Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Cam, That's a good hip site that you found. It's one that I enjoy reading also. Do you know how long your friend's primary hip replacement lasted? I'm hoping mine lasts a good long time; it's been less than two years so far! lori > > > good morning! > > I was searching the internet for good information/websites for a > friend who is need of a revision to prior hip replacement (happens > there too...surprisingly similar issues!). > > Anyway, a poster on a web board had this to say about recovery times > and it seemed so similar to what I have read from those that have > gone before that I wanted to share....particular interest in the > three to six month period.....danger zone for everyone apparently! > > " 1. What is the recovery time frame? " > > This is roughly average, for a healthy middle-aged person with a > very trashed hip, no prior hip surgery, and a very good surgeon: > Three days till you start feeling human; three weeks till you start > wanting company or jaunts outside home; six weeks till your surgeon > may release you from strict postural precautions (usually: no > internal rotation, adduction, or hip flexion up to or past a right > angle). Then: Three months till you exhaust the utility of the > exercises you learned at the hospital, fall into the dumps, and > start worrying that you'll never get back to normal; six months till > you realize you've made great progress; and one year till you feel > maximum benefit from the surgery. > > Have a great day..Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Hi Cam... One note about the post you picked up... it's just one persons experience. I've known a LOT of people who have had revision surgery. And, I can tell you that recovery varies by really vast amounts of time. A member of my support group had a 3-stage revision surgery in November. According to Dr. Berven it was very complex. At 3 weeks postop, she was already off all pain medication. She's leading an almost completely normal life. On the other end of the scale, I've known people who had relatively minor revisions whose recoveries took years. If any of us figure out why some recover so quickly, we'll all be happy. I think it's a good idea to hope for a quick recovery. But, be careful about expecting too much too soon. We're all different. :-) Regards, > > > good morning! > > I was searching the internet for good information/websites for a > friend who is need of a revision to prior hip replacement (happens > there too...surprisingly similar issues!). > > Anyway, a poster on a web board had this to say about recovery times > and it seemed so similar to what I have read from those that have > gone before that I wanted to share....particular interest in the > three to six month period.....danger zone for everyone apparently! > > " 1. What is the recovery time frame? " > > This is roughly average, for a healthy middle-aged person with a > very trashed hip, no prior hip surgery, and a very good surgeon: > Three days till you start feeling human; three weeks till you start > wanting company or jaunts outside home; six weeks till your surgeon > may release you from strict postural precautions (usually: no > internal rotation, adduction, or hip flexion up to or past a right > angle). Then: Three months till you exhaust the utility of the > exercises you learned at the hospital, fall into the dumps, and > start worrying that you'll never get back to normal; six months till > you realize you've made great progress; and one year till you feel > maximum benefit from the surgery. > > Have a great day..Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 ... No doubt everyone will vary in terms of recovery...and of course we all hope for the fastest exit from the pitfalls of this painful condition and surgery.... I share this post because (a)it is illustrative of how long and ardouous the recovery is, complete with the plateaus major orthopedic surgery can have... ( it syncs with the information given to me by both Dr. Rand and Boachie in terms of generally what the future timeline looked for me (not everyone else, just me) and © it coincided with alot of the postings we have read here lately by folks in that 6-12 month period that are frustrated and depressed with their post surgery progress. For me, I am planning for the worst and hoping for the best...that means bearing in mind what the full spectrum of possibilities is.....from wheelchair to dancing at a wedding in three months.... did, I think! Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I " danced, " but no one would have suggested I change careers and become one of J Lo's backup dancers. As for my recovery, I felt I reached new levels of improvement at 1 week, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 4 months, 9 months. Am almost 1 yr post op and can do pretty much all I did before but lift kids and Jazzercise. Am very happy with my decision so far! > > From: " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> > Date: 2005/01/13 Thu PM 12:09:54 EST > > Subject: Re: Recovery time > > > > > ... > > No doubt everyone will vary in terms of recovery...and of course we > all hope for the fastest exit from the pitfalls of this painful > condition and surgery.... > > I share this post because (a)it is illustrative of how long and > ardouous the recovery is, complete with the plateaus major > orthopedic surgery can have... ( it syncs with the information > given to me by both Dr. Rand and Boachie in terms of generally what > the future timeline looked for me (not everyone else, just