Re: Getting ready for surgery

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Hello and Welcome!

In 1993 I had a TLHR at 39 and had AVN also. I was also the Mom of a

two year old. As soon as I woke up from the anesthesia I knew I had

made the right decision. The grainy feel and the pain from the joint

was gone! I was so relieved.

I made a deal with my surgeon that if I could groom myself and dress he

would let me out of the hospital on day four of five, I forget which.

But in 1993 that was a big deal, getting out of the hospital at day

four or five. Now it's the average.

I was off the pain meds at day 10 and doing laundry, dishes, etc. I

was back to work on crutches after two months and everything zoomed

after that. I danced, hiked, etc. I forgot I had a hip replacement

after about five years.

I would love to record the conversations between the nurse and the TLHR

as the nurse convinces the patient to stand for the first time after

surgery. I think it would be a great example for anyone in sales. I

could not imagine standing up at all. Of course most people do not put

full weight on the operated leg for differing lengths of time dependent

on the doctor. Standing was great! I was so relieved. It was not at

all what I imagined. It was actually thrilling because the pain from

the bone on bone hip was gone. The only pain was from the incision

which was not minor, but if you choose the right doctor the pain gets

managed very well in most situations.

Regarding post operative pain, just keep ahead of it. Take the pills

on time. Don't try to be brave, there is no bravery here. The pain

medication is medicine. Studies have shown that the vast majority of

people who take pain medications after surgery do not become addicted.

It will be great!

Beverly in Austin

TLHR 1993 TLH Revision 2005

> getting ready for surgery

> Posted by: " shariama506 " shariama506@...   shariama506

>

> Thu Nov 2, 2006 5:16 pm (PST)

> Hello, I'm new to this group and I am preparing for my LTHR on

> 11072006. I'm a 36 yo with AVN in both hips. What can I expect after

> surgery? What was the first steps like after surgery? I am ready to

> just to be able to take a step without excruciating pain for once.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group shariama, I can’t

speak for everybody here but as soon as I woke up after

surgery I could feel the difference in

pain. It was/is hard to tell people that yes it still hurt but it was not

the same kind of hurt. I know for me the

worst part was getting up and out of bed for the first time. I nor

my wife will ever forget that morning but

after that first time, everything gets easier. Most people get home

in 4 or 5 days and I think the biggest

issue then is taking your meds like the Dr. says to.

Clean and organize the house so you have

clear paths to the bathroom and kitchen. Stock up on reading

materials and make sure the TV remote has

fresh batteries. Place one of the cheap grabby things (reacher) at

several places near where you’re

going to be most of the time. That way if you drop anything you can pick

it up. We have a discount tool outlet here

that sells them as cheap as I’ve ever seen. I also suggest an apron

with pockets so you can carry bottled

beverages and tupperware’d meals while using crutches.

[Guest guest]

Hi I know this email was not addressed to me, but I have to tell you - that info was so wonderful to have, Thank you!!!! It's so hard not to know what to expect before surgery, so please keep these ideas/hints coming. Thanks!!! Coquitlam, BC Canada Coffey <wcoffey81@...> wrote: Welcome to the group shariama, I can’t speak for everybody here but as soon as I woke up after surgery I could feel the difference in pain. It was/is hard to tell people that yes it still hurt but it was not the same kind of hurt. I know for me the worst part was getting up and out of bed for the first time. I nor my wife will ever forget that morning but after that first time, everything gets easier. Most people get home in 4 or 5 days and I think the biggest issue then is taking your meds like the Dr. says to. Clean and organize the house so you have clear paths to the bathroom and kitchen. Stock up on reading materials and make sure the TV remote has fresh batteries. Place one of the cheap grabby things (reacher) at several places near where you’re going to be most of the time. That way if you drop anything you can pick it up. We have a discount tool outlet here that sells them as cheap as I’ve ever seen. I also suggest an apron with pockets so you can carry bottled beverages and tupperware’d meals while using crutches.

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Hi Beverly

That is so encouraging to read! My THR is on the 28th and I am half terrified and half excited (I'm 41).

