Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second opinion. Des Tuck Bilateral BHR In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, lariabraham@... writes: I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second opinion. Des Tuck Bilateral BHR In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, lariabraham@... writes: I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second opinion. Des Tuck Bilateral BHR In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, lariabraham@... writes: I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi ... (what is your name??) I had one BHR Jan 6 this year and have been one of those slow recovery too. So I know the feeling, when hearing other people driving and doing all these things at 2, 3 or 4 weeks! I had lots of sweeling in hip and thigh for 3 to 4 weeks (not in the knee but some bruising behind the knee) and lots of pain, had to take lots of pain killers during the first 4 weeks. However in the last week i have seen real improvements in my mobility and pain has lessen considerably. I still don't sleep well but it is not due to pain (I don't really know why I don't sleep). It 's only in the last week (I am now past 6 weeks) that I can walk some steps in my apartment without the crutch. I still use the one crutch for longer distances. So there are some of us who heal slow... and I hope you are one of them and you will see improvement around week 5 and 6 like I did. Make sure you don't overdo anything that means doing the exercises only to the point of not much pain. I had a couple of setbacks just because I did slightly more one day (not much but enough to create pain that would go away only with rest for a few days). Don't dispear, remember we are all different and our bodies react differently and this operation is huge trauma on the body. Sunita R BHR jan 3 2004 De Smet Moving slowly Hello, Everyone, I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Many thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi ... (what is your name??) I had one BHR Jan 6 this year and have been one of those slow recovery too. So I know the feeling, when hearing other people driving and doing all these things at 2, 3 or 4 weeks! I had lots of sweeling in hip and thigh for 3 to 4 weeks (not in the knee but some bruising behind the knee) and lots of pain, had to take lots of pain killers during the first 4 weeks. However in the last week i have seen real improvements in my mobility and pain has lessen considerably. I still don't sleep well but it is not due to pain (I don't really know why I don't sleep). It 's only in the last week (I am now past 6 weeks) that I can walk some steps in my apartment without the crutch. I still use the one crutch for longer distances. So there are some of us who heal slow... and I hope you are one of them and you will see improvement around week 5 and 6 like I did. Make sure you don't overdo anything that means doing the exercises only to the point of not much pain. I had a couple of setbacks just because I did slightly more one day (not much but enough to create pain that would go away only with rest for a few days). Don't dispear, remember we are all different and our bodies react differently and this operation is huge trauma on the body. Sunita R BHR jan 3 2004 De Smet Moving slowly Hello, Everyone, I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Many thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi ... (what is your name??) I had one BHR Jan 6 this year and have been one of those slow recovery too. So I know the feeling, when hearing other people driving and doing all these things at 2, 3 or 4 weeks! I had lots of sweeling in hip and thigh for 3 to 4 weeks (not in the knee but some bruising behind the knee) and lots of pain, had to take lots of pain killers during the first 4 weeks. However in the last week i have seen real improvements in my mobility and pain has lessen considerably. I still don't sleep well but it is not due to pain (I don't really know why I don't sleep). It 's only in the last week (I am now past 6 weeks) that I can walk some steps in my apartment without the crutch. I still use the one crutch for longer distances. So there are some of us who heal slow... and I hope you are one of them and you will see improvement around week 5 and 6 like I did. Make sure you don't overdo anything that means doing the exercises only to the point of not much pain. I had a couple of setbacks just because I did slightly more one day (not much but enough to create pain that would go away only with rest for a few days). Don't dispear, remember we are all different and our bodies react differently and this operation is huge trauma on the body. Sunita R BHR jan 3 2004 De Smet Moving slowly Hello, Everyone, I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Many thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi (Lari?) I am sorry you feel so very poorly. But,it is only 3 weeks since you had major surgery. I had my RHS done last April and came out of the operation with the expectation that I would be back at work after 3 weeks and fit after 6 weeks. This is the case for some - not for me. From a physical point of view it took me 10 weeks to feel how some members of this board post they feel at 3!! I have learned that recovery is a very personal thing and can be surprisingly long. A lady who posted on this board last year (I cannot remember her name) had two separate