Two weeks until...

Last week i had my pre-op apt. I felt really scared going in because i had to face the fact that it was near. It started out a stressful day. My mother and I stayed in Indianapolis this time instead of in brownsburg so we were heading to the office a different way. Needless to say i hate my garmin, map quest, and local brownsburg residents that don't know their way around. Ha Just kidding but i was forty five min. late to my apt. So it was stressful. After i went in Dr. Scheid and his nurse came in and we began. Dr.Scheid wanted to re-evaluate my flexibility so he was doing range of motion when my right hip started to pop extremely loud when my knee was brought outward. He did it a few times then he stopped. It was painful but to be honest I hear it every day when i am doing different activities. Dr. Scheid told me that my surgery would last approx. 3-4 hours. He said that i needed to resend my MRI reports so their radiologist could look at it to see in the inside of the joint would need to be touched. He told me that the loud popping noise was most likely my Labrum rubbing the joint. So every time it pops like that it is damaging my Labrum more and more. When Dr. Scheid was done talking to me about things it was then my turn to ask a few questions i had prepared for him.

1. What medicines am I supposed to stop taking and when exactly?

Birth Control: at least 2 weeks prior, and i cant start taking them again for at least 6 weeks prior to surgery.

Mobic ( Which is a strong Anti-Inflammatory): 5 days before surgery.

Darvocets, One a Day Vitamin, and Tylenol PM: Can continue to day before.

2. Will my parents be informed on how to help me prior to surgery?

Yes, they will learn things from the therapist when they come to work with you after your first day of surgery.

3. What is going to take place after surgery while im in the hospital?

You will be getting therapy twice a day after Tuesday ( which is my surgery day) and you will most likely go home as early as Saturday if you are eating right, getting around decently with your crutches/walker, and can go to the restroom.

4. General Anaesthesia is used for this procedure correct?

Yes.

5.How many cuts to the bones of my pelvis will be made?

four cuts

6. What medicine will i be on after surgery?

Mostly just pain meds, and Lovenox 40 mg shots daily for about 4 weeks.

7. How long till i can drive since its my right hip?

Approx 6 weeks if all goes well

8. How soon and how often do i come see you after surgery?

After two weeks you will come then, a month later, then once a month for a few months.

9. How soon after surgery can i do exercise and what kind?

As soon as three weeks you can do a little bit of swimming, and low resistance cycling. Not to much though.

10. Will i have any braces or wraps to keep my pelvis in place during the day or night?

No nothing will be used.

11. Since im not currently having to many problems with my left hip will it most likely become worse because of this surgery?

Not necessarily, sometimes it does make pain show up more but not always.

12.How soon will i be putting wait on my leg and walking without anything?

Weight as soon as 6 weeks, but bear minimum like a toe tap. Off two crutches around 10-12 weeks, then down to one till all is healed.

13. How do i sleep? Or should i sleep?

At first you will sleep how ever is comfortable really, mostly on your back or opposite side. But after a few weeks you can sleep however you like no restrictions.

14. Is there anything i can do to speed the healing up?

No not really since its bones we are dealing with it takes time.

15. How long do i wear the TED HOSE ( which are like hose but really really tight, and help prevent blood clots)?

Around 5 days to 2 weeks.

16. Will i still have the bursitis?

Yes a little but the pressure on your hip and the area around it is what is causing it so it will get better after your hip is fixed.

17. Chances of nerve damage?

Yes, around the incision you will loose feeling for awhile but almost all feeling should return within a year after.

18. What will happen to the muscle that is cut through?

Well the muscle isn't actually cut all the way through it more like its moved to the side then put back.

19. What things can i NOT do after surgery?

You really after a few weeks have not many restrictions. You will know if it hurts don't do it. Obviously you cant run and things of that nature but as far as bending and that kind of stuff you do it when it feels comfortable.

20. When will the catheter be put in and how long will it stay?

After you have been put under, and it will stay in about 3 days.

21, Will i be int-abated during surgery?

Yes, that as well will be after you are put under.

22. Is it necessary to donate two units of blood for this surgery? I have already donated one.

It isn't necessary because we can get from other places if we need to but its nice to have at least one.

23. The morning of surgery do i need to do anything special?

No just make sure your clean, with no lotion or anything on that area.

Thous were the question i had written down to ask Dr. Scheid. After the appointment was over i felt much better. I still am nervous and scared but i know everything will be okay. I talked to Courtney who is a girl that is having the same surgery done by Dr. Scheid as well but her surg is Dec. 11. She told me that she will come visit me after my surgery while shes still in the hospital. I'm lucky to have someone to go through this process and chapter of life with me. I know that i will be okay and God is watching over me and my family. I will try and write again before my surgery but if not i will write with updates when i am able to get on the computer. Have a good night!