Re: Hip precautions

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Hi Arthur

Perhaps it's yet another one of the differences in opinion held by different surgeons: Like you, I was told the hip precautions were for the first few months (while my bone grows onto my cementless implant), not forever. Perhaps physical condition, activity levels, age etc play a part?

in NZ

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art_michaelsSent: Thursday, 7 December 2006 4:08 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Hip precautions

I had a total hip replacement on November 10. I'm doing great. Physical therapy is tough, but I'm improving greatly, so I'm working very hard in PT. I have been told by some that I need to follow the usual hip precautions only for a few months. Others have told me that I need to observe hip precautions for life. Does anyone know why some people would have to observe hip precautions for life while others apparently do not? Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must observe hip precautions? Thanks. --Arthur

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god I hope its only for a few months, I can't imagine ever sitting in my beloved heated lazyboy chair again - to never lean forward would kill my business of training gun dogs, this is NOT what I want to hear. I was told 3 months and that is at the outset of what I could handle. I sure hope that it isn't for life because if it is, I'll cancel my surgery for monday

ann

RE: Hip precautions

Hi Arthur

Perhaps it's yet another one of the differences in opinion held by different surgeons: Like you, I was told the hip precautions were for the first few months (while my bone grows onto my cementless implant), not forever. Perhaps physical condition, activity levels, age etc play a part?

in NZ

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art_michaelsSent: Thursday, 7 December 2006 4:08 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Hip precautions

I had a total hip replacement on November 10. I'm doing great. Physical therapy is tough, but I'm improving greatly, so I'm working very hard in PT. I have been told by some that I need to follow the usual hip precautions only for a few months. Others have told me that I need to observe hip precautions for life. Does anyone know why some people would have to observe hip precautions for life while others apparently do not? Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must observe hip precautions? Thanks. --Arthur

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Most of my restrictions were lifted at six weeks. The

only restriction that went the full twelve weeks was putting on my sox

and tying my shoes. For some unknown reason my doc asked me not to

do that until twelve weeks post op. But after twelve weeks were up

I had no restrictions at all.

Larry

At 06:33 PM 12/7/2006, you wrote:

god I hope its only for a few

months, I can't imagine ever sitting in my beloved heated lazyboy chair

again - to never lean forward would kill my business of training gun

dogs, this is NOT what I want to hear. I was told 3 months and that

is at the outset of what I could handle. I sure hope that it isn't

for life because if it is, I'll cancel my surgery for monday

ann

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Hi in NZ. Perhaps. My THR is cementless. I just don't know--as I mentioned, I'm hearing different opinions, and I'd like to know. I have another appointment with my surgeon (2nd post op visit) in 3 weeks, so I'll discuss it with him. I've been told that after about six to 8 weeks, it's difficult to dislocate a THR. We'll see. --Arthur Harnett <wjkh@...> wrote: Hi Arthur Perhaps it's yet another one of the differences in opinion held by different surgeons: Like you, I was told the hip precautions were for the first few months (while my bone grows onto my cementless implant), not forever. Perhaps physical condition, activity levels, age etc play a part? in NZ -----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art_michaelsSent: Thursday, 7 December 2006 4:08 p.m.To:

Joint Replacement Subject: Hip precautions I had a total hip replacement on November 10. I'm doing great. Physical therapy is tough, but I'm improving greatly, so I'm working very hard in PT. I have been told by some that I need to follow the usual hip precautions only for a few months. Others have told me that I need to observe hip precautions for life. Does anyone know why some people would have to observe hip precautions for life while others apparently do not? Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must observe hip precautions? Thanks. --Arthur