resurfacings and talked about the massive difference in her recover pattern and time back to 'normality'. I would recommend you: (a) Talk to my surgeon asap about the pain ( If you are not satisfied, take Des's advice and get a second opinion © Do the miminum exercise routine for a while, to give yourself a break (d) Rest each day (e) Listen to your body and obey it. Please keep posting. If I can help with any one-to-one support please email me. Best wishes ine > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi (Lari?) I am sorry you feel so very poorly. But,it is only 3 weeks since you had major surgery. I had my RHS done last April and came out of the operation with the expectation that I would be back at work after 3 weeks and fit after 6 weeks. This is the case for some - not for me. From a physical point of view it took me 10 weeks to feel how some members of this board post they feel at 3!! I have learned that recovery is a very personal thing and can be surprisingly long. A lady who posted on this board last year (I cannot remember her name) had two separate resurfacings and talked about the massive difference in her recover pattern and time back to 'normality'. I would recommend you: (a) Talk to my surgeon asap about the pain ( If you are not satisfied, take Des's advice and get a second opinion © Do the miminum exercise routine for a while, to give yourself a break (d) Rest each day (e) Listen to your body and obey it. Please keep posting. If I can help with any one-to-one support please email me. Best wishes ine > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi (Lari?) I am sorry you feel so very poorly. But,it is only 3 weeks since you had major surgery. I had my RHS done last April and came out of the operation with the expectation that I would be back at work after 3 weeks and fit after 6 weeks. This is the case for some - not for me. From a physical point of view it took me 10 weeks to feel how some members of this board post they feel at 3!! I have learned that recovery is a very personal thing and can be surprisingly long. A lady who posted on this board last year (I cannot remember her name) had two separate resurfacings and talked about the massive difference in her recover pattern and time back to 'normality'. I would recommend you: (a) Talk to my surgeon asap about the pain ( If you are not satisfied, take Des's advice and get a second opinion © Do the miminum exercise routine for a while, to give yourself a break (d) Rest each day (e) Listen to your body and obey it. Please keep posting. If I can help with any one-to-one support please email me. Best wishes ine > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second > opinion. > > Des Tuck > Bilateral BHR > Des, ine, and Sunita, I think I've sent my responses to all of you to your individual e- mail addresses, rather than to the group site. Still getting the hang of this communications approach! Let me know. Thanks, Lari> > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lariabraham@y... writes: > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 > > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been > difficult > > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon > say: > > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a > second > > opinion. > > > > Des Tuck > > Bilateral BHR > > > Des, ine, and Sunita, > I think I've sent my responses to all of you to your individual e- > mail addresses, rather than to the group site. Still getting the > hang of this communications approach! > > Let me know. > Thanks, > Lari> > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > > lariabraham@y... writes: > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I > am > > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to > me. > > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what > everyone > > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the > surgery, > > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising > in > > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left > leg > > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, > deeply > > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through > it > > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for > coping? > > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 > > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been > difficult > > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon > say: > > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a > second > > opinion. > > > > Des Tuck > > Bilateral BHR > > > Des, ine, and Sunita, > I think I've sent my responses to all of you to your individual e- > mail addresses, rather than to the group site. Still getting the > hang of this communications approach! > > Let me know. > Thanks, > Lari> > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > > lariabraham@y... writes: > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I > am > > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to > me. > > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what > everyone > > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the > surgery, > > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising > in > > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left > leg > > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, > deeply > > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through > it > > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for > coping? > > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 > > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been > difficult > > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon > say: > > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a > second > > opinion. > > > > Des Tuck > > Bilateral BHR > > > Des, ine, and Sunita, > I think I've sent my responses to all of you to your individual e- > mail addresses, rather than to the group site. Still getting the > hang of this communications approach! > > Let me know. > Thanks, > Lari> > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > > lariabraham@y... writes: > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I > am > > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to > me. > > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what > everyone > > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the > surgery, > > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising > in > > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left > leg > > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, > deeply > > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through > it > > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for > coping? > > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Dear Lari, I've already posted about some of my difficulties. I am now 12 weeks, had my 3 month check-up today, and have at long last been told I can drive and will return to work tomorrow. (A 1+hour commute each way and I had my right leg done, which is the gas leg if you drive a British car.) BUT---in spite of x-rays showing everything normal, bloods ok, etc, I am still getting a lot of aches and pains that vary with how tired I am, where I am sitting, time of day, etc. I often get a 'catching' in my groin---a 'clunk' feeling some have talked about before. I can still get a lot of tightness under the wound, in spite of 2x/day wound massage. And I often get a pain? ache? going down the front of my leg to the my toe. At 3 weeks, I was very swollen and bruised, particularly in my knee, but this has completely gone now. At 3 weeks, I was still on 2 crutches, now am on a cane only around the house and often nothing. Like many others who have written, I've found it hard to 'get it right'---to know if I'm doing too much or too little, and am still learning by trial and error. Water exercise has been wonderful. However---I feel I am slowly slowly improving. The muscles just have to readjust. Others on this e-mail list have been most helpful and patience, patience, patience is the counsel. Like you, I was operated on in London (I'm an ex-pat Canadian). Do contact me directly if it would be helpful. Eleanor Moving slowly Hello, Everyone, I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Many thanks! _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Dear Lari, I've already posted about some of my difficulties. I am now 12 weeks, had my 3 month check-up today, and have at long last been told I can drive and will return to work tomorrow. (A 1+hour commute each way and I had my right leg done, which is the gas leg if you drive a British car.) BUT---in spite of x-rays showing everything normal, bloods ok, etc, I am still getting a lot of aches and pains that vary with how tired I am, where I am sitting, time of day, etc. I often get a 'catching' in my groin---a 'clunk' feeling some have talked about before. I can still get a lot of tightness under the wound, in spite of 2x/day wound massage. And I often get a pain? ache? going down the front of my leg to the my toe. At 3 weeks, I was very swollen and bruised, particularly in my knee, but this has completely gone now. At 3 weeks, I was still on 2 crutches, now am on a cane only around the house and often nothing. Like many others who have written, I've found it hard to 'get it right'---to know if I'm doing too much or too little, and am still learning by trial and error. Water exercise has been wonderful. However---I feel I am slowly slowly improving. The muscles just have to readjust. Others on this e-mail list have been most helpful and patience, patience, patience is the counsel. Like you, I was operated on in London (I'm an ex-pat Canadian). Do contact me directly if it would be helpful. Eleanor Moving slowly Hello, Everyone, I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Many thanks! _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Dear Lari, I've already posted about some of my difficulties. I am now 12 weeks, had my 3 month check-up today, and have at long last been told I can drive and will return to work tomorrow. (A 1+hour commute each way and I had my right leg done, which is the gas leg if you drive a British car.) BUT---in spite of x-rays showing everything normal, bloods ok, etc, I am still getting a lot of aches and pains that vary with how tired I am, where I am sitting, time of day, etc. I often get a 'catching' in my groin---a 'clunk' feeling some have talked about before. I can still get a lot of tightness under the wound, in spite of 2x/day wound massage. And I often get a pain? ache? going down the front of my leg to the my toe. At 3 weeks, I was very swollen and bruised, particularly in my knee, but this has completely gone now. At 3 weeks, I was still on 2 crutches, now am on a cane only around the house and often nothing. Like many others who have written, I've found it hard to 