Guest guest Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Gene, I am thrilled to hear you've had such a successful surgery and quick return to walking w/o support. Keep up the great work. Those staples are such a pain when they are due to come out, aren't they? And it doesn't exactly tickle to get them out, either. Pat > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in today, got > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk without > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hey Pat, thanks, no the staples don't tickle coming out LOL the Dr took them out wednesday, and told me I could start driving...so YEA..... but everything else is doing good...except now I think I have a spider bite on my right arm.....Damn will it never end.....life is grand... Gene > > Gene, > > I am thrilled to hear you've had such a successful surgery and quick return > to walking w/o support. Keep up the great work. > > Those staples are such a pain when they are due to come out, aren't they? > And it doesn't exactly tickle to get them out, either. > > Pat > > > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in today, got > > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk without > > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi, I have to agree with Gene. The staples coming out of my bi-lateral TKR far from tickled. It didn't help that a couple seemed dtermined to stay in and the doctor yanked on the pretty hard. But if that's the worst discomfort you feel then it's well worth the trip. Alan in NJ > > > > Gene, > > > > I am thrilled to hear you've had such a successful surgery and > quick return > > to walking w/o support. Keep up the great work. > > > > Those staples are such a pain when they are due to come out, aren't > they? > > And it doesn't exactly tickle to get them out, either. > > > > Pat > > > > > > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in > today, got > > > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk without > > > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hello Gene! I am very glad to hear of your progress, how wonderful for you. May I ask a few questions? I am scheduled for a THR on October 22, I am nervous since this is new to me and it will be the biggest surgery I have ever had. You mentioned your surgery was on September 7 and now you are able to drive? My reguar practioner and my surgeon both told me that it would be at least 2 months for me to drive. I know that everyone is different, but did you have a different type of surgery? Thanks for listening Heidi** > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in today, got > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk without > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so. if I go outside or > long distances, then I am to take my crutches for safety. I have been > on no pain pills, other than at night when I go to bed, and I really > don't need them at that time. I am amazed on how it feels, it is > great to walk with no pain, and surprised that I can walk so soon > without any support...... > > love to hear from others. > > Gene from Oklahoma > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 OUCH!!!!!!! had to yank....bet that got your attention....a couple of mine were in there but not that bad......the worst thing now is the numbness around the scar......feels weird..... Gene from Oklahoma > > > > > > Gene, > > > > > > I am thrilled to hear you've had such a successful surgery and > > quick return > > > to walking w/o support. Keep up the great work. > > > > > > Those staples are such a pain when they are due to come out, aren't > > they? > > > And it doesn't exactly tickle to get them out, either. > > > > > > Pat > > > > > > > > > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in > > today, got > > > > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk without > > > > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Hi Gene, You're right it woke me up real fast. Anyway, the numbness slowly dissipates over a year or so, but you get used to it after a couple of months. Regards, Alan in NJ o > > > > > > > > Gene, > > > > > > > > I am thrilled to hear you've had such a successful surgery and > > > quick return > > > > to walking w/o support. Keep up the great work. > > > > > > > > Those staples are such a pain when they are due to come out, > aren't > > > they? > > > > And it doesn't exactly tickle to get them out, either. > > > > > > > > Pat > > > > > > > > > > > > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in > > > today, got > > > > > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk > without > > > > > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so> > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Hey Heidi, sorry to hear you have to go through this, but could be worse things in life I had a THR, metal on metal with larger ball, not sure that makes any difference or not. I did have surgery on the 7th, which was friday, and went home on monday, and was lucky enough that I did not have to take any pain pills sense I have been home. the incision was sore and the muscles in my hip and buttocks were sore but not bad. my Dr origonally told me 6 weeks of no driving, but I had my left hip done and your left leg does nothing while you drive (unless you have a standard transmisssion) so he said I could drive based on that, but you also have to consider I live in a rural area and have very little traffic compared to a city.... I also am 6'3 " 250lbs and work out alot, so I think that is helping me with my recovery....I am walking at home and at work with no crutches, if I go outside or around alot of people I use crutches. I hope this helps, you can email if you like at gknouse@... dont' be nervous, it is a major surgery, but the pain will go away and the feeling after is amazing to walk again without hurting.... good luck Gene from Oklahoma > > > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in today, > got > > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk without > > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so. if I go > outside or > > long distances, then I am to take my crutches for safety. I have > been > > on no pain pills, other than at night when I go to bed, and I > really > > don't need them at that time. I am amazed on how it feels, it is > > great to walk with no pain, and surprised that I can walk so soon > > without any support...... > > > > love to hear from others. > > > > Gene from Oklahoma > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Alan, yea, I have other scars, 6 to be exact from a motorcycle wreck and two of them are still numb after 4 yrs, it is strange how that works, my hip scar is getting better by the day so I think its going to be " normal " here soon...... Gene > > > > > > > > > > Gene, > > > > > > > > > > I am thrilled to hear you've had such a successful surgery and > > > > quick return > > > > > to walking w/o support. Keep up the great work. > > > > > > > > > > Those staples are such a pain when they are due to come out, > > aren't > > > > they? > > > > > And it doesn't exactly tickle to get them out, either. > > > > > > > > > > Pat > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Greetings, I had THR on sept 7th on the left hip, went in > > > > today, got > > > > > > staples out (thank goodness) and Dr released me to walk > > without > > > > > > crutches as much as I felt comfortable in doing so> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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