Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hi , I had my left hip done 2 days after you had yours done! So you and I should keep in touch and keep tabs. I have been concerned about " keeping up " with some people's recovery times, but I have learned to relax and accept my own pace of recovery. Since I am 44 and healthy, and I work construction and surf and all that macho stuff...I figured I'd be able to bum rush recovery and get healthy quickly. But it doesn't work that way. Hell, there were little old ladies with resurfs that were walking without crutches at 2 weeks. So forget about keeping up, and concentrate on your own recovery. How do you feel vs. a week ago? I remember how scared I was getting in and out of the shower at 3 weeks, now it's nothing. So take note of your advancements. And the golf ball in your pocket is normal...mine is down to a squishy golf ball now. Just keep rubbing the hell out of it, especially in public places if you can. I wouldn't do anything that feels creepy. My PT said to avoid anything that might simulate the dislocation process for at least 12 weeks. Since your'e about to have your 6 week check up, you'll be able to address you concerns with your Doctor. You might mention the whole toe-inward x-ray ordeal. He'll give you a prescription for physical therapy, and you'll be able to start moving and stretching which is scary at first, but the results are encouraging! We have lots of time to recover, and there are plenty of hippies who have had slow recoveries, but caught up eventually and are living normal, healthy lives. Keep us posted after your check up and hang tough! Chris C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 P.S. I'm a perthese guy too! > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over the > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint pain. > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was awkward! > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen but > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > length. > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you other > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with lower > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong although > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes like > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back pocket! > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check on > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have progressed > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > Regards > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hello : I also had Legg-Calve-Perthes when I was 11. I'm now 47 and had a resurf just a bit over two months ago with Dr. Gross in South Carolina. Everyone heals at different rates and your condition prior to surgery seems to have a large impact on your speed of recovery. It sounds like you are moving around pretty well. When you meet with your surgeon - ask about the pain. The golf ball is fairly normal. I've also heard people say they thought they had a towel, a soda can or a coffee mug stitched inside them - it does go down over time. I still have that feeling of a lump when I try and move the leg outward (which is now part of my stretching exercises). How is your leg length now? Mine seems to have come out about even after the surgery - mine was a bit shorter going in. Best of luck to you, RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over the > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint pain. > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was awkward! > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen but > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > length. > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you other > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with lower > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong although > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes like > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back pocket! > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check on > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have progressed > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > Regards > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hi Chris Thanks for the reply, comforting to know I'm not alone. I'm getting there slowly, in a way I'm looking forward to check up as I have been told varying things on what I can and can't do, occ health & PT told me not to drive or take a bath for 3 months, some have told me 6 weeks though, what have you been told? I found the best improvement was 2 -3 weeks, seemed to get a little more painful then but now seems a little better, still don't feel confident or able to walk any distance without one crutch, I'm hoping to swap this for a stick Wednesday......what about you, are you off crutches yet? PT got me a hydrotherapy session last week which was wonderful and seemed to really loosen me up, unfortunately have got to wait until next week for the next one due to Bank Holiday! Anyway, again, thanks for the reply, I'll update you later in the week after seeing the main man! > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over > the > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint > pain. > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was awkward! > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen but > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > length. > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you > other > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with > lower > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong > although > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes like > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back > pocket! > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check on > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have > progressed > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > Regards > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Many thanks for the reply, My leg length seems to haev come out about the same which really pleased me. Getting about Ok although don't feel confident or able enough to walk unaided, think it's probably a case of having to literally teach myself to walk again. Just out of interest what treatment did you have for the Perthes at the time, mine was traction, broomstick plaster, then leather splint, knee guard & chain......same over there? Again Many thanks & speak soon > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over the > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint