Replacement Hip Operation

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  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #32

    Good to hear you are making progress. When's the stair test!!!!

    David

    Did the stairs 9 down and 9 Back up again found it very easy walked with one foot in front on the crutches quite easy pysio has said complete and happy with my progress just got to get my warfarin levels up then home maybe Friday or Saturday fingers crossed
    thank you all for the support with your messages. Looking forward to caravan ingredients again 1 step at a time.

    Brian

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #33

    Typing on a phone excuse the error's

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2016 #34

    Well done Brian. Hope you will soon be home.  I am sure you will soon be out caravanning again before too long.

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #35

    Well done Brian. Hope you will soon be home.  I am sure you will soon be out caravanning again before too long.

    Thank you milehull 

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #36

    I had both hips replaced within 6 months of each other.2 days in hospital,3 weeks on crutches and away you go.I have never had pain since the days of the operations,brilliant job.The hardest thing for me
    was wearing those ruddy stockings and sleeping on my back. BEST OF LUCK.

    Surprised       Embarassed      
    Sealed

  • ADP1963
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    edited February 2016 #37

    I had both hips replaced within 6 months of each other.2 days in hospital,3 weeks on crutches and away you go.I have never had pain since the days of the operations,brilliant job.The hardest thing for me
    was wearing those ruddy stockings and sleeping on my back. BEST OF LUCK.

    Surprised       Embarassed      
    Sealed

    Write your comments here...Was it the stockings bit ABM?.  Embarassed

  • EmilysDad
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    edited February 2016 #38

    I had both hips replaced within 6 months of each other.2 days in hospital,3 weeks on crutches and away you go.I have never had pain since the days of the operations,brilliant job.The hardest thing for me was wearing those ruddy stockings and sleeping on my back. BEST OF LUCK.

    Surprised       Embarassed       Sealed

    Write your comments here...Was it the stockings bit ABM?.  Embarassed

    My Dad looked rather fetching in his blue stockings, with his big toes poking through, after his heart by-pass - just 12 months ago now Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

  • ADP1963
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    edited February 2016 #39

    I had both hips replaced within 6 months of each other.2 days in hospital,3 weeks on crutches and away you go.I have never had pain since the days of the operations,brilliant job.The hardest thing for me was wearing those ruddy stockings and sleeping on my back. BEST OF LUCK.

    Surprised       Embarassed       Sealed

    Write your comments here...Was it the stockings bit ABM?.  Embarassed

    My Dad looked rather fetching in his blue stockings, with his big toes poking through, after his heart by-pass - just 12 months ago now Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

    Write your comments here...My best mate thought I looked a "right tart",so he took a photo to show the rest of the guys. My day will come, as he is going to have his knee done soon. Hope your Dad is OK and up and running.

  • ABM
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    edited February 2016 #40

    A B M is  refusing  to  reply  any  more  on  the  grounds  that  he  might  incriminate  himself  &  who  knows  who  he  will  meet,  on  site  or  even  at  the  "Artisan  Coffee  Stall"  adjacent  to  the  Club  Stand  At   N. E. C.  in  a  few  weeks 
    time  Embarassed !!  And,  before  anybody  asks,  Yes,  he  is  a  great  Wimp Happy    
    !!

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #41

    Maybe going home today will have to wait until my inr is  back around 12.00. Getting better but still very stiff, it is so hot in this hospital can't wait to get home and have a decent cup of tea and some proper food.

    Brian

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #42

    As for the socks hate them white ones.

    Brian

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2016 #43

    I am sure you will feel loads better once you are back home brian.  Hope to hear that you are going home today.

  • artyboo
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    edited February 2016 #44

    Maybe going home today will have to wait until my inr is  back around 12.00. Getting better but still very stiff, it is so hot in this hospital can't wait to get home and have a decent cup of tea and some proper food.

    Brian

    Write your comments here... Brian, advice form a friend who has recently had a replacement; FOLLOW ADVICE! I will say no more but DO NOT try to do too much; they did and regretted it. Let yourself heal xxx

  • ADP1963
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    edited February 2016 #45

    Maybe going home today will have to wait until my inr is  back around 12.00. Getting better but still very stiff, it is so hot in this hospital can't wait to get home and have a decent cup of tea and some proper food.

    Brian

    Write your comments here...Think of the good times ahead Brian,pain free!. That will be better than any pills.Winking

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2016 #46

    Maybe going home today will have to wait until my inr is  back around 12.00. Getting better but still very stiff, it is so hot in this hospital can't wait to get home and have a decent cup of tea and some proper food.

    Brian

    Write your comments here... Brian, advice form a friend who has recently had a replacement; FOLLOW ADVICE! I will say no more but DO NOT try to do too much; they did and regretted it. Let yourself heal xxx

    Write your comments here...

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  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #47

    Home now. Better being home.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2016 #48

    Glad to hear you are home. I was only in two nights with mine although I suspect I came out a day too soon as I wasn't prepared for all the bruising that appeared immediately I got home!!! You will soon get used to walking, start off with very short ones
    and increase slightly everyday. Your body will tell you when its had enough!!! Atleast you can settle into your own routine rather than the hospital's.

