Hip Surgery Scheduled

Marie5656

Marie5656

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Well, it looks like May 24th is S-day. Surgery day. Interesting thing..she told me that if no issues, I may be HOME the next day. Umm..ok? Depends on how well I respond to getting my butt out of bed and walking. And pain and all. I will keep you posted when I know things
 

Marie5656 said:
Well, it looks like May 24th is S-day. Surgery day. Interesting thing..she told me that if no issues, I may be HOME the next day. Umm..ok? Depends on how well I respond to getting my butt out of bed and walking. And pain and all. I will keep you posted when I know things
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@Marie5656
When my o/h had his hip surgery a year or so ago .. he was home the next day. They had him up and walking. It seemed like they were more concerned that he have a BM before leaving hospital. Yes, he had discomfort, but was on pain meds that he chose not to refill.
 
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@Marie5656
When my o/h had his hip surgery a year or so ago .. he was home the next day. They had him up and walking. It seemed like they were more concerned that he have a BM before leaving hospital. Yes, he had discomfort, but was on pain meds that he chose not to refill.
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Wow. When I had the last one done, between hospital and rehab center, Was home in 8 days. Yuck
 

My hip replacement surgery was about four years ago. There was a long queue for it to be on the NHS, where of course, we don't pay. The pain was just much to tolerate the wait so I had my replacement at a private hospital. The actual operation was just under two hours, I wasn't under general anesthetic, instead I had an epidural, couldn't feel a thing from the waist down, but I could hear the saw going. What a surreal experience.

Being a private hospital I had a room, like a hotel room, with an en suite bathroom. My first attempt at walking on the new hip was just the few steps to the bathroom. Even with the use of a frame it was still brutal. I thought that I would never walk properly again. But the human body is made of sterner stuff, I was back at work within eight weeks.

When I saw my x-rays with the screws still there, I asked my surgeon if it was possible to have a copy. "Give me your phone number, he said, next thing I know, my phone goes "ping" and a photo of my hip appears. Here you go, screws and all.
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horseless carriage said:
My hip replacement surgery was about four years ago. There was a long queue for it to be on the NHS, where of course, we don't pay. The pain was just much to tolerate the wait so I had my replacement at a private hospital. The actual operation was just under two hours, I wasn't under general anesthetic, instead I had an epidural, couldn't feel a thing from the waist down, but I could hear the saw going. What a surreal experience.

Being a private hospital I had a room, like a hotel room, with an en suite bathroom. My first attempt at walking on the new hip was just the few steps to the bathroom. Even with the use of a frame it was still brutal. I thought that I would never walk properly again. But the human body is made of sterner stuff, I was back at work within eight weeks.

When I saw my x-rays with the screws still there, I asked my surgeon if it was possible to have a copy. "Give me your phone number, he said, next thing I know, my phone goes "ping" and a photo of my hip appears. Here you go, screws and all.
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I guess at this point in life, it is inevitable that we, bionic people, all have a couple plates and screws.
 
mellowyellow said:
I've had both hips done Marie, one in 2017 and the other in 2019, and yes they get you up and walking pretty quickly. Both surgeries went smoothly with no unforeseen problems. The difference it made is amazing, it's life changing.
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That's what my o/h says. The hip operation also corrected his knee problem. Good thing he didn't have the knee done first!
 
Marie5656 said:
Well, it looks like May 24th is S-day. Surgery day. Interesting thing..she told me that if no issues, I may be HOME the next day. Umm..ok? DWishing you all the best epends on how well I respond to getting my butt out of bed and walking. And pain and all. I will keep you posted when I know things
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Wishing you all the best on S-day, that's for sure. I'm so glad that so far I don't need any joints operated on, unless they could give me a whole new spine(LOL).
 
Marie5656 said:
Surgery day. Interesting thing..she told me that if no issues, I may be HOME the next day.
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I haven't had hip surgery, but for the surgery I've had it turned out going home was contingent on having someone else at home with me. That was okay when my mom was alive and my daughter lived at home, but I don't know what I'd do now. Will you have someone with you after you come home?
 
HoneyNut said:
I haven't had hip surgery, but for the surgery I've had it turned out going home was contingent on having someone else at home with me. That was okay when my mom was alive and my daughter lived at home, but I don't know what I'd do now. Will you have someone with you after you come home?
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I agree. Always err on the side of caution. Take care now.
 
HoneyNut said:
I haven't had hip surgery, but for the surgery I've had it turned out going home was contingent on having someone else at home with me. That was okay when my mom was alive and my daughter lived at home, but I don't know what I'd do now. Will you have someone with you after you come home?
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I live alone in my apartment, but will be getting home health aide services. Plus many of my neighbors are planning to check in on me regularly, I will be giving one I trust an extra key to let her self in when she visits, and in case of emergency. SO I am set there.
When I had my first surgery, I was sent to rehab first as there would be no one with me during the day, as my husband was working.
 
OK, I would like some feedback from folks here. Yes, I have had this surgery before, but I am coming up with a list of questions to ask when I go for my pre op visit. I just would like input on what else to ask.

**I had been told I will be released from hospital to home, not a rehab center. Would like confirmation of this

**How long will my hospital stay be?

**What rehab services will I get at home...for how long

**How long until I am able to drive? (This because I will need to plan rides to appointments )

**Will the person bringing me to the hospital be able to stay during my surgery...until I am in my room

Think this will cover it??

know I may be over thinking things, but I want to make sure my ducks are in a row. 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆
 
Marie, I know you've posted about walking in the past. Are you still able to exercise? I've always upped my exercise --not enough to stress the body, but a small increase-- before elective surgery and know it helps healing. Also, do you know if your Vitamin D levels are in normal range?
 
AnnieA said:
Marie, I know you've posted about walking in the past. Are you still able to exercise? I've always upped my exercise --not enough to stress the body, but a small increase-- before elective surgery and know it helps healing. Also, do you know if your Vitamin D levels are in normal range?
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Yes, walking will be a priority. Luckily, I have no steps to deal with. I think I will need to build up my endurance. For example, walking just up and down the hallway on my floor. Then further. That was a big thing when I was recovering last time...to walk.

I already take a Vitamin D suppliment.
 
Marie5656 said:
Well, it looks like May 24th is S-day. Surgery day. Interesting thing..she told me that if no issues, I may be HOME the next day. Umm..ok? Depends on how well I respond to getting my butt out of bed and walking. And pain and all. I will keep you posted when I know things
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Marie,
You may find that it is far easier than you imagine. I had my left one replaced. spent one night in the hospital, used a walker for about six days, then went to a cane for about two weeks.
My wife recovered even faster.
 
Yeah they are "kicking" people out of hospitals so much sooner than they used to. When I had my hysterectomy in 1989, after the 4th day, I asked the doctor if I could go home the next day. He said he'd come by and evaluate me on that day but wasn't sure yet. When he came in the room the next day...I was dressed and ready. He just had to remove staples.

I keep hearing that hip surgery is so much easier than knee replacement and I know a few people who have had both done. I'll pray that your surgery is successful, that your pain will be well managed so you are not in discomfort and that you'll heal well & quickly.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I keep hearing that hip surgery is so much easier than knee replacement and I know a few people who have had both done. I'll pray that your surgery is successful, that your pain will be well managed so you are not in discomfort and that you'll heal well & quickly.
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Yes, I have heard the same thing. I have been told is that we recuperate better at home, in a familiar environment
 

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