Guest guest Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 Hi Mike ... It's good to question ... be an informed consumer ... this is a major event in your life ... you can relax a bit ... a resurfaced joint is more difficult to dislocate than a THR ... the ease of dislocation varies by individual. My hip shape allows for a easier dilocation on inward rotation than most ... I was at a higher risk for he first six weeks ... my leg was in a brace to prevent me from bending the knee and twisting inward ... I survived ... no dislocation ... I was resurfaced 17Jan02 with a C2K. Regarding pain ... no pain post-op, only some muscle ache. I had an epidural, no need to use the pump for break thru pain (there was none). No need for any pain meds. Took Vicadin (once) at everyones insistance but it left me nausious. Regarding herbs - be careful ... if you use anything for self medication ... advise your Dr as to what you're doing. Don't run the risk medication problems. Regarding sleep ... I slept on my back for 5 weeks, then I stuck a pillow between my legs and slept on either side. Be careful, obey restrictions and move slowly into new positions (don't jump out of a chair to answer the phone - that smarts!)). Be aware that as you start feeling better you're more inclined to do something dumb (violate restrictions). You'll be fine ... and amazed at how painless this really is. wrote: --- nfitwomyn@... wrote: <HR> <html><body> <tt> I'm being resurfaced in the next wk and ques. are multipling <BR> exponentially...how easy is it in the first wk or so to dislodge the implant? <BR> can one do it by turning in ones sleep? by getting up out of a chair? & nbsp; what <BR> is the overall consensus guidelines on what the surgeons have told you. & nbsp; 2] <BR> what can I expect in terms of pain when I awake and the following week ? am I <BR> going to be hurting? if so, what kind of pain killers are best that don't <BR> cause nausea or too much drowsiness? & nbsp; What kinds of herbs, and natural & nbsp; <BR> supplements are best for promoting healing for bone, and tissue etc? thanks <BR> once again for all your help, Nadine<BR> <BR> <BR> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]<BR> <BR> </tt> <br> <!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> <table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2> <tr bgcolor=#FFFFCC> <td align=center><font size= " -1 " color=#003399><b> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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