Hip (hoo)Ray!

[Argee]

I went into the operating theatre at 13.30hours on Tuesday and was awake again at 15.30. with a total replacement right hip. I had quite a raging thirst and managed to drink two water jugs dry, together with three cups of tea over the next few hours, at which point I vaguely recalled being told that 50% of males had trouble passing water after a spinal anesthetic. It turned out that I was one of the affected percentage and I desperately needed a catheter at 03.30 Wednesday, after which 4 litres made their grateful escape!

I'm walking with sticks and I've now negotiated stairs and completed the physical exercise regime practice, so after another visit to the gym, I should be on my way home tomorrow.

Ray

 

[Smudger]

Catheter - ooh, nasty!
But good news that you are otherwise OK and on your way back home.

 

[MikeG.]

I'll book a squash court for next Monday then Ray?

Seriously for a minute, I have seen this operation transform the lives of a number of people, and I really hope it works out well for you. Just do as you are told by the nurses, physios etc......

Mike

 

[head clansman]

hi agree


oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh arrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhhh bet that was a relief . hc :lol: :lol: :wink:

 

[Gower]

Catheter - ooh, nasty!
But good news that you are otherwise OK and on your way back home.

I think Ray will agree that after drowning yourself in order to go home
(no pee, no home regime), the catheter is a blessed relief.
Good luck Ray for speedy walkies.
Jim

 

[Paul Chapman]

Good to hear that it went well, Ray

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[CHJ]

Best of luck with the recovery Ray, if the results I've seen with friends who have gone through the procedure come your way then there's a whole new world awaiting you, not least the lack of daily discomfort experienced from a failing joint.

 

[Philly]

Get well soon, Ray!
Best wishes,
Philly

 

[BMac]

Best Wishes Ray,

I hope, like the others, you enjoy the super results that this surgery can bring.

Brendan

 

[John. B]

Yep me too! :lol:
Very Best Wishes ccasion5:
I shall toast your health tonight, ( any excuse) 8-[ 8-[ 8-[ 8-[ 8-[ 8-[
regards

John

 

[wizer]

Well done Ray, glad to hear it all went well. I'll have to remember the spinal anaesthesia thing!

 

[RogerS]

Catheter? Oh dear..reminds me of those Haynes' manuals where it says half way down the page ..."On no account...."

 

[xy mosian]

Nice to hear good news Ray, keep on top of the Physio

xy

 

[Dibs-h]

keep on top of the Physio

xy

Be easier if you let her get on top!

 

[Paul.J]

Hope you have a speedy recovery Ray.
Should make life easier standing at the lathe

 

[llangatwgnedd]

Get well soon.

 

[Woodmagnet]

Ray's new avatar,

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Get well soon Ray. :wink:

 

[devonwoody]

Best wishes, it now means many shopping trips on foot to regain that muscular power you had before, but should reward you with some goodies.

 

[Argee]

Thanks for all the encouragement - much appreciated!

Apparently, I'm oozing more than I should be (oo er, missus!) so may not get home until Monday now. It's no wonder, what with a foot-long bruise and blood thinner meds, so I'm not worried about it, jut a tad disappointed.

Ray

 

[RogerS]

.....
Apparently, I'm oozing more than I should ......
Ray

Too much information! Nearly lost my breakfast, old chap :wink: