A pain free face Hazel! Well done! Interesting re the stitches as Harry had his hip op in July but he had 24 stitches! Went in from the back as it’s the new way but still stitches. He’s walking completely without pain or stiffness, I’m sure you will be the same when you get going!
It’s amazing how quickly normality is resumed following a THR! Patients usually have very little pain too, mainly because they were in so much pain beforehand. Sounds like you are doing well!
24 stitches is freaking me out but has obviously worked out for Harry! I actually got Ray to take a shot of my wound (not for public consumption but enables me to see it) with his phone as the surgeon changed the dressing - estimate 6 or 7 ins long. He also told us he goes in between the muscle rather than cut through.
@quietpurplehaze Harry say they were clips…not sure about between the muscle, Harry was interested in your glue idea. We also have a photo of Harrys wound but also not for public consumption!
The surgeon also mentioned keyhole surgery. I shall ask more about that on our final meeting. Only take in so much at once. I am amazed how different I feel!
Lovely to see you back Hazel. I hope your recovery continues to go well. They do amazing things with with glue these days. Graham had internal stitches when his knee was replaced, but the main incision was glued together
Glad to read that you are okay.
24 stitches is freaking me out but has obviously worked out for Harry! I actually got Ray to take a shot of my wound (not for public consumption but enables me to see it) with his phone as the surgeon changed the dressing - estimate 6 or 7 ins long. He also told us he goes in between the muscle rather than cut through.
The surgeon also mentioned keyhole surgery. I shall ask more about that on our final meeting. Only take in so much at once. I am amazed how different I feel!
Peter yes, I am already surprised!!