So I implemented this software package for scope procedures and had to sit in a procedure room for a few weeks while they did endoscopies. One thing that the docs and nurses all agreed on- everyone has hemorrhoids. I didn't have the foresight to ask which side of the sphincter they were talking about. I still have access to the software so I guess I could take a look at the video, but while it's fascinating, it's not really high on my list of binge watching.
I never knew there were differences between internal and external. I thought they were all external. Then the doc started talking about how internals come out and refuse to go back in or pop, and ... I was like "I really didn't need to know all this".
I remember reading this story back in the day: This is his story, and he's sticking with it: A London WW2 veteran was plagued with terrible hemorrhoids, so he used a live artillery shell to push the hemorrhoids up into his rectum. One day, he pushed too far. The ammo became stuck in his anus, and when he went to the ER to get it removed, he admitted that the shell was live and could explode at any time. A bomb squad was brought to the hospital to assist in the removal of the shell. 10 Craziest Foreign Objects Found Stuck In A Rectum
I used to work at a hospital and ER nurses would tell me stories like this. Like the guy that slipped in his kitchen and a cucumber ended up in his butt. "Oh, ok.... that happens all the time... let's get you checked in". Or coke bottle... I don't even... nevermind.
Welcome to the club bobrek. I had both hips done in 2020 - right in May and left in December. The recovery was pretty smooth. Sounds like you have plenty of good advice but I will add my $.02. You are already through the worst of it but stay a little ahead on the pain meds as it is hard to catch up if you fall behind. I titrated off after three days and after that only used them for sleeping when I had a bad day, usually due to overuse. Walk, walk, walk. Keep using the walker even if you don't think you need it as it helps you use your normal gait which is good. Don't limp around like I did the first time. I didn't have any recovery issues with my hips, but I did with my back. PT was a great help when I did my exercises, which was not often enough. A pillow between your legs helps with sleeping. If you hip/leg feels numb that is normal just rub it. I have occasional nerve pain in my leg which feels like someone is sticking an ice pick in my outer quad. Nothing you can do about it but fortunately it doesn't happen very often and doesn't last long. I am back to running and hiking (ascended Pike's Peak last September for my 63rd birthday). Going to try skiing next month. Get out there and enjoy! PM me if you want but I am not online very often. Good luck!
I'd say the fact @bobrek couldn't "pick things up" prior to surgery makes him "old" already OLD is a good thing and a blessing because most people want it but will never reach it Good luck with everything Bobrek
Thanks. You've touched on many things I have experienced since yesterday. I had my first home PT today, and she and my wife are both encouraging me to use the walker, mainly for the reason you cited. My hip is numb, but I've chalked that up to a lot of icing and recovering. My left leg had felt shorter than my right and now it feels longer. I do have my scheduled appointment with the surgeon tomorrow and his PA in 2 weeks. I think the home PT will be 4 visits and then I'll start PT where I go to them.
