Re: What's happened?

[Guest guest]

HI CAROL, I AM HERE.

I had a TLHR [ are you familiar with the strange way we talk about our operations here?] last October. Then I got a total left knee replacement in March and a TRKR in July.

I think the hip held me back longer than the knees. I was on the walker four months after the left knee because the right knee hurt so much. I was terrified of falling. I got off the walker quickly with this last knee, and now at two months, I am walking alone, unaided.

I seem to feel my knees swell when I exercise them. Some tell me this is normal, so I am just going to go on using them. I am going into a pool at the YMCA as often as I can, about three times a week.

I will be glad to talk with you.

Marge Has the group disbanded? Or did everyone disappear because of Vera? I'm scheduled for surgery October 28, and was interested in learning of everyone's experiences.Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi my name is Al I had both my hips done almost a year ago Its a tough fight but you wil be fine time heal all wound you must remember this! You can ask me anything I will try to help you good luck AlCarol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:

Has the group disbanded? Or did everyone disappear because of Vera? I'm scheduled for surgery October 28, and was interested in learning of everyone's experiences.Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol, I don't know what happened to everyone, either. I haven't seen group messages since Fri. I'm Charlotte in CT, I had my hip replaced on 5/24/04, so I'm going on 4 months post op. The worst will be your apprehensions before surgery. Fight that by asking your health care providers all the questions you can think of, and read books; there are some good ones out there. There's also a good booklet offered by The Arthritis Foundation. The first month after surgery is rather uncomfortable, but then it starts getting better every day. By 3 months, you'll have your life back. I did. Lots of luck! Charlottealonzo windsor <alonnielow27@...> wrote:

Hi my name is Al I had both my hips done almost a year ago Its a tough fight but you wil be fine time heal all wound you must remember this! You can ask me anything I will try to help you good luck AlCarol <carolann1312004@...> wrote: Has the group disbanded? Or did everyone disappear because of Vera? I'm scheduled for surgery October 28, and was interested in learning of everyone's experiences.Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Marge,

Glad to know you're still here.

Since I've got 5 weeks to go, I'm getting a little antsy. Did you or anyone else do a lot of exercising prior to surgery? I'm riding a stationary bike for about 40 minutes a day, and doing some weight bearing exercises. I'm also doing some swimming. Does any of this make a difference in recovery?

Carol

marge <palybami@...> wrote:

HI CAROL, I AM HERE.

I had a TLHR [ are you familiar with the strange way we talk about our operations here?] last October. Then I got a total left knee replacement in March and a TRKR in July.

I think the hip held me back longer than the knees. I was on the walker four months after the left knee because the right knee hurt so much. I was terrified of falling. I got off the walker quickly with this last knee, and now at two months, I am walking alone, unaided.

I seem to feel my knees swell when I exercise them. Some tell me this is normal, so I am just going to go on using them. I am going into a pool at the YMCA as often as I can, about three times a week.

I will be glad to talk with you.

Marge Has the group disbanded? Or did everyone disappear because of Vera? I'm scheduled for surgery October 28, and was interested in learning of everyone's experiences.Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Al and Charlotte,

Glad to know you're still out there!

Thanks,

Carol

charlotte clark <charlottie3@...> wrote:

Hi Carol, I don't know what happened to everyone, either. I haven't seen group messages since Fri. I'm Charlotte in CT, I had my hip replaced on 5/24/04, so I'm going on 4 months post op. The worst will be your apprehensions before surgery. Fight that by asking your health care providers all the questions you can think of, and read books; there are some good ones out there. There's also a good booklet offered by The Arthritis Foundation. The first month after surgery is rather uncomfortable, but then it starts getting better every day. By 3 months, you'll have your life back. I did. Lots of luck! Charlottealonzo windsor <alonnielow27@...> wrote:

Hi my name is Al I had both my hips done almost a year ago Its a tough fight but you wil be fine time heal all wound you must remember this! You can ask me anything I will try to help you good luck AlCarol <carolann1312004@...> wrote: Has the group disbanded? Or did everyone disappear because of Vera? I'm scheduled for surgery October 28, and was interested in learning of everyone's experiences.Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Marge,

HELLO CAROL

Glad to know you're still here.

I SMILE.

Since I've got 5 weeks to go, I'm getting a little antsy. Did you or anyone else do a lot of exercising prior to surgery?

