Got cleared for surgery...

[Datawiz]

Cardiologist signed off on my Afib condition and greenlit the hip replacement surgery. Good thing, cuz the pain doc I went to on Monday was a dipshit, tried to drag crap out and blame it on my back, and schedule an MRI.

Script for pain he gave did absolutely ZERO. I'm in bed before 5 pm every day now, because it's the only way to escape the 9.5-10 pain in my hip during waking hours. This surgery will be life changing for me, as my mobility is about a 1 these days, and as stated, pain is at/near the top.

[Don Rickles]

Best of luck with a speedy recovery!

[Rodnok1]

I've been wondering why you hadn't had it yet, thought it was time.

Good luck and speedy recovery.

Bet it'll literally be a life changer.

[Big bob]

Prayers sent and have them measure twice and cut once. Don't want to spend the rest of your life walking in circles.

[Mick]

Good luck!

Several people I know have had theirs replaced, and said it was "life-changing" within days of the surgery.

[73sbVert]

Prayers and well wishes for you Craig!

[04 commemorative]

You are added to our nightly prayers we say for our son....wishing you the best !

[roadpilot]

I know about extreme pain. Best of luck with your surgery. I hope
you recover fast.

[TheHammer]

Originally Posted by Datawiz

Cardiologist signed off on my Afib condition and greenlit the hip replacement surgery. Good thing, cuz the pain doc I went to on Monday was a dipshit, tried to drag crap out and blame it on my back, and schedule an MRI.

Script for pain he gave did absolutely ZERO. I'm in bed before 5 pm every day now, because it's the only way to escape the 9.5-10 pain in my hip during waking hours. This surgery will be life changing for me, as my mobility is about a 1 these days, and as stated, pain is at/near the top.

I feel your pain, I'm in my 6th week of recovery from hip replacement surgery.

Same thing, 9 - 10 pain and bone on bone for 9 months as I had a sciatica at the same time, same side and tried PT that didn't work of course.

Anyway, good luck! I'm almost walking without a hitch, have some stiffness in my lower back from favoring the bad hip, but have been pain free for the past 5 weeks now.

Had 2 Oxy's post surgery, first 2 days, Tylenol arthritis for about a week and nothing for pain since.

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by TheHammer

I feel your pain, I'm in my 6th week of recovery from hip replacement surgery.

Same thing, 9 - 10 pain and bone on bone for 9 months as I had a sciatica at the same time, same side and tried PT that didn't work of course.

Anyway, good luck! I'm almost walking without a hitch, have some stiffness in my lower back from favoring the bad hip, but have been pain free for the past 5 weeks now.

Had 2 Oxy's post surgery, first 2 days, Tylenol arthritis for about a week and nothing for pain since.

Great feedback!

[DDSLT5]

Good luck my friend - hope all goes well and you're running around like a jack rabbit in no time!

[TheHammer]

Originally Posted by Datawiz

Great feedback!

Try to avoid the opiod pain killers as they will plug you up. Tough to do as the first 48 hours are a little painful. I avoided them. With general anesthesia and taking only two Oxy's, it took me 3-4 days before I took a shit.

Hope you have high handi toilets, makes it easier and less pain to sit.

Have a comfy recliner, I spent the first 4 days in it, all day and night. I used a walker for the first week, cane for the second and part of the third week and been mobile without aid since.

Ice packs on my quad were great pain relievers too.

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How do addicts take shits ?

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Datawiz

Cardiologist signed off on my Afib condition and greenlit the hip replacement surgery. Good thing, cuz the pain doc I went to on Monday was a dipshit, tried to drag crap out and blame it on my back, and schedule an MRI.

Script for pain he gave did absolutely ZERO. I'm in bed before 5 pm every day now, because it's the only way to escape the 9.5-10 pain in my hip during waking hours. This surgery will be life changing for me, as my mobility is about a 1 these days, and as stated, pain is at/near the top.

Pain meds I took leading up to my replacements really did nothing. You have probably heard this from us but rehab is very important. You can do most at home.

Rehab will help you feel better also. If you happen to find swelling in your feet. You're up too much, lay down raise them and should go away after a while. Tips can be endless.

Ice packs afterward at home will be nice and will feel good. After I got home, I was using Ibuprofen

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by TheHammer

Try to avoid the opiod pain killers as they will plug you up. Tough to do as the first 48 hours are a little painful. I avoided them. With general anesthesia and taking only two Oxy's, it took me 3-4 days before I took a shit.

Hope you have high handi toilets, makes it easier and less pain to sit.

Have a comfy recliner, I spent the first 4 days in it, all day and night. I used a walker for the first week, cane for the second and part of the third week and been mobile without aid since.

Ice packs on my quad were great pain relievers too.

I hung out on the couch for a couple weeks. For some reason, sleeping on the bed was very uncomfortable.


I'm 5 years out after both hips. When I was approaching a year, you couldn't even tell I had them done.

[Big bob]

I second the nice recliner but get it with the lift. With your big ass it will be worth it's wieght in gold getting you up on your feet.

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Big bob

I second the nice recliner but get it with the lift. With your big ass it will be worth it's wieght in gold getting you up on your feet.

I place some 4 inch furniture blocks under my couch. Was much better to sit and get up

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by slewfoot

I place some 4 inch furniture blocks under my couch. Was much better to sit and get up

But remember you are a itty-bitty thing in comparison

[slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Big bob

But remember you are a itty-bitty thing in comparison

[mrvette]

Originally Posted by roadpilot

I know about extreme pain. Best of luck with your surgery. I hope
you recover fast.

DITTO!!! I had lo back surgery some 5 years ago......now to get my damn knees replaced, or sprayed with WD40/ 60 weight??