" In 1993 I had a TLHR at 39 and had AVN also. I was also the Mom of a two year old. As soon as I woke up from the anesthesia I knew I had made the right decision. The grainy feel and the pain from the joint was gone! I was so relieved

[Guest guest]

i'm really behind in replying to emails because i've been in major pain, it's gotten worse since the orthopaedic examined me. anyway, doesn't the part of the prosthesis that goes down into the femur (is that the right name for that bone) hurt like HELL? i would imagine sticking something down into a bone would be so unbearable painful afterwards, YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindy lou

I would love to record the conversations between the nurse and the TLHR as the nurse convinces the patient to stand for the first time after surgery. I think it would be a great example for anyone in sales. I could not imagine standing up at all. Of course most people do not put full weight on the operated leg for differing lengths of time dependent on the doctor. Standing was great! I was so relieved. It was not at all what I imagined. It was actually thrilling because the pain from the bone on bone hip was gone. The only pain was from the incision which was not minor, but if you choose the right doctor the pain gets managed very well in most situations.

[Guest guest]

Hi Beverley

I had a R THR 7 years ago when I was 30 something

yes you do have pain post op but I agree with the others it is very different pain and the best thing pain meds relieve it

I had to go home alone to a 5 year old and we managed really well, because the pain got less each day and I was back at work in a month

My first steps were to the bathroom because I couldn't wee and once I started walking and peeing I couldn't stop and went home in a few days

Go for it girl you really have nothing to loose

Aussie

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Hi Beverly

That is so encouraging to read! My THR is on the 28th and I am half terrified and half excited (I'm 41).

" In 1993 I had a TLHR at 39 and had AVN also. I was also the Mom of a two year old. As soon as I woke up from the anesthesia I knew I had made the right decision. The grainy feel and the pain from the joint was gone! I was so relieved

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Nope...

Aside from the soreness of the actual dislocation (yes, they have to dislocate your hip so they have room to work) and the pain from the incision, the implant doesn't hurt at all. The stem is interted into the hollow of the femur, an area where there are no nerve endings.

The soreness from the surgery and the incision go away, and once the staples were out, I never had to look back, not even once. I am so glad that I did them.

Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004

mdavison@...

From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ] On Behalf Of lindySent: 04 November, 2006 4:43 AMJoint Replacement Subject: Re: Re: getting ready for surgery

i'm really behind in replying to emails because i've been in major pain, it's gotten worse since the orthopaedic examined me. anyway, doesn't the part of the prosthesis that goes down into the femur (is that the right name for that bone) hurt like HELL? i would imagine sticking something down into a bone would be so unbearable painful afterwards, YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindy lou

I would love to record the conversations between the nurse and the TLHR as the nurse convinces the patient to stand for the first time after surgery. I think it would be a great example for anyone in sales. I could not imagine standing up at all. Of course most people do not put full weight on the operated leg for differing lengths of time dependent on the doctor. Standing was great! I was so relieved. It was not at all what I imagined. It was actually thrilling because the pain from the bone on bone hip was gone. The only pain was from the incision which was not minor, but if you choose the right doctor the pain gets managed very well in most situations.

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thanks for your response. so there's no chance of the entire bone splitting open from the prothesis then, right. i can just picture that happening. ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my husband works on a ship -- on the great lakes -- and he will be home for winter lay up mid january. i'm planning to have the surgery asap after he returns. he'll then return to the ship late march or very early april. do you all think, if things go normally for me, that i'll be able to be on my own by then, get up and down the back porch steps (about 5 of them) and take my dog out on a leash. we're also having a new home put in this spring and i'm supposed to help pack this winter, but maybe for that, i can just supervise. lol

i'm sure glad i joined this list - i'm learning a lot.

again, i have a few emails from some of you to respond to and i should be able to get at them later today (sat.) -- my pain level has been extremely high the past few days -- maybe from the cold weather we're having ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindy lou

Nope...

Aside from the soreness of the actual dislocation (yes, they have to dislocate your hip so they have room to work) and the pain from the incision, the implant doesn't hurt at all. The stem is interted into the hollow of the femur, an area where there are no nerve endings.

The soreness from the surgery and the incision go away, and once the staples were out, I never had to look back, not even once. I am so glad that I did them.

Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004

mdavison@...

