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Other hip replacement

18 years ago

Well, tomorrow I get the other hip done. As many of you good people know, I had one done last fall. I guess it was just so darned much fun that I had to do it again! I think I will have my DD's old laptop so may be able to stay in touch. I'll appreciate your good thoughts for success. It worked last time!

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jannie
18 years ago
Good luck, Phyllis!
Linda Wayman
18 years ago
Good luck to you Phyllis. I hope the next one works out as well as the last one. Let us hear from you as soon as you feel like it. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Linda
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I used to drink with a crowd of really great older guys in Gera... fishing information, shuffle board, homemade horseradish. It was the concensus and advice that joints should be replaced asap when they wear out. A couple felt like they had wasted years of their life by attempting to make-do and deal with the pain... "don't wait until you are 70". A gal that works on my production line had hers done a few months ago. Pretty certain she went FMLA followed by a lay-off due to the economy. I used to tease her by calling her "limpy". When the weather was changing or she had a long day she would develop a visable limp. She didn't know she was limping and my teasing was one of the factors that made her get the hip fixed. I was not teasing to be mean... when she limped I also pushed her towards easy tasks. Today she is much better. The limp and the pain is gone. She has a very physically challenging job... 35lb lifting 30 times per hour, constant walking with stops at different work stations, steps to climb... everyone gains muscle. (Something when you put muscle on a farm girl... her other job is tending a herd of cows.) She is not having any problems with the job, no limp, faster then I am at the same job. I try to take care of her by getting the heavy stuff and she tries to take care of me by getting the heavy stuff. Just started a 25 y/o that can't yet handle the physical demands. We work in a factory making steel things so nothing is light or simple... and it is hot humid uncomfortable work. From what I'm told and can see replacement leaves most people better then before... much better. Speaking of work... I have to go in early. New machines, new jobs,... hiring soon *happy dance*.
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I'm a tad over 70 now. I have two artificial hips. Left was December 2004; right, January 2006. Needing to use steroids for asthma ruined my hip joints early. Hips are *easy*, with easy recovery. KNEES seem to be much harder! (Hips move 'back and forth', while knees have to 'rotate'.) Thanks to 'a better world through chemistry' (drugs), this is NOT a painful surgery or recovery. I borrowed a raised toilet seat, walker and cane from our Senior Center's lending closet. I bought a long shoehorn which I still enjoy using. I walked the day after surgery and came home after a couple nights on an ordinary surgical ward. DH was my 'step and fetch it' and was able to nuke frozen dinners for the first few nights. I was walking around the grocery store with him a week after surgery. (How many frozen dinners can a person tolerate? LOL) A visiting nurse came to our (single level) home to do the blood testing while I was on blood-thinners. A physical therapist came to our home to teach me exercises and put me through my paces. (DO them! You will recover faster and have greater strength.) My first hip was somewhat more successful than the second -- but I'm happy with both. I can't imagine NOT doing this so that you can WALK WITHOUT PAIN again. Oh, I just remembered that I was on a plane to Maui shortly after the second surgery. I had wheelchairs at the airports and made sure to walk around a bit in flight to avoid clots, but...no worries! No need for heavy meds after either replacement.
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Hi, all! Today was our first full day at home but it feels like his surgery was two weeks ago instead of four days. He had his first PT session today and did well. We stopped off at a medical supply place so he could do a little shopping for things to make his life a bit easier and we ended up renting a lift chair recliner. There's not a good chair for him in the LR, they are too low slung, a real no no. No, I am not sleeping with him but am in the same room on a daybed. We don't typically share the same bed as his cpap is too noisy for me. Adhesions are the primary theory for the pop, as are tendons and ligaments. His major pain now comes from these incredible muscle cramps all up and down his thigh and inner leg. His muscles will have to heal from being sliced. The cramps are mighty but of short duration.
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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
You are a fast healer, you will do fine.

We will send positive thoughts and prayers for a easy recovery.
ronm80
18 years ago
Good luck Phyllis, my DH had his second hip replacement Feb 8th. He put it off for over two years and couldn't walk without pain. He is now walking without the aid of a walker and isn't in any pain. It's like a new life for both of us. I will keep you in my prayers.
luckygardnr
18 years ago
Big, gentle, healing hugs! Just think, soon (in a couple of months), you'll be pain-free! Good luck!

Laurel
tami_ohio
18 years ago
Wishing lots of sucess and very little pain for you, Phyllis!

Tami
ronf_gw
18 years ago
I'm hoping everything goes well for you.

Ron
pattico_gw
18 years ago
You are a brave woman Phiyllis....

I hope it easier this time than it was the last...

Heal quickly !!

patti
bestlawn
18 years ago
Wishing you well and an easy recovery.
User
18 years ago
Hi Phyllis! Sending you hugs and you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery! I remember your visit to Edinburgh - you did incredibly well going down into the chambers to see the underground city - all those stairs! Pretty soon you'll be passing everyone again!
(((((((((((((((Phyllis)))))))))))))))
lynne_melb
18 years ago
Sending thoughts for a quick recovery.
gardenspice
18 years ago
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
OklaMoni
18 years ago
Hi Phyllis

Here's hoping the lap top will work out great, to keep you connected while you heal. :)

Well, above all, good luck with the surgery and a speedy recovery!

Moni
hayjud_mn
18 years ago
Phyllis,
You are such a wonderful patient, I bet they are looking forward to having you back.
Will you be staying at the same place this time?

I hope it all goes perfectly for you.
Hugs and prayers!
Hayjud
grammahony
18 years ago
Lot's of good thoughts and prayers for you Phyllis. You'll feel much better soon.
Leslie
sue_va
18 years ago
Hoping everything goes well and with a good outcome.

Sue
Velleen78
18 years ago
We will be remembering you. Sending KT hugs
bunny_lover
18 years ago
Prayers for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery!
heather_on
18 years ago
Best wishes for a quick recovery.
lydia1959
18 years ago
Sending my very best thoughts and prayers your way!!
okwriter
18 years ago
Good luck, Phyllis! Hope you hurry back soon!
donna37
18 years ago
Sending special healing thoughts for a quick recovery.
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
Good luck to ya,will keep you in prayer.

I'm gonna talk to my Doc wednesday about my knee surgery,it's time for it,and i can't put it off any longer.
Kathi

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