Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hey Janna, I'm scheduled for right THR Oct 24th and also am scared and nervous but look forward to recovery and doing lots of things I haven't done in quite a while. I've personally talked to a half dozen people who had replacement and no one's regretted it. Guess we'll have to hang in there and get through it. My doc's advice is to stay active up to the operation. It'll help minimize the recovery. I don't know if being in this forum is encouraging or discouraging. Lots of stories both ways. Gerard -----Original Message-----From: Janna Lourash [mailto:janna_lou79@...]Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 4:13 PMJoint Replacement Subject: new member Hi my name is Janna, I live in Crawfordsville, IN. I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 21 years and now i am having my left hip replaced on Monday September 29th. I cant wait to get rid of the pain but I am a little scared and nervous. ~Janna~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2003 Report Share Posted September 23, 2003 Hi Janna, Try not to be scared. I have had 4 total hip replacements and after the first three the pain level was nothing, compared to the pain I was in before. The first day or two is rough, but after that you will get so much better everyday. Good luck, I will be thinking of you and praying for you. "Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love." -- Leo Buscaglia http://www.mmpets.com/Mystery Mountain Pets new member Hi my name is Janna, I live in Crawfordsville, IN. I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 21 years and now i am having my left hip replaced on Monday September 29th. I cant wait to get rid of the pain but I am a little scared and nervous. ~Janna~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2003 Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 --- Thank you so much for the encouragement that means alot to me. I can't imagine having 4 done, Why did you have to have 4 done? Everyone I have talked to has told me i will feel so much better, so the thing i am looking for is to get rid of the severe pain I am in now. Thanks again, janna In Joint Replacement , " " <mystery@c...> wrote: > Hi Janna, > Try not to be scared. I have had 4 total hip replacements and after the first three the pain level was nothing, compared to the pain I was in before. > The first day or two is rough, but after that you will get so much better everyday. > Good luck, I will be thinking of you and praying for you. > > " Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love. " -- Leo Buscaglia > > http://www.mmpets.com/ > Mystery Mountain Pets > new member > > > Hi my name is Janna, I live in Crawfordsville, IN. I have had > rheumatoid arthritis for 21 years and now i am having my left hip > replaced on Monday September 29th. I cant wait to get rid of the pain > but I am a little scared and nervous. > > ~Janna~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2003 Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 --- Well good luck to you too, I think in the end it will really be worth it but its just all the things you have to do to get prepared and I really dread the recovery part of it. But hopefully we will all feel better soon and be able to do things normal again. Thanks, Janna In Joint Replacement , " FitzGerald & " <fitzkelly@z...> wrote: > Hey Janna, > > I'm scheduled for right THR Oct 24th and also am scared and nervous but look > forward to recovery and doing lots of things I haven't done in quite a > while. I've personally talked to a half dozen people who had replacement and > no one's regretted it. > > Guess we'll have to hang in there and get through it. My doc's advice is to > stay active up to the operation. It'll help minimize the recovery. > > I don't know if being in this forum is encouraging or discouraging. Lots of > stories both ways. > > Gerard > > > > new member > > > Hi my name is Janna, I live in Crawfordsville, IN. I have had > rheumatoid arthritis for 21 years and now i am having my left hip > replaced on Monday September 29th. I cant wait to get rid of the pain > but I am a little scared and nervous. > > ~Janna~ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Come near to God, and He will come near to you I am having a THR in Feb and looking foward to all and any advice you could giveKennyHI KENNY-- MY BIGGEST HELP WAS HAVING A HOSPITAL BED SET UP THREE STEPS FROM THE BATHROOM DOORWAY AND THEN TAKING OFF THE BATHROOM DOOR; MAKING SURE THE HINGE PLATES WERE OFF, TOO, SO IF I BUMPED INTO THE DOORWAY, THEY WOULD NOT SCRATCH MY ARMS. WE GOT A BEDSIDE COMMODE, BUT INSTALLED IT RIGHT OVER THE TOILET. THAT GAVE ME HANDLES TO PUSH UP WITH ON BOTH SIDES. I HAVE A BENCH IN THE SHOWER, AND THE SHOWER HEAD IS ON A HOSE. ALL OF THESE THINGS HAVE HELPED ME REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN BATHING AND DRESSING. AND FOCUS ON THE AFTERWARD. YOUR HIP WILL NO LONGER HURT. I AM 38 DAYS POST OP AND IT IS LIKE A DIFFERENT