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for the information. I was terribly nervous and I initially postponed my surgery back in July basically out of fear. But the pain caused to get back on the surgery bandwagon and I am definitely ready. I only have have three days left before the big day and I am actually quite excited. It is great getting information first-hand from someone the has actually experienced it! Thank you again so much for taking the time to respond!!!! Shariama LTHR-110706 yipppppyyyybeverly ketcham <bketcham@...> wrote: Hello and Welcome!In 1993 I had a TLHR at 39 and had AVN also. I was also the Mom of a two year old. As soon as I woke up from the anesthesia I knew I had made the right decision. The grainy feel and the pain from the joint was gone! I was so relieved.I made a deal with my surgeon that if I

could groom myself and dress he would let me out of the hospital on day four of five, I forget which. But in 1993 that was a big deal, getting out of the hospital at day four or five. Now it's the average.I was off the pain meds at day 10 and doing laundry, dishes, etc. I was back to work on crutches after two months and everything zoomed after that. I danced, hiked, etc. I forgot I had a hip replacement after about five years.I would love to record the conversations between the nurse and the TLHR as the nurse convinces the patient to stand for the first time after surgery. I think it would be a great example for anyone in sales. I could not imagine standing up at all. Of course most people do not put full weight on the operated leg for differing lengths of time dependent on the doctor. Standing was great! I was so relieved. It was not at all what I imagined. It was actually thrilling because the pain from

the bone on bone hip was gone. The only pain was from the incision which was not minor, but if you choose the right doctor the pain gets managed very well in most situations.Regarding post operative pain, just keep ahead of it. Take the pills on time. Don't try to be brave, there is no bravery here. The pain medication is medicine. Studies have shown that the vast majority of people who take pain medications after surgery do not become addicted.It will be great!Beverly in AustinTLHR 1993 TLH Revision 2005> getting ready for surgery> Posted by: "shariama506" shariama506@... shariama506>> Thu Nov 2, 2006 5:16 pm (PST)> Hello, I'm new to this group and I am preparing for my LTHR on> 11072006. I'm a 36 yo with AVN in both hips. What can I expect after> surgery? What was the first steps like after surgery? I am ready to> just to be

able to take a step without excruciating pain for once.

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Thank you , it is really comforting to get information first-hand by someone that has gone through this. Nov. 7th is rapidly approaching and I am so excited! I preety much have everything in order and I am just awaiting that day. If you think of anymore valuable tidbits of information, pleased let me know. Again, thank you for taking the time to respond! Shariama LTHR-110706!!!! Coffey <wcoffey81@...> wrote: Welcome to the group shariama, I can’t speak for everybody here but as soon as I woke up after surgery I could feel the difference in pain. It was/is hard to tell people that yes it still hurt but it was not the same kind of hurt. I know for me the worst part was getting up and out of bed for the first time. I nor my wife will ever forget that morning but after that first time, everything gets easier. Most people get home in 4 or 5 days and I think the biggest issue then is taking your meds like the Dr. says to. Clean and organize the house so you have clear paths to the bathroom and kitchen. Stock up on reading materials and make sure the TV remote has fresh batteries. Place one of the cheap grabby things (reacher) at several places near where you’re going to be most of the time. That way if you drop anything you can pick it up. We have a discount tool outlet here that sells them as cheap as I’ve ever seen. I also suggest an apron with pockets so you can carry bottled beverages and tupperware’d meals while using crutches.

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From my experience with both of my tkr's I think your time frame will

work well. I don't know if it will be the same having both knees done

at the same time. I am almost ten months out and I have a little pain

in my knee if I vend it a certain way but it is healing pain. Out of

recovery the pain you experience now will be gone and you will have

only healing pain if all goes well. I wish you the best. I would

recommend you have a commode by the side of the bed, a leg lift, a

walker . Also as one mentioned have your house de-cluttered so you

have a clean walkway to the bath, kitchen, bed. Be sure your hubby

knows how to do the laundry. Try o have some meals in the freezer.

Just try to think ahead and make it easier for both of you.

On Nov 4, 2006, at 12:24 AM, lindy wrote:

> thanks for your response.  so there's no chance of the entire bone

> splitting open from the prothesis then, right.  i can just picture

> that happening.  ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> my husband works on a ship -- on the great lakes -- and he will be

> home for winter lay up mid january.  i'm planning to have the surgery

> asap after he returns.  he'll then return to the ship late march or

> very early april.  do you all think, if things go normally for me,

> that i'll be able to be on my own by then, get up and down the back

> porch steps (about 5 of them) and take my dog out on a leash.  we're

> also having a new home put in this spring and i'm supposed to help

> pack this winter, but maybe for that, i can just supervise.  lol

> i'm sure glad i joined this list - i'm learning a lot.

