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Edited on 07/12/2016 at 15:02

After number of years with osteoarthritis . I have had no choice but to have a hip replacement . Any one who had any helpful tips, recommendations or just a friendly ear for people to chat to all is welcome .

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Hileena

28/03/2017 at 09:00

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@Margarhita THANKS FOR POSTING MY MESSAGE

THANK U EVERYONE ELSE FOR THE GOOD WISHES. ITS ONLY A WEEK SINCE THE OP BUT FEELS A LOT LONGER. ITS EASIER TO DO IT IN CAPS, SORRY NOT SHOUTING LOL

I HAD A PLATE, PINS AND SCREWS PUT IN. VERY SORE and AM USING ORAMORPH WHEN NEEDED [QUITE A LOT AT THE MOMENT] I HAVE A MASSIVE FOAM SLING FROM HALFWAY UP MY HAND, ALONG MY MY ARM, AROUND MY ELBOW AND HALFWAY UP MU UPPER ARM. THEN THATS WHERE THE OP STARTS, STITCHES ETC

EXCUSE TYPOS

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Life after a joint replacement: Share your experiences and advice! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/muscles-skeleton-joints/living-with-diseases-affecting-muscles-joints/life-after-a-joint-replacement-1435 2017-03-28 09:00:24

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31/03/2017 at 00:24

I have OA and had a tibial advancement in early 20000 for chondromalacia then last year I had bilateral total knee replacements , was best idea and I am able to walk without sticks with no problems. Gets sore still as healing is still going on but we'll worth it being done !

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17/04/2017 at 14:59

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I had my knee replaced n the 29th.march..i am feeling much better now and getting around a bit..i had the staples out last thursday and the wound looks good..no swelling or bleeding so good news but the only problem i have now is that a soon as i get into bed my knee aches..no matter what way i try to lay,it hurts so i am not sleeping..i had Co Codomol tablets from my GP but only for a week so just have Paracetemol or ibuprofen..i am so tired now after another sleepless/painful night and am dreading going to bed tonight as i know it will happen again...not sure why this only happens at night as i am pain free during the day..has anyone else had a similar experience?

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18/04/2017 at 09:42

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Hi @Moonstone,

good to hear that your recovery is going well except for the pain at night. Perhaps your Gp could prescribe more co codomol so you can get some rest which is vital for your rehab.

All the best

Tricia x

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18/04/2017 at 09:55

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Hi @Hileena,

How is your recovery going? Sorry I havnt been in touch as I was away.

I had my pre op assessment last week so hopefully I'll have a new knee on 2/5.

They might give me a spinal anaesthetic with sedation instead of a GA. Part of me thinks great, the other, ooooer!! Lol!! The thought of hearing thesurgeon bashing away at me gives me the creeps. I'm sure this is totally irrational but I suppose it's natural reaction to anything new.

take care

love Tricia x

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18/04/2017 at 19:06

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@aglowlady

I HAD TO GO FOR AN X RAY YESTERDAY ON MY SHOULDER......HAD A FEW X RAYS, BLOOD TESTS, THEN SAW AN ORTHO DOC THEY ALL SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE

LAST NIGHT GOT A CALL FROM THE ORTHO WHO DID THE FRACTURE AND SAW THE X RAYS I HAD TO GO IN TO DAY FOR AN OP

WAS IN AT 9.30 AND DIDNT GET OUT UNTIL 3.15PM WITH NOTHING DONE!!!!!!!!!!

I'VE GOT TO GO BACK EITHER THIS THUR OR THE FOLLOWING TUE FOR A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT

JOY OF JOYS

EILEEN

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19/04/2017 at 15:22

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I had an epidural plus light sedation..they had to give me the sedation before going into theatre as i suffer from anxiety and had a panic attack when the epidural started to take effect.as too hearing the banging etc.well i was aware of this but asleep so it really did not bother me.

i was told that you recover better with this type of anaesthetic so chose to have it as opposed to being * knocked* out.

I hope it all goes well for you and don't worry about hearing what is going on as you really are not awake enough to worry about it.

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21/04/2017 at 21:31

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Hi @Hileena,

how frustrating for you. I hope and pray you have the op next week.

hi @Moonstone,

many thanks for your assurance of the efficacy of epidural and sedation anaesthesia. I suppose my apprehension stems from the unfamiliar! I know what to expect from a GA!

I'm glad you are recovering well. All the best x

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21/04/2017 at 21:54

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@AGLOWLADY HI

I'VE BEEN TOLD TO BE IN ON TUESDAY MORNING 8.30

ALSO BEEN TOLD I'LL ONLY BE IN OVERNIGHT. I DO HOPE SO.....SO SICK OF THIS.

HAVE YOU COME ACROSS ANYONE WITH A TOTAL REPLACEMENT SHOULDER? I KNOW I HAVENT

I'VE HAD 2 HIP REPLACEMENTS AND ONE KNEE AND THEY SEEM QUITE COMMON BUT DONT KNOW ANYONE WITH A SHOULDER REPLACEMENT

I DO HOPE IT GOES AHEAD ON TUES. I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN POSSIBLE BUT YOU GET IN TOUCH ANYTIME THANKS

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24/04/2017 at 00:27

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Hi @Hileena,

No I don't know anyone whose had a shoulder replacment. I did a bit of research to find any anecdotal info but I couldn't find any.

I hope the op goes ahead on Tuesday. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

love Tricia xx

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