me) and > © it coincided with alot of the postings we have read here lately > by folks in that 6-12 month period that are frustrated and depressed > with their post surgery progress. > > For me, I am planning for the worst and hoping for the best...that > means bearing in mind what the full spectrum of possibilities > is.....from wheelchair to dancing at a wedding in three > months.... did, I think! > > Cam > > > > > > > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hello, I am sorry that your wife has had to go through the opperation. I am happy thought that you both are working together in dealing with the disease. As for the recovery time table. Everyone is a little different so this is just an over all view. The discomfort in her mouth should go away in a few days or so and the insisions should not have to much discomfort unless they start to get infected. The surgery she had is a lot better than an open one so she should be back to her normal activities in a few weeks or so. Tell her to take her time and just go slow, there is no rush in getting over the surgery. As for eating this is where she needs to be careful the most. She has less of a stomach because of the wrap that was put in place. She should start off with a realy soft diet and then work up to normal foods as the weeks tick by. She is really the best one to guage on how she feels. If she feels any discomfort when she eats or does anything then she should not do that till she heals up more. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask. Welcome to our family we are all glad you are here. in Georgia co-founder www.achalasia.usahscougars1975 <ahscougars1975@...> wrote: Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing me to join.My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths past Thursday and spent one night in hospital. She thought she would feel very little discomfort but the doctor told her she has been "stabbed" 5 times. She has been able to swallow easily thus far and has experienced come reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped the stomach around the esophagus and said some reflux was normal initially. She has experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a lot. The most discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her mouth. Could someone offer some advise on the recover and what can be expected.Thanks in advance for your assistanceRandy <FONT face="comic sans ms" color=#ff0000 size=5> in Georgia </FONT><IMG src=" "> Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Well said once again Yes,Tell your wife to take it slow.Eat very soft foods that she can tolerate and drink lots of liquids with whatever she eats.Stay away from meats and hard foods for a good 6 weeks.My son had lots of potatoes,gravy,rice,pudding,jello,eggs,soups,oatmeal,beans anything soft like that is good as long as she can tolerate it.NEVER EAT A FEW HOURS BEFORE BEDTIME AS WELL- Take it slow!!!! Her Dr should have given her a print out of the do's and donts after her surgery and what she can and cant eat.Did they give her that? If not let us know and we can post me detailed info. Where did she have her surgery done? I welcome you to the Achalasia family and we look foward to hearing from your wife as well when she feels better.I hope she has a speedy recovery! > Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing me to join. > My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths past Thursday and spent > one night in hospital. She thought she would feel very little > discomfort but the doctor told her she has been " stabbed " 5 times. She > has been able to swallow easily thus far and has experienced come > reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped the stomach around > the esophagus and said some reflux was normal initially. She has > experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a lot. The most > discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her mouth. Could someone > offer some advise on the recover and what can be expected. > Thanks in advance for your assistance > Randy > > > > > > > <FONT face= " comic sans ms " color=#ff0000 size=5> in Georgia </FONT><IMG src= " http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif " > > > --------------------------------- > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' Green Center. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 I think I had the same surgury as your Wife. I had mine a year ago. I remember the worst being the diareah. It got me very dehydrated for a week. otherwise, aside from some mild reflux and mild pain, I was fine and back to work in 2 weeks. I probably could have pushed it and been back in a week. Let me know if you have any other questions. I have one question for you, how is your Wife's swallowing compared to before the surgery? Vinnie --- ahscougars1975 <ahscougars1975@...