hip replacement advice

[Choc-1234]

can anyone put my mind at rest regarding a spinal block, can you hear what’s being done or do I ask to be put to sleep as have pre assessment tomorrow, thanks Liz

[piglette]

I think spinal blocks are great. You have a choice of being knocked out totally, a mild sedative so you can listen to music or no sedative at all so you are totally awake except you cannot feel anything luckily! I stayed totally awake as I wanted to know what was happening! Most people prefer some sort of sedative. The anaesthetist tried to get me to have a sedative as I think he thought I might be trouble!

[Choc-1234 in reply to piglette]

I think I’ll ask to be knocked right out, the sound may panic me, Thanks for reply hope you wasn’t long recovering

[GrannySmithgs5]

I was fully sedated by Iv drugs once the spinal anaesthetic had taken effect . Didn’t see any thing or hear anything, just as I wanted .

[Choc-1234 in reply to GrannySmithgs5]

thank you too for putting my mind at rest, will ask everything tomorrow at this pre assessment,

[Hidden]

I had a complete spinal block when I had my C-Section. Yes you can definitely hear everything but most definitely can’t feel anything! Please ask about all your options at your assessment today! The recovery times from all your options on offer. You’re lucky in getting your surgery. Hopefully it’ll make a big difference to the quality of your life! Remember try not to be scarred to ask questions! Right things down before you go that you want to ask. As sometimes you forget or don’t get the opportunity. Wishing you the very best of luck! Please let us know how you get on! Sending big hugs and love 🙏🏻🍀❤️😘xx

[Choc-1234 in reply to Hidden]

aww do appreciate your feedback, it really helps see the bigger picture, thank you once again , Liz

[Hidden in reply to Choc-1234]

Good luck today my darling! Just try not to worry! Big hugs and love 🙏🏻🍀❤️😘xx

[Cat33]

Hello Please don't worry I have had 3 spinal blocks now with both of my hips and my knee and it was absolutely fine as they put me to sleep and I didn't know a thing about it

I had been worried exactly the same as you before my pre op as I imagined I would be awake

I remember each time I went down to theatre I was able to have a laugh with the staff they were so lovely and nothing was scary at all then I just drifted off to sleep and next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery

Good luck with your hip replacement I recovered quickly both times and it was wonderful to be pain fee and get a new lease of life x

[Choc-1234 in reply to Cat33]

Do appreciate your experience, probably won’t be so worried come the time, I had visions hearing the hammer and drill, my mind goes OTT at times I think, all the positive pain after be very worth it just like yours, Thank you, Liz

[Cat33 in reply to Choc-1234]

My mind was in overdrive too like yours before I knew that they put you out too

Good luck with it all x

[Choc-1234 in reply to Cat33]

many thanks , by August 23 should be called, got keep going till then thank you

[Cat33 in reply to Choc-1234]

Oh bless you Take lots of care and think of you Is that your pussycat ? Beautiful xx

[Happy5]

Ok the spinal anaesthetic is superb as said you get a choice.

In my case saw the anaesthetist morning of the op and we discussed everything then (have a list of info you want to ask) I opted for sedation felt be a good sleep before the discomfort of the op later. Slept through fine all was good. First thing I noticed was the usual hip pain associated with the condition was gone. Obviously there's the wound soreness but they have a great system to keep pain in it's place i.e. not pain just discomfort. Make sure you do your post op exercises before the op start now it makes a big difference to the brain knowing what you're trying to do and muscle memory too.

Had both mine replaced, second 8 months after the other, best thing ever pain wise. I'll never be as fit as before but mobility much improved.

All the best 🤗

[Choc-1234 in reply to Happy5]

Wow, what a relief for you to be where you are now, well done, pain free days, yes this assessment didn’t go into the spinal block, that will happen morning of op, am going start exercising before now and definitely after, thanks for your info, onwards and upwards Liz

[DorsetLady in reply to Choc-1234]

A bit of general info re replacements written on another forum, but you should be able to read.