WORLD NOW. BLESSINGS, MARGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Kenny, Like you, I've been researching a lot on the internet as well. I'm going to see a doctor here in Louisville on the 11th about my THR for a Left Hip (it was the longer leg) They have a great website just FULL of good information at: http://louisvilleorthopedic.com Then the best information I have seen yet (because it is illustrated) is at this part of their site: http://louisvilleorthopedic.com/library/thr/precautions.html It gives pictorial references as to what you CAN and CANNOT do in the First 12 weeks following Surgery. Some people might argue with verbal instructions, but most people find it pretty hard to argue with a picture. I'm making up a notebook, pasting in all useful references and items I get off of websites on THR so I'll have everything all in one place. THESE FOUR PAGES are going into it that's for sure. Kathleen New member I am having a THR in Feb and looking foward to all and any advice you could give Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Despite my arguing that I was fine and wanted to go home after a four-day stay in the hospital, my husband and doctor insisted on sending me to a rehab hospital (speak nursing home/rehab hospital). I absolutely hated it, the bed was broken, the food was horrible, no TV except three horrible stations, and no telephone. BUT, the PT and OT care was absolutely excellent. They worked me and worked me. Am I ever grateful to them for being so professional, so concerned, so insistent. I stayed there 10 days, even got a working bed shortly after my arrival and had husband and friends bring extra food and a portable TV. Tomorrow will be 8 weeks postop, and today I drove for the first time to go get a flu shot and go to the post office, and I did it without a cane. Sure, I am still hobbling, but the pre-surgery pain is totally gone and I just have to faithfully do my excercises to get stronger and not hobble anymore. You will do great ! Good luck, anna > I am having a THR in Feb and looking foward to all and any advice you > could give > > > Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 > I am having a THR in Feb and looking foward to all and any advice you > could give > > > Kenny Hi Kenny, Just do what your booklet tells you to do and you will do fine, first two weeks are rough, then starts getting better, even better after that first shower, got so tired of a sponge bath, the surgical tape they used on me must have been made in the middle of the week cause after 21 days the tape was still do a very good job, 28 days until the first one came off. Just always try to do the exercise,s don't push yourself. I had mine left THR when I was 34 (Apr 12, 2002) @St. Francis of sville In. great group of people. One other thing if you are not self-employed get something in wrighting that your career will still be there when you are ready to return, three weeks after my surgery I recieved a phone call saying I was no longer employed, I thought mine was safe but forgot that Illinois is a work at will state and if something is not protecting that it just makes things a little rougher, but hey no pain the joint, that was worth everything at our young age. Good Luck & God Bless Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Kenny Everyone has given you great information. I had my LTHR 11/97 and the RTHR 7/98 at 40 and 41. Shoulders are replaced too. One thing I found was that less pain medication was better. The nausea and constipation were worse than the pain. For the second hip I had a shot at night and tylenol during the day. Stayed three nights and went straight home. Good luck and it is well worth it! Sue > I am having a THR in Feb and looking foward to all and any advice you > could give > > > Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2003 Report Share Posted December 18, 2003 Greg thanks for the advice, I am a federal employee so my job security isn't an issue. > > I am having a THR in Feb and looking foward to all and any advice > you > > could give > > > > > > Kenny > > Hi Kenny, > Just do what your booklet tells you to do and you will do fine, > first two weeks are rough, then starts getting better, even better > after that first shower, got so tired of a sponge bath, the surgical > tape they used on me must have been made in the middle of the week > cause after 21 days the tape was still do a very good job, 28 days > until the first one came off. Just always try to do the exercise,s > don't push yourself. I had mine left THR when I was 34 (Apr 12, 2002) > @St. Francis of sville In. great group of people. > One other thing if you are not self-employed get something in > wrighting that your career will still be there when you are ready to > return, three weeks after my surgery I recieved a phone call saying I > was no longer employed, I thought mine was safe but forgot that > Illinois is a work at will state and if something is not protecting > that it just makes things a little rougher, but hey