> wrote: > Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing me > to join. > My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths past > Thursday and spent > one night in hospital. She thought she would feel > very little > discomfort but the doctor told her she has been > " stabbed " 5 times. She > has been able to swallow easily thus far and has > experienced come > reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped > the stomach around > the esophagus and said some reflux was normal > initially. She has > experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a lot. > The most > discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her > mouth. Could someone > offer some advise on the recover and what can be > expected. > Thanks in advance for your assistance > Randy > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' Green Center. http://autos./green_center/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 , thanks for the reply. My wife's swallowing is much better. It is the left side of her face from her eye to her throat. Thanks again. Randy Re: Recovery time I think I had the same surgury as your Wife. I hadmine a year ago. I remember the worst being thediareah. It got me very dehydrated for a week. otherwise, aside from some mild reflux and mild pain,I was fine and back to work in 2 weeks. I probablycould have pushed it and been back in a week. Let meknow if you have any other questions. I have onequestion for you, how is your Wife's swallowingcompared to before the surgery?Vinnie--- ahscougars1975 <ahscougars1975> wrote:> Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing me> to join.> My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths past> Thursday and spent > one night in hospital. She thought she would feel> very little > discomfort but the doctor told her she has been> "stabbed" 5 times. She > has been able to swallow easily thus far and has> experienced come > reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped> the stomach around > the esophagus and said some reflux was normal> initially. She has > experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a lot. > The most > discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her> mouth. Could someone > offer some advise on the recover and what can be> expected.> Thanks in advance for your assistance> Randy > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center.http://autos. / green_center/ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Search weather shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 I do not remember that pain. It could certainly be normal. In my situation my " perfect " swallowing lasted for about 5 months. I still swallow very well, but it is not perfect. As my throat " settled " a little I sometimes needed some water to help things down. So if her swallowing does not stay " perfect " tell her not to get down. I still eat anything i want anytime I want. Good luck. vinnie --- Randy Chavis <ahscougars1975@...> wrote: > , thanks for the reply. My wife's swallowing > is much better. It is the left side of her face > from her eye to her throat. > > Thanks again. > > Randy > > > Re: Recovery time > > I think I had the same surgury as your Wife. I had > mine a year ago. I remember the worst being the > diareah. It got me very dehydrated for a week. > otherwise, aside from some mild reflux and mild > pain, > I was fine and back to work in 2 weeks. I probably > could have pushed it and been back in a week. Let me > know if you have any other questions. I have one > question for you, how is your Wife's swallowing > compared to before the surgery? > > Vinnie > --- ahscougars1975 <ahscougars1975> > wrote: > > > Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing > me > > to join. > > My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths > past > > Thursday and spent > > one night in hospital. She thought she would feel > > very little > > discomfort but the doctor told her she has been > > " stabbed " 5 times. She > > has been able to swallow easily thus far and has > > experienced come > > reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped > > the stomach around > > the esophagus and said some reflux was normal > > initially. She has > > experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a > lot. > > The most > > discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her > > mouth. Could someone > > offer some advise on the recover and what can be > > expected. > > Thanks in advance for your assistance > > Randy > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ > _________ _ > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' > Green Center. > http://autos. / green_center/ > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > TV dinner still cooling? > Check out " Tonight's Picks " on TV. > http://tv./ ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss an email again! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search./toolbar/features/mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 I called her surgeon and he said he had not gotten any feedback regarding the type of pain she is experiencing. She is taking hydrocodone/apap for pain. I hope she feels better tomorrow. I'll relay your comments/suggestions. Thanks again! Randy Re: Recovery time> > I think I had the same surgury as your Wife. I had> mine a year ago. I remember the worst being the> diareah. It got me very dehydrated for a week. > otherwise, aside from some mild reflux and mild> pain,> I was fine and back to work in 2 weeks. I probably> could have pushed it and been back in a week. Let me> know if you have any other questions. I have one> question for you, how is your Wife's swallowing> compared to before the surgery?> > Vinnie> --- ahscougars1975 <ahscougars1975>> wrote:> > > Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing> me> > to join.> > My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths> past> > Thursday and spent > > one night in hospital. She thought she would feel> > very little > > discomfort but the doctor told her she has been> > "stabbed" 5 times. She > > has been able to swallow easily thus far and has> > experienced come > > reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped> > the stomach around > > the esophagus and said some reflux was normal> > initially. She has > > experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a> lot. > > The most > > discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her> > mouth. Could someone > > offer some advise on the recover and what can be> > expected.