Post Depo Medrone Injection Day, what happened?! #Hip #Op #Lidocaine #Spoonie

Wow that injection was totes different this time round, so different to 2011,2012 ones. I got to the hospital at 12 noon so I had 30mins to grab a coffee. I had this in the canteen, (as I did not want to be one of those peeps I detest, that come into Admissions with food and drink, when you've starved for hours) so that was a new experience for me, actually drinking before the procedure.
Merely sat down for 25mins and I was called through (super fast) I'm so used to hours and hours waiting. I said my farewell to my parents, who had brought me to ROH.
They checked height and weight ( so much weight!!) And through into the ward, I got my fancy RED bracelet. Red for allergies. But this was my BIG shocker, no need to remove clothes, I can wear what I've got on!! Really?! Then was told NO sedation, eek, started to worry then.

Read a bit of my book, watched others get called up, and walk back to ward after 10mins, so its super quick, and they didn't look too bad, so I relaxed a bit.

At 1.40pm it was my turn, fire alarm set off (workmen I believe) but how loud was that, with flashing lights!? I got onto the bed, freaking out now, there was one nurse and the doctor Mr Politis. I pulled trousers down, was covered up with hip exposed. Of course I had a fancy arrow on Op Leg.

First came the Marcaine, to numb the skins surface area, it was cold, it tickled, it was weird. Then expected sharp needle but not too bad, I relaxed, for about 2seconds... Omg!! The tubey needle thing, wiggled and danced like a devil up the vein, and scratched the boney joint. I felt weird, it hurt, but was weird feeling more, very very unpleasant. I jumped a lot, so the nurse had to hold my hands, felt like a baby, but bitch that hurt a fair bit!! The injection itself was Depo Medrone (Steroid) and Lidocaine (another numbing anaesthetic) though I didn't feel numb.

Once over.. Didn't feel quick in there compared to the 10mins out there. Here the 10mins dragged.. But once through, I got up, and had to wiggle joint, do a few hip flexion, hip abduction to work steroid into joint. And then I had to walk back to the ward. Each step was limpy and awkward but not as bad as I imagined.

Felt a bit traumatised and shell shocked, think because it hurt so much more than I thought. I got a coffee and bourbons, and it was 1.50pm wow really was only 10mins.

So afterwards I was told to wait around for 20mins, see if any after effects came out, drink and eat to prove I'm ok. So I contacted my parents to come and fetch me. And by 2.30pm I was in the car ready to come home. 

After that drive, the early start, and no sleep the night before, I literally crashed out, I slept long and hard and it was so needed. I had to take Codeine for the pain, but I was comfortable enough to sleep all night.

Post Depo Medrone Injection Day, what happened?! #Hip #Op #Lidocaine #Spoonie

Wow that injection was totes different this time round, so different to 2011,2012 ones. I got to the hospital at 12 noon so I had 30mins to grab a coffee. I had this in the canteen, (as I did not want to be one of those peeps I detest, that come into Admissions with food and drink, when you've starved for hours) so that was a new experience for me, actually drinking before the procedure.
Merely sat down for 25mins and I was called through (super fast) I'm so used to hours and hours waiting. I said my farewell to my parents, who had brought me to ROH.
They checked height and weight ( so much weight!!) And through into the ward, I got my fancy RED bracelet. Red for allergies. But this was my BIG shocker, no need to remove clothes, I can wear what I've got on!! Really?! Then was told NO sedation, eek, started to worry then.

Read a bit of my book, watched others get called up, and walk back to ward after 10mins, so its super quick, and they didn't look too bad, so I relaxed a bit.

At 1.40pm it was my turn, fire alarm set off (workmen I believe) but how loud was that, with flashing lights!? I got onto the bed, freaking out now, there was one nurse and the doctor Mr Politis. I pulled trousers down, was covered up with hip exposed. Of course I had a fancy arrow on Op Leg.

First came the Marcaine, to numb the skins surface area, it was cold, it tickled, it was weird. Then expected sharp needle but not too bad, I relaxed, for about 2seconds... Omg!! The tubey needle thing, wiggled and danced like a devil up the vein, and scratched the boney joint. I felt weird, it hurt, but was weird feeling more, very very unpleasant. I jumped a lot, so the nurse had to hold my hands, felt like a baby, but bitch that hurt a fair bit!! The injection itself was Depo Medrone (Steroid) and Lidocaine (another numbing anaesthetic) though I didn't feel numb.

