Hi, All.
I am 10 days post my second total hip replacement. Like many others I was originally on the NHS list but, being 82, I eventually decided to go private. The op went ok and I was only in hospital for 2 nights before being released into the care of DH.
My first THR was 11 years ago and things have changed a lot since then. For instance the dreaded 90 degree rule is no longer and it is quite ok to sleep on one's (unoperated) side if that is comfortable. Different surgeons may have different rules to mine, of course.
So, in recovery, I am doing ok although it is more painful than I remember from last time and walking on the crutches is not as easy as last time but then I am 11 years older so perhaps to be expected.
Night times are not good. I am taking ibuprofen and paracetamol for pain relief but they only take the edge off and at night I wake up in some pain and very stiff.
Is anyone else going through similar and would like to share experiences? Thank you.
It’s been a while so I will start us off…….whats for supper and why?