> > Thanks in advance for your assistance> > Randy > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________> _________ _> Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos'> Green Center.> http://autos. / green_center/> > > > > >____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> TV dinner still cooling? > Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV.> http://tv.. com/____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _Never miss an email again! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives.http://tools. search.. com/toolbar/ features/ mail/ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Randy - Sometimes people get "thrush" in their mouth and throat following heavy doses of antibiotics. If her mouth is extremely red and painful or if there is a white coating -it might be thrush. She wold have to get it checked out by the doctor. Hopefully all goes well and she gets better. I am facing the surgery - probably in June. Tammy Re: Recovery time> > I think I had the same surgury as your Wife. I had> mine a year ago. I remember the worst being the> diareah. It got me very dehydrated for a week. > otherwise, aside from some mild reflux and mild> pain,> I was fine and back to work in 2 weeks. I probably> could have pushed it and been back in a week. Let me> know if you have any other questions. I have one> question for you, how is your Wife's swallowing> compared to before the surgery?> > Vinnie> --- ahscougars1975 <ahscougars1975>> wrote:> > > Hello, I am new to the forum. Thanks for allowing> me> > to join.> > My wife had a laproscopic heller myotomy on ths> past> > Thursday and spent > > one night in hospital. She thought she would feel> > very little > > discomfort but the doctor told her she has been> > "stabbed" 5 times. She > > has been able to swallow easily thus far and has> > experienced come > > reflux. He did do the procedure where he wrapped> > the stomach around > > the esophagus and said some reflux was normal> > initially. She has > > experienced the gas pain and I walk with her a> lot. > > The most > > discomfort she is feeling currently is pain in her> > mouth. Could someone > > offer some advise on the recover and what can be> > expected.> > Thanks in advance for your assistance> > Randy > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________> _________ _> Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos'> Green Center.> http://autos. / green_center/> > > > > >____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _> TV dinner still cooling? > Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV.> http://tv.. com/____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _Never miss an email again! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives.http://tools. search.. com/toolbar/ features/ mail/ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Did the surgeon do a follow up barium swallow to see if his surgery was successful, mine did it the next day after surgery. Now when I had my first two incomplete myotomies they didn't and had they, I wouldn't have suffered for another 20 months before I found real experts to fix their errs. If he isn't feeling better that would show what is going on in there immediately. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile recovery time My husband had his myotomy almost four weeks ago. He is still on liquids and still having a fair amount of regurg. He has tried drinking slowly, tried various liquids, and there does not seem to be a common thread. He went to see the surgeon today, and he said to be patient. I was not able to go along, but I think he is talking about being patient letting the esophagus get more functional. He does not want to see him ofr 4 more weeks. I have read so many on the list who had " instant " relief after the myotomy. Is there anyone else out there who experienced a slow recovery such as this? The problems came on hard and fast and I don't know if this has something to do with it. In a matter of weeks he went from occasionally having food " stick " to regurgitating absolutely everything he ate or drank. During the testing surgery was scheduled almost emergently since there was no movement noted on the swallow studies. Just looking for some reassurance or some advice. Thanks, a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi a, This is a concerning situation, after 4 weeks things should be better than this, for as far as I know. I would ask for a barium swallow test. Good luck, Isabellapaula <ppierani@...