Been a while and I can not believe it has only been about six weeks since I had the new hip put in. All I can say is WOW. There is still some discomfort but for the most part I have normal days. No major pain. No cane, walker, or crutches. I ditched those when the new addition to our family came. I have a limp because there is a slight difference in the length of the new leg. That is a common thing and I am told that my body may compensate and I will get better at walking without a limp.
I will not lie and it was very painful the first week or two, but the pain meds helped a lot. I have pushed it and working it out by not limiting myself to staying at home. I am a go, go, go kind of guy. We also have taken in a new foster child and she has been with us for a little over two weeks. At 12yo, I had to get with the program quick to just keep up with her. That probably motivated me to be mobile quicker. So if you need a hip and live on the big island, I say stay here and go see the good doctor Payne in Waiamea. And if you have questions then give me a shout.
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It is an incredible journey. I have assisted with the same surgery I just had ( total hip ) and never really thought much about the patient after the procedure. In the OR safe and Out of the OR safe. Once they are turned over to recovery then job done and off to the next patient and surgery. This being my first real operation on myself, has taught me a lot about the whole process. I still have a long way till the end so just a few notes and what has been happening so far. My surgery was on the 26th and Monday. I was given the ok for home on Wednesday the 28th. A hour long drive from the hospital to home was not to painful. I think the anesthesia was still working. I even got out of the truck a few times to pick up my prescriptions on the way home, using crutches of course. I had to get the toilette raised with handles and a walker for me to learn how to walk again. Wednesday and Thursday were not very complicated but the anesthesia had definatly worn off. Lots of pain and it would seem to come from no where. Mostly like a big tooth ach, if you can imagine the whole right hip as one big bad pissed off tooth. I would change the dressing each morning, very little drainage. Hobble around on the walker back and forth. Everyone was saying rest but my hip was saying get up, get off me, move, etc. And then my knee would scream louder than the hip. I think it just needed attention. Body parts sometimes want you to pay attention to them if you know what I mean. Mind out of the gutter.. No worry, with these pain meds, and this pain, there is no gutter wide enough to get in. So on I go. Friday was a lot of fun. Everything wanted to hurt, my hands from holding the walker, my shoulders, and my knee wanted to hurt the worst. i would take the pain meds and the only relief was to take them on time which put me in a state of in and out of awareness. I would wake up in the middle of an e-mail and be scared that I had written something and hit send. That is crazy a feeling. Like waking up after a bad drunk, in someones home, not knowing their name kind of feeling. I had not even thought about a poop. Yes you have to poop. The medications make your body not hurt as bad but also make your stomach not want to poop. I am a nurse so I know the stomach does not do the pooping but just for general understanding. So stool softners, and fiber. By friday night, I finally had nervana and made the poop. Now my life is complete.I slept a lot better for the first time. Poop does make everything else much happier. Saturday. My days are all filled with firsts so today is the first shower. Doctors orders that no shower till Saturday so here it is. That is scary getting in the tub with crutches, holding on to everything so no slips, one slip could mean back to square one so very cautious. It felt so good. It all was in slow motion, having a partner to be there, help with the up and down stares, drying off the legs, putting on the pants, etc.And then I got to get in the truck and visit my office for the first time in a week. There have been days when I hated my pain so bad-- and sure that it did not like me as well. We are now getting along at least and I am out of the house for a few hours. I will let you know how it goes in the next writing. Thanks for the prayers, good energy and love. David So the question is answered. I would stay on the Big Island and would highly endorse North Hawaii's Dr. Diane Payne.