no pain the > joint, that was worth everything at our young age. > > Good Luck & God Bless > > Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Hi rose, I too am a new member, am from the uk huddersfield and understand your pain. does your physeo give you accupuncture? I have tryed and found it relaxing but can't really take it seriously as all five needles are put in my right buttock and I look like I've sat on a cactus. this is one the NHS! Ive been told that I will have a THR within the next 4 years but coz I'm 32 have been told to try to delay this opp for as long as possible. Easier said than done with too young children too look after. Public transport only. On income support still appealing for Disability Living Allowance, after one year since my accident that got me here in the first place. I fell off a 45ft cliff into a disused quarry in the dark. I'm lucky to be here and get annoiyed with myself for getting down. The womens group in the village where I live have banned me from talking about problems as it is depressing the other women the've even had it written into their constitution. I'll be stepping down I think at the next AGM I think as I find it hard not to moan. You've gotto laugh though it is a little hash from a support group. ho hum. Hope your healing well and enjoying your life and catching up on all those zzzzz. zoe . marsden. west yorkshire ps... Do you take glucosamine suppliments I've heard they can be very good and am thinking of trying them? > Hi everyone, > > My name is Rose and I live in the UK. I had my THR 7 mnths ago now > and how I wish I had discovered this group before I had the op. > > I was 48 when I had the op, my surgeon had hoped to just tidy up a > bit on the hip joint. Unfortunately for me, my hip joint was too > badly damaged and he had to go ahead with the THR. I had considered > the birmingham I think its called, but he didn't feel it would be > suitable for me. > > So here I am 7 months down the line, I still walk with a stick when > I go out, but I'm fine indoors. Going up stairs is still a killer, > but that could be to do with my quads not being up to stratch at the > moment. I'm still working on those, physio thinks that is why I am > still experiencing some pain on walking. Still at least I can now > sleep. > > The part I found hardest about having the op, was not being able to > sleep on my side. Such a relief when the 3 months was up and I could > finally do so, with a pillow under my knee of course. > Then there is the bathing or not. We do not have a walk in shower so > I was unable to have a bath or shower. We found a way round that, by > using a small childs paddling pool. This we placed in the bathroom > surrounded by towels. Placed a towel in the pool its self, and put > the bathing stool on top of that. I sat on the stool and my husband > held the showerhead over my head. That my friends is how I got round > the bathing issue. God how we lose our dignity when these things > happen. > > Well good luck to all those who are awaiting their ops, fingers > crossed you will all be walking without pain shortly. > > Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 -- Hi zoe, as you are so young have you looked into having a BHR? I just wondered as it could be a solution for you, as you would be able to have that at anytime. Sheila. I am also in the UK - In Joint Replacement , " zoeezee " <zoeezee@y...> wrote: > Hi rose, > I too am a new member, am from the uk huddersfield and understand > your pain. > does your physeo give you accupuncture? I have tryed and found it > relaxing but can't really take it seriously as all five needles are > put in my right buttock and I look like I've sat on a cactus. this > is one the NHS! Ive been told that I will have a THR within the next > 4 years but coz I'm 32 have been told to try to delay this opp for > as long as possible. Easier said than done with too young children > too look after. Public transport only. On income support still > appealing for Disability Living Allowance, after one year since my > accident that got me here in the first place. I fell off a 45ft > cliff into a disused quarry in the dark. I'm lucky to be here and > get annoiyed with myself for getting down. The womens group in the > village where I live have banned me from talking about problems as > it is depressing the other women the've even had it written into > their constitution. I'll be stepping down I think at the next AGM I > think as I find it hard not to moan. You've gotto laugh though it is > a little hash from a support group. > ho hum. Hope your healing well and enjoying your life and catching > up on all those zzzzz. > zoe . marsden. west yorkshire > ps... Do you take glucosamine suppliments I've heard they can be > very good and am thinking of trying them? > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > My name is Rose and I live in the UK. I had my THR 7 mnths ago now > > and how I wish I had discovered this group before I had the op. > > > > I was 48 when I had the