> wrote: My husband had his myotomy almost four weeks ago. He is still on liquids and still having a fair amount of regurg. He has tried drinking slowly, tried various liquids, and there does not seem to be a common thread. He went to see the surgeon today, and he said to be patient. I was not able to go along, but I think he is talking about being patient letting the esophagus get more functional. He does not want to see him ofr 4 more weeks.I have read so many on the list who had "instant" relief after the myotomy. Is there anyone else out there who experienced a slow recovery such as this?The problems came on hard and fast and I don't know if this has something to do with it. In a matter of weeks he went from occasionally having food "stick" to regurgitating absolutely everything he ate or drank. During the testing surgery was scheduled almost emergently since there was no movement noted on the swallow studies. Just looking for some reassurance or some advice.Thanks,a Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 HI, I just had a lap redo and the recovery time is quick. I was out of the hospital the day after surgery, was up and about, working, etc in about a week and went back to the gym after two weeks. I was only on a soft food diet for a day or two and then the surgeon suggested I try solid stuff. Good luck! Dayna > > Hi, I'm new to this site - just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on > recovery time after the myotomy? I have had a Heller's 6 years ago, > Botox 3 months ago and am having another Heller's done in August. Has > anyone had a Laprascopic following a failed open myotomy? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2007 Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hi. Sorry your surgery didn't last. What were your symptoms following the surgery 6 years ago? I just had one 4 weeks ago. Had some difficulty with the pain meds and could only take 2 days....therefore my recovery was slower with much more pain. I am doing much better now, just having difficulty with my stomach accepting foods, still on soft diet as of yet. My doc said 4-6 weeks before going back to work. I am going back tomorrow (4). Still very low on energy. Some pains at cites of incisions and sharp stomach pains. Other than that, each day brings a tiny bit more energy. Tammy recovery time Hi, I'm new to this site - just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on recovery time after the myotomy? I have had a Heller's 6 years ago, Botox 3 months ago and am having another Heller's done in August. Has anyone had a Laprascopic following a failed open myotomy? oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 -Hi, a My husband is one week after his lap Heller myotomy with Dor fundiplication. His surgeon said the surgery was a success, and the swallow test was good. Nevertheless, my husband is having difficulty eating or drinking very much, which is discouraging. He doesn;t regurgitate, but he says he is full after a very small amount of soft food, and continues to lose weight. He isn't any better than before the surgery yet, and has neck pains and a lump in his abdomen to boot! The NP looked at his lump and said it would go away with time and to be patient. So, not everyone has instant relief. We were hoping for it, but it hasn't happened yet. But I read that others did eventually have a good outcome after a slow start, so we aren't giving up. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Dawn, I had problems for a couple of weeks after open heller. Dr. says it's just swelling. I am 7 weeks post op now and can eat almost anything. I have a lot smaller appetite now. Doesn't take much to full me. That's good for me though, I need to lose weight. Apparently your stomach is reduced by 10% after a fundoplication. My feels like more than that. Still have pain from incision. His body has been through a lot. It take time to adjust. Everyone is different. Hope he starts to feel better soon. dawnbwillis <dawn0916@...> wrote: -Hi, aMy husband is one week after his lap Heller myotomy with Dor fundiplication. His surgeon said the surgery was a success, and the swallow test was good. Nevertheless, my husband is having difficulty eating or drinking very much, which is discouraging. He doesn;t regurgitate, but he says he is full after a very small amount of soft food, and continues to lose weight. He isn't any better than before the surgery yet, and has neck pains and a lump in his abdomen to boot! The NP looked at his lump and said it would go away with time and to be patient.So, not everyone has instant relief. We were hoping for it, but it hasn't happened yet. But I read that others did eventually have a good outcome after a slow start, so we aren't giving up.Dawn Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I agree with in the time of recovery. I was in the hospital for a month after my back surgery, but that's the way it was done back then. I was 11 years of age & had the surgery in May & returned to school that fall (September) wearing a body cast from neck to hips. The following fall after cast removal I walked in a 20 mile walkathon & did fine until the 16th mile-when I had to drop out. Then I couldn't walk for a few days.... In 2000 I was having surgery for GERD & was told it would be 'outpatient' in that I would be there only overnight. I didn't see how that would be possible, but they said it would. Well, my body behaved totally opposite what they expected. That whole next day I was nauseated & heaving...they told me not to heave because I could tear the stitches & work the dr had done. Now isn't that a ridiculous suggestion. How do you not heave when you are nauseated & they insist on getting u up to walk? Finally they realized every time I lifted my head up the wretching started, so they just let me lie there & be miserable. They tried all day long giving me stuff for nausea & nothing was working. The next morning I was sent to xray at 5am to see if everything was still ok internally. Whew, it was! But-my overnight outpatient surgery wound up being 5 days in the hospital. I was totally not expecting the recovery to be as brutal as it was-in my mind I thought it would be a breeze cuz I'd been thru 3 major surgeries & this was not major, but that's the human body for you. They also told me I only needed to