I DID NOT. I COULD ONLY GET OUT OF MY CHAIR TO WALK TO THE BATHROOM OR TO BED BEFORE I WENT IN FOR SURGERY. SOME OF THEM DID, AND THEY SAY IT HELPED A LOT TO GET THEM GOING SOONER.

I'm riding a stationary bike for about 40 minutes a day, and doing some weight bearing exercises. I'm also doing some swimming. Does any of this make a difference in recovery?

I BELIEVE IT IS GOING TO MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AFTER YOU ARE BACK TO NORMAL?

MARGE

He lives!

[Guest guest]

Yes it does make a difference Carol. If you can keep those muscles

strong now they will be there for you after the operation to help you

post op. You will need all the strength and range of motion so keep it

up. You are doing the right thing.

Larry

Hi Marge,

Glad to know you're still here.

Since I've got 5 weeks to go, I'm getting a little antsy. Did you

or anyone else do a lot of exercising prior to surgery? I'm

riding a stationary bike for about 40 minutes a day, and doing some

weight bearing exercises. I'm also doing some swimming. Does

any of this make a difference in recovery?

Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm here too. I had my both hips replaced 7 weeks ago. I started

out patient physical therapy today. The girl is excellent. She said

my hip flexors are very weak from the arthritis. I couldn't even lift

my leg. She gave me exercises to start and she even was considering

my strength level and pain level and didn't want to give me too much

too soon to cause pain. She's very good! I'm very pleased with her.

Bilateral hips are more painful than one hip but only after they get

you up the next day. After that it's pain pill time and it's not too

bad, considering the pain I had from the arthritis.

Has the group disbanded? Or did

everyone disappear because of Vera?

> I'm scheduled for surgery October 28, and was interested in

learning

> of everyone's experiences.

>

> Carol

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[Guest guest]

Hi Marge,

Thanks, my surgeon seemed sort of non-commital about it. I have a lot of confidence in him, but I think he'd do a better job if he gave patrients more of a bit of control -- even if its illusory. Anyway, the hospital staff is upbeat.

I've seen little mention of blood donation. I'm O-negative, so I'm a great giver but so I have lousy luck as a recipient.

Did you give blood prior to surgery?

Let me know....thanks,

Carol

marge <palybami@...> wrote:

Hi Marge,

HELLO CAROL

Glad to know you're still here.

I SMILE.

Since I've got 5 weeks to go, I'm getting a little antsy. Did you or anyone else do a lot of exercising prior to surgery?

I DID NOT. I COULD ONLY GET OUT OF MY CHAIR TO WALK TO THE BATHROOM OR TO BED BEFORE I WENT IN FOR SURGERY. SOME OF THEM DID, AND THEY SAY IT HELPED A LOT TO GET THEM GOING SOONER.

I'm riding a stationary bike for about 40 minutes a day, and doing some weight bearing exercises. I'm also doing some swimming. Does any of this make a difference in recovery?

I BELIEVE IT IS GOING TO MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AFTER YOU ARE BACK TO NORMAL?

MARGE

He lives!

[Guest guest]

Hi Larry,

What was your experience with surgery? Should I get physical therapy a month before the surgery? I can -- my insurance will pay for it. I'm not sure for how long, and should I focus on P.T. after surgery rather than before?

My doctor suggested I could be back to work in 3 to 6 weeks. Does that seem reasonable to you? I'm hoping for 4 -- we have a Humanities Festival here in Chicago which means travel to a lot of downtown locations, a week after my surgery. What do you think?

Carol

Larry Lauer <lhlauer@...> wrote:

Yes it does make a difference Carol. If you can keep those muscles strong now they will be there for you after the operation to help you post op. You will need all the strength and range of motion so keep it up. You are doing the right thing.Larry

Hi Marge, Glad to know you're still here. Since I've got 5 weeks to go, I'm getting a little antsy. Did you or anyone else do a lot of exercising prior to surgery? I'm riding a stationary bike for about 40 minutes a day, and doing some weight bearing exercises. I'm also doing some swimming. Does any of this make a difference in recovery? Carol

[Guest guest]

I've seen little mention of blood donation. I'm O-negative, so I'm a great giver but so I have lousy luck as a recipient.

Did you give blood prior to surgery?