op, my surgeon had hoped to just tidy up a > > bit on the hip joint. Unfortunately for me, my hip joint was too > > badly damaged and he had to go ahead with the THR. I had > considered > > the birmingham I think its called, but he didn't feel it would be > > suitable for me. > > > > So here I am 7 months down the line, I still walk with a stick > when > > I go out, but I'm fine indoors. Going up stairs is still a killer, > > but that could be to do with my quads not being up to stratch at > the > > moment. I'm still working on those, physio thinks that is why I am > > still experiencing some pain on walking. Still at least I can now > > sleep. > > > > The part I found hardest about having the op, was not being able > to > > sleep on my side. Such a relief when the 3 months was up and I > could > > finally do so, with a pillow under my knee of course. > > Then there is the bathing or not. We do not have a walk in shower > so > > I was unable to have a bath or shower. We found a way round that, > by > > using a small childs paddling pool. This we placed in the bathroom > > surrounded by towels. Placed a towel in the pool its self, and put > > the bathing stool on top of that. I sat on the stool and my > husband > > held the showerhead over my head. That my friends is how I got > round > > the bathing issue. God how we lose our dignity when these things > > happen. > > > > Well good luck to all those who are awaiting their ops, fingers > > crossed you will all be walking without pain shortly. > > > > Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 --Hi, zoe have you considered a BHR? as you are so young. Sheila from the UK.- In Joint Replacement , " zoeezee " <zoeezee@y...> wrote: > Hi rose, > I too am a new member, am from the uk huddersfield and understand > your pain. > does your physeo give you accupuncture? I have tryed and found it > relaxing but can't really take it seriously as all five needles are > put in my right buttock and I look like I've sat on a cactus. this > is one the NHS! Ive been told that I will have a THR within the next > 4 years but coz I'm 32 have been told to try to delay this opp for > as long as possible. Easier said than done with too young children > too look after. Public transport only. On income support still > appealing for Disability Living Allowance, after one year since my > accident that got me here in the first place. I fell off a 45ft > cliff into a disused quarry in the dark. I'm lucky to be here and > get annoiyed with myself for getting down. The womens group in the > village where I live have banned me from talking about problems as > it is depressing the other women the've even had it written into > their constitution. I'll be stepping down I think at the next AGM I > think as I find it hard not to moan. You've gotto laugh though it is > a little hash from a support group. > ho hum. Hope your healing well and enjoying your life and catching > up on all those zzzzz. > zoe . marsden. west yorkshire > ps... Do you take glucosamine suppliments I've heard they can be > very good and am thinking of trying them? > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > My name is Rose and I live in the UK. I had my THR 7 mnths ago now > > and how I wish I had discovered this group before I had the op. > > > > I was 48 when I had the op, my surgeon had hoped to just tidy up a > > bit on the hip joint. Unfortunately for me, my hip joint was too > > badly damaged and he had to go ahead with the THR. I had > considered > > the birmingham I think its called, but he didn't feel it would be > > suitable for me. > > > > So here I am 7 months down the line, I still walk with a stick > when > > I go out, but I'm fine indoors. Going up stairs is still a killer, > > but that could be to do with my quads not being up to stratch at > the > > moment. I'm still working on those, physio thinks that is why I am > > still experiencing some pain on walking. Still at least I can now > > sleep. > > > > The part I found hardest about having the op, was not being able > to > > sleep on my side. Such a relief when the 3 months was up and I > could > > finally do so, with a pillow under my knee of course. > > Then there is the bathing or not. We do not have a walk in shower > so > > I was unable to have a bath or shower. We found a way round that, > by > > using a small childs paddling pool. This we placed in the bathroom > > surrounded by towels. Placed a towel in the pool its self, and put > > the bathing stool on top of that. I sat on the stool and my > husband > > held the showerhead over my head. That my friends is how I got > round > > the bathing issue. God how we lose our dignity when these things > > happen. > > > > Well good luck to all those who are awaiting their ops, fingers > > crossed you will all be walking without pain shortly. > > > > Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Hi Zoe I have been taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements since my arthritis was diagnosed 7 years ago. I had my