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Second Hip Replaced Today

BriggsiePeawiggle — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:12:31 GMT

In December I had my right hip replaced. Today I had my left one replaced. I was SO scared both times. Wouldn't you think that after already having it done that I would just chill.......but not me.....I was petrified. But here I sit in my hospital bed, in my room on the joint replacement unit at Henry Ford Hospital/Macomb.....very little pain. I am so relieved, and now I can really work on getting totally better. The physical therapy on the right leg was good and it got nice and strong, but I couldn't get it totally fixed because of limitations on my left leg. I think they are going to get me up for a short walk in a little while......we'll see. Tomorrow I'll have group PT twice during the day, and I expect to go home Thursday or Friday. Whew!!!!

Briggsie

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butterfly123 — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:32:48 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle

Take care of yourself and wishing for a speedy recovery😊

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kelsey17 — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:33:25 GMT

I too get so scared facing different procedures....glad yours went well and hope for you a quick and successful recovery!

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Kachina624 — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:44:05 GMT

You're doing well to be up and posting so soon after surgery. I hope you have a speedy and uneventful recovery.

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karol59 — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:57:52 GMT

I'm glad it worked out for you, my first at 48 had me in hospital 2 weeks, my second 2 days, it was easier the second time except they made my leg almost two inched longer, not happy but i need my knees done next, my hips are so much better after surgery. I'm sure yours are as well. good luck

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Sunshine Kate — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:07:25 GMT

Sounds like you're doing great already. Hope your recovery continues to go well.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:13:56 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle I had both hips done as well. My right in 2014, my left in 2015. Now you can get on with living again! Best wishes in your recovery!

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Big Sister — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:36:29 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle, hello. Aren't you happy you only have two. LOL

Seriously, congratulations on being brave enough to do it again. I hope everthing goes well in PT.

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Julie928 — Wed, 11 May 2016 00:44:20 GMT

I don't blame you for being scared ~ heck, I get scared when they have to take blood, lol!!!!

I wish you a speedy recovery ~ take it easy and take good care of yourself! :-)

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Trudey — Wed, 11 May 2016 01:09:39 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle I'm glad the surgery is over and you are doing well. I would have been scared too. Take care of yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Wed, 11 May 2016 02:01:42 GMT

Thanks to all of you for your kind responses. I never got up tonight. I'm not sure why they didn't get me up, but I guess there is a reason. In the meantime, I'm sitting here with my laptop, my phone, the tv and pain meds.

And most of all I thank God for my wonderful husband who called a few minutes ago to see how I was doing. I sent him home at 3:30 today. We are near a really congested rush hour route, and he had been here all day long. He really needed to go home and get something to eat and rest. We had an early arrival time today and I doubt he got much sleep. Plus we have 2 doggies at home.

They are taking care of the pain pretty well and I have a DOLL of a nurse whom I had last time I was here.

Thanks again!

Briggsie

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Big Sister — Wed, 11 May 2016 02:40:39 GMT

Briggsie, the right nurse can make a huge difference. I'm glad you have a good one. And when you go home your DH will be there to help you. You are blessed to have him beside you.

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mzlg — Wed, 11 May 2016 02:41:36 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle, wow, 2nd hip replacement ... You got through this with flying colors. I get varied degrees of "petrified" depending on the procedure, it is not unusal, we are human. Speedy recovery!

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feline groovy — Wed, 11 May 2016 02:56:51 GMT

Great news! Thanks for sharing. 8)

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jubilant — Wed, 11 May 2016 10:40:30 GMT

Glad your surgery is over and you're on the mend. Like someone else said....good help in important and controlling your pain is too. Sounds like things are going well and it won't be long before your home with DH and doggies. I wish you a speedy recovery!

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BriggsiePeawiggle — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 22:21:08 GMT

Thank you everyone for your kind responses. For some reason I was convinced that my second one would be easier because the right leg wouldn't be hurting and would be nice and strong. It is, but my surgical left leg is still horrid as it was the first time. No one got out of bed the first night. The entire unit was packed and I guess they were short-staffed, so I lay in bed for 24 hours. That awful draw sheet was plastic and was pretty uncomfortable and I couldn't really readjust myself too well since they had screwed up my left hand pre-surgery trying to put in the IV line and ended up bruising it all to hell and then putting it in my right. I'd put my hands down to try to boost myself up a little and both hands were so sore, but the pain was handled well. I ended up getting nauseated this time -- never before, but the nurses appear out of nowhere when you buzz them and tell them you are nauseated. HAHA.....I willed myself not to let that happen, and I was okay in the long run, but I kept the basin nearby. In the morning the lady removed my catheter and I still hadn't been up. About 3 hours later I had to urinate....."Sorry you will have to use the bedpan because you haven't been up yet." I said, "NO.....where they put the receiver to the implant they pounded it with a hammer. It hurts so bad I can't possibly explain the pain, and the bedpan will hit RIGHT there. Either you ladies will kindly get someone to help me get up to the bathroom or I'm going to just pee the bed." I know that was rude, but no way I was getting on a bedpan. Suddenly out of nowhere a lady appeared with a toilet seat riser (no handles -- and that was a real trip to try to drop down from my 6' height). But I came home Friday, and there were people there in much worse shape than I. The man across the hall had both knees done, and I could hear him screaming in pain and crying at night. It was horrible for him. He made it to group PT once (we went 2/day every day we were there and I only saw him once and he couldn't do anything). While the lead PT was helping me back to my room I said how sorry I felt for that guy because he was across the hall from me, and he said "I'd NEVER get both done at once....NEVER!" So I'm glad that even though things are no tea party here right now (still) at least it wasn't both at once and I have one strong leg. I'm now weaning off the pain meds little by little and doing pretty well. I can't wait till this is all over though. Ugh!

Briggsie

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:20:17 GMT

Oh, @BriggsiePeawiggle, you are so brave. I'm so glad that the worst is over for you. Hopefully you'll be home soon and only have to deal with PT. Ouch!

I've known for a while that one or both of my knees will need replacing. Unfortunately, lately, I'm feeling pain in both hips, especially the left. This osteoarthritis really spreads all over the body. In the morning, my back is stiff. My mother had it so I should have expected it.

Good luck to you.

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FastDogWalker2 — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:24:17 GMT

Hope your recovery goes well and you are up and around soon!

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karol59 — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:30:56 GMT

I had my second done a few years ago, also left, it seemed much easier since i knew what to expect, was sent home second day, it should be easier for you too, I hope it is.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 00:27:55 GMT

@BriggsiePeawiggle Glad you are home. I am sure now things will get better for you.

The hospital you were in sounded horrible! I had both hips and both knees replaced and my experience was wonderful. The nurses, the care and food was the best. I also had a private room which is standard. I think A bad hospital experience can just ruin it as far as your mental state with healing. I believe healing starts with the care you receive. From the beginning.