[OT] Mixed results on hip pain

You are not familiar with the expression, "You can't get there from here"?

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Pogonip
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Years ago DH and I were wandering around on Beacon Hill looking for Louisburg Square, we knew we were close but just couldn't find it. We asked some one for directions and his answer, (yep you're right) you can't get there from here.We were 2 blocks from where we wanted to be but had to walk 10 or 12 blocks to get there. Oh, I'm oh so familiar with that expression. When my DD wanted to fly to Orlando from Hartford,CT she had to go by way of Chicago. Nothing like public transportation, that's as long as your not in need of it.

Juno

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Juno

I *don't* want to arrive in a teacup.

For one thing, I'd be no use at driving if I couldn't reach the pedals.

Joy Beeson

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Joy Beeson

The Feds arrived ok. Of course, those black suits might have special qualities. That would explain the persistency of Men in Black. And black helicopters. Maybe it's in the paint.

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Pogonip

We don't have to transport you, You're already this side of the pond. That's only for the people we have to bring over. J

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Juno

That would be so fun! I wonder if DD and DSIL would mind another passenger in the rental vehicle. ;-)

Beverly

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BEI Design

lol Mom said too that the post op

Better watch out!! I'll sic her on you. LOL We don't call her the Tasmanian Devil for nothing y'know. ;) lol

Sharon

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mamahays

IMBW, but I think the muscles sliced during a C-section are probably somewhat removed from the ones sliced during a knee-replacement. It really does make me wonder how I'll get to the first few appointments. Hmmm, I may end up owing my sister big time. Or perhaps she'll think we're even for the time I spent with her when she had melanoma surgery and repair.

Yeah, that's what has me concerned. A brand-spanking-new knee may not be prepared to work at optimum levels immediately after being installed.

Humph, they usually underestimate people's natural get-up-and-go power.

I agree with your conclusions... ;->

Beverly

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BEI Design

I cannot take anything even resembling narcotic pain relievers, so that's not going to happen. Maybe a shot or two of gin...or vodka... or tequila.... ;-}

Indeed!

Another indeed. This has been a fun thread, many here could be comedy writers in real life.

Beverly

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BEI Design

Right, now that right there's a solution to the Chunnel phobias!

Beverly

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BEI Design

Goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway: "I'm Very Proud Of Blair!" ;-)

Beverly

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BEI Design

Thanks! If I can look forward to getting 7-8 hours of continuous sleep it will be well worth any short term discomfort!

Beverly

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BEI Design

DH rented a Subaru Tribeca for one of his trips last year - it was very, very roomy!

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Pogonip

We are still debating which type of vehicle to rent. I'd like all-wheel drive in case we run up against slick driving conditions. Since DD or DSIL will probably be doing most of the actual driving, I'll probably let them decide. On our trip east last summer the nicest vehicle we had (all vans) was the Hyundai Entourage. DD liked it so much that when they decided (finally) to get rid of the Dodge Caravan, they traded for a Hyundai Tucson.

Beverly

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BEI Design

I'm recovering from a triple bypass surgery (8 wks ago) as I write this and offer the following: The sternum is sawed lengthwise with a sabre saw to access the heart after spreading the ribs. Afterwards, the sternum is clamped together to get the best fit and 3mm stainless steel wire laces it together with ax.9 stitches. To heal, electrolytes initially flow between the bones across the joint. You can't lift or push over 10 lbs or move your arms too far as described above or you risk causing a gap.

IF separation of the bones occurs during the healing period, the joint won't heal EVER. And you have a clicking sound and wear a corset to keep things in place from then on. People heal at various rates: my limitation was 10# max. lifting for 8 weeks, but almost everyone heals in 12 weeks.

Driving limitation isn't because of ability or strength or reaction time; it's because of the airbag inflation risk. Probably the same reason to limit c-section patients. I'll be in the back seat for another month while my wife drives to eliminate this risk.

JPBill

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W.Boyce

Bill, I'm glad to hear you are recovering from your surgery. By now you must be champing at the bit. You have been through a tough time. As I told Beverly, I'm using my husbands recovery for an example for a knee replacement. The doctor told him he should wait 3 or 4 weeks to drive. It was the physical therapist who was adamant about the driving and he did say he was concerned about reaction time. Therapy for knee replacements is very painful. You are dealing with a leg that has had slow atrophy of the muscle over a period of several years, a painful surgery and painful rehab. The therapist insisted that he take the mild narcotic before sessions. He didn't need anything more than Tylenol after a week any other time. He was off the walker 6 days after surgery and never used it again. We went out walking every day for a short time and we also went out in the car everyday for an hour or so. He was not a happy camper.He is a terrible back seat driver. If he had surgery as involved as your's I'd hate to think what he's be like. He is not a good patient,and I'm a tough nurse. Bad combination sometimes. We both survived.I've gone through several surgeries and illnesses with him and always wonder if each is going to be a test of wills. He knows I restrict him when I have to and push when I have to. I kind of thing it's the same with you and your wife. Good luck in the rest of your recovery,we are looking forward to you returning to us. Even when we go head to head on matters other than sewing. Juno

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Juno

Juno, thanks for your kind wishes. I spent several hours in therapy with knee-replacement patients at a resident rehab center and think they had it tougher than I. Knee replacement is a big deal; much harder than recovery from hip surgery, I'm told.

Recovery from open heart surgery can normally occur at home and is relatively pain-free. I have post-polio syndrome and weak legs and have to lift myself out of a chair using my arms, violating the 10# rule. The rehab center could assist me in this and it took me 6 weeks to build up my legs after not using them in the hospital.

It really was harder on my wife than I, although the center was only a mile from our home. I mean, running the house alone, giving phone "condition reports" to family and friends, visiting daily, bringing fresh clothes, bringing supper when the house menu wasn't appealing, etc. All without complaint although she has fibromyalgia and her energy tank is usually near empty. She's a gem.

Now that I'm home 3 days, I relate to your comments about spousal relationship strains vis-a-vis continuation of at-home therapy. But she's right as usual, or more accurately, "as always".

Regards, JPBill

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W.Boyce

Bill, she sounds like a great person. Give her my best and I wish you both well with your recovery. When you feel up to it, she deserves a dinner at the nicest restaurant in town. My husband took me out to dinner after he felt up to driving and It was so nice to have a comfortable evening with out any of the interruptions that can come at home. Juno

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Juno

You are absolutely right, Bill. I worked for an orthopedist for many years and the knee replacement patients always had much more pain that the hip replacement people. The knee is more complicated...more parts, IOW. The hips have just 2 parts replaced, and now with minimal surgical procedures the recovery time is much shorter than previously. There is now a minimally invasive procedure for knee replacement with fewer muscles cut and I understand the recovery period is much shorter now. Still and all, I'm not looking forward to having more joint surgery!

Liz

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Liz

No matter how minimal any surgery is, it's still surgery. The body suffers a shock. You're given anesthetic, something on you body has had some kind of invasion and as my old OR instructor always told us ,when I was a a student many nurse many years ago, surgery is never minor to the person who has to have it. That is something I have never forgotten. Recovery is shorter but the body needs to have time to heal and know it is healing. Juno

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Juno

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