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Well that's what makes me think that the precautions are temporary. There a lots of people who have had THRs, and they sit and bend like everyone else. I've never heard of anyone having to observe precautions for life unless there are remarkably extenuating circumstances concerning one's THR. We'll see....Ann <katlady@...> wrote: god I hope its only for a few months, I can't imagine ever sitting in my beloved heated lazyboy chair again - to never lean forward would kill my business of training gun

dogs, this is NOT what I want to hear. I was told 3 months and that is at the outset of what I could handle. I sure hope that it isn't for life because if it is, I'll cancel my surgery for monday ann RE: Hip precautions Hi Arthur Perhaps it's yet another one of the differences in opinion held by different surgeons: Like you, I was told the hip precautions were for the first few months (while my bone grows onto my cementless implant), not forever. Perhaps physical condition, activity levels, age etc play a part? in NZ -----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement

[mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art_michaelsSent: Thursday, 7 December 2006 4:08 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Hip precautions I had a total hip replacement on November 10. I'm doing great. Physical therapy is tough, but I'm improving greatly, so I'm working very hard in PT. I have been told by some that I need to follow the usual hip precautions only for a few months. Others have told me that I need to observe hip precautions for life. Does anyone know why some people would have to observe hip precautions for life while others apparently do not? Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must observe hip precautions? Thanks. --Arthur

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Hi Arthur

I'm only 41 and active, so really can't imagine myself sticking to those rules forever! It's only Day 10 post-op for me and I already have cabin fever

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art michaelsSent: Friday, 8 December 2006 1:45 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: RE: Hip precautions

Hi in NZ. Perhaps. My THR is cementless. I just don't know--as I mentioned, I'm hearing different opinions, and I'd like to know. I have another appointment with my surgeon (2nd post op visit) in 3 weeks, so I'll discuss it with him. I've been told that after about six to 8 weeks, it's difficult to dislocate a THR. We'll see. --Arthur

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oh hurrah larry, I'm worried sick about post op, mostly because I'm like a bull in a china shop, do before thinking and I'm terrified I'm going to pop the hip - the worst will be sitting and bed lying on my back, but I'll get through it as you all have.

a

Re: Hip precautions

Most of my restrictions were lifted at six weeks. The only restriction that went the full twelve weeks was putting on my sox and tying my shoes. For some unknown reason my doc asked me not to do that until twelve weeks post op. But after twelve weeks were up I had no restrictions at all.LarryAt 06:33 PM 12/7/2006, you wrote:

god I hope its only for a few months, I can't imagine ever sitting in my beloved heated lazyboy chair again - to never lean forward would kill my business of training gun dogs, this is NOT what I want to hear. I was told 3 months and that is at the outset of what I could handle. I sure hope that it isn't for life because if it is, I'll cancel my surgery for mondayann

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Agreed. My THR surgery was once month ago today, and I[m beginning to think that the precautions won't be necessary forever. My strength and range of motion are greatly increase by way of physical therapy, and I have at least five more weeks of that! Harnett <wjkh@...> wrote: Hi Arthur I'm only 41 and active, so really can't imagine myself

sticking to those rules forever! It's only Day 10 post-op for me and I already have cabin fever -----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art michaelsSent: Friday, 8 December 2006 1:45 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: RE: Hip precautions Hi in NZ. Perhaps. My

THR is cementless. I just don't know--as I mentioned, I'm hearing different opinions, and I'd like to know. I have another appointment with my surgeon (2nd post op visit) in 3 weeks, so I'll discuss it with him. I've been told that after about six to 8 weeks, it's difficult to dislocate a THR. We'll see. --Arthur C heap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.

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Does anyone know why some people would have to observe hip precautions for life while others apparently do not? >>> I'm restricted for life due to the mounting of my socket being higher then most to ensure stablizing it. And because of my leg length discrepancy being corrected it has created tension & muscle strain that the "average" replacement doesn't necessarily experience.

Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must observe hip precautions? >>> The ONLY ONE you should trust with that answer is your ortho specialist! They know your case better then anyone and would also be able to advise you as to why you are to have the limitation if any that you'll have with the hip you've been given.

