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Originally Posted by Scott
My mom has gone in to have her hip replaced today, and I found it disgusting the fact she has to have an injection in her spine to stop the nervouse system, then have the operation while she is AWAKE. They didn't even ask her if she wanted the other one (which is the sleeping gas). Disgusting hospital I think  |
Relax, epiduarls are a very common form of local anaesthesia ... most often associated with childbirth (Mrs T had one when Jr Towny was born). Your mum will not experience any pain during the op, and she will have the benefit of swifter recovery from the anaesthetic afterwards. Hip replacement is not the major surgery it was 20 years ago (when my mum had hers done) so it's not always necessary to knock the patient out now.
Does she suffer from arthritis? My mum came down with it very young (before she was 40) and has had her hip done, both elbows, and several finger joints fused. Her original hip replacement wore out and had to be re-done two years ago (but I think artificial joint technology has also improved a lot now, I don't want to scare you!)
She's going to need a lot more help around the place for a while afterwards. PM me if you want to talk about it ... I know what a pain it is to have to use a toilet with a big booster seat on it.
