Second Hip Replacement, 8 years on. Comparison/Contrast

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@bobsmom101

Interesting to hear someone else’s experience with hip replacement @Cartooniverse .

I wonder whether your protracted pain might be because you had an actual fracture before your surgery? What anesthesia were you given?

I had an anterior procedure done yesterday and was hoping to be discharged that afternoon, but every time I try to stand up I get dizzy. Kind of opposite your experience: my hip has little to no pain when I’m lying down, maybe level 5-6 when I stand up. I haven’t taken pain meds. But when I stand up, my blood pressure plummets. I just flunked again about 1/2 hour ago. Maddening!

Hi !

I must have misspoken, because when lying down I’ve got zero pain. Some pain when sitting in a chair, tons when standing/ walking.

I’ve avoided the Oxycodone but for 2 pills, taken on different days.

Your BP plummets? Maddening indeedy, but your body is working through getting rid of the anaesthetic. My Non-MD advice? Drink a ton of water. It will only flush out the chemicals faster.

Keep us posted-- I think I just found your thread here, yes?