👯‍♀️ Hips and Knees part 7

One of my friends put off having her second hip replaced so long that she could hardly walk when she eventually had it done. 5 months on from the op she’s not fully recovered and needs a stick all the time, even indoors. twiglet don’t leave it too long to get on a waiting list!

Afternoon all, sadly I will be joining the hip club, probably on Monday after a wet leaves slip yesterday, I have to stop my blood thinners for a couple of days.

Jaxjacky sort of sad because of the circumstances, but it's very friendly & helpful on here. Welcome!

jaxjacky sorry to hear about your accident yesterday. I hope your operation will take place on Monday and that you’re soon home to recover!
Welcome to the hips and knees club!

Oh, you poor thing, Jaxjacky, sorry to hear about your accident.

You must be in a lot of pain at the moment so I do hope you get 'done' on Monday.

Is it an actual hip replacement or are they going to screw broken bits together?

Wishing you all the best with it. You'll get lots of support on here.

Jaxjacky, sorry to hear about the circumstances that bring you here but you’ve come to the right place. I’ve found this thread to be very friendly and a mine of useful information about the practicalities.

Jaxjacky I am so sorry to hear that has happened. It can happen, but it is rare if a full THR is carried out. It is more likely to be internal fixation with plates and screws or screws on their own. A semi -semi-arthroplasty is frequently carried out, and it is a partial hip replacement.

Please come to us with the smallest question and we will do our best to answer it.

What a time of year for this to happen, but soon you will be up and about again.

Hi all, op was done yesterday late afternoon, full replacement, using a spinal block?
Woke up full of beans as no pain, that changed by about 8pm, but dozed all night and some of today. Got out of bed this morning onto the walker and used the commode, tomorrows plan is walk to the toilet and a dose of Movicol!!

That matters. People need a place to ask real questions and hear from others who went through surgery. Long threads like this help because recovery takes time and experiences differ. Sharing what worked and what did not gives newcomers something concrete to rely on.

jaxjacky that’s something to look forward to (not)!! I hope it’s not too unpleasant anyway. I hope you have effective pain relief and can get a decent sleep tonight!

Welcome Jaxjacky, what an unexpected shock for you but glad all is going well. It’s early days, so take it easy and dont overdo things. Our hip and knee group has lots of experience and advice so keep in touch, there’s always someone who can help.

Twiglet welcome, suggest you see your GP about getting onto a list because there is a wait and your pain may increase,
I had a guided injection which made things much worse pain wise. It was then I found there had been a mistake and I wasn’t on the waiting list. Long story.

Earlier than you thought then, Jaxjacky. Hope your recovery goes well, but the first few weeks can be a bit of a challenge!

Jax not quite the way you envisaged having a hip replacement. Most people waited many agonising months, whereas you jumped the queue!

I hope Christmas lunch will be provided by a family member, and in a few months, life will return to its old normal.

You will soon be sleeping in your own bed again. The worst is over.

Thank you all, I would happily have declined ‘my place’ Charleygirl !!!

Indeed you would have Jazjacky.
Hope you and all going through pre or post surgery have a good day (and mind those pesky leaves 🍁 they are more dangerous than they look. My mum slipped on them years ago and broke her wrist).

Thought I would bump this up as we will be filed again shortly.

We are on our way down the list but may have to do 3 posts at a time to hit the jackpot.

Needs anothe4 try …

And yes, we are at number 1

Not for long. As I have said before, we know our place!

I’m regretting not following my own advice and overdoing it by clearing the leaves out of the drainage gully in my front garden. In my defence the garden slopes down towards the house and the garage floods if the gully blocks up. My sil has sciatica so didn’t want to bother him. Am taking things easy now and hoping everything will settle down.

We always imagine we’re one step further than we think, teabags and you won’t do it again. Rest up now and you’ll be ready for Christmas!

Beware the leaves 🍁

I agree, they didn't do Jax any favours. It has been so wet that they are extra slippery.

Morning all, home last night about 6, just, my sodium levels are low apparently, mine are always pretty low, note made to GP. MrJ just made a nurse appt for tomorrow to check dressing.
I’m sore, especially after exercising and using crutches has pulled odd muscles, I’m amazed doing small things is so tiring!