LBHR in 8 Days

[Reno]

Hi Hern-


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The first time, I was waiting for surgery (don't remember being wheeled), and some serious things were being applied by IV. I was a bit loopy and a filipino male nurse came in and told me he needed to shave me. He started to shave me when I piped up with... "Are you doing a brazilian???"

Poor guy looked really uncomfortable. I thought I was hilarious as all get up.

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LOL!  What a scream...

[Staggerwing]

Reno,
Yes, you are just a bit down river from me.  :)  I love Cincy.  Huge Reds fan.  I understand there are some good surgeon's down there, at least for THR's.  A man that works for me had his hip replaced by a surgeon in Cincy that I guess works with all the Bengals players.  He's done well with his hip.  How are you coming so far?
For me, every day has been some improvement.  I was a little sore at the end of the day yesterday from being up on my feet more.  I'm real happy with how I have approached things.  I've been blessed by reading so many accounts on this site.  I feel like I could probably do even more than I am but know better.  I'm getting plenty of rest, ice and elevation.  I'm 7 days post op.  The wife drove me to town for brunch at Bob Evans which felt good to get out. 
I still can't put my socks on but it's early yet.  I still have some swelling.  My incision is still seeping some and I feel like I shouldn't push the ROM for fear of the seeping getting worse.  Probably an unfounded fear but would like to see my incision dry up better.  Took he bandage off and everything looks really good (if a big incision with staples on your hip can ever look good). 
Hern - I climbed on to the surgery table and they bent me over for the spinal block.  They told me that was probably all I would remember.  They swabbed my back with alcohol and after a few seconds I said, "I'm still wide awake!"  They laughed and said, "we haven't even done anything yet."  Next thing I know I'm in recovery.  Amazing!  lol.

[Reno]

Hi Staggerwing-
Dr. Kirk was my surgeon and he has the reputation of being one of the very best in the region with the anterior approach to THR. And, so far my recovery has been great. Although my PT says  the damage from my Avascular Necrosis has caused my recovery to be a little slower. I am sure it has nothing to do with me being 67 y/o now...  :-)    I have started water aerobics and it feels wonderful to be back in the water, but with restrictions from my PT. Like you, I have taken it slow and steady, having taken the advice from my fellow Hippies here on the site. And, now at 12 weeks on Monday, I am moving pretty well. I still have a limp and have to remind myself to tuck in my butt (per my PT) and stand up straight, as I walk. I have gotten to the point where I have to be reminded not to forget my cane (which I am still using when I get tired), when I walk out the door.

One thing I wonder about is whether or not I am getting enough walking in daily. I read about people walking 2-4 miles and hiking. YIKES! Getting comfortable at night is still problematic for me, as the discomfort is greatest then. And, I take arthritis strength Tylenol twice daily, although I don't think it is really helping. The biggest issue for me is that pain in my butt, which is how it felt (to a much greater degree), prior to the surgery. My PT says my muscles over my sciattic nerve are inflammed with extreme tightness down the outside of my thigh into my knee. Other than that, I am great!  :-) 

We should start a Topic regarding the funny things we have said (well, that we remember), prior to and after our surgery.  My best friend, who came to be with me for two weeks during this process, stayed with me during my hospital stay. She said that when I woke up in my hospital room I said, "I feel great!"  We laughed about that a few days ago... 

Take care and keep in touch regarding your recovery, Staggerwing.