They listened and had my best interest at heart. I had my spinal anesthesia I requested, They added a few things to make me comfortable. All of the nurses in pre and post-op were delightful and made me laugh. I had a very comfortable room. I did not know that most of their rooms are for single patient use so all of the embarrassing moments were private. They had me up a couple of hours after surgery. That was great but i had a hypotensive episode and had to go right back to bed. Next day was PT second try in getting up or exercise, learn how to walk again. Most important are three rules for a new hip so that it does not pop out. I had a very patient Staff AID named Chris who got me through those tough times. It is extremly painful. There are a few words that I will not use but very painful. The nurse had the job of getting me the pain medicine but without Chris, who does everything else, it could have been a horrible experience. It is kinda crazy that the lowest paid, are the most important. Someone should give the AIDS a raise. I came home from the hospital yesterday so surgery on Monday morning and home on Wednesday. That in itself should let the powers that be know that the team at North Hawaii Community Hospital on the Big Island are excellent. The only gross thing is no shower till Saturday. Lots of sponge baths and cologne. That is enough to keep me compliant because I do not want to be seen without a shower. I have to say that my partner has been number one and deserves notes because he now has taken over where Chris left off. John is doing and outstanding job. It is day two and the pain is getting better. I have lots to occupy my time like starting my new cell phone business with LightYear Wireless. All went well and ask questions. I will be happy to answer anything. That means nurse stuff, Real Estate in Hawaii, Cell Phone biz. Let me help you in any way. As they say in Hawaii, MAHALO to all of those sending prayer, energy, thoughts, and participated in my care past and present. David Aloha and happy Sunday.
Sorry for no post. I have been really busy working on everything and getting ready for the big day. Tomorrow I get my new hip. All of the EKG, x-ray, blood work, and you name it has been done. I have never been so checked up in all of my days. When over 50, I guess I qualify for things to be wrong with me so they look for reasons to be careful.. Anyone have advise? I have participated in a lot of these kind of events, but never on myself. Have had a lot of fun talking about it so now it is time to put up or shut up so I am ready to do it and get this auto bot part installed in me. My new hardware. Does that raise my retail value. The thing is costing me a fortune so I should at least get a new valuation done to see if my price needs to be raised. Oh I guess that is for homes and land, darn. Lots of exciting things going on in my real estate company. Lots of training, moving forward and growing. I am also excited about Lightyear Wireless. If you have not clicked on the links on the home page, shame shame. Save money, Make money, Free cell service, All for helping others do the same. I'm all in so join me. At least you owe it to yourself, family, friends and clients, to watch the video. I promise there are no hidden messages, subliminal, or otherwise so just click and listen. I will be writing soon about the whole experience. I will need the other hip done someday so I will tell you what I will be doing differently next time. Peace Out and LOL. David Thought I would share some photos of our home. We live in a almost 100yo plantation home. We have lived here on and off for 11 years and it was the first home that I purchased in 2000. The artwork and stained glass are amazing. Please enjoy and write me. I would love to help you find your paradise.
Well it is getting close and a few things have happened.
I met my Surgeon. She is a tiny and very nice doctor with the ability to listen. YES, finally a Orthopedic surgeon who listens and cares about what the patient wants. Not that some others on the island do not. I just have not met them yet. Now she was firm, and matter of fact about what I need and what she thinks. I realized that when she greeted me with a FIRM handshake. The grip does not match the rest of her. Although that will come in handy when she is crafting her work on me with a hammer, screwdriver, saw, etc. I will be awake during the procedure. That was my request. I have assisted with a lot of these procedures and told her I may come in handy in case she needs me to hold something. I told her I am having a lot of pain. She says that a lot of her patients go home on Tylenol, so I am ready to get this done. She said I will be limited in what I can do for about 3 - 4 weeks. I will also be in the hospital in Waimea for 3 days. I tried to get her to let me go home next day but she said no. Not sure if my partner paid her to keep me or not. He gets a vacation from me so hope he enjoys before I get home cause I have doctors orders to not do anything..got it. Wait on me. All about me. Just kidding. I forgot to ask, How long before I can get in the Ocean? Next time I will take a list. Write and ask anything.. I will answer and would love to talk story. Live Aloha Out There and if you need a Nurse, Realtor, Minister, CPR, or just someone to listen. Hit me up. David / Kawika Just a bit about how I ended up here and as a realtor in Hawaii.