    David

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2016 #49

    So pleased you are now home Brian.  No place like home.  That is the operation over and done with now you can concentrate on the recovery.  And remember - do as you are told!

    EDIT: I hope I am successful posting this time as I keep getting 'error' messages. Perhaps that is why it is very quiet on CT today

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #50

    Didn't get much sleep Las night.watching the clock.as the day is going on the better i'm feeling. My operated leg.around the knee is quite swallen and sore a little difficult to bend. Stairs are easy peasy getting in & out of  bed is a challenge. Thank you
    for your support. Hard typing on a phone.

    Brian

  • labdog2
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    edited February 2016 #51

    Hi Brian have followed your progress as I too had both hpips done 6 years ago with 4 months between. It's just as everyone says, take your time, follow the physios instructions and be a patient patient. The muscles take time to heal and strengthen so don't
    do my trick of trying to push a shopping trolley after 6 weeks !!! Really painful. Good luck, with a bit of care now you should be up and running by early summer. I do everything I did before and walk for an hour and a half every day with our 18 month old
    Labrador. Since starting to walk more my creaky knees have improved considerably which is a huge bonus as I was thinking they would be next !!! When you can't sleep at 2pm just plan a trip away regards Labdog 2

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #52

    Hi Brian have followed your progress as I too had both hpips done 6 years ago with 4 months between. It's just as everyone says, take your time, follow the physios instructions and be a patient patient. The muscles take time to heal and strengthen so don't
    do my trick of trying to push a shopping trolley after 6 weeks !!! Really painful. Good luck, with a bit of care now you should be up and running by early summer. I do everything I did before and walk for an hour and a half every day with our 18 month old
    Labrador. Since starting to walk more my creaky knees have improved considerably which is a huge bonus as I was thinking they would be next !!! When you can't sleep at 2pm just plan a trip away regards Labdog 2

    How long did it take you to get off the crutches? As the day goes on my bum is still sore uncomfortable have to keep moving around. My ankle is swollen just want the swelling to go down. I keep doing the exercises religious.next week should be a lot better.

    Brian.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2016 #53

    Brian

    Just been reading the notes I made on how I got on after the operation. I was using at least one crutch for 4 weeks after the operation. Although somewhere between the op and 4 weeks I went from two to one. At the 4 week stage I was trying (and succeeding) to walk unaided. Don't forget we are all different. I think you will know when you are ready.

    David

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #54

    Brian

    Just been reading the notes I made on how I got on after the operation. I was using at least one crutch for 4 weeks after the operation. Although somewhere between the op and 4 weeks I went from two to one. At the 4 week stage I was trying (and succeeding)
    to walk unaided. Don't forget we are all different. I think you will know when you are ready.

    David

    Thank you David for your reply. Getting in and out of my land cruiser I found difficult but I have found by using the big plastic step for the caravan it is like going up the stairs 2 users great.

    Brian

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #55

    Better night last night managed 3 hours in one go feeling a lot better today, still have a lot of sweling in my ankle been reading it might take up to 6 weeeks to go, let's hope not. Can't wait to get behind the wheel again (withdrawel systems) Does anyone
    know when you contact the insurance company after 6 weeks do they load your policy.?

    Brian

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2016 #56

    Brian

    Usually all the insurance company want to know is that you have been cleared to drive by your Consultant. So you must make sure you ask that question when you have your 6 week follow up appointment.  If he says its OK the insurance policy should operate
    on exactly the same terms as before the operation. I had my right hip replace so despite driving an automatic I doubt I would have been able to do an emergency stop for some weeks after the op. The important thing is that you get the OK from the hospital doctor. 

    David

  • Briang
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    edited February 2016 #57

    Thank you David for your reply. Just had a follow up letter this morning for the 18th March  at 9.00 I will ask him to get the all clear to drive then. As it is my left leg and i drive an auto shouldn't be a problem.

    Brian.

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2016 #58

    Bran, It's more about whether you could cope in an emergency such as having to break sharply and suddenly.

  • Kerry Watkins
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    edited February 2016 #59

    Try and be patient if you can Brian and try and not run before you can walk (excuse the pun). Better to be safe than sorry. You also don't want to set yourself back.

  • labdog2
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    edited February 2016 #60

    Hi Brian, please remember it's early days still, you will still be feeling the effects of the anaesthetic, I used to have a lie down in the afternoon for about 6 weeks and often fell asleep as I didn't sleep very well at night due to hot legs and feet and
    lying on my back. As for the crutches I was able to manage with one in the house at about two weeks and walked unaided outside by my 6week check up but as others say we are all different. Using the step for the car is a good idea And a plastic carrier bag
    on the seat helps with swivelling round. Be patient, time passes and every day is a day nearer freedom. Good luck

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2016 #61

    Just a little aside. After my op was the only time I could see the advantage of having leather seats in the car as I could slide my bum round on them when getting in and out of the car!!!

    David

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