So its been 1 week and 2 days post op on my left hip in Birmingham.
I would say the 6 - 48hrs post surgery was the worst. Once I woke up from surgery I felt pretty good and was still numb from the waist so had no pain at all.
The morphine this time around was given orally in either a slow release capsule or liquid syringe, which worked quicker. Last time I had the op I had a button to push if I was in pain, and this released the pain killer intravenously. Probably better control then, but I pressed too many times and consequently felt quite ill. So this time although maybe slightly more painful at times, at least I felt reasonably well throughout my stay.
As before, out of bed next day and a few steps on the Zimmer frame, extremely painful!.
But then what a difference a day makes. The following day onto crutches and walking about fine with minimal pain.
Went home on day 4 and every day I am seeing more improvement. Only blip was a bladder infection once home which has now cleared up.
Hardest thing is just sleeping on my back. Back ache after a while. Easiest thing is showering given that the dressing is now waterproof.( Something I did not have last time).
Looking forward to increasing the length of my walking sessions, might try the indoor exercise bike in a few more days too. ;)