Introduction

Hip Replacement My new HIP: June 22nd 2009, I received a new hip. 13 years ago I was diagnosed with degernerative arthritis of my Rt hip. Back then I was sure that the hip pain I was having was due to the epidural I received during labor of my 2nd child. It really shocked me that at age 38 I had a form of arthritis. The last 3 years I had 2 procedures to help with the pain. They were steroid injections right into the hip.The first one was like a miracle. I almost felt normal, minimal pain. It lasted for about 6 months. The 2nd one had no effect. So now my only option was surgery. So at age 51 I had the surgery using the Posterior approach. As a single parent and caring for a mentally disabled 13 yr old (Samantha) I had to relay on my oldest daughter (Jessica) age 31 to care for her sister while I was in the hospital and to assist me with my recovery. Samantha and I would stay with Jessica and her family (Hubby & my 2 grandsons) for the recovery. Jessica would be the one to drive me every where. Jessica planned to have me stay with her for 3 to 4 weeks. I planned on only 1 week. The excitement of getting back to my pre-hip NO PAIN days of going out dancing, play a round of golf, go to the Zoo, or something as simple as shopping for an hour or more was overwhelming as was the fear.

Wednesday, July 8

Day 6 Saturday June 27th

My Journal: Pretty much settled in at Jessica, I came home Thursday at 4pm. Sherie the RN I really liked gave my my last dose of the Thorodol, She Sherie other then the Physical therapist not the OT one are the only 2 that seemed to understand my pain. Samantha is so happy I am home. My pain Friday and Saturday was any where from a 3 to a 6. Friday I did all my exercises and walked around the house may of done to much. But just so glad to be out of the hospital. Last night we noticed that my knee and calf were swollen. my calf was 3 inches bigger then my good leg. Im still hurting a lot and especially when getting in and out of bed. that is still so painfull and hard to do. I am icing every time I lay down. They sent home with me only 6 10mg oxycotin and 6 20mg oxycotin and 65 Duladia (Hydromophone HCL 2mg) 1-2 tab every 4 hours.. I really want a smoke now. That Chantix is not working!!!#$^$^ Other then the DREAMS.
I only have 2- 20mg of the Oxy left, So before bed i took one of the 10mg.
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