Once over.. Didn't feel quick in there compared to the 10mins out there. Here the 10mins dragged.. But once through, I got up, and had to wiggle joint, do a few hip flexion, hip abduction to work steroid into joint. And then I had to walk back to the ward. Each step was limpy and awkward but not as bad as I imagined.

Felt a bit traumatised and shell shocked, think because it hurt so much more than I thought. I got a coffee and bourbons, and it was 1.50pm wow really was only 10mins.

So afterwards I was told to wait around for 20mins, see if any after effects came out, drink and eat to prove I'm ok. So I contacted my parents to come and fetch me. And by 2.30pm I was in the car ready to come home. 

After that drive, the early start, and no sleep the night before, I literally crashed out, I slept long and hard and it was so needed. I had to take Codeine for the pain, but I was comfortable enough to sleep all night.

Here we go again!! #Blogger #BlogUpdate #HipOp #Spoonie #Fblogger

Well its been forever since I updated my hippie blog, mainly due to Physio being my whole life. And nothing much changing hip wise.
Well, I say nowt's changed but, not strictly true. I no longer have O'Hara as my surgeon, he retired and the registrar I saw of his team signed me off, until I couldn't cope any more.
This day came faster than I ever imagined. So cue lots of FAFF to get signed in again, without re referring to the ROH. I'd emailed O'Hara too, on advise on possible reasons for blasted hip, just causing so much pain walking still, and he recommended Mr McBryde who I was now under.
Saw another registrar in  15thMay,  2016, they agreed with O'Haras advise and ideas ( I showed them the emails, my physiotherapist Kelly also mentioned same possible cause) and this registrar also agreed. That felt good, having all medical professionals agree on it, without conferring to each other prior. So in June I got an MRI, not had results told me yet, but I got booked in for a Steroid Injection, possibly same as the ones I've had in 2011,2012?? But this time I'm going to be awake!!

So that's me today.... Waiting for my injection today. I'm super sad that after all these surgeries I'm still struggling with groin pain, knee pain and back ache. But I must stress, it is better than its ever been. Its just this last hurdle. Outcome ideally from steroid, is the confirmation of either an arthroscopic hip op, to shave ball joint of hip, and anchor the torn labrum? Or possibly a hip replacement. I'm at a point where I'm open to both options.

Will do a more effective update once I'm back home, and tell you all about my new grandson Leonardo, my daughters prom and hubbies biking accident. Its all go here at hippie camp!! #blogger #fblogger #bblogger #accessallasos #asosinsider #nardo #grandmamoon #nanniemoon #grandson 

Here we go again!! #Blogger #BlogUpdate #HipOp #Spoonie #Fblogger

Well its been forever since I updated my hippie blog, mainly due to Physio being my whole life. And nothing much changing hip wise.
Well, I say nowt's changed but, not strictly true. I no longer have O'Hara as my surgeon, he retired and the registrar I saw of his team signed me off, until I couldn't cope any more.
This day came faster than I ever imagined. So cue lots of FAFF to get signed in again, without re referring to the ROH. I'd emailed O'Hara too, on advise on possible reasons for blasted hip, just causing so much pain walking still, and he recommended Mr McBryde who I was now under.
Saw another registrar in  15thMay,  2016, they agreed with O'Haras advise and ideas ( I showed them the emails, my physiotherapist Kelly also mentioned same possible cause) and this registrar also agreed. That felt good, having all medical professionals agree on it, without conferring to each other prior. So in June I got an MRI, not had results told me yet, but I got booked in for a Steroid Injection, possibly same as the ones I've had in 2011,2012?? But this time I'm going to be awake!!

So that's me today.... Waiting for my injection today. I'm super sad that after all these surgeries I'm still struggling with groin pain, knee pain and back ache. But I must stress, it is better than its ever been. Its just this last hurdle. Outcome ideally from steroid, is the confirmation of either an arthroscopic hip op, to shave ball joint of hip, and anchor the torn labrum? Or possibly a hip replacement. I'm at a point where I'm open to both options.

