Surgery in a few weeks?

Question

i am having surgery in a few weeks on my hip is it hard to be in bed that long and not be able to walk for that long. I am gonna be stuck in a weelchair for 2 months and then i will be allowed to try crutches is it a pain. if you can explain what you go through during surgery tell me please

Answer 1

My mom had hip surgery a few years ago, i have had five surgeries and you can relax. You will be kept comfortable during the surgery by the anesthesiologist, and you will be out. When you wake up you will be in recovery and (prayerfully) if the meds have worn off you may feel some pain. You can let your nurse know immediately. Once you get to your room, most physicians give the patients pain med pumps. You administer the medication yourself with just a push of the button. The medication goes right into your iv so you don't have to keep getting stuck or take pills. Mindset is very important so don't focus on the length of time it takes to recover but rather on how much better you will feel when this is over. I know there will be some bad days and some good ones, take advantage of the good ones and follow your doctor and therapist instructions. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

I had a fusion of my right ankle done a couple of years ago that required a bone graft. And I just had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago. The knee surgery was same day so it won't count as much but, the ankle surgery landed me in complete bed rest for 5 days at a major medical center. In those 5 days, I found out just how serious doctors are about complete bedrest. I had really bad muscle cramps in my lower back that the trapeze couldn't even help ease. I could only turn two directions and I had to use the call light anytime I need to use the restroom or needed anything. The surgery itself wasn't so bad though. I was given valium through an iv then they inserted the medication that makes you sleepy while making you breath oxygen through a mask and if you're really lucky they even let you listen to the radio until you go to sleep. The only time I used a wheelchair was my last two days at the hospital and that was just to go to therapy where they taught me how to use crutches. Otherwise, the only times I was uncomfortable was at therapy when they had to stretch all of the muscles.

Answer 3

Are you not going through a HOPE class where they explain all that is going to happen, during surgery and after, and you will know what to expect until you are better. There is usually Physical therapy as well before you return home, and then again after you are able to drive again. Best wishes and get well soon

Answer 4

I had a major operation in the summer and spent 6 weeks in a cast. The hardest part of being immobile was that you had to plan any trips to anywhere and needed someone to help you with simple tasks like making a drink or meal etc.
I had a box, with lots of books, magazines, things like crosswords etc, I do things like hand sewing and knitting so these were all in this box which I could easily access. Having a laptop and access to the Internet and my friends via email etc was a plus.
I also sorted out my photos and other jobs that i could do sitting down.

Hope it all goes well

Answer 5

The price of HIp replacement surgery is very low in India as compared to USA, UK and Canada. My cousin also got her hip replacement surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She is totally pain free now. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.


Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as all joint surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by NHS in the UK. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.