YES, CAROL,

I did give blood prior to all three ops. I only got it back with the hip op. The surgeon told my family about a new thing he was doing with knees. When I was in the surgery room, just before he started, they took some of my blood and mixed it with a product to make a paste. Just before they stitched me closed, he packed the wound with this paste. My body could accept it and not have to worry about rejection or handling a foreign substance.

My knee scars are so thin and so pliable that I am astonished. My P Ts could look at my knees and tell me that they had been done by Dr. Jennings. Somehow his scars heal faster and smaller than other surgeons' do. It is amazing.

Thanks, my surgeon seemed sort of non-committal about it. I have a lot of confidence in him, but I think he'd do a better job if he gave patrients more of a bit of control -- even if its illusory. Anyway, the hospital staff is upbeat.

That is a great help. I know I was surrounded by happy, smiling, and encouraging people.

Keep us informed of what is happening. We are right here.

Marge

He lives!

[Guest guest]

Carol: As a P.T. I always recommend pre-op and post-op; but check

with your insurance, you may just need a consultation prior to surgery

to get some home exercises, and to learn what to expect after the

surgery. Post-op P.T. is really important to get your strength back,

and to learn to walk without any bad habits. I would not recommend

that you plan on the Humanities Festival the week after surgery.

Marilyn

Carol wrote:

Hi Larry,

What was your experience with surgery? Should I get physical

therapy a month before the surgery? I can -- my insurance will pay for

it. I'm not sure for how long, and should I focus on P.T. after

surgery rather than before?

My doctor suggested I could be back to work in 3 to 6 weeks.

Does that seem reasonable to you? I'm hoping for 4 -- we have a

Humanities Festival here in Chicago which means travel to a lot of

downtown locations, a week after my surgery. What do you think?

Carol

Larry Lauer <lhlauer@...> wrote:

Yes

it does make a difference Carol. If you can keep those muscles strong

now they will be there for you after the operation to help you post op.

You will need all the strength and range of motion so keep it up. You

are doing the right thing.

Larry

Hi Marge,

Glad to know you're still here.

Since I've got 5 weeks to go, I'm getting a little antsy. Did you or

anyone else do a lot of exercising prior to surgery? I'm

riding a stationary bike for about 40 minutes a day, and doing some

weight bearing exercises. I'm also doing some swimming. Does any of

this make a difference in recovery?

Carol

[Guest guest]

Carol:

" The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going

to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's

impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet.

I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat. "

You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able

to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You

will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But,

my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk

and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are

going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the

truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now,

and build your immune system, and your total strength.

Let us know how you do,

Marilyn

:

[Guest guest]

Hi Marilyn,

There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

Carol

Marilyn <mwelton@...> wrote:

Carol:"The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet. I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, and build your immune system, and your

total strength.Let us know how you do, Marilyn:

[Guest guest]

Carol: it is a spinal anesthesia. You will wake up better than w/ a

general anesthesia, with fewer complications. Good luck,

Marilyn

[Guest guest]

Carol,

No problem, That was how they did my hip. It was great.

Larry

At 10:23 AM 9/24/2004 -0700, you wrote:

>Hi Marilyn,

>

>There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess

>they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but

>its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has

>anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

>

>Carol

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

I had a Hip replacement four years ago and I woke up I think it was at the end of the operation I couldn't hear anyone talking but then I didn't have my hearing aids on but I did hear them pounding on me like they where working on a car I didn't feel anything but when I had my Knee operations two years ago I had the same dr and told him I didn't want to wake up well I slept all the way through it and when I woke up I was ok .Well you have a nice day.

Susie

Hi Marilyn,

There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

Carol

Marilyn <mwelton@...> wrote:

Carol:"The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet. I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, and build your immune system, and your

total strength.Let us know how you do, Marilyn:

[Guest guest]

Hi Susie,

Did they ask you if you wanted to wear your hearing aids. I wear two

BTE aids and when I had an operation 2 years ago (not hip related)

they let me wear the aids to the theatre and then ask me if I want to

wear them in theatre. I was happy they did this, as I was afraid I

would lose my aids if I handed them over and also I could hear what

was going on in the recovery room after the op. Also they asked me a

few questions just before I was anathesized (sp) so I was glad I had

the aids on.

Hopefully, if I have a Hip op, again they will let me wear the aids.

Mazza

> Carol:

> " The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like

going

> to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's

> impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi

Ballet.

> I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat. "

>

> You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be

able

> to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions.

