will need a wheelchair.. Really? I'm going to scream!!!


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[M1ke]

Thanks for the comments. If ever there were a low time it's when a friend who is usually very astute says something like that. I know she wasn't trying to be negative but "realistic" as she put it. I know better than that but put a lot of faith in what she says too.

Totally off topic but I should list out all the really weird dreams I've been having. So strange!

I feel back on top already. Thanks everyone.

 

[M1ke]

Going on vacation with another couple in July. My anterior hip was done April 15. My friend asked if I will need a wheelchair.. Really? I'm going to scream!!!


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Get ready for all the comments about how well your doing.