Will do a more effective update once I'm back home, and tell you all about my new grandson Leonardo, my daughters prom and hubbies biking accident. Its all go here at hippie camp!! #blogger #fblogger #bblogger #accessallasos #asosinsider #nardo #grandmamoon #nanniemoon #grandson 

Hip Update and possible Radio Frequency Denervation

Recently I have been focusing solely on Physio with the view to finally get off the walking stick permanently, and to come off painkiller medication permanently too. But following months and months of intensive Physio weekly at the local Hospital, I have realized this is simply not possible, nor will it ever be possible while PAIN is at the forefront of my mind 24/7. I can't escape it, it's dulling my senses, spoiling my will to live and rots any happiness I dare to have. In October the Surgeon is expecting me to decide whether or not I will have Hip Replacements or not, and I think I've decided NOT, for now anyways.I can't face anymore Surgeries and Recoveries, as for the last 7yrs have been nothing but Surgeries and Recoveries. It's time to try and live like a 'Normie' for once!! Plus my Physiotherapist recommends I do at least another 1yr of weekly intensive Physio and then decide. But that's all well and good, but PAIN is always there, like a bad smell, hanging over me, fogging my mind and depressing me.

So I either accept that Tramadol will have to be a permanent fixture daily, this is just to simply move around doing daily living chores like most people take for granted. Or don't take them and accept that I'm never ever just going to be able to pop outside to shop with friends, or visit a cinema etc... with PAIN looming over my head. So I've decided that Tramadol it is, as even this doesn't actually remove the Pain, more like it simply helps me deal with it and not focus on it as much. I tried Codeine but that doesn't sit well on my stomach, it gives me crippling cramps, and makes me feel sick. Ibuprofen and Paracetamol are not strong enough and I've tried these many times to no avail.

I try to walk without a walking stick as much as I can, without loosing form. But as soon as I feel myself waddling a bit, I whip the stick out, as it's not worth forming bad habits and undoing the great work the Physiotherapist has done with me. So to do walking without aids I HAVE to resort to Tramadol. So thats where I am with my recovery so far. Metal was removed in Feb 2015 and 7mths post op I'm not exactly where I want to be, but nor am I where I was, so it's all progress......

Recently following a good ole moan fest on a Hippie page on Facebook, a lady recommended RADIO FREQUENCY DENERVATION as I was complaining that structurally my hips are fabulous, but painwise they hinder any progress, so if I could remove the pain, I'm sure I could progress faster and stronger, and build on my stamina. So I'm going to ask the Surgeon about it. As far as I can gather they put you under anesthetic and with an xray to guide them, they use an small instrument to insert at the Pelvis and burn/freeze off the nerve endings in the offending area, and it can give you a possible pain free 2mths to 3yrs time, surely this has to be worth looking into?! Or even asking about Anti-Epileptic medication such as Gabapentin to help block the nerve pain and thus giving me more freedom to workout the joint without fear of aggravating the joint and suffering for days and days on end afterwards.

So thats me at the moment, I'm great and not great all at the same time!! My mind says Go Go Go my body says NO No No and it's frustrating and depressing. Back in 2009 when I had the first REAL serious Triple Pelvis Ost and Femur Ost I never thought for one minute I would be still sat with the same pain driving me insane, and still using a walking stick. I'm down 8 surgeries and it still nags like a Bi@tch!!  Still time is a great healer they say, and in surgery terms it is still early days at 7mts post op, so a lot can and will happen in 1year. But I think it pays to be honest about your expectations and be realistic as to what is really achievable following these surgeries. Yes I am a LOT better than I was in 2009, but I have issues still and different things are thrown into the mix, that I was never prepared for. Looking back I would do it all the same again, as really honestly I have no choice but to try and gain my life back painfree and limpfree.

Hip Update and possible Radio Frequency Denervation

Recently I have been focusing solely on Physio with the view to finally get off the walking stick permanently, and to come off painkiller medication permanently too. But following months and months of intensive Physio weekly at the local Hospital, I have realized this is simply not possible, nor will it ever be possible while PAIN is at the forefront of my mind 24/7. I can't escape it, it's dulling my senses, spoiling my will to live and rots any happiness I dare to have. In October the Surgeon is expecting me to decide whether or not I will have Hip Replacements or not, and I think I've decided NOT, for now anyways.I can't face anymore Surgeries and Recoveries, as for the last 7yrs have been nothing but Surgeries and Recoveries. It's time to try and live like a 'Normie' for once!! Plus my Physiotherapist recommends I do at least another 1yr of weekly intensive Physio and then decide. But that's all well and good, but PAIN is always there, like a bad smell, hanging over me, fogging my mind and depressing me.

So I either accept that Tramadol will have to be a permanent fixture daily, this is just to simply move around doing daily living chores like most people take for granted. Or don't take them and accept that I'm never ever just going to be able to pop outside to shop with friends, or visit a cinema etc... with PAIN looming over my head. So I've decided that Tramadol it is, as even this doesn't actually remove the Pain, more like it simply helps me deal with it and not focus on it as much. I tried Codeine but that doesn't sit well on my stomach, it gives me crippling cramps, and makes me feel sick. Ibuprofen and Paracetamol are not strong enough and I've tried these many times to no avail.