You

> will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long.

But,

> my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the

desk

> and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are

> going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and

the

> truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins

now,

> and build your immune system, and your total strength.

>

> Let us know how you do,

> Marilyn

>

>

>

> :

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Susie,

Yikes! I'm going to have to bring in a CD player or something. I just can't decide if it should be soothing classical music or something so raucous it drowns out the noise.

Take care,

CarolSUZANNE SNYDER <juneflower60@...> wrote:

Hi Carol,

I had a Hip replacement four years ago and I woke up I think it was at the end of the operation I couldn't hear anyone talking but then I didn't have my hearing aids on but I did hear them pounding on me like they where working on a car I didn't feel anything but when I had my Knee operations two years ago I had the same dr and told him I didn't want to wake up well I slept all the way through it and when I woke up I was ok .Well you have a nice day.

Susie

Hi Marilyn,

There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

Carol

Marilyn <mwelton@...> wrote:

Carol:"The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet. I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, and build your immune system, and your

total strength.Let us know how you do, Marilyn:

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol ,

Maybe I shouldn't have told you about my operation ,I do wish you the best of luck with your operation and a speedy recovery.

Have a nice day SusieCarol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:

Hi Susie,

Yikes! I'm going to have to bring in a CD player or something. I just can't decide if it should be soothing classical music or something so raucous it drowns out the noise.

Take care,

CarolSUZANNE SNYDER <juneflower60@...> wrote:

Hi Carol,

I had a Hip replacement four years ago and I woke up I think it was at the end of the operation I couldn't hear anyone talking but then I didn't have my hearing aids on but I did hear them pounding on me like they where working on a car I didn't feel anything but when I had my Knee operations two years ago I had the same dr and told him I didn't want to wake up well I slept all the way through it and when I woke up I was ok .Well you have a nice day.

Susie

Hi Marilyn,

There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

Carol

Marilyn <mwelton@...> wrote:

Carol:"The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet. I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, and build your immune system, and your

total strength.Let us know how you do, Marilyn:

[Guest guest]

Hi Mazza,

When I had both operations they told me I had to take them off I guess they didn't have any questions for me.

I had three heria operations I also had to take them out .

I not sure what BTE hearing aids are . I was wearing the hearing aids inside the ear but the hearing dr said my hearing was getting worst so now I wear behind the ear hearing aids. I have what you call a nerve loss theirs nothing they can do for me I asked if their was a operation to make it me hear and they said no, I was born this way they damage my ears when I was born I only weight 3lbs 4ozs .Well you have a nice day.

Susiemazza1961 <mazza1961@...> wrote:

Hi Susie,Did they ask you if you wanted to wear your hearing aids. I wear two BTE aids and when I had an operation 2 years ago (not hip related) they let me wear the aids to the theatre and then ask me if I want to wear them in theatre. I was happy they did this, as I was afraid I would lose my aids if I handed them over and also I could hear what was going on in the recovery room after the op. Also they asked me a few questions just before I was anathesized (sp) so I was glad I had the aids on. Hopefully, if I have a Hip op, again they will let me wear the aids. Mazza > Carol:> "The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going > to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's > impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the

Bolshoi Ballet. > I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."> > You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able > to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You > will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, > my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk > and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are > going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the > truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, > and build your immune system, and your total strength.> > Let us know how you do, > Marilyn> > > > :> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Susie,

Nope, glad for the info. I think if they can ask me to be semi-conscious, (the surgeon would have allowed to have a general anasthetic if I'd insisted) I can ask to bring some music!

Take good care,

Carol

SUZANNE SNYDER <juneflower60@...> wrote:

Hi Carol ,

Maybe I shouldn't have told you about my operation ,I do wish you the best of luck with your operation and a speedy recovery.

Have a nice day SusieCarol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:

Hi Susie,

Yikes! I'm going to have to bring in a CD player or something. I just can't decide if it should be soothing classical music or something so raucous it drowns out the noise.

Take care,

CarolSUZANNE SNYDER <juneflower60@...> wrote:

Hi Carol,

I had a Hip replacement four years ago and I woke up I think it was at the end of the operation I couldn't hear anyone talking but then I didn't have my hearing aids on but I did hear them pounding on me like they where working on a car I didn't feel anything but when I had my Knee operations two years ago I had the same dr and told him I didn't want to wake up well I slept all the way through it and when I woke up I was ok .Well you have a nice day.

