👯‍♀️👯‍♀️Hips and Knees part 4 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️

I didn’t know I was having a spinal till I was in theatre ! It was the best thing ever
I had a light sedation so knew nothing till I was being wheeled into recovery
That was 6 years ago , I have to pinch myself when I remember how much more I can do now compared to before surgery

aggie what did you have replaced, a hip or a knee? I agree, my new knees changed my life for the better.

Bump again as we are falling off.

Blink and we have almost vanished.

It was my hip , easier than knees I’m told ,Charleygirl5

Yes hips seem to be more straight forward operations though knees are extremely successful too, so win win. 🏆

My brother is in hospital waiting for a hip op’ .
He didn’t fall but his hip broke last weekend. He has just been told that his op’ has now been postponed until next Thursday. They are looking into why his hip went so suddenly , no pain with it before, although he does have other medical issues.

Hope that gets sorted out soon Ginny.

It sounds like osteoporosis and there is a possibility that may be treated before he has surgery or there could be a repeat performance.

In 2009 I fell down 3 steps, #dislocation of my ankle which was pinned and plated. It was found I had osteopenia which leads to osteoporosis if untreated. I have taken drugs for life since but I had to be very careful for 6 months until the drugs work

We are on our way out so I will bump us up. Do not blink or you will miss it- I know my rightful place!

I will follow you charieygirl… we are a team.
And send

I notice we are on the way out yet again, not on my watch.

After seeing gp yesterday he told me he is referring me with a view to having my left hip replaced. I already had the right one done in 2022.
Can anyone give me Info on how this works, are there extra restriction when living with both hips done, will I be able drive,bend to put on socks and shoes and look after myself independently.

You can drive after a set time- I think it is 6 weeks but could be longer. Ditto with putting your socks and shoes on. I have forgotten the time, but you must use gadgets for a few weeks. yes, eventually you will be able to care for yourself.

At least getting this hip replaced will take some of the strain of the previously replaced hip.

You should have a chat with an occupational therapist, sooner rather than later about what you can and cannot do. You can also practice at home eg putting your socks and shoes on without bending down.

Right, now are there any things I can do to alleviate my arthritis in knees and hip?
OK lose weight watch my blood sugars.
Anything else ? Does turmeric help?

I have tried turmeric, glucosamine, magnesium but to be honest I don’t think they can do anything if your joint is damaged. Roll on my TKR. Still no date!

Has collagen helped anyone?

Just a bump

I took Glucosamine for ages but decided it was doing zilch for me, it was surgery I needed.

Bump

I tried everything but if the cartilage is gone it's gone ☹️

I agree when a bone is rubbing on bone that is classed as grade 4 and surgery is the only option.

Has anyone tried a cryotherapy wrap after a total knee replacement? DH is due one next month and I see a machine can be hired post op to help reduce swelling/pain etc. Thanks!

Sorry I have never heard of it but if it works and you can afford it, go for it.

Thanks Charleygirl5