Help about tape on the incision!

[jss]

badbone, my observation lines up with everyone else's. My understanding is that posterior approach yields a more difficult recovery than anterior, but gives the surgeon a more advantageous access to correctly place the acetabular component. The pain from the two muscles that Gross had to 'split' during the posterior approach paled compared to the deeper bone pain.

Thomas Gross used the posterior approach on me in January'15.

Good luck!

[moe]

Sorry to hear about your complications Danny. Hoping for the best for you.

[evant]

Hang in there. I know you're in excellent hands. They'll get you through this tough time.

[Dannywayoflife]

Update 3 more MASSIVE seizures today I've been on the icu ward since 10:00 this morning I think kow.


Jss no longterm damage had been mentioned as yet however they are looking at epilepsy  :'(

However right at the top of the suspect list is one of the chemicals used in the spinal sorry its name escapes me they thinki have a massive allergic reaction to this which is very very rare my anestist has seen 2 in 25 years. This can cause massive fits and spasms like I've been having and like what happend yesterday.

[daveyboy]

Danny.   Really sorry to hear that you're going through this.

Keep us posted on you're progress.  Sounds like you're in good hands.  Stay strong mate! 

[toby]

Hi Danny, sorry to hear of the further problems. My wife had a frightening and rare reaction to a general unaesthetic just before we had our kids-took a few days to fully recover. Hope everything settles real quick for you my friend.
Best
Toby

[Dannywayoflife]

For the sake of a slightly Swifter recovery Id take longterm placement of the device any day

[HowieF-16]

Nothing new to add here. Pick the best surgeon and let them them do their job.

[KevinLHitt]

Hey all. Just got blood test results back and my cobalt levels were almost off the charts (27).  My doctor was very concerned and asked me if I had any vitamin b12 injections before the test. Of course I said no.  Then it hit me.....

I have used 1-2 5 hour energy supplements a day for a very long time. Did you know that....

"In a broad sense, B12 refers to a group of cobalt-containing vitamer compounds known as cobalamins.."

5-Hour Energy has 8,333% of your daily value of Vitamin B12.  In essence I have been taking between 8,333% - 16,666% a day for a long time.......

Be advised.

[todd4e]

Hi all. Here's my story: Had my left hip resurfaced seven + years ago by Dr. Su. All was well for six + years. And all my yearly checkups have been perfect, with very low metal levels in my blood.

Unfortunately, for the last year or so, the hip has been hurting, especially the front of the hip. I went to see Dr. Su last month, who took an x-ray and drew blood. Everything was perfect, but the hip continues it hurt.

Dr. Su seems to think it's an inflamed hip flexor muscle. It hurts when I lift my leg. But honestly, it feels a lot like arthritis lately, with the pain now traveling to the groin. I'm worried something is going on with the implant. Question: Does anyone think an MRI is in order?

[badbone]

Your best answer should come from Dr. Su.
What did he attribute your pain to?

Did you give you any PT to help correct it?

[karlos.bell]

Hi Danny.  Glad you still around as you would be missed.  Shows how serious this stuff is when you get down to it. Hope all goes well with the new hip. On and up from here. best wishes

[JHippy]

Wow Danny I'm so sorry about what you've been going through. I really hope they pinpoint the source of the problem soon. Stay positive and hang in there! My thoughts are with you.

[JHippy]

Over a year is a long time. I'm glad Dr. Su feels the implant looks fine, but I wouldn't hesitate getting a second opinion if you're still worried. Since he suspects inflammation, I'm curious if you've tried using an anti-inflammatory and if it helped.

[JHippy]

Good to know!

[Dannywayoflife]

Touch wood mate it will but unfortunately the whole hip episode has blocked me from my chosen career paths which bums me out.

Yes Danny to the max! No kidding this surgery will give you your life back for sure! Stay strong!

Chuckm

Sorry to bum you out. It was supposed to be a funny line "give your life back". But I know what you mean. I was quite a footy player until my joints put a damper on that whole thing. I still had quite a run though despite playing with pain for so many years.

Chuckm

Chuck sorry only just seen your post. Non of you guys has ever bummed me out just the fact that this disease has cost me so dear.

I seem to be improving now though which is encoraging. I had another seizure this morning but didn't loose consciousness which is apparently very good news. Feel absolutely knackered and still haven't yet even been out of bed and doubt I will for the rest of today and possibly tomorrow. I am so weak its in real.
It looks like my seizures have been caused by an allergic reaction to tramemaxic acid but I'll have to under go further tests to confirm that and they are going to test me for epilepsy as well. Some of my bloods came back and what the levels were ridiculous 1 doctor told me they normally consider 4 very very high for a particular thing and I topped out at 17! He was amazed I'm still here! Hopefully the worst is now over.

Danny

[chuckm]

There has to be more to this story. Did Dr. Su give you any advice on how to resolve the discomfort?

[jss]

Danny, these continued episodes are starting to put a dent in our excitement of your being post surgery and bilateral.

Well, it sounds like you're past the worst of it? And will eventually be Ok with no residual damage? Is this a different drug than was used for your first resurfacing? I've done a google search on anesthesia allergies, and the title of your inaugural post of this thread does say it all. It seems that there is a high mortality rate associated with such allergies. So glad you made it!

We'll just 1)hope it's not epilepsy and 2)look forward to you processing the residual traces of the offending chemical out of your system.

Praying for a quick recovery and wishing you the best. Good luck!

[Dannywayoflife]

Jss thank you for your thoughts and prayers it means a lot. The same compound (believed to be Tramexamic acid) was used last time with similar results however now where near as violent.

I am very lucky to be alive mate some of my blood tox levels were high enough to kill an elephant so I guess the reaper really is scared. I'm told my recovery will likely suffer somewhat and will be pretty slow as I'm jow just wiped out.

I am curious to read my theatre notes as apparently Ronan said the operation was very very difficult and indeed took him double his normal time but alas the nhs seem to think that notes they keep about me are for thier eyes only!!

I am going to have to be tested for epilepsy now but it's now unlikely that's the culprit I've been told I need further allergy testing with the Tramexamic acid and will probably need a msr alert bracelet as its very very common to be used by paramedics.

[MIKERITCHEYWELDING@YAHOO.]

Had my rt hip resurfaced 6year ago and it's been great. Till 2 weeks ago.  I am very active, I weld for a living, race motocross and work out.  2 weeks ago I had to get in a awkward position at work. Every sense then my hip has not been rite. as long as I keep moving through out the day it's ok with little pain, but when I get home and sit for awhile and try to stand and walk i can hardly stand, it takes me a minute to be able to walk. fells like it's popping back in place. When I wake in the morning it feels better. Going to make dr. Appointment Monday. What could be wrong. Just looking for thoughts, it's got me worried.