> again, i have a few emails from some of you to respond to and i should

> be able to get at them later today (sat.) -- my pain level has been

> extremely high the past few days -- maybe from the cold weather we're

> having ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> lindy lou

>>

>> Nope...

>>  

>> Aside from the soreness of the actual dislocation (yes, they have to

>> dislocate your hip so they have room to work) and the pain from the

>> incision, the implant doesn't hurt at all.  The stem is interted into

>> the hollow of the femur, an area where there are no nerve endings.

>>  

>> The soreness from the surgery and the incision go away, and once the

>> staples were out, I never had to look back, not even once.  I am so

>> glad that I did them.

>>  

>>

>> Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004

>> mdavison@...

" the church is not suppose to be a country club for the saints, but

rather a hospital for the sinner. "

[Guest guest]

i'm anxious to hear from you after your surgery so you can tell me exactly how you're feeling. i'm right behind you -- getting it done in january.

lindy

RTHR 1/2007

Thank you so much for the information. I was terribly nervous and I initially postponed my surgery back in July basically out of fear. But the pain caused to get back on the surgery bandwagon and I am definitely ready. I only have have three days left before the big day and I am actually quite excited. It is great getting information first-hand from someone the has actually experienced it! Thank you again so much for taking the time to respond!!!! Shariama LTHR-110706 yipppppyyyy

[Guest guest]

Lindy lou, remember that the long bones of your arms and

legs are hollow, and filled with bone marrow. The doc has to ream

out the bone a bit to make it a good fit. So yes any surgery hurts, but

bone insertion of the prosthesis hurts no more or less than any thing

else he will do.

Larry

At 08:42 PM 11/3/2006, you wrote:

i'm really behind

in replying to emails because i've been in major pain, it's gotten worse

since the orthopaedic examined me. anyway, doesn't the part of the

prosthesis that goes down into the femur (is that the right name for that

bone) hurt like HELL? i would imagine sticking something down into

a bone would be so unbearable painful afterwards, YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

lindy lou

[Guest guest]

Hello...i am new to the group. THR are easy procedures. I would

suggest a spinal, and small amount of sedation to sleep. Works great.

You will wake up w/o pain and be clear headed in an hour or 2. More

often than not feeling better after the sugery than before. Make sure

they put a warming blanket on you

Good luck

>

> i'm anxious to hear from you after your surgery so you can tell me

exactly how you're feeling. i'm right behind you -- getting it done in

january.

> lindy

> RTHR 1/2007

>

>

> Thank you so much for the information. I was terribly nervous and

I initially postponed my surgery back in July basically out of fear.

But the pain caused to get back on the surgery bandwagon and I am

definitely ready. I only have have three days left before the big day

and I am actually quite excited. It is great getting information first-

hand from someone the has actually experienced it! Thank you again so

much for taking the time to respond!!!! Shariama LTHR-110706 yipppppyyyy

>

[Guest guest]

When I had my total right hip done, I had more pain the day

before surgery than I did the day after surgery.

Larry

[Guest guest]

larry, okay, if you say so. ;-) it sounds horrid though. ;-)

lindy

Lindy lou, remember that the long bones of your arms and legs are hollow, and filled with bone marrow. The doc has to ream out the bone a bit to make it a good fit. So yes any surgery hurts, but bone insertion of the prosthesis hurts no more or less than any thing else he will do.LarryAt 08:42 PM 11/3/2006, you wrote:

i'm really behind in replying to emails because i've been in major pain, it's gotten worse since the orthopaedic examined me. anyway, doesn't the part of the prosthesis that goes down into the femur (is that the right name for that bone) hurt like HELL? i would imagine sticking something down into a bone would be so unbearable painful afterwards, YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!lindy lou

[Guest guest]

I had RHR two years ago at ago 75. I am so glad I

mustered the nerve to have the surgery. The bone on

bone pain was rapidly destroying my temperment and

well being. I had all the recommended gadgets in

place for home re-entry and got along just fine on my

own with Home Health nurse twice a week checking

cumidin and Physical Therapist twice a week. I live

in Illinois and Medicare pays for these services for

the needed 4 weeks. After that I was allowed to drive

and benefited from 6 more weeks of out patient

therapy.

