Bilateral THR Twice as Nice - JennyLynne's recovery

[jwadds]

Ok good to know @JennyLynne. I’ll get a strap or 2 and practice with them as well

 

[JennyLynne]

@jwadds... you will want to get in on the side where the bad leg goes first... so, if left hip, your right leg can stay firmly planted on ground to support. Took me a couple days to realize that [emoji362]


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[Carriemay60]

I'm curious with a bilateral how you decide which is your bad leg?

 

[JennyLynne]

@Carriemay60 right??? Both bad but left is worse. That’s my TKR side and since my hips got bad so quickly after, it never got as strong as the right. I still go down stairs like a toddler unless there’s a strong handrail!


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[Carriemay60]

That makes sense. I was thinking you would have to flip a coin or something

 

[JennyLynne]

Garage bag plus small step stool plus leg strap plus lots of expletives and I was able to get in bed on my own.
I’ll qualify this as a “if I HAVE to” for now. Maybe with some more practice, it won’t be so ugly and curse-filled


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[jwadds]

Ok this is all good info, thank-you! My right is the worse so that works for my bed situation. I wonder if it will still be the worst after the operation... I've ordered a bed cane, which is like a bed rail and I'm seriously considering renting a recliner at least for the first month. I was thinking I could do this on my own but I'm realizing I should plan on having some live-in help for the first while.

 

[Hoppy Nanny]

Two bin bags are even better... one straight on the bed the other over the side of the bed so they slip on each other & brings the legs up as if by magic!!!
I was wondering, too, how you decide which leg to lead with...
good info !
Cursing is good.. relieves pain [emoji23][emoji23]


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[Mojo333]

I'm curious with a bilateral how you decide which is your bad leg?

I definitely had one leg that got with the program quicker than the other. One kept it's log leg non-compliant mentality for longer, was slightly weaker and more tender. More noticeable after some weeks which was which.
Brings new meaning to not having a leg to stand on, right @JennyLynne ?

Your son is such a beautiful little boy.
Hope your weekend is sweet. Things will start leveling out soon.
Yes, keep meds on track and ice all you can.
Healing mojo coming your way!

 

[Fit4Family]

I have been thinking about you @JennyLynne I hope the first few days pass by quickly and that you are on your way to a speedy recovery. Hope you are out of pain very soon. Take care.

 

[Carriemay60]

Brings new meaning to not having a leg to stand on

Seriously, I can't imagine doing bilateral. That is some serious courage in my opinion!

@JennyLynne The first few times I tried the bed on my own with the bag it was very hard but I was surprised how quickly it got easier. I was then able to deal with myself during the night with my phone handy if I did need help but never did. For a good few days after that I still accepted help during the day sometimes because I just felt too tired to bother myself.

 

[JennyLynne]

Set med alarms last night and woke up feeling much better than yesterday morning. Queasy from empty stomach but was able to get to the bathroom without tears. Slept quite well, too. I do remember that from my TKR, I slept hard at first (just drained) and then sleep evaded me. I’ll enjoy the nights for now!

Realized last night that Passover started when my son asked me about it. Oops! We are a mixed religion home, and fortunately the Easter bunny is still set to visit tomorrow (because I remembered to go to Target the day before my surgery!!!). Easter is more fun for kids than Passover anyway (says me, the Jew [emoji23]).


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[Mojo333]

Baby steps...lead to big strides.
Hang in there my bilateral pal.

 

[59billy]

"I git a double hip replacement. Now I'm twice as hip as I used to be."
-- Billy Joel

 

[JennyLynne]

@59billy I’ll take what I can get [emoji23]

Nothing like a double hip replacement to make me popular with the other elementary school moms


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[Layla]

Happy Saturday
You have such a healthy attitude about all and great sense of humor. Quite a few comedians in this bunch that just crossed over. Keeps me entertained. I hope today is a good one!
@JennyLynne

 

[JennyLynne]

First shower!!! Oh my, that felt amazing! I was nervous but it went fine. Big milestone for me!


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[Layla]

Yay
Makes your day....but wears you out....did me anyway.
Happy nappy time....maybe?

 

[JennyLynne]

@Layla yes I’m wiped... so worth it tho!

another rainy day... good napping weather


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[jaydub63]

Yep, 40 degrees and rain...Pure Michigan, right?!? I really need to do some errands, but it's yucky outside. Glad to hear you are doing so well!