THA 6/1/20

TAM

Had my left THA on 6/1/20 with general anesthesia – quite a bit of nausea associated with it.  Finally feeling like myself today (Saturday).  The right hip will be completed in mid-August and will opt for the spinal instead of general anesthesia.  So far I have been walking as tolerated (went from the walker to the cane on Thursday.  Walked in and out of the bathroom without assistance, so feeling a bit more confident.  A question, when did you feel comfortable not using the elevated toliet.  They gave me a portable one and not just the elevated seat (wondering if I should just purchase an elevated seat.  Walking and PT as much as my body can tolerate and trying to stay up during the day.  Any helpful hints or suggestions are very much appreciated.

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    • June 6, 2020 at 9:38 am #18658
      TAM
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      Had my left THA on 6/1/20 with general anesthesia – quite a bit of nausea associated with it.  Finally feeling like myself today (Saturday).  The righ
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    • June 7, 2020 at 1:47 am #18661
      theaireys@ntlworld.com
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      Hi TAM, you seem to be doing really well, I’ve had both hips replaced in the last 16 months and am now 4 months post my right THR, having a year between ops. You’re over the tough first week, you will feel tired for the first few weeks, but doing your hip exercises and walking with a cane are the best things you can do right now. It will get easier as the days go by, keep positive, I’m sure you’ll get there. I got myself into a routine as quick as I could and after 2 weeks I was walking 2 miles a day,albeit very slowly and carefully. The raised toilet seat was a bonus and it does make it so much easier,[I didn’t have one after my first op].PS I’d definitely have the spinal if you can.

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