THR Third Time's The Charm!

[Ruby Red]

I'm so happy to hear that the surgery was successful! It's about time you got some relief.

I'm sorry to hear your partner is leaving. It's good your kids are close by. You don't need more stress in your life at this time.

 

[BeckyR]

nanamac, So glad to know you have children nearby to help you.

How did you finally locate the right doctor to help you? I'd be interested in anything you might want to share -- such as who the doctor was, the hospital, and how your problem was finally corrected after so many struggles. When I last heard from you (before this current round), you were starting to work with Mayo to see if they could help. I am so relieved that you finally found your way out of this nightmare. Things will change for the better, and I just know that good things are coming your way.

 

[nanamac]

Thank you. I wish I could feel that positive but for right now, I just can't stop crying. I know, I'm tough and this too shall pass, but my heart is broken and I am in physical pain so it is like getting hit with a double whammy.

I'll tell the rest of my story later. I just can't focus right now..

 

[RestAssured]

Janet,

I am so glad you finally found someone you felt comfortable enough with so you could have the revision.

 

[nanamac]

Well, I think I'm over the worse part of Bill leaving. Timing is everything as the saying goes, and this was really cruel. Enough of him though...

On a different note, today was the first time I went out by myself, driving to do errands and I am having a terrible time with pain in my right buttock. I had a 9-10 inch posterior incision with 32 staples to give you some idea of what was involved in this revision. Honestly, it hasn't been a bad recovery until now as I suffered for so long before it. But, I am now at 7 weeks post op.

I start out patient PT tomorrow and hopefully they can offer some relief. Any idea what may be causing this pain now? It is difficult to sit on the toilet or a soft surface and driving was really tuff. I know he did a lot of work in there removing the old and replacing the new but why now? Because I am more active?

Any words of wisdom will be appreciated as I can only lie flat on my back to sleep which is difficult too!

Thanks everyone...

 

[Ruby Red]

It would seem to me that the pain is from being only 7 weeks out from a revision! It's probably going to be sore for a while. It was a few months before I could sleep on my revised hip and activity will likely aggravate the tissue. I don't think I was driving yet at 7 weeks and didn't return to work for three months.

Ice packs became my best friends!

 

[Poppet]

Hi there Janet, sorry you are feeling a little sore.. check this out hon

The following is a link to an article which provides some approximate timeframes around the healing phases and processes (and relevant nutritional information) for you to read.

Healing Phases & Nutrition

 

[glynis]

Dear Janet

After all you have been through, I imagine you could write the book on "Healing Phases and Processes", eh? But I don't think it's reading material you need just now.

I'm really sorry that your relationship has foundered over all this. I know very little about you, or Bill. But I do know how persistent illness or disability places a sometimes insurmountable stress on all concerned. (I am not referring to my hip surgeries here.)

You were one of the first to welcome me to this forum, when I initially asked for advice on a suspected infection in my hemi-arthroplasty. It did turn out to be an infection, and I have since had a 2-stage revision. All is going well, at present. I have just had a review, and do not have to go back for 2 years. I am cautiously optimistic.

A great friend of mine has recently split from her husband of 30+ years. Although it has been obvious for some time that they were no longer happy together, she found the transition period very difficult. All those silly things, such as sorting out who should keep what, redirecting mail, letting people know... I just want to say that I saw her a couple of evenings ago, and she was a different person. Confident and strong.

Can you perhaps try to see this time as simply: the transition period? You have already used one of my favourite phrases: This too shall pass. I think that's the only way forward.

All my best wishes.

Glynis

 

[nanamac]

Thanks Glynis, I do remember you too as at that time Bone Smart was my whole life! I felt that all of you were my real life personal friends. I took things very seriously and wanted to help everyone as I truly knew the worst of hip replacements.

Now, I am afraid there is a problem and am waiting to be seen by the OS today if possible as it has gotten worse since I started PT last week. I know I am only 2 months out of surgery and this is not "normal" healing pain. I know something is wrong. You know the difference after having 4 hip replacements. I was hoping for some help here but haven't heard from anyone with any real help as to what this could be in my butt cheek.

Piriforimis? S I Joint? Doesn't anyone have anything to offer other than normal 8 week healing pain? I am pretty desperate here and after having gone thru what I already have, you and I both know that bad things do and can happen. Sorry, I just REALLY need this right now...

 

[Hoppy Nanny]

Nanamac Just to say 'thinking of you' .....hoping that the new year will bring some change for good in your life...you have been through so much and you deserved a better partner to help you through your bad times..not some selfish man who puts his woes down to you. Sending you lots of cyber hugs. Chrissie x


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[Ruby Red]

@Josephine - Maybe Josephine can help. Not sure if I tagged the right one, but we'll see! Hopefully, it's nothing serious.

 

[Poppet]

How did you go with the OS Janet?

Did you read the articles I posted?

 

[Jamie]

Janet, what are you doing for pain meds? It sounds to me like you may be attempting to do a bit too much too soon and I'm hoping you are still taking something for pain on a regular basis. You've been through a lot of activity since Thanksgiving and it can take a toll on those soft tissues.

How did your meeting go with the surgeon?

 

[nanamac]

Thanks everyone. The kindness here means so much at such a terribly sad time for me. Yes, eventually I am sure I will say good riddance to the bum, but to leave me 2 weeks before Xmas and with me in such pain physically is overwhelming right now. I haven't been in touch here as I can't do much else but cry right now. I have had to cancel all plans for Xmas with my family as I just can't be crying thru the whole ordeal. I really feel so taken off guard by this. Not so much the actual event of him leaving, but to do it now.

I can't drive as I can't sit on the seat to operate the pedals. My ex-husband took me to the OS on Thursday and thankfully nothing showed up on X-ray. That's the good news. The bad news is, they are clueless as to why so much pain 2 months later. My incision does go across by behind so he did move a lot around in there. But why now? Adhesions? Scar tissue? It is anyone's guess....but SOOOOOOO PAINFUL!

Anyway, I will try to be more active and post more. I think once all the Holiday "stuff" is over with, I will be in a happier mood. The holidays are harder when you are alone, for sure.

Thanks everyone. As usual, you rise to the occasion.

 

[Ruby Red]

How are you doing Janet? Any improvement at all? I hope you are feeling better emotionally and physically.

 

[Pbuck]

Hi Janet! Sounds like there has been some changes in your life, some great and not so great. I remember you the hard time you had with your first hip.