'get it right'---to know if I'm doing too much or too little, and am still learning by trial and error. Water exercise has been wonderful. However---I feel I am slowly slowly improving. The muscles just have to readjust. Others on this e-mail list have been most helpful and patience, patience, patience is the counsel. Like you, I was operated on in London (I'm an ex-pat Canadian). Do contact me directly if it would be helpful. Eleanor Moving slowly Hello, Everyone, I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! Many thanks! _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi, Re your long-lasting pain three weeks after the op and your swelling I had pronounced and long-lasying swelling in my operated leg with my left hip resurf in Feb 2002. The swelling took three to four weeks to subside and the ankle of that leg took over four weeks to return to normal. At the end of it I did regain mobilty. Now I have had a second resurf - the right hip was done on February 6th. I still have a painful and aching right ankle and slightly swollen right foot. It's nothing like what you have I think though. My sleeping pattern hasn't recovered at all and I stil have broken nights. Hopefully you may have detected some progress week by week. If you would like to meet to compare notes then I'm in London too. There is another surface hippy in South London who is an American expat also. I can put you touch if you wish. Keep your pecker up (so to speak) and think of lights and tunnels. Chris. > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Dear Eleanor, Thanks so much for writing. Sounds like you're experiencing such similar challenges. But I'm heartened to hear that you'll be driving and back at work today! Please let me know how it goes. I'd be interested to follow up with you privately via e-mail or phone, to learn about who did your surgery and where you had it done. Do you live in Central London? We're in St. 's Wood. There are certainly lots of expat Americans and Canadians in this part of the city-- perhaps you live nearby. Anyway, lots of luck going forward. Thanks to you, and others on this terrific website, I will remember how recovery is very individual, and that even though I expected more out of mine, in the overall scheme of things, I'll do my best to be patient. Just want to be able to get the hint that things are looking up. Scarey, stuff. Keep in touch. Best regards, Lari > Dear Lari, > > I've already posted about some of my difficulties. I am now 12 weeks, > had my 3 month check-up today, and have at long last been told I can > drive and will return to work tomorrow. (A 1+hour commute each way and I > had my right leg done, which is the gas leg if you drive a British car.) > BUT---in spite of x-rays showing everything normal, bloods ok, etc, I am > still getting a lot of aches and pains that vary with how tired I am, > where I am sitting, time of day, etc. I often get a 'catching' in my > groin---a 'clunk' feeling some have talked about before. I can still > get a lot of tightness under the wound, in spite of 2x/day wound > massage. And I often get a pain? ache? going down the front of my leg > to the my toe. > > At 3 weeks, I was very swollen and bruised, particularly in my knee, but > this has completely gone now. At 3 weeks, I was still on 2 crutches, > now am on a cane only around the house and often nothing. Like many > others who have written, I've found it hard to 'get it right'---to know > if I'm doing too much or too little, and am still learning by trial and > error. Water exercise has been wonderful. However---I feel I am > slowly slowly improving. The muscles just have to readjust. Others on > this e-mail list have been most helpful and patience, patience, patience > is the counsel. > > Like you, I was operated on in London (I'm an ex-pat Canadian). Do > contact me directly if it would be helpful. > > Eleanor > > Moving slowly > > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! > > > > _____ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Dear Eleanor, Thanks so much for writing. Sounds like you're experiencing such similar challenges. But I'm heartened to hear that you'll be driving and back at work today! Please let me know how it goes. I'd be interested to follow up with you privately via e-mail or phone, to learn about who did your surgery and where you had it done. Do you live in Central London? We're in St. 's Wood. There are certainly lots of expat Americans and Canadians in this part of the city-- perhaps you live nearby. Anyway, lots of luck going forward. Thanks to you, and others on this terrific website, I will remember how recovery is very individual, and that even though I expected more out of mine, in the overall scheme of things, I'll do my best to be patient. Just want to be able to get the hint that things are looking up. Scarey, stuff. Keep in touch. Best regards, Lari > Dear Lari, > > I've already posted about some of my difficulties. I am now 12 weeks, > had my 3 month check-up today, and have at long last been told I can > drive and will return to work tomorrow. (A 1+hour commute each way and I > had my right leg done, which is the gas leg if you drive a British car.) > BUT---in spite of x-rays showing everything normal, bloods ok, etc, I am > still getting a lot of aches and pains that vary with how tired I am, > where I am sitting, time of day, etc. I often get a 'catching' in my > groin---a 'clunk' feeling some have