has anyone had a hip replacement with polycythaemia

[leapi]

I have polycythaemia vera primary

[Aime]

Hi, I have PV and have had a knee replacement but not a hip yet but that day is coming soon. I always get bloods checked before my op, allowing enough time for a venesection if necessary. My Orthopaedic consultant got advice from my haematologist regarding my PV which was good.

I always have special boot-like things on in theatre which keep the blood circulating. After op, heparin jabs and three weeks of tablets once home as well as those lovely stockings!

All the best for your op. Kindest regards Aime x😺

[leapi in reply to Aime]

Aime thank u so much for getting back to me as I know with pv it’s such a worry when u have surgery with blood clots thank u

[Aime in reply to leapi]

No problem. The other thing I do after surgery once home, is have little journeys e.g. go downstairs for breakfast, then have a rest, make a cuppa, etc but don’t do too much. Your body will guide you and soon lets you know if you’ve done too much. I struggle a bit post op to get my hydration levels up again especially if you bedroom is upstairs and your loo is downstairs and speedy is not your name when you have a new joint!!😹😹

[leapi in reply to Aime]

thanks once again Aime u have been really helpful

[leapi in reply to Aime]

hi just update on my hip replacyment been quiet I’ll just been given all clear surgery booked for November 6 also is it safe to fly 10 days before surgery on a 3 hour flight

[Aime in reply to leapi]

Hi Leapi, the best person to answer that is your haem, gp or surgeon. I would definitely get the flight socks, drink plenty of fluids and also make sure your bloods are okay prior to both flight and surgery. Kindest regards Aime xx

[leapi in reply to Aime]

hi aime good luck with ur test results I’m shure everything will be fine

[Aime in reply to leapi]

Thank you so much. Having the jitters at the moment thinking about the possibilities of the results which I don’t usually have. Just kicked myself on the bum and told myself to stop being stupid! Kindest regards Aime xx😺😺😹😹

[Aime in reply to leapi]

Sorry forgot to say good luck with surgery. Will be thinking about you on 6 November, post and let us know how you are. Aime xx😺😺

[leapi in reply to Aime]

Thank u

[leapi in reply to Aime]

hi Aime had hip replacyment done everything so far so good discharged today back home now feet up and having a cup of tea thanks for been there when I needed someone to listen I was really worried going to have this surgery u and ur family will always and ever be in my prayers thank u

[Aime in reply to leapi]

Thank you so much. So glad to hear your surgery went well. You need some spoiling now as well as gentle exercise. Have you got a hydrotherapy pool near you? If you had, it's brilliant once your wound had healed, to aid to a speedier recovery. Kindest regards Aime xx😺😼E hugs and flowers.xx

[leapi in reply to Aime]

hi thank u very much I was doing really great but I have a blood clot in my calf done blood test and scan on fragman 18000 and back at hossy on Tuesday this is one of the risks when u have polycythanemia so I’ve got to leave everything to the professionals just lucky I noticed it in time my foot was really swelled and painful

[Aime in reply to leapi]

That’s great it was picked up so quickly. Sending you E hugs plus E 💐 to wish a total speedy recovery. Kindest regards Aime xx😺😺

[jillydabrat]

not yet but I am following this as i think it will be a replacement for me in the not too distant future x

[leapi in reply to jillydabrat]

thank u I will keep u informed how things progress

[jillydabrat in reply to leapi]

forgot to add "Good Luck" for the surgery xx

[leapi in reply to jillydabrat]

hi just update on hip replacyment been quite ill just been given all clear surgery booked for November 6 also is it safe to fly 10 days before surgery holidays booked

[Heidi-W]

Hi Leapi I've replied to you on my original post if that helps.

[angela1984em]

Yes - I had PV for 14 years and have now graduated to myelofibrosis.

My knee replacements went very well but of course needed blood transufusions.

My right hip was replaced in 2016. Unfortunately, i had an infection following from a hematoma. I may have to replace the left hip soon. I do not regret the surgery as I am walking so much better. I feel the orthopaedic surgeons need to consult with the hematologist in all these cases to take these blood disorders seriously.

[leapi in reply to angela1984em]

Angela thank u for getting Back to me sorry to hear ur pv progressed to myelofibrosis someone I know has it as well how do u manage to cope with it hope ur other hip get sorted soon