I try to walk without a walking stick as much as I can, without loosing form. But as soon as I feel myself waddling a bit, I whip the stick out, as it's not worth forming bad habits and undoing the great work the Physiotherapist has done with me. So to do walking without aids I HAVE to resort to Tramadol. So thats where I am with my recovery so far. Metal was removed in Feb 2015 and 7mths post op I'm not exactly where I want to be, but nor am I where I was, so it's all progress......

Recently following a good ole moan fest on a Hippie page on Facebook, a lady recommended RADIO FREQUENCY DENERVATION as I was complaining that structurally my hips are fabulous, but painwise they hinder any progress, so if I could remove the pain, I'm sure I could progress faster and stronger, and build on my stamina. So I'm going to ask the Surgeon about it. As far as I can gather they put you under anesthetic and with an xray to guide them, they use an small instrument to insert at the Pelvis and burn/freeze off the nerve endings in the offending area, and it can give you a possible pain free 2mths to 3yrs time, surely this has to be worth looking into?! Or even asking about Anti-Epileptic medication such as Gabapentin to help block the nerve pain and thus giving me more freedom to workout the joint without fear of aggravating the joint and suffering for days and days on end afterwards.

So thats me at the moment, I'm great and not great all at the same time!! My mind says Go Go Go my body says NO No No and it's frustrating and depressing. Back in 2009 when I had the first REAL serious Triple Pelvis Ost and Femur Ost I never thought for one minute I would be still sat with the same pain driving me insane, and still using a walking stick. I'm down 8 surgeries and it still nags like a Bi@tch!!  Still time is a great healer they say, and in surgery terms it is still early days at 7mts post op, so a lot can and will happen in 1year. But I think it pays to be honest about your expectations and be realistic as to what is really achievable following these surgeries. Yes I am a LOT better than I was in 2009, but I have issues still and different things are thrown into the mix, that I was never prepared for. Looking back I would do it all the same again, as really honestly I have no choice but to try and gain my life back painfree and limpfree.

#AccessAllASOS Summer is Nearly Here!! Festivals, BBQ's and Ibiza Baby!!

#AccessAllASOS Summer is nearly Here!! Festival Season, BBQ's and Ibiza 

Yay!! Summer is nearly here! And I love it, the Warm Air, Blue Skies and BBQ's Aroma's whats not to like? Well I guess wasps and mozzie's but Hey, not bad really!! Open Air Music Festivals and Happy Smiley Faces make Summer my favorite season. And this year, I plan to do as much as my Disability allows, Physio is really helping and all the commitment I've given it over the Winter, is starting to pay off. I'm Slimmer, more Toned, and Lighter (which the Hips will really benefit from if I'm honest) and Hips are getting more 'normal' Not Pain Free by any stretch, or even walking unaided, but definitely an improvement, which I hope continues...

So with new body shape, comes the Fashion? What can I wear for the Summer this year? Scars still an issue, as in they are so big I can't hide them, and I can't hide the dents and lumps that surgery behind the scars create either. So Planning ahead, I use a Tanning Lotion, Usually I use this Tanning lotion

Which for Casper Ghostly white skin like mine is perfect, and it hides the scars too a bit. Not an easy thing to do when they range from 12inches to 4inches. But spotted this cheeky number on Asos it's called Cheeky 'Turn Me On'  Gradual Tan and it's £12.00 for 200ml and looks like this.

and you can find it here

Or for the cheaper alternative but still just as cute and quirky there is No More White Bits, Instant Self Tan Mousse and that is £4.00 for 200ml. And it looks like this.

And you can find it here.

But as that is an Instant one rather than Gradual, I'm leaning more towards the Cheeky one, as I prefer the Gradual Tans that seem to wear longer and cover better on me. So Tan sorted now for some Clothes.... Looking on Asos I can see I'm lusting after 

From top to toe, You can be Summer Ready, and Rocking the Latest Looks from Asos so what are you waiting for.......

#AccessAllASOS #Festival #Summer #Ibiza #Beauty #BBloggers #Hippie #Spiritual #EDM #Music #Gathering #PLUR #Raver #Eivissa #Holiday #Spoonie #Asos #Fashion #Shoes #70's #Clubber #Shopping #SBSWinner #MysticMoon