Wednesday 15 January 2014

One week Post op, Right Birmingham Interlocking Hip Surgery

Not sure why the Name of my surgery has changed from Triple Pelvic Ost, to Birmingham Interlocking Hip but either way they are what I've had done a week ago today. Scars are from Pubic region towards the Hips around 6-7inches long, and another scar on the Bum cheek around 3-4inches long.

I am still looking around 9mths pregnant from the swollen belly and my leg is just huge. Worse of all it's still numb and wont cooperate in the slightest. I have to physically lift the leg with my hands to get it onto the sofa and bed. Crutches are a pain the the backside, but least I am used to it.

NHS was outstanding as usual, and hugely supportive and caring. I could not manage without them, and I truly appreciate them and all that they do. I was meant to stay in Hospital for 4/5 Nights but I was discharged after 2 Nights, I was much better than I thought possible after the first experience with TPO, perhaps because I was better prepared and understood more about how I would feel, and how much or how little I would be able to do. First time is always the worst as you have no reference to these things.

Resting up as best as I can, bruising is coming out as you can see here

Stupid Anti Coagulant Injections are back for 4 weeks again.


This is my recovery attire, Tartan Pjs, Spotty Dressing Gown and of course Gingerbread Man socks to help hide the Compression Stockings 


This was my Hospital Ward and they were amazing!



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