pain. > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was awkward! > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen but > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > length. > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you other > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with lower > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong although > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes like > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back pocket! > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check on > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have progressed > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > Regards > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Many thanks for the reply, My leg length seems to haev come out about the same which really pleased me. Getting about Ok although don't feel confident or able enough to walk unaided, think it's probably a case of having to literally teach myself to walk again. Just out of interest what treatment did you have for the Perthes at the time, mine was traction, broomstick plaster, then leather splint, knee guard & chain......same over there? Again Many thanks & speak soon > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over the > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint pain. > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was awkward! > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen but > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > length. > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you other > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with lower > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong although > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes like > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back pocket! > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check on > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have progressed > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > Regards > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Many thanks for the reply, My leg length seems to haev come out about the same which really pleased me. Getting about Ok although don't feel confident or able enough to walk unaided, think it's probably a case of having to literally teach myself to walk again. Just out of interest what treatment did you have for the Perthes at the time, mine was traction, broomstick plaster, then leather splint, knee guard & chain......same over there? Again Many thanks & speak soon > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over the > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint pain. > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was awkward! > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen but > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > length. > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you other > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with lower > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong although > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes like > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back pocket! > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check on > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have progressed > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > Regards > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 : Initially they had me on crutches while they were still trying to diagnose what I had. Then they put me in a walking brace - it had steel rods down both sides of my leg, leather straps that held it on my calf and thigh, a rubber foot at the bottom and a ring of padded leather that my pelvis rested on. This contraption raised my " bad " side up about 3 inches so I also had a shoe with a built up sole on the other side. I wore that thing for a bit over 3 years. My leg seemed to come back to normal. On my doctors advice I avoided contact sports but I was an avid hiker, cyclist and skiier. Around the time I turned 40 I started noticing pain and various clicks and pops - they got progressively worse until I couldn't stand it anymore. I'm just a little over 2 months post op. I am just starting to walk without a stick. I've been using one for a while on long walks because my leg seems to get tired and I start to limp again. I went for a walk with my wife and the dog today - about 2 miles without the cane. The one thing I have noticed following this board and several friends who have had total hip replacements - the recovery period varies greatly and the instructions from the doctors vary greatly. My doc told me not to drive for 6 weeks - I actually started a little early. But he told me I could be the judge of when to progress from crutches, to a single crutch, to a stick, to unaided - he told me to listen to my body and take it easy if it started to hurt. I'm always interested in hearing about others who had Perthes and their experiences - I appreciate hearing about the therapy you received. Take care, RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over > the > > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint > pain. > > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was > awkward! > > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen > but > > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > > length. > > > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you > other > > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with > lower > > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong > although > > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes > like > > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back > pocket! > > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check > on > > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have > progressed > > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > > Regards > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 : Initially they had me on crutches while they were still trying to diagnose what I had. Then they put me in a walking brace - it had steel rods down both sides of my leg, leather straps that held it on my calf and thigh, a rubber foot at the bottom and a ring of padded leather that my pelvis rested on. This contraption raised my " bad " side up about 3 inches so I also had a shoe with a built up sole on the other side. I wore that thing for a bit over 3 years. My leg seemed to come back to normal. On my doctors advice I avoided contact sports but I was an avid hiker, cyclist and skiier. Around