About my journey. I moved here in 2000 after a brief flight over the lava flow. I was the national sales manager for a medical supply company, (am also a RN ). One time in Hawaii I took the helecoptor flight over the volcano and was hooked. We sold everything and moved here. Ask me about how to make the move. I can help. I went to work as a nurse and then one day the sales bug bit me and the incredible journey began. Now I spend my time giving Real Estate tours to all that will go. Show them all of the secret spots, the best deals, and the vast differences in climates and vegitation only minuites apart. When I am not doing that, I work as every business owner does 24/7 and love it. I still practice nursing and a few other, " Well a Lot of other" interest. Helping others makes my day a lot better. I live here with my partner of 17 years, three dogs, two cats, and a large salt water aquarium. We have lived all over east hawaii and can tell you all the good and bad of areas. I run and work with the best team of agents in hawaii and we have two offices. Hilo, and Pahoa and soon to Maui. Where ever you want to go, we got you covered.. I love working with all buyers and sellers. I represent them in very different ways and never prejudge or try to send them in a area they do not want. Service above self is my motto. From homes, to condos, small lots, farms, organic and even off grid, finding what the clients needs are and making it work for them. Give me your ear, bring the family and lets get you headed in the direction that is right for you. All areas are covered from the tide pools of Kapoho, Puna Beach Palasades, black sand beaches of Kehena. Great prices on acerage in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Leilani. Hilo and Puna sunrises and Kona sunsets to Kohala. Waiamea up country as well. Lets get out there and play. Let me show you how to live your moment in Hawaii.. Need a reference? After this long in business I have a lot. I also am a member of the BBB and that is a reference in itself. Contact me and I will get you what you need. ← Kapoho Tide Pools Get Funds Kapoho Fish Pond Proposal Approved → High, Hot, and Happening… Posted on May 4, 2008 and updated 9/13/2011 by David Deweese High, Hot , and Happening!!! I am so looking at the future of the Big Island as the place to be, buy, live, and explore. High snow covered mountains, hot lava flows, arts and culture. Checking out recent rags that are predicting things to turn around in our real estate market as soon as August of this year. I am inspired and love living and working here.
I want to talk to everyone about the things like VOG, Surfing, Fishing, Snorkling, catchment, property values, you name it and lets talk about it. Real estate prices are right again. I live in Hilo, and also own property in Kapoho.For some basic and specific info on those places, fell free to visit my website Aloha Coast Realty When I bought my first home here on Wainaku St in Hilo in 2000, everyone said BAD AREA….Crime was the reason. They had a drive by shooting six years ago I was told. I am from Birmingham Alabama, and a drive by was weekly. Crime is relative and this is the safest place I have ever been. No drive by has happend here since I moved here. Same for Nanawale in the Puna area. Lived there three years. A great place to live and a wonderful value. Great Practical homes under 150K, and some lots for under 6k. Close to Hot Ponds, Tide Pools, and short drive to active lava flows that excite me and was the main drive for me to move here. Lets talk and if you come, I will take you on a real estate tour of some of the most incredible places to be, play, buy, and see.. The primary of this blog is The Big Island, so hit me up and I will tell you everything I know. Tell me the things that are of interest and I will get that on this blog. So jump in, the water is fine, and lets have some fun. Like the Dry side? I was in Kona today and it was incredible. Blue sky and turquoise ocean. Prices are so low there as well. Every price point from the luxury home to the condo or vacant land. Let me show you how affordable Hawaii is today. David Deweese RN, R B, Owner Aloha Coast Realty, LLC Island Ohana Nursing 808CARE Hilo, HI Some have said " Oh we go off island for that", " Not at that Hospital", " Not on the Big Island ". Well here I go and will let you know. I am a RN and a real estate Broker. I have lived here for 11 years and have heard it all, about health care on the island, lava flows, bad areas, catchment, and where does the poo go? So I am going to start sharing.
I have worked at Hilo Medical Center and witnessed a lot of good and bad. I also have work all over the mainland and it is no different there, unless you have a lot of money and can get the luxury treatment. So I need a Hip replaced. Some are saying, " You are not getting it done here are you? " and the answer is yes. I just met with a very informed Surgeon in Waimea and she is going to give me my new hip on Sept 26th. I will talk about it in a very open way and let you know exactly how each step of the process goes and my recommendation after. David Deweese RN RB Registered Nurse, Real Estate Broker, Owner Aloha Coast Realty, Hilo HI Island Ohana Nursing, 808CARE |
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