take a week off work, but I took 3 weeks off so I could have some 'vacation' fun time. Turns out I spent that 1st week in the hosp & the next 2 wks slowly recovering. Then I had to take it easy at work for the next 3 weeks and they couldn't really wrap their heads around it because I looked 'fine', but I tired out very quickly & couldn't lift more than a ream of paper. Scoliosis surgery is intense! I hope your son does well during & after. ~Moonbeam ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 that was me , my son getting operated on May 5th and plans to return to school at the very end of august. If he can't of course he will take the semester off. I am just going by what 3 doctors told me as well as several people his age that have had the surgery. I am sorry for what you went through. We were told our son would be in the hospital for about a week. How are you dong now? --- Leger - C74 <legerpj@...> wrote: > I saw a message the other day and I have been ponder > whether to > comment on it. After thinking about it I thought I > would. > > Someone said that their son was being operated on in > May and will > return to college in September. That's probably a > long enough period > for recovery in some cases but not all. I say this > from personal > experience. I take a long time to recover. The > doctor that does the > surgery and answering the questions may have a feel > for the recovery > time but honestly it's different in every patient. > > I have had the pleasure of being operated on one day > and discharged > the next morning unable to actually walk. The doctor > said oh you're > fine... The trouble was I lived alone, couldn't walk > with someone to > hold on to, couldn't get out of bed, couldn't roll > over or move, and > to make matters worse had nothing in the way of pain > medication. This > from a quite famous surgeon... I finally went to my > family doctor who > put me back into hospital. He reported the entire > thing to the medical > board. I mention this because some doctors don't > really care about the > recovery... only the surgery. > > The main point is... Doctors don't experience the > pain and some > haven't a clue what anyone is going through > physically or mentally or > they choose to negate it. While to them you should > be able to do just > about anything after surgery... it might be wishful > thinking on their > part. > > My recommendation is to plan for an extended > recovery. If you're > feeling up to it then start doing things slowly and > progress from > there. Don't push yourself unnecessarily... you > won't gain anything > the end. I wouldn't rush things. It's a major trauma > having your spine > operated on. > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I know from past experience what the results of pushing my body too fast to recover. I have had surgery four times on my spine. It's very rough going. When I was first operated on it was under the old system. I had surgery in June and didn't get discharged until August. I had complications. Then I got a body cast on when I was discharged. Then I got a walking cast in October and finally a brace in December. I went back to school then. I wasn't ready but I was kind of pushed by my parents. The trouble was that because I missed 4 months of school I couldn't catch up. I flunked some courses and it followed me through my schooling. It really messed up my education. Even though I did get to college and graduated with honours it wasn't in the field I wanted. That made a profound impact on my life. In the old days I wasn't allowed to bicycle or horse back ride. I did both. I also regret having at least ridden a horse as it always caused me more pain and in the end I don't suppose it did my back any good. The kicker to this whole thing is once you have a fused spine the discs above and below the fusion don't act normally and they will wear out quicker. That's what happens with people with flat back. Everything goes above and below the fusion. They claim they fixed that... but there are lots of people here that can attest to that not being exactly true. So that's basically why I said that you should treat your back gingerly. It's not a normal back. Once it's fused it's not the same piece of equipment you were born with and no one knows what the future results will be of surgery done today... They thought we'd all be fine when we were operated on. I don't mean to sound negative. Surgery gave me a lot of good years I wouldn't have had but if I had to do it over I wouldn't have placed any unnecessary stress on it. I was quite active. I kayaked and even backpacked. Still in the end I don't think it did me much good. Anyway everyone is different and you can't tell someone that is young to not do something because it will hurt 20 years later... One thing though is when I was 30 I was operated on in July and went back to work in September but I was barely able to function without a lot of rest and limiting myself to sitting a lot. It takes time. > > > I saw a message the other day and I have been ponder > > whether to > > comment on it. After thinking about it I thought I > > would. > > > > Someone said that their son was being operated on in > > May and will > > return to college in September. That's probably a > > long enough period > > for recovery in some cases but not all. I say this > > from personal > > experience. I take a long time to recover. The > > doctor that does the > > surgery and answering the questions may have a feel > > for the recovery > > time but honestly it's different in every patient. > > > > I have had