left hip replaced 6 weeks ago, but I do think that the supplements have helped me to keep going. I teach 5/6 year olds and continued working right up to my op. My pain had increased so much over the last 12 months that everything was becoming unbearable, but when I saw the state of my old joint I couldn't belive that I hadn't had terrible pain for much longer! I also take high stregth cod liver oil capsules and had acupuncture, which I did find helpful. I was hoping to have a resurfacing, but there were too many cysts doing too much damage to my femur to allow that, but it may be an option for you. All the best Lesley > > Hi everyone, > > > > My name is Rose and I live in the UK. I had my THR 7 mnths ago now > > and how I wish I had discovered this group before I had the op. > > > > I was 48 when I had the op, my surgeon had hoped to just tidy up a > > bit on the hip joint. Unfortunately for me, my hip joint was too > > badly damaged and he had to go ahead with the THR. I had > considered > > the birmingham I think its called, but he didn't feel it would be > > suitable for me. > > > > So here I am 7 months down the line, I still walk with a stick > when > > I go out, but I'm fine indoors. Going up stairs is still a killer, > > but that could be to do with my quads not being up to stratch at > the > > moment. I'm still working on those, physio thinks that is why I am > > still experiencing some pain on walking. Still at least I can now > > sleep. > > > > The part I found hardest about having the op, was not being able > to > > sleep on my side. Such a relief when the 3 months was up and I > could > > finally do so, with a pillow under my knee of course. > > Then there is the bathing or not. We do not have a walk in shower > so > > I was unable to have a bath or shower. We found a way round that, > by > > using a small childs paddling pool. This we placed in the bathroom > > surrounded by towels. Placed a towel in the pool its self, and put > > the bathing stool on top of that. I sat on the stool and my > husband > > held the showerhead over my head. That my friends is how I got > round > > the bathing issue. God how we lose our dignity when these things > > happen. > > > > Well good luck to all those who are awaiting their ops, fingers > > crossed you will all be walking without pain shortly. > > > > Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 That seems like a lot of pain for so long after the surgery. I was off any narcotic pain medication while still in the hospital and soon only taking 4-6 extra strength Tylenol daily. If you are on all this pain medication, how do you know you really still have pain is my question. Maybe you should talk to your doctor about weaning off the prescription pain medication. Also, move around as much as possible. Do your therapy and also the exercises when you don't have a therapy appt. The pain is muscle pain and those muscles need to be built up again. > My husband just had a hip joint replaced nearly two weeks ago in the Quad > Cities (Davenport, Iowa). He got out of the hospital last Monday but he > feels like no one warned him about the incredible pain. He's young for a > hip replacement (56), but he's known for years it was coming. We got > married in our thirties and have five children, ages 19 to 10, so we still > have another 10 or so years of parenting ahead of us. I'm 51. The other > night he had some bad nightmares about falling and having to have the > surgery all over again. I suspect that it might be from his medication. Is > this unusual? He is on oxycodone for pain, plus a lot of other stuff. I > took him to work today for a few hours and that rejuvenated him some. He's > an accounting professor, but they took him off teaching status this semester > because of the surgery and that upset him a lot. He did some stuff in his > office to get caught up on what is going on and visited with some > colleagues. I'm glad to find a support group for people who had had hip > replacement surgery. > > Charlotte in Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Charlotte: "incredible pain" is unusual post-op. Has he been back to his doctor, or called the doc. to discuss this pain? Has he been doing any therapy? Perhaps some time in the out-patient P.T. dept. would help him manage his pain and the mobility. Marilyn Meyer Family wrote: My husband just had a hip joint replaced nearly two weeks ago in the Quad Cities (Davenport, Iowa). He got out of the hospital last Monday but he feels like no one warned him about the incredible pain. He's young for a hip replacement (56), but he's known for years it was coming. We got married in our thirties and have five children, ages 19 to 10, so we still have another 10 or so years of parenting ahead of us. I'm 51. The other night he had some bad nightmares about falling and having to have the surgery all over again. I suspect that it might be from his medication. Is this unusual? He is on oxycodone for pain, plus a lot of other stuff. I took him to work today for a few