Thread: Hip Replacement Operation at 23

When I went to a rolling cane from the walker, was when I began to have back pain. It was on the side where I leaned on the cane, so I wondered if the pressure was doing it. When I was getting around the house without any aid, the back pain eased up. I did find that a heating pad, when I was sitting, helped the back --- also a good smear of Tiger Balm at night. I also got shoulder pain when I used a low chair or the regular toilet -- not the...

Aha - I have one original knee that I use to kneel on to get back up. Before the surgery it was in a terrible state, but has improved immeasurably since, now it doesn't have to do all the work. Sometimes I just use my forearms, almost like doing a pushup to get vertical. It does give me a lot of pleasure to be able to do it, even if it isn't very elegant. Went for a picnic recently and was so good to know I could just get down on the...

Hi: With all my surguries for whatever (2 were GYN electives and 2 were hip replacements) I have awakened from whatever anesthetic was used and it seemed like no time had passed! (The GYNs were non-spinal anesthesia). I am not sure whether I had spinals or epidurals for the 2 hip replacements - I think mine were probably spinals but the theory is similar I believe. I looked it up on the Internet and there is a difference. (Anesthetics also do...

Quote: Originally Posted by pebbles77 A week ago I took a trip to NYC where I did a lot of walking, wearing not-so-good shoes (ballet-type flats). Ever since, my left knee has had intermittent stabbing pain inside the kneecap (patella?). It hurts when I put all my weight on it, or go up/down stairs. It also occurs on occasion while walking...but it's very sporadic. The stairs are my biggest problem. There is no swelling, nor any...

u will be surprised how much the back issue has to do with the pain

Try massaging your knee for 5 minutes before going out to a restaurant. And sit in a way that you can drag another chair over and elevate your leg. I carry a little pillow with me for just that purpose and get a table where I can sit out of the servers' way. Just remember to get up after an hour and walk around a bit--to the restroom or whatever. Otherwise you'll be very stiff when it's time to leave.

First.. I did the knee injections first. I'm 58 had torn my ACL about 15 years ago and went through reconstruction but over the years my arthritis in that knee just got worse and worse.. the injections didn't hurt at all.. my ortho wanted me to try that before going ahead with the TKR. First one helped a bit but after that no change. Had my TKR on the 15th of October.. and I'm 7 weeks post op and feeling great. Using a cane when...

I had an epidural with sedation also. After having had a general in the past, I can tell you this is the way to go. I have had nausea and vomiting after a general too, but with the epidural, nothing like that. I did not hear anything, and I woke up gently, was drowsy in recovery, and hardly remember anything. The epidural or a spinal will keep you comfortable for several hours after surgery too. I was totally happy with my anesthesia, and if I...

Great News Silver Swan! It has been almost 4 weeks since my THR on 11/11. I'm feeling good. I use just a cane; but hopefully will be cane free by Christmas. I started driving last week without any difficulty. My greatest accomplishment to date is walking up and down stairs step over step. The best part is walking pain free!

Quote: Originally Posted by BlueHydrangea I just had a TKR on November 30. I had the epidural. They also give you something else to put you out but it's not a general anesthetic. My surgeon said he doesn't like general because it takes too long to get out of your system and they want you up that day or next morning worst case. Will admit I had the same concerns about what if I could hear something, feel something, etc. All concerns...