the pleasure of being operated on one day > > and discharged > > the next morning unable to actually walk. The doctor > > said oh you're > > fine... The trouble was I lived alone, couldn't walk > > with someone to > > hold on to, couldn't get out of bed, couldn't roll > > over or move, and > > to make matters worse had nothing in the way of pain > > medication. This > > from a quite famous surgeon... I finally went to my > > family doctor who > > put me back into hospital. He reported the entire > > thing to the medical > > board. I mention this because some doctors don't > > really care about the > > recovery... only the surgery. > > > > The main point is... Doctors don't experience the > > pain and some > > haven't a clue what anyone is going through > > physically or mentally or > > they choose to negate it. While to them you should > > be able to do just > > about anything after surgery... it might be wishful > > thinking on their > > part. > > > > My recommendation is to plan for an extended > > recovery. If you're > > feeling up to it then start doing things slowly and > > progress from > > there. Don't push yourself unnecessarily... you > > won't gain anything > > the end. I wouldn't rush things. It's a major trauma > > having your spine > > operated on. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > http://www./r/hs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 what you have said about what happens to the discs above and below over time is what my original hesitation for him to have the surgery at 19 vs. waiting to see if it progressed and/or have him do it when he is older. He is a pretty sedentary kid. His biggest exercise is walking to class as his campus is pretty large. He sits a lot and is on the computer, he doesnt do sports or anything normally. It sounds like you had a rough time. I have heard a range of stories. --- Leger - C74 <legerpj@...> wrote: > I know from past experience what the results of > pushing my body too > fast to recover. I have had surgery four times on my > spine. It's very > rough going. When I was first operated on it was > under the old system. > I had surgery in June and didn't get discharged > until August. I had > complications. Then I got a body cast on when I was > discharged. Then I > got a walking cast in October and finally a brace in > December. I went > back to school then. I wasn't ready but I was kind > of pushed by my > parents. The trouble was that because I missed 4 > months of school I > couldn't catch up. I flunked some courses and it > followed me through > my schooling. It really messed up my education. Even > though I did get > to college and graduated with honours it wasn't in > the field I wanted. > That made a profound impact on my life. > > In the old days I wasn't allowed to bicycle or horse > back ride. I did > both. I also regret having at least ridden a horse > as it always caused > me more pain and in the end I don't suppose it did > my back any good. > The kicker to this whole thing is once you have a > fused spine the > discs above and below the fusion don't act normally > and they will wear > out quicker. That's what happens with people with > flat back. > Everything goes above and below the fusion. They > claim they fixed > that... but there are lots of people here that can > attest to that not > being exactly true. So that's basically why I said > that you should > treat your back gingerly. It's not a normal back. > Once it's fused it's > not the same piece of equipment you were born with > and no one knows > what the future results will be of surgery done > today... They thought > we'd all be fine when we were operated on. I don't > mean to sound > negative. Surgery gave me a lot of good years I > wouldn't have had but > if I had to do it over I wouldn't have placed any > unnecessary stress > on it. I was quite active. I kayaked and even > backpacked. Still in the > end I don't think it did me much good. > > Anyway everyone is different and you can't tell > someone that is young > to not do something because it will hurt 20 years > later... > > One thing though is when I was 30 I was operated on > in July and went > back to work in September but I was barely able to > function without a > lot of rest and limiting myself to sitting a lot. It > takes time. > > > > > > > > > > I saw a message the other day and I have been > ponder > > > whether to > > > comment on it. After thinking about it I thought > I > > > would. > > > > > > Someone said that their son was being operated > on in > > > May and will > > > return to college in September. That's probably > a > > > long enough period > > > for recovery in some cases but not all. I say > this > > > from personal > > > experience. I take a long time to recover. The > > > doctor that does the > > > surgery and answering the questions may have a > feel > > > for the recovery > > > time but honestly it's different in every > patient. > > > > > > I have had the pleasure of being operated on one > day > > > and discharged > > > the next morning unable to actually walk. The > doctor > > > said oh you're > > > fine... The trouble was I lived alone, couldn't > walk > > > with someone to > > > hold on to, couldn't get out of bed, couldn't > roll > > > over or move, and > > > to make matters worse had nothing in the way of > pain > > > medication. This > > > from a quite famous surgeon... I finally went to > my > > > family doctor who > > > put me back into hospital. He reported the > entire > > > thing to the medical > > > board. I mention this because some doctors don't > > > really care about the > > > recovery... only the surgery. > > > > > > The main point is... Doctors don't experience > the > > > pain and some > > > haven't a clue what anyone is going through > > > physically or mentally or > > > they choose to negate it. While to them you > should > > > be able to do just > > > about anything after surgery... it might be > wishful > > > thinking on their > > > part. > > > > > > My recommendation is to plan for an extended > > > recovery. If you're > > > feeling up to it then start doing things slowly > and > > > progress from > > > there. Don't push yourself unnecessarily... you > > > won't gain anything > > > the end. I wouldn't rush things. It's a major > trauma > > > having your spine > > > operated on. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > > Never miss a thing. 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Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Gail, In reference to your comment about waiting for surgery at 19 to see if there's progression....hasn't there been xrays from before to assess progression? Depending on the degree of curve there is a cutoff number that indicates that progression will continue after growth...I think it's 35 or 40 degrees. At that number progression would continue at 1 or 2 degrees per year after teen growth years. That doesn't seem like a lot but when you figure at age 40 21to 42 degrees would be added on to his current degree, it is huge. IF progression is indicated then his age now would give him advantages in healing quickly and perhaps save him pain as it progresses. AND if he is covered under a health plan now it is a huge advantage to do it now. Coverage in the future may be very hard with this existing condition. Most of us have to have group plan coverage jobs to be covered. And that is getting harder to cover each year. Jolene (surgery at 13 in the old days and 60-earlier surgery was too short) **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks for the information. He was just diagnosed in May and had his first follow up xray in December and it was the same 50 degrees. I do have good insurance he is covered under now and given the curve is at 50 degrees we decided - he ultimately decided to go ahead with it. I am to say the least very frightened about what lies ahead for him...the usual that has been addressed here...paralysis, infection, rods breaking and piercing his nerves, etc. I believe he is in good hands as far as the surgeon goes and I guess all I can do is pray for the best under such an invasive circumstance at this point. --- Buttonjo@... wrote: > Gail, > In reference to your comment about waiting for > surgery at 19 to see if > there's progression....hasn't there been xrays from > before to assess progression? > Depending on the degree of curve there is a cutoff > number that indicates > that progression will continue after growth...I > think it's 35 or 40 degrees. At > that number progression would continue at 1 or 2 > degrees per year after teen > growth years. That doesn't seem like a lot but when > you figure at age 40 > 21to 42 degrees would be added on to his current > degree, it is huge. > > IF progression is indicated then his age now would > give him advantages in > healing quickly and perhaps save him pain as it > progresses. AND if he is > covered under a health plan now it is a huge > advantage to do it now. Coverage in > the future may be very hard with this existing > condition. Most of us have to > have group plan coverage jobs to be covered. And > that is getting harder to > cover each year. > > Jolene (surgery at 13 in the old days and 60-earlier > surgery was too short) > > > > **************The year's hottest artists on the red > carpet at the Grammy > Awards. Go to AOL Music. > (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 My 3 1/2 year old did really well as far as pain and discomfort goes. Waking up from surgery was the tough part. They are disoriented and in pain, but they also need time to "sleep it off". My son didn't want any pain medicine at all. He just did not want to take anything and we waited 3 extra hours before leaving the hospital because the nurse wanted him to take oral pain med. I had to spike his juice with tylenol when I could tell he was in pain. After the 2nd day- he was back to normal and getting in trouble for jumping on the couch, running and rolling around on his ear. Probably why he now has a hole in the ear drum 3 months later. I'm sure your son will do fine. I scheduled people to visit on different days so that we had something to look forward to. Good luck!JanetSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "rikki.ziman" <rikki.ziman@...>Sender: cholesteatoma Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:42:44 -0000<cholesteatoma >Reply cholesteatoma Subject: recovery time What can I expect for a recovery with a 5 year old for the c-toma removal and ear drum reconstruction? With packing in for 3 weeks, how much pain/discomfort is involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Not much pain, Amount of relief varies from person to person Even with same surgeon operating EAch one has unique body response to surgey Dr. Arun Gupta, ENT Surgeon,India On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 4:12 AM, rikki.ziman <rikki.ziman@...> wrote: What can I expect for a recovery with a 5 year old for the c-toma removal and ear drum reconstruction? With packing in for 3 weeks, how much pain/discomfort is involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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