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to never lean forward would kill my business of training gun dogs, this is NOT what I want to hear. I was told 3 months and that is at the outset of what I could handle. I sure hope that it isn't for life because if it is, I'll cancel my surgery for monday >>> You know... everyone hits issues in their life of "inconvenience" or things that weren't in the "orginal plan" per say. I am a patient who's life turned 360 degrees from what I once knew and my restrictions are for a life time. At 36, I would love to be able to run again with my kids~ paint my toe nails and can list a billion & one other things I lost as a result of my THR not going "as planned" per say. BUT... would I do it again ?...... In a heartbeat!

A bad out come doesn't remain that unless you wish for it to! My life isn't as fast paced as it once was... but my pain level has been lessened to a more tolerable state. I'm no longer bent about running with the pace to keep up with a future of "MIGHT BE" planning for isn't yet.... now I wear a smile and live daily making the most outta WHAT IS because that is truly all any of us have and count my blessings 1 by 1 instead~ The only regret I can say I truly have about the whole issue... isn't the choice I made in going ahead.... it's that I listened to the hype of "the terrific out come" and failed to see BOTH SIDES OF THE ISSUE going into the operation. I listened to everyone else's out come and naturally assumed me being younger, more active & in good shape... mine would be "AS GOOD" if not better then any result I was hearing about~ only trouble is... none of their bodies showed up for MY surgery date! Hence their outcome was their own same as mine was meant to be my own.

Ann you have to realize... there are things in this life you're NEVER gonna have control over. Backing out of a surgery because your not actually ready for living with the possiblities of what might be is one thing... backing out because of what anothers case is that yours might not be & suffering in pain when yours well may be yet another success story~ is a real shame. I'm just curious... are you willing to quit driving today... because the number of wrecks ? Would you stop eatting because there's also the likelihood at some point throughout your life you'll choke... MAYBE TO DEATH ? What I'm getting at... is you have one of two choices... you either life or exsist with fear of "what might be". If your quality of life is effected by your legs limitations... then surgery is an option that may well fix it. You have a higher chance of success then you do of a surgery with complications! If tomorrow you were in a wreck and had no legs to even worry for fixing..... does your life stop there ? NO... it just is forced to take a different direction. And a person with determination can make anything happen as long as they don't loose hope in themselves & their ability to accomplish! Worrying about what might be... is merely a waste of time~ and let me just be one to say.... a bad THR can bless your life in just as many ways as it limits it! It's all in how YOU choose to live it!

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yes! i never sit normal, with my feet on the floor. i curl up on the sofa, or stretch out on the sofa, so how will i ever get used to sitting properly. same thing with sleeping. i have never been able to sleep on my back. i get into the fetal postion or sleep on my tummy, with my legs all weird. lol i think these 2 things will be most difficult getting used to. ugh!

huggles,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

.. . . the worst will be sitting and bed lying on my back, but I'll get through it as you all have.

a

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Hi Ann

Don't worry Ann - the 'sitting and lying in bed on your back' stage doesn't last long. Iv'e been sleeping on my 'good' side (with a pillow between legs) since day 4.

in NZ (post-THR, day 11)

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of Ann Sent: Friday, 8 December 2006 11:42 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Hip precautions

oh hurrah larry, I'm worried sick about post op, mostly because I'm like a bull in a china shop, do before thinking and I'm terrified I'm going to pop the hip - the worst will be sitting and bed lying on my back, but I'll get through it as you all have.

a

Re: Hip precautions

Most of my restrictions were lifted at six weeks. The only restriction that went the full twelve weeks was putting on my sox and tying my shoes. For some unknown reason my doc asked me not to do that until twelve weeks post op. But after twelve weeks were up I had no restrictions at all.LarryAt 06:33 PM 12/7/2006, you wrote:

god I hope its only for a few months, I can't imagine ever sitting in my beloved heated lazyboy chair again - to never lean forward would kill my business of training gun dogs, this is NOT what I want to hear. I was told 3 months and that is at the outset of what I could handle. I sure hope that it isn't for life because if it is, I'll cancel my surgery for mondayann

