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Subject: Re: new hip update
Hey Kazzie I had my hips replaced 10 years ago when I was 21 and I am still pain free. I was given a morphine epidural so that when I came round from the op I was numb from the waist down. I was a bit freaked out by having a needle in my spine so asked them to do it before they put me to sleep. However, I've since had a c-section and was given a spinal and they're absolutely fine. I had a couple of days post op where I had to lay on my back with a triangular cushion between my legs. Surprisingly I was not catheterised which meant I had to lift myself onto a bedpan which was quite an experience!! For those two days I was quite groggy but they do get you up and about as soon as possible and, yes, you are sore but the discomfort quickly improves and after about 3 months I felt like I could run a marathon (well, if it wasn't for the arther in the knees and ankles I could lol). My sister watched a hip replacement being done when she was training to be a nurse and she said there was no wonder I was achey afterwards as the surgeon gets you into some weird and wonderful positions. She advised I didn't look at it being done until after I'd had my 2nd hip done. I'm not sure I want to see it being done still as I know in another 15-20 years I'll have to have them re-done and sometimes ignorance is bliss. Honestly, considering what the operation involves, it's really not too bad and you will be so pleased that you had it done when you realise how much better you will feel. I believe it's one of the best things I've done and wouldn't hesitate in advising people that are doubtful to have it done. All the best hun
Lou x
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