I’ve had 3 replacements-knee was done with spinal block, hip and shoulder under GA -all good & most importantly pain free now -

good luck

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk....

[Choc-1234 in reply to DorsetLady]

How amazing these replacements are for people. You have done well after what you have been though and pain free now.

[Happy5 in reply to Choc-1234]

🤗

[Cat33 in reply to Happy5]

I have had both mine replaced too and I echo everything you have said x

[SKWEKER]

I had a spinal with sedation for my hip replacement and then again for my knee replacement. No problem either time. Woke up after it, none of the groggy/sick feeling that you get with a general. Good luck!

[Choc-1234]

great to hear and we’ll done, seems everyone manages it so I should, thanks for advice

[Jackie1947]

Both my hips were done with a spinal block with sedation. Never knew a thing. Best part was no general anaesthetic to recover from.

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jackie1947]

so is spinal block the same as epidural , ? Have had 2 epidural when I had my sob abd daughter thirty years ago ,

[Jackie1947 in reply to Choc-1234]

Yes it is

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jackie1947]

ooh ok

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

Spinal starts just a bit higher up than epidural I was told

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

thanks I’ll ask be sedated as don’t want to see and hear anything

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

snap. And don't concern. It was FINE. Didn't feel a thing obvs & took in music on phone but don't remember hearing it ! I awoke from a lovely sleep and having tea n toast soon after

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

so did you manage to drift off?

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

drift off? One min I was talking to anesthetis next thing I was awake being told all done ! They take care of you! He said he had a listen to my music to see what it was as my bp came down a bit which was good!! Lol

[Jeppy in reply to Jeppy]

,...seems very clever to me to gauge me waking up exactly at the end

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

it beyond words, very clever .

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

report back!!!!

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

aww, sounds a very smooth operation

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

as my sister. Just one hour for those years of discomfort

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

so worth it when you put it like that

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

👍👍. We Can!!!!!

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

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[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

Found this a really helpful link I sent below!

I'm off to a Hen do!!!😁

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

have a great time thanks a lot am looking at them, have a few drinks for me lol

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

👍thnx. But only shandy Lolol. Driving again though 😉

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

well enjoy your chilled shandy lol I’ll be pushing the boat right out lol

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

👍

[KnockingKnee]

I was totally awake and have a complicated spine after major spinal surgery three decades ago so they had to try more than once. It was all absolutely fine. Just mildly uncomfortable.

[Choc-1234 in reply to KnockingKnee]

All of people do say the same, very brave of you, want myself to be like that but I just imagine it would send me over the edge, being knocked out is best for me.

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

im sure you would cope ok in that situation ( I have done but used calm techniques to get through). But no need to be a martyr 😊

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

thanks will give it some thought over the next 3 weeks .

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

if unsure I'd def have sedation why put yourself in that position

I'm the worst with feeling I'd be out of control but you're in their safe hands and they will look after you - I can't see benefit of being awake really but we each different

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

yes your very right, I will get through it either way.

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

you will. It helped me getting pro active I live alone so bought ready meals lots of shopping in, I even put a spare kettle upstairs teabags etc and bought milk sachets 😁. Toilet seat riser, grabber sticks important etc. Anything to make life easier. Low tho gas brought up to higher level etc

But wish I'd worked on upper body strength. Pulling self up higher in bed with good leg and arms was tricky at first Did I send link for good website b4 and after?

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

thanks for the helpful tip

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

in very safe hands yes, am sure after I’ll be like what was the big work up about.

[Jeppy in reply to Choc-1234]

absolutely Others go back happily for repeats :). If i Wass fine you will be!! I put it off as it all seemed to big, but now that PAIN has gone and the ooooh oooohing lolol

[Choc-1234 in reply to Jeppy]

wow, all the years feeling miserable

[Jeppy]

yes. I got spiritually depleted