Congrats Brian--I wish you continued "speedy" recovery. Sometimes we have to bite the bullett and work through the pain or we will just sit and vegetate--I think you are doing wonderfully. Keep up the good work.

Deb

--and that you are up and "exercising" so quickly.

I certainly understand the blood clot concern.

What meds have they put you on, post op, if any, to address that and/or any pain conerns?

Are you on any anticoagulant therapy? Many hip patients here in USA get
anticoag for a while after the surgery. (same with knee replacements).
But alot has to do with your medical history as well.

Don't overdo...it is tempting!

Do you need heavy duty pain meds?

Sounds like you are doing great so far!

You know you can do isometrics in bed... my physical therapist recommended that when I was laid up. They say if moves
the blood around. So you can contract the muscles in your legs hold for 5 -10 sec and relax and accomplish blood clot
prevention. With your good leg you can slowly run the heel of your foot as you bend the knee towards you...keeping the
heel on the bedsheet. (don't tense up, just do it naturally). This simulates walking. Start at the feet with the muscle working
and end up in the buttocks. I still do them, BTW!

Great to hear you are home early. Keep up the good work.

is/has/must be 'patience'. Having had two surgeries last year, the knee fractures etc. Speaking UP when YOU don't think things are right is really important. IF they are right, super! If you've anything 'niggling' don't be shy about voicing that. Be it a concern or otherwise.

Granted there will be pain, it's a given. Each of us registers pain to different levels and degrees. Some stuff one simply has to endure and it will/may fade, other stuff tho..I think, you, of all folks know how to articulate the difference.

For me, when I'd fractured my knee [later determined to be in 2 places, not one] After the 3 week time....I just knew something wasn't right. It wasn't. Well, HOW can someone w/severe neuropathy[ies] know that? Well, UM, ER, DUH...you just know

You WILL do better at home...think on it! That durned hospital's full of SICK people! IN the meantime, Heaps of super soft fuzzies to soften and 'insulate' your way to having a few parts of a really good life back!

Anticipating updates, please?!?! - j

Glad yer back with us, Mate !
And still got the leg attached to where it should be
(or at least a good approximation).
Keep up the good work, but don't try to be Superman.
(Kryptonite is a Killer!)
Get well soon !

Thanks for all your humor Bob, & well wishes too, its a great feeling being back here with all my mates again.
all the best
Brian

Yes for sure, your 100 % spot on Joan, my god 2 fractures in one year, thats awful, i hope thats the last of them for you.

If i have any concerns at all, one of the nursing sisters in charge of the ward told me not to hesitate to ring them at any time of the day or night, i can't thank those nurses in that hospital enough for everything they done for me, they were so very nice, caring and very professional, i think it takes a special type of person to do the job they do.
thanks
Brian

Thanks Joe, there is NO place like home

click your heels three times when you say that