talked about before. I can still > get a lot of tightness under the wound, in spite of 2x/day wound > massage. And I often get a pain? ache? going down the front of my leg > to the my toe. > > At 3 weeks, I was very swollen and bruised, particularly in my knee, but > this has completely gone now. At 3 weeks, I was still on 2 crutches, > now am on a cane only around the house and often nothing. Like many > others who have written, I've found it hard to 'get it right'---to know > if I'm doing too much or too little, and am still learning by trial and > error. Water exercise has been wonderful. However---I feel I am > slowly slowly improving. The muscles just have to readjust. Others on > this e-mail list have been most helpful and patience, patience, patience > is the counsel. > > Like you, I was operated on in London (I'm an ex-pat Canadian). Do > contact me directly if it would be helpful. > > Eleanor > > Moving slowly > > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! > > > > _____ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Dear Eleanor, Thanks so much for writing. Sounds like you're experiencing such similar challenges. But I'm heartened to hear that you'll be driving and back at work today! Please let me know how it goes. I'd be interested to follow up with you privately via e-mail or phone, to learn about who did your surgery and where you had it done. Do you live in Central London? We're in St. 's Wood. There are certainly lots of expat Americans and Canadians in this part of the city-- perhaps you live nearby. Anyway, lots of luck going forward. Thanks to you, and others on this terrific website, I will remember how recovery is very individual, and that even though I expected more out of mine, in the overall scheme of things, I'll do my best to be patient. Just want to be able to get the hint that things are looking up. Scarey, stuff. Keep in touch. Best regards, Lari > Dear Lari, > > I've already posted about some of my difficulties. I am now 12 weeks, > had my 3 month check-up today, and have at long last been told I can > drive and will return to work tomorrow. (A 1+hour commute each way and I > had my right leg done, which is the gas leg if you drive a British car.) > BUT---in spite of x-rays showing everything normal, bloods ok, etc, I am > still getting a lot of aches and pains that vary with how tired I am, > where I am sitting, time of day, etc. I often get a 'catching' in my > groin---a 'clunk' feeling some have talked about before. I can still > get a lot of tightness under the wound, in spite of 2x/day wound > massage. And I often get a pain? ache? going down the front of my leg > to the my toe. > > At 3 weeks, I was very swollen and bruised, particularly in my knee, but > this has completely gone now. At 3 weeks, I was still on 2 crutches, > now am on a cane only around the house and often nothing. Like many > others who have written, I've found it hard to 'get it right'---to know > if I'm doing too much or too little, and am still learning by trial and > error. Water exercise has been wonderful. However---I feel I am > slowly slowly improving. The muscles just have to readjust. Others on > this e-mail list have been most helpful and patience, patience, patience > is the counsel. > > Like you, I was operated on in London (I'm an ex-pat Canadian). Do > contact me directly if it would be helpful. > > Eleanor > > Moving slowly > > Hello, Everyone, > > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > Many thanks! > > > > _____ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi, Des, As you've probably figured out by now, I was a little slow on the uptake when starting out on this website, but now I think I've gotten it right. I'm not sure anyone ever received my initial responses. Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, our greatest concern, beyond everything that's involved in this complex surgery, is the the skill of our surgeon, but mine does these so often, is very confident that he did a fine job. I just think he's had such great results from most of his patients, and that he expected so much more from yours truly that he really IS baffled by my slow recovery, but he probably shouldn't have told me I was a puzzle. He has been very reassuring, and has shown lots of concern. Now that I've heard others' responses regarding slower recoveries, I feel comforted. I'm still nervous, however. I'll let you know how I fare. In the meantime, thanks for responding. Have a nice day. Lari > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second > opinion. > > Des Tuck > Bilateral BHR > > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lariabraham@y... writes: > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi, Des, As you've probably figured out by now, I was a little slow on the uptake when starting out on this website, but now I think I've gotten it right. I'm not sure anyone ever received my initial responses. Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, our greatest concern, beyond everything that's involved in this complex surgery, is the the skill of our surgeon, but mine does these so often, is very confident that he did a fine job. I just think he's had such great results from most of his patients, and that he expected so much more from yours truly that he really IS baffled by my slow recovery, but he probably shouldn't have told me I was a puzzle. He has been very reassuring, and has shown lots of concern. Now that I've heard others' responses regarding slower recoveries, I feel comforted. I'm still nervous, however. I'll let you know how I fare. In the meantime, thanks for responding. Have a nice day. Lari > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second > opinion. > > Des Tuck > Bilateral BHR > > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lariabraham@y... writes: > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi, Des, As you've probably figured out by now, I was a little slow on the uptake when starting out on this website, but now I think I've gotten it right. I'm not sure anyone ever received my initial responses. Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, our greatest concern, beyond everything that's involved in this complex surgery, is the the skill of our surgeon, but mine does these so often, is very confident that he did a fine job. I just think he's had such great results from most of his patients, and that he expected so much more from yours truly that he really IS baffled by my slow recovery, but he probably shouldn't have told me I was a puzzle. He has been very reassuring, and has shown lots of concern. Now that I've heard others' responses regarding slower recoveries, I feel comforted. I'm still nervous, however. I'll let you know how I fare. In the meantime, thanks for responding. Have a nice day. Lari > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second > opinion. > > Des Tuck > Bilateral BHR > > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lariabraham@y... writes: > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi, Des, As you've probably figured out by now, I was a little slow on the uptake when starting out on this website, but now I think I've gotten it right. I'm not sure anyone ever received my initial responses. Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, our greatest concern, beyond everything that's involved in this complex surgery, is the the skill of our surgeon, but mine does these so often, is very confident that he did a fine job. I just think he's had such great results from most of his patients, and that he expected so much more from yours truly that he really IS baffled by my slow recovery, but he probably shouldn't have told me I was a puzzle. He has been very reassuring, and has shown lots of concern. Now that I've heard others' responses regarding slower recoveries, I feel comforted. I'm still nervous, however. I'll let you know how I fare. In the meantime, thanks for responding. Have a nice day. Lari > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second > opinion. > > Des Tuck > Bilateral BHR > > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lariabraham@y... writes: > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Hi, Des, As you've probably figured out by now, I was a little slow on the uptake when starting out on this website, but now I think I've gotten it right. I'm not sure anyone ever received my initial responses. Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, our greatest concern, beyond everything that's involved in this complex surgery, is the the skill of our surgeon, but mine does these so often, is very confident that he did a fine job. I just think he's had such great results from most of his patients, and that he expected so much more from yours truly that he really IS baffled by my slow recovery, but he probably shouldn't have told me I was a puzzle. He has been very reassuring, and has shown lots of concern. Now that I've heard others' responses regarding slower recoveries, I feel comforted. I'm still nervous, however. I'll let you know how I fare. In the meantime, thanks for responding. Have a nice day. Lari > I'm so sorry you're experiencing these symptoms. It must have been difficult > to post with everyone raving about how good they feel. > > To be blunt, there are two things you don't want to hear a surgeon say: > " Whoops " and " Uh oh " . > > Not to shoot any arrows but if I felt the way you did, I'd get a second > opinion. > > Des Tuck > Bilateral BHR > > > In a message dated 2/18/2004 9:30:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, > lariabraham@y... writes: > I've been a bit hesitant to write, but now feel a huge need as I am > seeking someone out there (anyone!) who is feeling similarly to me. > On Jan. 29 I underwent a left-hip resurfacing in London for a long- > standing AVN (we're American expats living in the UK). I am 46, a > mother of three, and in very good physical shape overall. I went > into the surgery strong, and have come out far behind what everyone > had hoped. My doctor, who is very experienced in this operation, > says that I'm a " puzzle. " It's been three weeks since the surgery, > and I have huge pain in the hip joint. The swelling and bruising in > my knee has come down, but only just recently. For a while I felt > like I'd had knee surgery! I cannot bear full weight on my left leg > whatsover without the aid of a crutch. I'm doing all the required > exercises, but have so much pain day and night and, frankly, deeply > worry that I'll never regain any mobility-- never mind full. Is > there anyone out there who has not come through this as expected? > Can you share with me your experience(s)? Have you come through it > successfully--albeit more slowly than expected? Any tips for coping? > I am in serious need of positive reinforcement! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.