Why did they cut the meds in half! You are still in a great deal of pain, aren't you?? And know what you mean about the car ride home. Told my wife, no way, no...
Surgery still set for Sept. 7. Some special cross-hatched polyeurethene cup, and titanium ball, I think he said. I am lightweight, and don't plan on doing any...
Hello everyone. I have been home for 24 hours now and next ro prayer ice has been my best friend! Boy was I not expecting this pain. My meds are fairly...
Sorry for the delay been very tired recovering. Pain meds were cut in half because I went home.My OS is on the conservative side so oxicotin only allowed in...
My OS never used the morphine drip,it makes most too loopy and sick. Injections on demand in recovery were given and the a pill cocktail of oxicotin.asprin and...
morning..how is everyone today..the weather is gorgeous here..had fun withth kids last night..going to another party today..9 more days of work..i never ...
Hi Marianna,glad you had a nice day yesterday and hope today is lovely as well! I have been unable to enjoy the weather as of yet,still going through hot...
hi tonja...sorry u r in so much pain..is it more the muscles or the incision...did the groin pain go away...the flashes last a long time..that drove me ...
Ouch!!! I have heard that THR's have smaller incisions that BHR's. Is this true? Or does it just depend? I already have a 4" incision on the side of leg at hip...
Thanks for the response Tonja. And yes, surgery for a LTHR after removal of three metal pins that have been in there a VERY long time, will be on Friday, Sept....
hi dale..wow..friday..finally..i feel like this has been a long journey for you..we all will be here for you..i hope for all of us here that our journey's will...
Marianna, Hello,it is definately muscular pain,Dr.Snyder said to add tylenal to oxycodone and wah-la pain is very tolerable! Just took a shower getting out was...
hi tonja...glad the tylenol is helping...i should try that...yes the getting in and out of the shower is hard..your hip is healing good..no seapage..thats how ...
Still having a hard time managing the pain.OS has me taking oxicodone 2 tabs every 4 hours along with celebrex every 12 hours(other meds and vitamins just...
Tonja I know you are just telling how you feel. But to tell you the truth, it kind of scares me more with my surgery looming on the near horizon, all this talk...
hi dale...the pain really isnt that bad..everyone is different so dont get scared..everyone is different..i didnt have any bruising or swelling...your going to...
... that was like day 14..i sponged bathe everyday adn i felt very clean..washed my hair in the sink...dont worry u wont smell..marianna ... Marianna 10/24/06...
tonja, whne my daughter broke her femur she wasnt allowed to put anyweight on leg for 6 weeks..she would shower by me putting a folding shair in the tub..i put...
Hi Tonja and Dale,, First to Dale, my pain practically went away just before the operation. I even started thinking I must be nuts to do this when I does't...
Dale, The surgery will result in pain post op but not for long,you will be pain free and have your life back without limitations again. Check my blog and you...
Wow! Let me just say how great you all were,so supportive and resourceful.For those I scared know the recovery will take effort,there will be some pain...
thank you,posted an update here and on my blog,I am feeling much better. Tonja Pacheco....><> www.newenglandcheer.org 508-567-3572 Founder and Director of New...
Thank you very much,nice to know my pain is normal,some have incredible recoveries without much pain. I posted an update here and on my blog as well,I am doing...
LOL! I know,my os was not all that impressed with my shower without a chair stunt. I was not trying to race just thought the more activity the better,may bad. ...
Weird then that none of my docs have even mentioned it, for before surgery. Too late now I guess with less than a week to go, huh. My current pain management...
Friday before noon! And also, I was already told that due to the amount of destruction to the hip joint, there is no way I can have a BHR. So it's definatley a...
tonja..i couldnt even shower till i got my staples out which was @ 2 weeks...daily sponge bathing and hair washing in the kitchen sink..your lucky u didnt...