One of my stategies was to attach a plastic tote bag

to the front of my walker. It was great for moving

things from place to place around the house--like

food,drink, books, TV flipper, cell phone. The

reacher was necessary to picking up things that

dropped. I also used a booster on the low toilet

seat. I still use a bath bench for showering. To

prevent that no-no twist of my leg to get it over the

tub I use a low (about 5 inch) step stool.

I was back to my old self after a few months.

Friends would say, " Don't you wish you would have had

it done sooner? " It seems like a very stupid

question. The answer is " NO, I had to bring myself to

the point of muscling the nerve and knowing it was in

my own best interest to make the surgery decision. "

This group is so great and I sure appreciate Alisa for

keeping it going so beautifully. LOVE RUTH

--- shariama EDWARDS <shariama506@...> wrote:

> Thank you so much for the information. I was

> terribly nervous and I initially postponed my

> surgery back in July basically out of fear. But the

> pain caused to get back on the surgery bandwagon and

> I am definitely ready. I only have have three days

> left before the big day and I am actually quite

> excited. It is great getting information first-hand

> from someone the has actually experienced it! Thank

> you again so much for taking the time to respond!!!!

> Shariama LTHR-110706 yipppppyyyy

>

> beverly ketcham <bketcham@...> wrote:

> Hello and Welcome!

>

> In 1993 I had a TLHR at 39 and had AVN also. I was

> also the Mom of a

> two year old. As soon as I woke up from the

> anesthesia I knew I had

> made the right decision. The grainy feel and the

> pain from the joint

> was gone! I was so relieved.

>

> I made a deal with my surgeon that if I could groom

> myself and dress he

> would let me out of the hospital on day four of

> five, I forget which.

> But in 1993 that was a big deal, getting out of the

> hospital at day

> four or five. Now it's the average.

>

> I was off the pain meds at day 10 and doing laundry,

> dishes, etc. I

> was back to work on crutches after two months and

> everything zoomed

> after that. I danced, hiked, etc. I forgot I had a

> hip replacement

> after about five years.

>

> I would love to record the conversations between the

> nurse and the TLHR

> as the nurse convinces the patient to stand for the

> first time after

> surgery. I think it would be a great example for

> anyone in sales. I

> could not imagine standing up at all. Of course most

> people do not put

> full weight on the operated leg for differing

> lengths of time dependent

> on the doctor. Standing was great! I was so

> relieved. It was not at

> all what I imagined. It was actually thrilling

> because the pain from

> the bone on bone hip was gone. The only pain was

> from the incision

> which was not minor, but if you choose the right

> doctor the pain gets

> managed very well in most situations.

>

> Regarding post operative pain, just keep ahead of

> it. Take the pills

> on time. Don't try to be brave, there is no bravery

> here. The pain

> medication is medicine. Studies have shown that the

> vast majority of

> people who take pain medications after surgery do

> not become addicted.

>

> It will be great!

>

> Beverly in Austin

> TLHR 1993 TLH Revision 2005

>

>

>

> > getting ready for surgery

> > Posted by: " shariama506 " shariama506@...

> shariama506

> >

> > Thu Nov 2, 2006 5:16 pm (PST)

> > Hello, I'm new to this group and I am preparing

> for my LTHR on

> > 11072006. I'm a 36 yo with AVN in both hips. What

> can I expect after

> > surgery? What was the first steps like after

> surgery? I am ready to

> > just to be able to take a step without

> excruciating pain for once.

>

>

>

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thanks for your input ruth, it helped a lot.

how does one get in and out of a car.

we have a durango SUV and a 1 ton dodge pick up. i'm not going to be able to get in or out of either. hubby will have to use his mom's car to even pick me up, but how in the world will i ever drive again. will i be able to manuver my right leg to get into the auto to be able to drive, or even go some place with hubby? so many questions . . .