Susie

Hi Marilyn,

There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

Carol

Marilyn <mwelton@...> wrote:

Carol:"The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet. I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, and build your immune system, and your

total strength.Let us know how you do, Marilyn:

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

I just wanted to wish you the best of luck for you operation and a speedy recovery .

Well you have a nice day.

Susie Carol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:

Hi Susie,

Nope, glad for the info. I think if they can ask me to be semi-conscious, (the surgeon would have allowed to have a general anasthetic if I'd insisted) I can ask to bring some music!

Take good care,

Carol

SUZANNE SNYDER <juneflower60@...> wrote:

Hi Carol ,

Maybe I shouldn't have told you about my operation ,I do wish you the best of luck with your operation and a speedy recovery.

Have a nice day SusieCarol <carolann1312004@...> wrote:

Hi Susie,

Yikes! I'm going to have to bring in a CD player or something. I just can't decide if it should be soothing classical music or something so raucous it drowns out the noise.

Take care,

CarolSUZANNE SNYDER <juneflower60@...> wrote:

Hi Carol,

I had a Hip replacement four years ago and I woke up I think it was at the end of the operation I couldn't hear anyone talking but then I didn't have my hearing aids on but I did hear them pounding on me like they where working on a car I didn't feel anything but when I had my Knee operations two years ago I had the same dr and told him I didn't want to wake up well I slept all the way through it and when I woke up I was ok .Well you have a nice day.

Susie

Hi Marilyn,

There is to be no general anesthesia during surgery..just a local (I guess they call it regional). They give you something to make you sleepy, but its quite likely I'll wake up and hear the surgical team jabber away. Has anyone else had surgery under these conditions?

Carol

Marilyn <mwelton@...> wrote:

Carol:"The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi Ballet. I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, and build your immune system, and your

total strength.Let us know how you do, Marilyn:

[Guest guest]

Hi Mazza,

I'm sorry but how long have you been Hard of Hearing?Can you hear any sounds without you Hear aids? I hear the Bass sound more then the I'm not sure how they mean the High pits sounds like I can't hear the phone ring or the door bell or the sound of some voices . I was so happy when they first came out with the close capition box that was put on the the TV Then the TVs came out with the close capition on it I understood so much better for even with the hearing aids I didn't hear everything .

Well you have a nice day.

Susie

Hi Susie,Did they ask you if you wanted to wear your hearing aids. I wear two BTE aids and when I had an operation 2 years ago (not hip related) they let me wear the aids to the theatre and then ask me if I want to wear them in theatre. I was happy they did this, as I was afraid I would lose my aids if I handed them over and also I could hear what was going on in the recovery room after the op. Also they asked me a few questions just before I was anathesized (sp) so I was glad I had the aids on. Hopefully, if I have a Hip op, again they will let me wear the aids. Mazza > Carol:> "The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really like going > to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think that's > impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the

Bolshoi Ballet. > I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat."> > You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will be able > to tolerate the activity level required to attend these functions. You > will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that long. But, > my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at the desk > and walking around the distribution center where he works. You are > going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia, and the > truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra vitamins now, > and build your immune system, and your total strength.> > Let us know how you do, > Marilyn> > > > :> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Susie,

My hearing loss appears to be very similar to yours. I wear two BTE

digital aids which help me a lot. (BTE = Behind the ear)

Yes I cant live without captions either (we call them subtitles in

UK).

Hope you have a nice day too

Mazza

> > Carol:

> > " The Humanities Festival may sound exhausting, but its really

like

> going

> > to a movie -- listenting to a lecture. Do you really think

that's

> > impossible? The next week I'm planning to go to the Bolshoi

> Ballet.

> > I'll be on the first floor in an aisle seat. "

> >

> > You are the only one who will be able to determine if you will

be

> able

> > to tolerate the activity level required to attend these

functions.

> You

> > will be uncomfortable sitting for more than an hour, if that

long.

> But,

> > my husband went back to work 10 days after his THP, sitting at

the

> desk

> > and walking around the distribution center where he works. You

are

> > going to feel very tired, that is the effect of the anesthesia,

and

> the

> > truama to your body from the surgery. Start taking extra

vitamins

> now,

> > and build your immune system, and your total strength.

> >

> > Let us know how you do,

> > Marilyn

> >

> >

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