hours and that rejuvenated him some. He's an accounting professor, but they took him off teaching status this semester because of the surgery and that upset him a lot. He did some stuff in his office to get caught up on what is going on and visited with some colleagues. I'm glad to find a support group for people who had had hip replacement surgery. Charlotte in Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 I had both hips replaced at age 59. Patients' reactions to the pain (or lack of it) in this surgery seem to vary. My surgeon wouldn't even let me take one oxycodone tablet home with me! I had Rx for tylenol-3 but I'm convinced it made me nauseous after THR #1 so I refused to take it after #2. Took only ES tylenol and got along fine. I am sorry your husband is in so much pain. While I certainly didn't have much pain, patients' perceptions can vary. It seems unusual that he has such bad pain while taking oxycodone(??) Is a call to his physician warranted here? Is he chasing the pain instead of heading it off? Also, two weeks is a bit early to go to work and expect to be productive. Doesn't the oxy make his brain a bit fuzzy? Hope things get better. I am a new person with my new hips. I can walk miles, have no pain, no limp. I hope the same for him! PS: I live in NW Illinois not far from the QCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 > I am sorry your husband is in so much pain. While I certainly didn't > have much pain, patients' perceptions can vary. It seems unusual > that he has such bad pain while taking oxycodone(??) Is a call to > his physician warranted here? Is he chasing the pain instead of > heading it off? His checkup is tomorrow, so we'll see what the doctor says. Sometimes when he shifts positions in his chair pain will shoot through his hip and he is certain that he has torn some tissue open, but I never see any signs of swelling or discoloration. > > Also, two weeks is a bit early to go to work and expect to be > productive. Doesn't the oxy make his brain a bit fuzzy? Basically all he did was check his backlogged e-mail, run our taxes through the program on his computer, and visit a colleague. He is supposed to teach a couple of classes that start the second half of the semester (around the beginning of April) and his main concern is that he won't be able to pick up anything that drops on the floor, such as a heavy textbook. I guess he can get a student to do it for him, but you know how men can be about asking for help. :-) Charlotte in Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I think he might consider tapping a student he trusts (or ask for volunteers) in each class to be his assistant to pick up books from the floor and other stuff he might need help with. That way, he can get it set up in the beginning and it will be no big deal. I am a professor too and my students have always been delighted to help me during class time if I needed it. Of course I teach psychiatric nursing and our classes are 90% women but the guys have been just as willing to " help " . Haven't needed it much but over the years surgery, physical trauma and other unusual stuff does tend to add up. My students are always glad I made the effort to be with them and are happy to facilitate that. Barbara At 02:57 PM 3/2/2004, you wrote: > > I am sorry your husband is in so much pain. While I certainly didn't > > have much pain, patients' perceptions can vary. It seems unusual > > that he has such bad pain while taking oxycodone(??) Is a call to > > his physician warranted here? Is he chasing the pain instead of > > heading it off? > >His checkup is tomorrow, so we'll see what the doctor says. Sometimes when >he shifts positions in his chair pain will shoot through his hip and he is >certain that he has torn some tissue open, but I never see any signs of >swelling or discoloration. > > > > Also, two weeks is a bit early to go to work and expect to be > > productive. Doesn't the oxy make his brain a bit fuzzy? > >Basically all he did was check his backlogged e-mail, run our taxes through >the program on his computer, and visit a colleague. He is supposed to teach >a couple of classes that start the second half of the semester (around the >beginning of April) and his main concern is that he won't be able to pick up >anything that drops on the floor, such as a heavy textbook. I guess he can >get a student to do it for him, but you know how men can be about asking for >help. :-) > >Charlotte in Iowa > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Lois, scar tissue develops no matter what you do, but the more actively you exercise your knee, expescially bending and straightening, the scar tissue will form in a flexible fashion. If you just keep your knee straight, then the scar tissue will harden in that shape, and you will not be able to straighten your knee. It is usually easier to get the most range of motion in the first month post-op, but surely lots of patients don't get their full range of motion for several months afterwards, with