I had my hip replacement on 4th July, I did not get back to ward 3 from surgery until around 6.45pm.
I can't thank the staff enough for the care given. I was up most of the night as I was in alot of pain (partly my rheumatoid arthritis and the wound) very uncomfortable lying on my back.
The night time staff gave me pain relief most of the night, found extra pillows to make me comfortable. Next day I was helped by the day staff to get washed and dressed. Not long after I had a visit from occupational therapy who organised equipment for when I returned home. The physio team were next, I started off on a zimmerframe, then onto 2 walking sticks.
After lunch I was advised that I could go home.
Nurse talked to me about the injections (luckily I had arranged for my sister to administer these at home) and other extra medication from my normal tablets that I would need for the next week or so. I also must mention the theatre staff who were so friendly as I was waiting to go in for my operation.
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About: Hexham General Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics Hexham General Hospital Trauma and orthopaedics NE46 1QJ
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