the time I turned 40 I started noticing pain and various clicks and pops - they got progressively worse until I couldn't stand it anymore. I'm just a little over 2 months post op. I am just starting to walk without a stick. I've been using one for a while on long walks because my leg seems to get tired and I start to limp again. I went for a walk with my wife and the dog today - about 2 miles without the cane. The one thing I have noticed following this board and several friends who have had total hip replacements - the recovery period varies greatly and the instructions from the doctors vary greatly. My doc told me not to drive for 6 weeks - I actually started a little early. But he told me I could be the judge of when to progress from crutches, to a single crutch, to a stick, to unaided - he told me to listen to my body and take it easy if it started to hurt. I'm always interested in hearing about others who had Perthes and their experiences - I appreciate hearing about the therapy you received. Take care, RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over > the > > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint > pain. > > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was > awkward! > > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen > but > > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > > length. > > > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you > other > > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with > lower > > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong > although > > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes > like > > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back > pocket! > > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check > on > > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have > progressed > > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > > Regards > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 : Initially they had me on crutches while they were still trying to diagnose what I had. Then they put me in a walking brace - it had steel rods down both sides of my leg, leather straps that held it on my calf and thigh, a rubber foot at the bottom and a ring of padded leather that my pelvis rested on. This contraption raised my " bad " side up about 3 inches so I also had a shoe with a built up sole on the other side. I wore that thing for a bit over 3 years. My leg seemed to come back to normal. On my doctors advice I avoided contact sports but I was an avid hiker, cyclist and skiier. Around the time I turned 40 I started noticing pain and various clicks and pops - they got progressively worse until I couldn't stand it anymore. I'm just a little over 2 months post op. I am just starting to walk without a stick. I've been using one for a while on long walks because my leg seems to get tired and I start to limp again. I went for a walk with my wife and the dog today - about 2 miles without the cane. The one thing I have noticed following this board and several friends who have had total hip replacements - the recovery period varies greatly and the instructions from the doctors vary greatly. My doc told me not to drive for 6 weeks - I actually started a little early. But he told me I could be the judge of when to progress from crutches, to a single crutch, to a stick, to unaided - he told me to listen to my body and take it easy if it started to hurt. I'm always interested in hearing about others who had Perthes and their experiences - I appreciate hearing about the therapy you received. Take care, RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > > Hiya all.....wish I had found this site before my op! > > > Had right Cormet carried out on 13/4/04 at Cov & Warwick with the > > > skilled hands of Mr Krikler. I am 33 yr old male and had Perthes > > > Disease in right hip at age of 11, has slowly deteriorated over > the > > > years resulting finally in severe limp, shortened leg and joint > pain. > > > Finally managed to get my consultant to refer me for resurfacing > > > after years of " but you're too young for a new hip " ! > > > > > > As far as I am aware the op went well apart from taking a little > > > longer then usual (about 3 1/2 hours), surgeon said I was > awkward! > > > Had a slight problem on Day 2 as I went for XRay and they made me > > > point my toes together and heels apart, extremely painful and > > > resulted in pulled/torn muscles at rear. The wound has healed > > > fantastically (10 " incision) still a little tender and swollen > but > > > very neat and clean. Also seem to have regained most of the leg > > > length. > > > > > > As regards progress, I am not sure whether I am on par with you > other > > > resurfacers. I still have crutches but mainly use one on my good > > > side, still have pain in the joint and suffering terribly with > lower > > > back pain and pain in my right knee. The joint feels strong > although > > > feels kinda wierd, when I bear full weight it feels sometimes > like > > > it's gonna pop out through the scar (best way of explaining it!) > > > Also when I sit down it feels like I've a golf ball in my back > pocket! > > > Anyway sorry if I have rambled on, I am off for my 6 week check > on > > > Wednesday and am a little worried as I don't feel I have > progressed > > > as well as I should have (and Mr Krikler said I would be skipping > > > into the hospital at week 6!!) > > > > > > anyway thanks for listening, any morale support appreciated, > > > Regards > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi Re. Swelling - my leg, foot, toes were enormous despite the TEDs. It gradually subsided as I became more active (at about 12 weeks because of bone grafts). I remember that it was a lot worse if I made the mistake of standing still for too long - e.g. doing washing up. A good excuse I thought! The worst was exercise followed by standing - so I would make sure that I collapsed and raised my leg straight after leg raises etc. Sounds like you're making great progress & won't be needing help for much longer at all. Soon be cutting your own toenails again! Best of luck. Kathy LBHR, dysplasia Mr Treacy 2002 > Hi all - great to find the site. Had my op two weeks ago tomorrow and am getting > around very well with one stick, but am having a lot of trouble with swelling and > bruising of my leg, ankle and toes - when will this start to subside? It seems not to > have improved at all over the past week. > > Stitches out tomorrow - apparently the wound is 'lovely', clean and dry. Can I sleep > on my side yet? Impossible to get a decent night on my back. > > I've been staying with a