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Thanks for this information and advice. In my further research, I've concluded that one's surgeon is the source on how long hip precautions need to be followed. People have different kinds of implants and it appears that many factors go in to deciding how long one must follow hip precautions. My second post-op appointment is at the end of December, so I'll be sure to bring this up with my surgeon. Thanks again. --ArthurSassyLouYou@... wrote: Does anyone know why some people would have to

observe hip precautions for life while others apparently do not? >>> I'm restricted for life due to the mounting of my socket being higher then most to ensure stablizing it. And because of my leg length discrepancy being corrected it has created tension & muscle strain that the "average" replacement doesn't necessarily experience. Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must observe hip precautions? >>> The ONLY ONE you should trust with that answer is your ortho specialist! They know your case better then anyone and would also be able to advise you as to why you are to have the limitation if any that you'll have with the hip you've been given.

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sassylou, may i ask your circumstances surrounding your hip replacement and the outcome. please.

double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

You know... everyone hits issues in their life of "inconvenience" or things that weren't in the "orginal plan" per say. I am a patient who's life turned 360 degrees from what I once knew and my restrictions are for a life time. At 36, I would love to be able to run again with my kids~ paint my toe nails and can list a billion & one other things I lost as a result of my THR not going "as planned" per say. BUT... would I do it again ?...... In a heartbeat!

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wendy, and the pillow keeps you from crossing your legs????????????????????

double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

Hi Ann

Don't worry Ann - the 'sitting and lying in bed on your back' stage doesn't last long. Iv'e been sleeping on my 'good' side (with a pillow between legs) since day 4.

in NZ (post-THR, day 11)

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Yes, it's quite ok really! I checked with the nurses etc.

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of lindySent: Saturday, 9 December 2006 12:42 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Hip precautions

wendy, and the pillow keeps you from crossing your legs????????????????????

double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

Hi Ann

Don't worry Ann - the 'sitting and lying in bed on your back' stage doesn't last long. Iv'e been sleeping on my 'good' side (with a pillow between legs) since day 4.

in NZ (post-THR, day 11)

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this is great!!!!!!

double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

Yes, it's quite ok really! I checked with the nurses etc.

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And I wondered about second opinions. You sound very informed, Sassy,and I'm sure you did a second or more. Just so happened I caught a bit on the news this morning about health insurance and second opinions. If your insurance company tells you it doesn't pay for second opinions, check the law in your state. Many states require insurance to pay.If it's not the law in your state, then convince the company why a second opinion would be a good thing and could save them money in the long run. As I said, not that this applies to Sassy. But thought someone might find it helpful?lindy <everyothername.istaken@...> wrote: sassylou, may i ask your circumstances surrounding your hip replacement and the outcome. please. double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 You know... everyone hits issues in their life of "inconvenience" or things that weren't in the "orginal plan" per say. I am a patient who's life turned 360 degrees from what I once knew and my restrictions are for a life time. At 36, I would love to be able to run again with my kids~ paint my toe nails and can list a billion & one other things I lost as a result of my THR not going "as planned" per say. BUT... would I do it again ?...... In a

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Do you ever sleep on your operated side? Is that a no-no? --Arthurlindy <everyothername.istaken@...> wrote: wendy, and the pillow keeps you from crossing your legs???????????????????? double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007 Hi Ann Don't worry Ann - the 'sitting and lying in bed on your back' stage doesn't last long. Iv'e been sleeping on my 'good' side (with a pillow between legs) since day 4. in NZ (post-THR, day 11) __________________________________________________

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Personally I believe it is a bit about personal preference and biases

of the doctors too.

Medicine isn't as black and white as people would like it to be.

There are differences of opinion between perfectly credible and

capable surgeons.

We all know how at first some concepts - like germs, or using mold to

treat infections - seems to be the rantings of madmen. I am so glad

those raving madmen kept on swimming against the tide.

More and more I have come back to the belief that we ask advice of our

medical people, then go away and evaluate it. Then we do what WE

think, because it is not the medical people who have to live with the

conquences of bad advice every day for the rest of their life.

