YoungGuy
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Hello, i am only 20 years old male, 7 days ago i recieved a long awaited LHR.
The reason was due to a major staph infection that went undetected for much to long of time, resulted in much deterioration in my bone and cartalidge. I now had septic hip arthritis.
My surgery was a "sucess", i am 6'2, and 160 pounds (Yeah, scrowny..But fit)
There was no swelling at all, i heard i got quite lucky...just a lot of yellow bruising.
There are a couple questions i have to ask,
#1 (Main concern)
hemoglobin - My HG level was a very low 6.1 They told me 61 (But i see everyone saying in decimals, i do not know if it is different or not) And i recieved a blood transfusion..2 packs to be percise. Then from that i also was very lowered in my Iron, so i also recieved Iron through my IV. I was just allowed to come home today, and although the transition is hard...it is confusing..Because i do not know why i feel much dizziness and headaches when i stand up, and sit down...and minor when i lay down...And the want to not eat. There was also a 6 day wait until i actually made my first BM, and alot of accessive vomitting.
I am not currently taking anymore medications, aside from the Tinzaparin injections i have to give myself every morning to prevent blood clots.
I do not know if this is a very serious matter or it will pass, the doctors say because i am young i will recover from it...But the effects feel quite harsh.
#2 is a physio type question, i am on quite a low bed...it is somewhat of a futon, I am feeling minor pain and i have only been laying down for a couple hours. Is there any suggestions to help take away the pain without resorting to medicine? And yes, i already am using a pillow to supress pain through the leg...I am not allowed to flex my hip more than 90 degree's or cross my feet for 3 months.
Thanks alot, i appreciate the time anyone has tooken to read my story...I tried to not make it to grim! ...Any feedback or answers would be great.
The reason was due to a major staph infection that went undetected for much to long of time, resulted in much deterioration in my bone and cartalidge. I now had septic hip arthritis.
My surgery was a "sucess", i am 6'2, and 160 pounds (Yeah, scrowny..But fit)
There was no swelling at all, i heard i got quite lucky...just a lot of yellow bruising.
There are a couple questions i have to ask,
#1 (Main concern)
hemoglobin - My HG level was a very low 6.1 They told me 61 (But i see everyone saying in decimals, i do not know if it is different or not) And i recieved a blood transfusion..2 packs to be percise. Then from that i also was very lowered in my Iron, so i also recieved Iron through my IV. I was just allowed to come home today, and although the transition is hard...it is confusing..Because i do not know why i feel much dizziness and headaches when i stand up, and sit down...and minor when i lay down...And the want to not eat. There was also a 6 day wait until i actually made my first BM, and alot of accessive vomitting.
I am not currently taking anymore medications, aside from the Tinzaparin injections i have to give myself every morning to prevent blood clots.
I do not know if this is a very serious matter or it will pass, the doctors say because i am young i will recover from it...But the effects feel quite harsh.
#2 is a physio type question, i am on quite a low bed...it is somewhat of a futon, I am feeling minor pain and i have only been laying down for a couple hours. Is there any suggestions to help take away the pain without resorting to medicine? And yes, i already am using a pillow to supress pain through the leg...I am not allowed to flex my hip more than 90 degree's or cross my feet for 3 months.
Thanks alot, i appreciate the time anyone has tooken to read my story...I tried to not make it to grim! ...Any feedback or answers would be great.