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I have a new hip

Started by mike1966, April 02, 2012, 01:35:29 AM

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mike1966

Surgery five hours ago and back on the ward. Feeling fantastic BUT the spinal hasnt worn off yet. Relieved to have it over. Will keep you posted. Thanks for all the help and support from forum members.

Mike
LBHR 2nd April 2012 Dr Van Winden

Krunch

Congrats!  Take it easy and listen to the Doc.  Little by little it gets much better.

Craig
"Whatever does not kill you, makes you stronger"
                         Nietzsche
          The philosopher, not the linebacker.
           
                LBHR - 4/1/11 - Dr. Rector

hernanu

That's great Mike! Congrats and good luck. Keep us posted.
Hernan, LHR 8/24/2010, RHR 11/29/2010 - Cormet, Dr. Snyder

mike1966

Spinal wore off, blood pressure dropped and nausea hit. Feeling pretty good now. I'd like to move around in bed more, the backs of my ankles are more annoying than my wound. On the whole though. I'm feeling pretty good now. :)
LBHR 2nd April 2012 Dr Van Winden

B.I.L.L.


"WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE MIKE1966"

imgetinold

Fantastic.  Stay on top of the pain initially with your meds, and ice, ice, ice.  Get through the next 7-10 days, and you'll be amazed.
Andy
- Right Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 1/11/2012
- Left Biomet uncemented HR with Dr. Gross on 10/28/2020

BOILER UP!

mike1966

Thankyou, due for first steps in the morning. Will post a report. Cheers mike
LBHR 2nd April 2012 Dr Van Winden

ctb

Congrats on the new hip! 
Dr. Gross, LH Uncemented Biomet,  3/21/12

johnd_emd

COOL!!!  Wish you the best.  Let yourself heal.

Dr. Rector
Feb. 1
Rt Hip Resurfacing
Birmingham

mslendzion

Congrats. Recovery goes quick. Enjoy your healing time. I kind of miss it.
Left BHR 1/9/12 Dr. Schmitt

mike1966

First time out of bed today was hard work. Second time much better. No long walks, just around my room. Feels good to be on my feet. Icing helps heaps :)
LBHR 2nd April 2012 Dr Van Winden

hernanu

I was out on the hallways on the second day. You'll feel better as you go, so your concept of long will change. Good luck, sounds good!
Hernan, LHR 8/24/2010, RHR 11/29/2010 - Cormet, Dr. Snyder

hipnhop

My man...way to go. It only get better. Make sure they check for dehydration. My blood pressure dropped and nausea on this end. i was severely dehydrated. You did better than me. On my first walk I nearly passed out. I am 8 weeks out and I am doing all sorts of stuff. Amazing.  It gets better. Be strong!!!
3/2011 and 2/2012 HR Dr. Craig Thomas

mike1966

Thanks hiphop, being a member of this forum has been hugely helpful, knowing what to expect and the normal ups and downs. With tips like the dehydration.  And icing, which so many people have emphasized has been the biggest help to me. See what tomorrow brings.
LBHR 2nd April 2012 Dr Van Winden

Dan L

Mike

Congrats, follow the program, ice, ice, ice and stay ahead of the pain the first couple of weeks (meds when needed) and you'll be feeling great in no time.

Dan
LBHR Dr Brooks, 10/2011; RBHR 2/2012

Tin Soldier

Good job Mike.  Yogurt, ice, ice, and more ice, maybe a little coffee and prune juice if you need to get the guts working.   
LBHR 2/22/11, RBHR 8/23/11 - Pritchett.

lyn

congratulations, I wish you a great recovery..lyn

mike1966

Finished day 2 post op and I had a great day. Walked the ward multiple times on frame and crutches and mastered getting in and out of bed on my own. Early morning setback with a hot shower making me feel faint but that came good too. Chance I will be home tomorrow but I'm not worried if it needs to be longer. I know there can be setbacks too. Biggest issue is getting the bowels moving. I'm going to try the prune juice Tin suggested. Thanks all for the support

Mike
LBHR 2nd April 2012 Dr Van Winden

WTW15

Congrats!!!  The first weeks seem a bit slow, but try to take advantage, rest and let your body heal.  The weeks after the first few fly by.  I can't believe I am at week 11 tomorrow!  I wished I'd taken one more week off work (sedentary work from home) but I went back at 4 wks post op.  So keep that in mind as you return to real life and work on just healing and recovering - as I am learning, the healing takes months, up to a year, so there's time to do that after you recover.  I have to keep reminding myself this really WAS major surgery.  but that's what all the veterans of this site are for! 

Happy Healing!
Denise
Successful LBHR 1/19/12 Dr. Cynthia Kelly
Fear causes Hesitation and Hesitation causes your worst Fears to come true

hernanu

How goes today, mike?

I'll reiterate Hip's suggestion and extend it a bit. It's not just important for the hospital, but at home too. I had a mug of H2O by my side at all times and two containers of water going in the refrigerator. So much is going on in your body that dehydration is something to avoid.
Hernan, LHR 8/24/2010, RHR 11/29/2010 - Cormet, Dr. Snyder

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