I had RHR two years ago at ago 75. I am so glad Imustered the nerve to have the surgery. The bone onbone pain was rapidly destroying my temperment andwell being. I had all the recommended gadgets inplace for home re-entry and got along just fine on myown with Home Health nurse twice a week checkingcumidin and Physical Therapist twice a week. I livein Illinois and Medicare pays for these services forthe needed 4 weeks. After that I was allowed to driveand benefited from 6 more weeks of out patienttherapy. One of my stategies was to attach a plastic tote bagto the front of my walker. It was great for movingthings from place to place around the house--likefood,drink, books, TV flipper, cell phone. Thereacher was necessary to picking up things thatdropped. I also used a booster on the low toiletseat. I still use a bath bench for showering. Toprevent that no-no twist of my leg to get it over thetub I use a low (about 5 inch) step stool. I was back to my old self after a few months. Friends would say, "Don't you wish you would have hadit done sooner?" It seems like a very stupidquestion. The answer is "NO, I had to bring myself tothe point of muscling the nerve and knowing it was inmy own best interest to make the surgery decision."This group is so great and I sure appreciate Alisa forkeeping it going so beautifully. LOVE RUTH --- shariama EDWARDS <shariama506@...> wrote:> Thank you so much for the information. I was> terribly nervous and I initially postponed my> surgery back in July basically out of fear. But the> pain caused to get back on the surgery bandwagon and> I am definitely ready. I only have have three days> left before the big day and I am actually quite> excited. It is great getting information first-hand> from someone the has actually experienced it! Thank> you again so much for taking the time to respond!!!!> Shariama LTHR-110706 yipppppyyyy> > beverly ketcham <bketcham@...> wrote: > Hello and Welcome!> > In 1993 I had a TLHR at 39 and had AVN also. I was> also the Mom of a > two year old. As soon as I woke up from the> anesthesia I knew I had > made the right decision. The grainy feel and the> pain from the joint > was gone! I was so relieved.> > I made a deal with my surgeon that if I could groom> myself and dress he > would let me out of the hospital on day four of> five, I forget which. > But in 1993 that was a big deal, getting out of the> hospital at day > four or five. Now it's the average.> > I was off the pain meds at day 10 and doing laundry,> dishes, etc. I > was back to work on crutches after two months and> everything zoomed > after that. I danced, hiked, etc. I forgot I had a> hip replacement > after about five years.> > I would love to record the conversations between the> nurse and the TLHR > as the nurse convinces the patient to stand for the> first time after > surgery. I think it would be a great example for> anyone in sales. I > could not imagine standing up at all. Of course most> people do not put > full weight on the operated leg for differing> lengths of time dependent > on the doctor. Standing was great! I was so> relieved. It was not at > all what I imagined. It was actually thrilling> because the pain from > the bone on bone hip was gone. The only pain was> from the incision > which was not minor, but if you choose the right> doctor the pain gets > managed very well in most situations.> > Regarding post operative pain, just keep ahead of> it. Take the pills > on time. Don't try to be brave, there is no bravery> here. The pain > medication is medicine. Studies have shown that the> vast majority of > people who take pain medications after surgery do> not become addicted.> > It will be great!> > Beverly in Austin> TLHR 1993 TLH Revision 2005> > > > > getting ready for surgery> > Posted by: "shariama506" shariama506@... > shariama506> >> > Thu Nov 2, 2006 5:16 pm (PST)> > Hello, I'm new to this group and I am preparing> for my LTHR on> > 11072006. I'm a 36 yo with AVN in both hips. What> can I expect after> > surgery? What was the first steps like after> surgery? I am ready to> > just to be able to take a step without> excruciating pain for once.> > > > ---------------------------------> Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low > PC-to-Phone call rates. __________________________________________________________________________________________Check out the New - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. (http://advision.webevents./mailbeta)

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a spinal? i'd freak if i was awake during surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello...i am new to the group. THR are easy procedures. I would suggest a spinal, and small amount of sedation to sleep. Works great. You will wake up w/o pain and be clear headed in an hour or 2. More often than not feeling better after the sugery than before. Make sure they put a warming blanket on you Good luck>> i'm anxious to hear from you after your surgery so you can tell me exactly how you're feeling. i'm right behind you -- getting it done in january.> lindy> RTHR 1/2007> > > Thank you so much for the information. I was terribly nervous and I initially postponed my surgery back in July basically out of fear. But the pain caused to get back on the surgery bandwagon and I am definitely ready. I only have have three days left before the big day and I am actually quite excited. It is great getting information first-hand from someone the has actually experienced it! Thank you again so much for taking the time to respond!!!! Shariama LTHR-110706 yipppppyyyy>

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thanks and i need to make a list of the things i'll need to get for aftercare.

hubby knows how to do laundry and he can make a few dinners ;-). i just can't wait to see what kind of nurse he's going to make, because he's not the most sympathetic person i've ever known.

