Guest guest Posted April 25, 2003 Report Share Posted April 25, 2003 I have had 2 hip replacements on the same side. 1st time when I was age 51 and that one came loose and and I had it revised 2 1/2 yrs ago. I am now looking at a replacement on the left in June. I'm pleanty scared and don't know what dr. is should go to and what kind of replacements and there are so many new ones. Would appreciate any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi My name is Yogi Shah.I had a hip replacement on April 7.Came to home on Apr 11. I was waking with aid of walker and crutches on the next day in Hospital. Currently I walk a block with crutches. I still have pain at the site of incision .I have pain in groin and calf muscles. Can any one let me know how long the pain in groin will last. Yogi reds_country_angel <amjohnston616@...> wrote: Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April 16th. I came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc wants me on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the best bone growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up appt on May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. I'm not really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place to talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. Thanks for reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April 16th. I > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc wants me > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the best bone > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up appt on > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. I'm not > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place to > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. Thanks for > reading! > Hi Anne I saw my OS yesterday 15 days after surgery. Removed sutures. He advised me to continue PT and removed all restrictions.I can even drive. However ,he cautioned to gradually.Pain I have will go away. If I wish I can take Tylenol. Hope U will feel better Yogi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Anne, My wife had right THR on April 9, discharged on April 12 with a walker. Follow up meeting this afternoon, April 24. SHe is 61 and appears to be healing well....no pain meds the last two days (she opted for Tramadol versus Vicodin). It is definitely interesting in the differences in approach of each surgeon to recovery, time to first appt, method of locomotion in meantime, and so on. Also my uses daily shots of Lovenox to ward off clotting while most use warfarin, another less popular approach. Rich L Green Bay, WI > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April 16th. I > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc wants me > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the best bone > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up appt on > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. I'm not > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place to > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. Thanks for > reading! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hi Anne, What kind of hip did you get--cemented or cementless? I'm getting a revision next week Markey Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April 16th. I came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc wants me on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the best bone growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up appt on May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. I'm not really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place to talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. Thanks for reading! **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April 16th. I > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc wants me > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the best bone > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up appt on > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. I'm not > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place to > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. Thanks for > > reading! > > > Yes, it is interesting how each surgeon seems to follow a different protocol. I'm still taking Oxycodone - mostly at night because sleeping is difficult - and Coumadin. I was hoping to be advanced to a cane after a couple weeks but my doc was insistent on 2 crutches. I'm getting along really well...my PT says I look great from her perspective and to be careful not do over do it. The boredom has definitely sunk in and I want to get out and do more things. I'm thankful to have had this done in the spring when the weather makes a big difference in attitude! Best wishes to you and your wife!! Anne Boston, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hi , How was your first night home? I find the nights are the hardest. Even though I can sleep on my unoperated side and my stomach, I have yet to get a full night's sleep. Otherwise, I'm doing great...had my 3rd outing since coming home today. Did a little shopping and went out for dinner with friends. Hopefully I won't " pay " for it tomorrow!!! I'm sitting on ice as I type!! How is your pain level? Take care- Anne > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April 16th. > I > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc wants > me > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the best > bone > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up appt on > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. I'm > not > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place to > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. Thanks > for > > reading! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hi Anne and , I've just joined this group hoping to get some idea of what to expect when my husband has his THR. It sounds like you two are doing well. Could you tell me if either of you had the Anterior Approach? I'm just wondering and trying to gather opinions of those gone through the same as my hubby is facing. Thank you, Teaser > > > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April > 16th. > > I > > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc > wants > > me > > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the > best > > bone > > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up > appt on > > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. > I'm > > not > > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place > to > > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. > Thanks > > for > > > reading! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hi, I had the posterior approach. I chose my surgeon because he offers the minimally invasive procedure but at my first appt he told me he would make the incision as long as necessary to minimize cutting through muscle. After surgery, he told me to use 2 crutches for 4 weeks - and no cheating. My incision is quite long - probably 8 inches, but my physical therapists have been amazed at my muscle strength. They said I am way above the curve at this point. I have to think it's mostly due to the muscle-sparing he was able to do during surgery. I also do not have the typical posterior precautions...mine are just " no extremes " so I don't have to adhere to the strict 90 degree rule. I live in Boston and have access to great hospitals including Mass General and Brigham & Womens but chose New England Baptist because orthopedic surgery is basically all they do. I would advise doing some research into finding a surgeon who 1) does a ton of hip replacements 2) welcomes your questions and input into your own care 3) looks at you as an individual and is willing to do what is best for you. The internet opens up so many possibilities for education and exploration! Good luck, Anne > > > > > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April > > 16th. > > > I > > > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc > > wants > > > me > > > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the > > best > > > bone > > > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up > > appt on > > > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. > > I'm > > > not > > > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a > place > > to > > > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. > > Thanks > > > for > > > > reading! > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Thanks Anne for the response. Wow! Sounds like your surgeon did a great job of keeping muscles in place. Take care and thank you for the advice. > > > > > > > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April > > > 16th. > > > > I > > > > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc > > > wants > > > > me > > > > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the > > > best > > > > bone > > > > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow- up > > > appt on > > > > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive > again. > > > I'm > > > > not > > > > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a > > place > > > to > > > > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. > > > Thanks > > > > for > > > > > reading! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hello again Annie: My first night at home was far better than any night I spent in the hospital. No vital signs checks or medication requirements every couple of hours etc. I stayed up late, took a Vicodin, placed the rubber divider between my legs and slept (on my back) for three full hours. I then worked my way over on to my stmoach and finished out the night in that position. That appears to be my pattern I'm going to experience for a while yet. I left my walker today for crutches and felt like some real progress is being made. Pain control is still a bit of a problem and having to change the dressing on the drain hole so frequently is a bit unexpected. Now like many other people who have undergone this procedure, some swelling has started. I guess ice and elevation will hopefully take care of that situation. I believe a " PT " will be coming to the house this week and I'm going to call the doctor for some additionl enlightenment on the subject. Right now I have the feeling being 74 is slowing me up some, but fortunately I don't mentally relate to my age yet. I'm so happy to know things are going well for you,m so keep up the progress. Best wishes (DH of Patt) > > > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April > 16th. > > I > > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc > wants > > me > > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the > best > > bone > > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up > appt on > > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. > I'm > > not > > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place > to > > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. > Thanks > > for > > > reading! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Just had THR Wednesday, April 30. Got home yesterday, Sunday May 4. Good Ortho surgeon; Apparently all things went well. Followup Thurs, May 8. My biggest problem is also how to get to sleep at night. Tried 2 different LaZBoys and the family couch which is sorta' low. None are very satisfactory. A couple Norcos during the night helped a bit, though. How did you sleep on your stomach? I can't even imagine the mechanics. How long before a decent night's sleep? Any other night sleeping hints? dachsie4ever <dachsie4ever@...> wrote: Hello again Annie: My first night at home was far better than any night I spent in the hospital. No vital signs checks or medication requirements every couple of hours etc. I stayed up late, took a Vicodin, placed the rubber divider between my legs and slept (on my back) for three full hours. I then worked my way over on to my stmoach and finished out the night in that position. That appears to be my pattern I'm going to experience for a while yet. I left my walker today for crutches and felt like some real progress is being made. Pain control is still a bit of a problem and having to change the dressing on the drain hole so frequently is a bit unexpected. Now like many other people who have undergone this procedure, some swelling has started. I guess ice and elevation will hopefully take care of that situation. I believe a " PT " will be coming to the house this week and I'm going to call the doctor for some additionl enlightenment on the subject. Right now I have the feeling being 74 is slowing me up some, but fortunately I don't mentally relate to my age yet. I'm so happy to know things are going well for you,m so keep up the progress. Best wishes (DH of Patt) > > > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April > 16th. > > I > > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc > wants > > me > > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the > best > > bone > > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow-up > appt on > > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. > I'm > > not > > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a place > to > > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. > Thanks > > for > > > reading! > > > > > > --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Why are you not sleeping in bed? While I can nap occasionally in my recliner, I definitely sleep in bed at night. I think they want you to sleep flat out - part of my home care was to lay down flat for 30 min 3 times a day in addition to sleeping at night. I take Benadryl to help me sleep but I'm mostly restless because I'm so aware of turning over and keeping my operated leg from crossing over the unoperated one. To get to your stomach, just continue rolling from unoperated side onto your stomach with the pillow between your legs. My PT says it's a good position to help with the stretch, so maybe your PT can help you the first time. The only other tip is to wait until you're really sleepy to go to bed. > > > > > > > > Hi - my name is Anne and I received my new right hip on April > > 16th. > > > I > > > > came home 2 days ago and have been doing pretty well. My doc > > wants > > > me > > > > on 2 crutches for 4 weeks as he feels this will allow for the > > best > > > bone > > > > growth and the new hip will last longer. I have my follow- up > > appt on > > > > May 13th and am looking forward to being able to drive again. > > I'm > > > not > > > > really having any problems nor need advice, I just wanted a > place > > to > > > > talk to other patients who've gone through this experience. > > Thanks > > > for > > > > reading! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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