friend for the past week and am going home tomorrow. I live > on my own and should be very happy about getting back, but am pretty freaked out > about how I will manage with various things, not the least of which will be dealing > with the wretched anti-embolism stockings which I cannot get on by myself on the > operated side. I can just about get it off with the grabber. I've been living on my own > for most of my life and am terribly independent. Have found it difficult being helped > with things, but am now worried about not having help on hand. Aaaaarrrrghhh! > > Would really appreciate some advice and support from any of you who probably have > all been here. > > Regards > > > T > > racy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi Re. Swelling - my leg, foot, toes were enormous despite the TEDs. It gradually subsided as I became more active (at about 12 weeks because of bone grafts). I remember that it was a lot worse if I made the mistake of standing still for too long - e.g. doing washing up. A good excuse I thought! The worst was exercise followed by standing - so I would make sure that I collapsed and raised my leg straight after leg raises etc. Sounds like you're making great progress & won't be needing help for much longer at all. Soon be cutting your own toenails again! Best of luck. Kathy LBHR, dysplasia Mr Treacy 2002 > Hi all - great to find the site. Had my op two weeks ago tomorrow and am getting > around very well with one stick, but am having a lot of trouble with swelling and > bruising of my leg, ankle and toes - when will this start to subside? It seems not to > have improved at all over the past week. > > Stitches out tomorrow - apparently the wound is 'lovely', clean and dry. Can I sleep > on my side yet? Impossible to get a decent night on my back. > > I've been staying with a friend for the past week and am going home tomorrow. I live > on my own and should be very happy about getting back, but am pretty freaked out > about how I will manage with various things, not the least of which will be dealing > with the wretched anti-embolism stockings which I cannot get on by myself on the > operated side. I can just about get it off with the grabber. I've been living on my own > for most of my life and am terribly independent. Have found it difficult being helped > with things, but am now worried about not having help on hand. Aaaaarrrrghhh! > > Would really appreciate some advice and support from any of you who probably have > all been here. > > Regards > > > T > > racy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Hi Re. Swelling - my leg, foot, toes were enormous despite the TEDs. It gradually subsided as I became more active (at about 12 weeks because of bone grafts). I remember that it was a lot worse if I made the mistake of standing still for too long - e.g. doing washing up. A good excuse I thought! The worst was exercise followed by standing - so I would make sure that I collapsed and raised my leg straight after leg raises etc. Sounds like you're making great progress & won't be needing help for much longer at all. Soon be cutting your own toenails again! Best of luck. Kathy LBHR, dysplasia Mr Treacy 2002 > Hi all - great to find the site. Had my op two weeks ago tomorrow and am getting > around very well with one stick, but am having a lot of trouble with swelling and > bruising of my leg, ankle and toes - when will this start to subside? It seems not to > have improved at all over the past week. > > Stitches out tomorrow - apparently the wound is 'lovely', clean and dry. Can I sleep > on my side yet? Impossible to get a decent night on my back. > > I've been staying with a friend for the past week and am going home tomorrow. I live > on my own and should be very happy about getting back, but am pretty freaked out > about how I will manage with various things, not the least of which will be dealing > with the wretched anti-embolism stockings which I cannot get on by myself on the > operated side. I can just about get it off with the grabber. I've been living on my own > for most of my life and am terribly independent. Have found it difficult being helped > with things, but am now worried about not having help on hand. Aaaaarrrrghhh! > > Would really appreciate some advice and support from any of you who probably have > all been here. > > Regards > > > T > > racy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi , There are a few of us around who managed on our own post op.............. Steve being a recent one doing it with a bilateral...........so experience says you will end up coping okay............ A little trolley that will pull along for you is a godsend........... and if you don't already have, things like water bottles for beside the bed at night and forget the toilet, a bucket will do instead of stumbling around in the dark half asleep........ Have you some arrangements for food...........??? I found that the hardest........... As for the Teds - I was probably lucky that I have toes that work as fingers and maybe it is easier to put them on via sitting in a chair etc..............i.e. one can often get closer to feet bending backwards/sideways etc...... Best of luck and keep in touch........... Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02 > Hi all - great to find the site. Had my op two weeks ago tomorrow and am getting > around very well with one stick, but am having a lot of trouble with swelling and > bruising of my leg, ankle and toes - when will this start to subside? It seems not to > have improved at all over the past week. > > Stitches out tomorrow - apparently the wound is 'lovely', clean and dry. Can I sleep > on my side yet? Impossible to get a decent night on my back. > > I've been staying with a friend for the past week and am going home tomorrow. I live > on my own and should be very happy about getting back, but am pretty freaked out > about how I will manage with various things, not the least of which will be dealing > with the wretched anti-embolism stockings which I cannot get on by myself on the > operated side. I can just about get it off with the grabber. I've been living on my own > for most of my life and am terribly independent. Have found it difficult being helped > with things, but am now worried about not having help on hand. Aaaaarrrrghhh! > > Would really appreciate some advice and support from any of you who probably have > all been here. > > Regards > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hi Happy 4th to all you US folks. I hope you enjoy the holiday. laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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