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hi I am a 64 year old male I have polycythanemia ruby Vera primary I have to have a hip replacement soon suergon said there is a risk of blood clots and bleeding has anyone with polycythanemia had a hip replacement and did everything go ok

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Superwoman

Hi I had a total knee replacement three years ago, all went well, they put flotation boots on me to stop blood clots, once removed I had surgical stockings for six weeks, also had to inject heparin into my tummy to keep blood thin. For ten days afterwards. Before I had the op I came off my Hydroxy and Asprin for a week, they monitored my bloods then reintroduced a couple of days afterwards, considering the blood loss my levels were all OK.

I know it is not quite the same as a hip, but you should be more mobile afterwards providing you do all the exercises that the physiotherapist give you should be fine, this also helps with blood flow.

I have ET JAK 2 positive, but providing you tell your surgeon everything to do with your PV they should cross reference everything with your Haematologist and address the situation. The main thing is to do the exercises, flexing your feet as if you are on a long haul flight is good while your recovering, even now when I sit down I make sure I move my feet back and forth.

So go for it, getting a new knee made one hell of a difference to me, need the other one done, but with all the cut backs I have got a long wait.

Merry Christmas

Jean

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superwoman thanks for ur reply I two am jak 2positive had pre op today could have surgery done before x mas really frightened they said I could have it in jan I feel a lot at ease knowing everything was ok for u my suergon never heard of my illiness so it was a worry even though I am really dreading the surgery I have to go for it because he said I will end up disabled if I don’t thanks once again for putting me at ease I hope u have a really nice x mas james

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hi jean hope u had a nice Xmas got date for hip replacyment 25 jan I come of plavix and other meds a week before surgery James

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Aime

Hi James, I have PV and had a knee replacement last year. No problems with blood. Counts were checked well before and on day of surgery. I also had the boots on in theatre to keep circulation going and jabs afterwards, followed by tablets for 3 weeks post op. I had the fancy stockings of course but stuck them for a week, as I was scratching my legs due to the horrendous itch.

I expect I’ll need a hip replacement this year or very soon. Good luck with yours but I’m sure you’ll be fine.

Kindest regards Aime xx😺😺

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aime thanks for replying back I am new on here but I have met some really nice people including u have done well because need are a lot harder and more painful than hips ur right about the socks il probably do same myself because my skin is so itchy as it is aime thanks very much I hope u and all ur family have a nice x mas I will let u know how I am doing when I have surgery all the best James

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Aime

Hi James, please do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Hope you have a great Christmas and new year. Kindest regards Aime xx😺😺

hi aimie hope u had a nice x mas having hip replacyment the end of jan providing everything is ok James

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hi Aime hope u had a nice Xmas having hip replacyment on 25 jan James

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