i had a fall 2 years a go and broke my hip they put screws the hospital is now 1 year late in removing the screws and lately my leg started to sweel my doc told me i MIGHT have to have complete hip replaced MY? is: is it VERY painfull operation??????
2007-12-17 03:59:58 · 6 answers · asked by chatman6969692003 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I've had both my hips replaced. The surgery is a common one and a very successful procedure; if you need it, it's worth the trouble. I found that the fear of the surgery beforehand was worse than the reality. You may be offered a choice between general anesthesia and regional (spinal or epidural) block with sedation. The recuperation can be rather long and requires some work on your part but any post-op pain is usually well-handled with pain meds. I found that I needed only OTC tylenol after I went home from the hospital after a 4-day stay. I used a walking aid for about 8 weeks (first a walker or two crutches, then a single crutch, then a cane, then nothing). I had about 5 weeks of outpatient physical therapy, took blood thinners and wore anti-embolic stockings for about 5 weeks also. Sleeping on your back may be required and that is a hassle. Also, several precautions and movement restrictions may be imposed by your surgeon. Follow them and you'll soon be back on your feet, walking miles and needing no pain meds or walking aids.
2007-12-18 12:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband had double hip replacement DEC 05 and Jan 06.... every surgery has pain... meds help with that.. you are laid up for about 4 to 6 week... will have exercises you must do... will probably need a walker than a cane for the first 2 weeks..
the surgery's now a days are great.. He had his first surgery Dec 15 and went to church Christmas eve walking with just a little help so he didn't slip on the ice..
Good Luck... enjoy life pain free
2007-12-17 04:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by sassy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Isn't that what nerds get? ;)
Seriously, though, it *must* be painful for you that you would misspell and avoid most punctuation and overall rambling, thus making it virtually impossible for anyone to read and understand your question!
Regardless, the great thing about such operations is that you're under general anesthesia, and won't feel a thing, so the operation won't be painful at all! Of course, I can't say the same when you wake up!
Shouldn't you be asking your doctor about this?
2007-12-17 04:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definately direct these questions to your Dr. as these should not be answered by any ole lay person. I am a nurse and I'm not comfortable answering this question!
2016-05-24 08:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by luz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yuck
2007-12-17 04:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Allie G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yep it should help*
2007-12-17 04:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