I've just come back from a wonderful relaxing holiday. Only problem

has been that my revised hip - perfect on the xrays - isn't infact

very perfect at all. Still it was nice to take time to enjoy the sea

air, the quiet, my family, friends and last but most importantly, my

wonderful hubby who makes my life really worth living for.

Be well and happy.

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

>

> Does anyone know why some people would have to observe hip

precautions for

> life while others apparently do not? >>> I'm restricted for life due

to the

> mounting of my socket being higher then most to ensure stablizing

it. And because

> of my leg length discrepancy being corrected it has created tension

& muscle

> strain that the " average " replacement doesn't necessarily experience.

>

> Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one must

> observe hip precautions? >>> The ONLY ONE you should trust with

that answer

> is your ortho specialist! They know your case better then anyone

and would

> also be able to advise you as to why you are to have the limitation

if any that

> you'll have with the hip you've been given.

>

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I'm allowed, but it still hurts too much

post-THR Day 12

-----Original Message-----From: Joint Replacement [mailto:Joint Replacement ]On Behalf Of art michaelsSent: Saturday, 9 December 2006 5:08 p.m.Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Hip precautions

Do you ever sleep on your operated side? Is that a no-no? --Arthurlindy <everyothername.istakencenturytel (DOT) net> wrote:

wendy, and the pillow keeps you from crossing your legs????????????????????

double jointed hugs,~ linDUHlou ~RTHR/1/22/2007

Hi Ann

Don't worry Ann - the 'sitting and lying in bed on your back' stage doesn't last long. Iv'e been sleeping on

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How are you travelling .

I hope you are doing ok

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for this informationl. I've been wondering

about that a lot, especially since I've only recently

been sleeping on the non-operated side. Before my THR

I'd sleep on either side, never on my back. I suppose

that's another question for my surgeon, whether it's

OK to sleep on the side of the operated leg. The

answer is probably specific to my condition,

treatment, and prosthesis--like other hip precuations.

--Arthur

--- Harnett <wjkh@...> wrote:

> I'm allowed, but it still hurts too much

>

> post-THR Day 12

> Re: Hip

> precautions

>

>

> Do you ever sleep on your operated side? Is that a

> no-no? --Arthur

>

> lindy <everyothername.istaken@...>

> wrote:

>

> wendy, and the pillow keeps you from crossing

> your

> legs????????????????????

> double jointed hugs,

> ~ linDUHlou ~

> RTHR/1/22/2007

>

>

> Hi Ann

> Don't worry Ann - the 'sitting and lying in

> bed on your back' stage

> doesn't last long. Iv'e been sleeping on

>

>

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Hi Aussie Margaret

Pretty good thanks! Still quite sore and I have trouble sleeping, but

otherwise I'm getting more mobile each day. How long does it take for the

surgery pain to disappear? (Remembering that we are all are different.)

Re: Hip precautions

How are you travelling .

I hope you are doing ok

Aussie Margaret

RTHR 1990 revised 2004

RE: Hip precautions

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>

> I had a total hip replacement on November 10. I'm doing great.

Physical

> therapy is tough, but I'm improving greatly, so I'm working very

hard

> in PT. I have been told by some that I need to follow the usual

hip

> precautions only for a few months. Others have told me that I need

to

> observe hip precautions for life. Does anyone know why some people

> would have to observe hip precautions for life while others

apparently

> do not? Can anyone provide a definitive answer on how long one

must

> observe hip precautions? Thanks. --Arthur

>

I had THR Sept 26. Compared tothe pain I had pre op, post op has

been easy. What keeps your hip from falling out or dislocating is

muscle tone and strength. If you stumble, fitness, balance and

strength are what will keep you from falling. Figure on PT for

life. It has been a great excuse tp work out and lose weight. I

could hardly walk before the surgery. I am doing 90% of my daily

activities, have been at work since about 10 days post op (self

employed). I will probably return to riding horses, skiing and

other activities that I did before surgery (I'm 54) Kim