lots of exercise and therapy. I am confused by your cemented/noncemented/no weight bearing exercises comments. Do you have a bicycle? A stationary bicycle might help w/ flexion, but don't try to ride too much too soon. Start slowly, for short intervals. Keep the seat raised up, so you don't put too much stress on your knee. Good luck, Marilyn Lois Hansen wrote: I have been looking back over past posts to see if I could find some answers. I actually found answers to questions that haven't come up yet -- so thank you very much. I had TKR (right) on Feb 18. There was confusion on my part at the time on whether or not I had the proceedure that uses cement to attach bone to metal. Or the other proceedure that allows the bone to attach to the metal on it's own. My doctor has the personality of a rock but has the talent I wanted to do the job. However his communication skills need help. Hence the confusion on my part. Well the concensus ended up with cement. Yesterday we (physical therapists and myself) found out that I had the other proceedure so that shot a few things out the window. My therapist is not happy with the fact that I still cannot straighten my knee and he also believes I don't bend it enough when I walk. So the other day I decided to start a walking program on my own. Now I find out that I'm not supposed to do "weight bearing" exercises for at least 4 months. (treadmill, long walks,etc) I was on the CPM machine for 2 days in the hospital. A walker for 2 days at home. Then a cane for 8 days. Now I walk unassisted. What I need to know is am I hurting myself in any way? The therapist told me initially that once I have the surgery I can't hurt it. Now I'm not sure since I was also told that scar tissue is my worst enemy. Will I be creating scar tisssue by walking on it or will I be avoiding scar tissue by walking and exercising it? I have tried to be the perfect patient. And I will continue to work as hard as I can - and then a bit more - to get me back to my desired lifestyle. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. I sure do miss walking my Great Dane in the desert at sunrise on these beautiful Arizona mornings. The fact that I basically threw away my season ski pass for this year will go unmentioned :-( Thank you for your time. Lois Hansen Lake Havasu City, Arizona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Marilyn, Thank you for your reply to my questions. Concerning the cement/no cement question. I have read most of the past posts and it seems no one has questioned the difference when it comes to recovery therapy. Is the no cement process not as widely used? If so, why? My doctor believes that at my young :-) age of 56 he prefers the bone (tibia) to adhear to the metal. However as many questions as I ask and as many search sites I go to I never read anything about the no cement proceedure. Other than the info from my PT to not do pounding type exercises (running,stairmaster,etc). And I'm not even sure if it's just the tibia or also the fibia. My husband and I will be leaving sunny Arizona on Saturday for 2 weeks of skiing at our condo in Park City, Utah. Since I will be condo-bound for the whole time I figure it's a perfect opportunity to fix what ails me. I have all my exercises and bands ready and thanks to my wonderful neighbor who found a long lost exercise bike in her garage yesterday - I am now set for 2 weeks of extensive self- therapy. Just the thought of my PT repeating the action of putting his full body weight on my knee yesterday is incentive enough for me. Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2004 Report Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hi Joy , I think thats great you have hardly any pain , I was in a lot of pain I had my right hip replace and my right knee within five years but I was 56 at the time and I need my left side done but won't do it maybe when my right side feels better and I can walk a little better but right now I live one day at a time and hope for the best.Well good luck to you. juneflower60or Susie Hi everyoneJust joined the site tonight having come out of hospital yesterday. I had hoped to have my right hip resurfaced but in theatre it was discovered that the bone was not in good enough condition. I am now the proud owner of a ceramic hip and feeling absoultely fantastic (after getting over the initial disapointment). I'm on hardly any pain killers, can feel no pain, infact what I am finding the hardest is remembering the restrictions I have been given.Having been a member of the surface hippy group for two years I pretty much knew what to expect with a resurfacing but would like any advice from other members with ceramic hips. My surgeon has said long term that I will be able to do all the activities I was doing previously which are horse riding, snow boearding and dog walking.What have other people been told and what ativities are you doing? Are there any hints and tips you can give me or what to avoid/look out for? Have any members gone on to have a child (female that is) and if so did you have any antenatal problems? Can't actually believe I am sat at my computer 5 days post op feeling like I've never had arthritis in my life, life is good and it is going to get better.Joy, age 35Right C on C, Ian Stockley, Sheffield, UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2004 Report Share Posted June 23, 2004 Welcome to the group! I too went down the resurfacing route, but in surgery my OS found that there was too much damage and I had LTHR on 17.1.04. I am now fully mobile, back at work and having to remind myself of the restrictions - not too many, but the most difficult for me is not to kneel back on my heels - I teach 5/6 year olds, so spend a lot of time kneeling at the side of their tables, having at last given up on sitting on their tiny chairs! My HR is a mixture ceramic ball, poly liner, titanium stem and socket - so far, so good. It's difficult to tell what the differences between components are because you can't feel anything from them, but enjoy a painfree hip! I'm glad that you are doing so well Lesley 48 yo female, Leicestershire UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2004 Report Share Posted July 4, 2004 Welcome, I used to live in California, and now I live in the south of France. Same flora, but the weather's a bit better in CA. Welcome to the club. Until about 14 months ago I was rollerblading, running, hiking and doing anything I wanted. Things changed fast in my life, and I had my operation about 34 days ago. It ain't no picnic, but I seem to be surviving. Two things I suggest is keep your weight down and get in as good a condition as possible BEFORE your operation. I heard that the better fit before, the better the recovery, and it seems to be working out that way for me. I bought a stationary bike BEFORE I went under the knife and worked out every day. I also walked even though it was difficult. The operation is not, as people who have never had it say, " Nothing these days. " It's really something, but you will survive with your California attitude! (Don't ask me to define " CA attitude. " ) I miss spelling checkers, too! Ciao, Staninfrance <susanoops@j...> wrote: > Hello, > > I have been busy, busy, busy, reading the archives before posting for > the first time, today. But it is time to give up and post. I will > never be able to read as fast as you can post. Some way more than > others. I have never posted on any group or chat room. I am not > looking for someone to chat with, but have found that the information > and personal experiences on this group are something that have really > helped me a lot. I am somewhere in June now. At least I hope I am > posting. This will be the short version until I am sure I am posting > correctly. By the way, I think everyone finding this site at least a > month before surgery should be required to read at least one month of > the archives before posting. It seems to make for a much more better > group than when people just jump right it. > > My name is , and I live in Calif. I am 50 and have been told I > need to have my right hip joint replaced before the year is up. Have > not yet scheduled surgery. If this goes through ok, I will continue > later. > > Thank you, > > > Ick! There really is no spell check!!! I can't spell, and hate to > look stupid. There is no way I will take the time to look everything > up either. Oh well, I can't be too much worse than some of what I > have read. But some of you do so well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Barbara, I'm sorry to hear all the things you went through I just wanted to welcome you to the group I had a Hip replacement 5 years ago and a Knee replacement two years ago on the right side .Well I wish you luck:-) Susiemidwestscoli <BAStacey@...> wrote: Hello everyone, I am new to this group; so new that I haven't had a chance to read back messages. I am currently a member of the Feisty Scoliosis Flatbackers on as I have scoliosis and will be having a hip replacement in the near future. I will see my doctor on Tuesday to schedule a date. Briefly, I am 55 years old and have scoliosis, my spine is fused from T4 to S1 with rods. Because of the added stress on my hip and knee joints from a fused spine I recently found out that the cartilege is completely gone in my left hip causing me quite a bit of pain and referred pain in the left knee. I had an injection of lidocaine and cortisone done by a radiologist under fluroscope directly into the hip joint and the pain went away for about four weeks. It's back now and I am looking at surgery as my next option. My doc said he would do a minimally invasive procedure and put in a ceramic hip replacement. I will post more in the future but just wanted to join this group to see what helpful hints and advice I might find here. My scoliosis support group is great and I have learned so many things and I hope I can do the same here. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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