From my experience with both of my tkr's I think your time frame will work well. I don't know if it will be the same having both knees done at the same time. I am almost ten months out and I have a little pain in my knee if I vend it a certain way but it is healing pain. Out of recovery the pain you experience now will be gone and you will have only healing pain if all goes well. I wish you the best. I would recommend you have a commode by the side of the bed, a leg lift, a walker . Also as one mentioned have your house de-cluttered so you have a clean walkway to the bath, kitchen, bed. Be sure your hubby knows how to do the laundry. Try o have some meals in the freezer. Just try to think ahead and make it easier for both of you.

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At 05:20 PM 11/4/2006 -0600, you wrote:

thanks

for your input ruth, it helped a lot.

how does one get in and out

of a car.

we have a durango SUV and a 1

ton dodge pick up. i'm not going to be able to get in or out of

either. hubby will have to use his mom's car to even pick me up,

but how in the world will i ever drive again. will i be able to

manuver my right leg to get into the auto to be able to drive, or even go

some place with hubby? so many questions . . .

Actually, Lindy, I think your SUV might work quite well for you. We

have a Chrysler minivan, and it's handled 2 knee patients and one hip

patient quite well! The seats are high enough to just plunk your

butt on them and then swivel in, rather than having to bend to get into

them.

Try it now and see - you might be pleasantly surprised.

Ann

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My hubby amazed me this last time. He cooked and I always teased him

that he needed a cook book to learn how to boil water but he has done

very well. In fact now both of us are in the kitchen and it is

probably the second best thing that has happened as a result of the

surgery. He also stepped in and did the wash and cleaned house. He

helps me with those things normally so he does know how.

On Nov 4, 2006, at 3:45 PM, lindy wrote:

> thanks and i need to make a list of the things i'll need to get for

> aftercare.

> hubby knows how to do laundry and he can make a few dinners ;-).  i

> just can't wait to see what kind of nurse he's going to make, because

> he's not the most sympathetic person i've ever known.

>>  

>>

>> From my experience with both of my tkr's I think your time frame will

>> work well. I don't know if it will be the same having both knees done

>> at the same time. I am almost ten months out and I have a little pain

>> in my knee if I vend it a certain way but it is healing pain. Out of

>> recovery the pain you experience now will be gone and you will have

>> only healing pain if all goes well. I wish you the best. I would

>> recommend you have a commode by the side of the bed, a leg lift, a

>> walker . Also as one mentioned have your house de-cluttered so you

>> have a clean walkway to the bath, kitchen, bed. Be sure your hubby

>> knows how to do the laundry. Try o have some meals in the freezer.

>> Just try to think ahead and make it easier for both of you.

>

I am too blessed to be stressed

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At 05:37 PM 11/4/2006 -0600, you wrote:

a

spinal? i'd freak if i was awake during

surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me, too! I had a general (for LTKR) and did great with it.

Ann

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You're not awake with a spinal. They give you medication so that you sleep blissfully during the sawing and hammering, and wake up refreshed and not groggy at all. When I woke up, the surgery was done and they were folding up all the drapes they had used. I remember saying, "that was the most refreshing nap." No nausea. Spinal is the way to go. Ann Lauer <aelauer@...> wrote: At 05:37 PM 11/4/2006 -0600, you wrote: a spinal? i'd freak if i was awake during surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Me, too! I had a general (for LTKR) and did great with it.Ann What if the Hokey Pokey is really what it's all about???.

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oh, okay ANN, i never thought to try it that way now, i will, tomorrow, let you know how it goes. it may be TOO high though, i'm not sure. that thing is HUGE. ;-)

Actually, Lindy, I think your SUV might work quite well for you. We have a Chrysler minivan, and it's handled 2 knee patients and one hip patient quite well! The seats are high enough to just plunk your butt on them and then swivel in, rather than having to bend to get into them.Try it now and see - you might be pleasantly surprised.Ann