Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching (especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, just thought I would share some good news. - :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I had been told by my surgeon that you should never cross your legs after THR as this can cause dislocation, which can typically occur in the 1st year after surgery. I really respect my surgeon a lot, since he is head of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford. He is extremely conservative, but I would rather be a little cautious then end up back in the OR for no good reason. I am almost 7 months post op and am totally used to the precautions, since he wants me to observe the 90 degree rule for 1 year. I work out daily and do all my normal activities minus impact sports. I started to take baths last month, and as long as you are careful and rely on your arm strength a lot to get in and out of tub, you will be fine. Regards,CarolynCarolyn SteinbergMarketing ServicesCMStein@...Phone: 408-225-8661Cell: 408-930-2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 thanks for this encouraging message. I am a month away now from a TLHR and from recent messages on this list have been worrying about restrictions after recuperation. A visiting nurse sent to check my apartment out for post-op recovery needs said there are some things you're better off _never_ trying to do with an artificial hip, such as cross your legs or get in and out of a bathtub <!> I don't think this nurse was up on recent advances in prostheitcs, though. One of my greatest concerns is about yoga, which I've been practicing for 20 some years, since so many of the really invigorating asanas can't be done at all with the 90 degree restriction. I hope that my surgeon will be as positive as yours in eliminating restrictions after 6 weeks. Keep us posted on the yoga. post-op check up > Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. > My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any > kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact > sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of > hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had > the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to > last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching > (especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he > said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, > just thought I would share some good news. - :-) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Activities? One of the folks encouraging me to get my hip replaced rides his horse two days per week. Had to get on off a fence before surgery, now steps in stirrup like the big boys. ben post-op check up> Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. > My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any > kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact > sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of > hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had > the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to > last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching > (especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he > said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, > just thought I would share some good news. - :-)> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi Ben, I would find out how old he is the one riding a horse two weeks after the operations and if he got the Metal Hip or the Proshesis Ceramic I'm 61 had a total Hip replacement five years ago and I'm just now going bowling I would find out if you have to sit on a high toilet after the operation and use a reacher for picking stuff off the floor for how long my dr never told me and I have to use them for the rest of my life and I hope I'm around for awhile I had a Metal one put in, I wish you the best of luck on your operation. regards juneflower 61 or SusieBen <bfitz@...> wrote: Activities? One of the folks encouraging me to get my hip replaced rides his horse two days per week. Had to get on off a fence before surgery, now steps in stirrup like the big boys. ben post-op check up> Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. > My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any > kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact > sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of > hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had > the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to > last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching > (especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he > said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, > just thought I would share some good news. - :-)> > Be your own advocate! The best patient is an informed patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 I would be VERY skeptical about any doc who states you can do any activity without restriction to a total hip patient! Im on my second. The first lated only 7.5 yrs and my doc at that time stated that biking and cross country skiing would be no problem. I biked some 12000 miles and skied vigorously and windsurfed over the 7.5 yrs and the hip loosened (it was uncemented). These can tolerate a fair amount of activity but they just dont do that well for active individuals. Bo was able to play professional baseball with a total hip, but it only lasted two years, of course he was paid over a millon dollars to play! Just depends on your individual lifestyle and willingness to have revisions! (which cant be done without limit) As far as dislocations the replacement will always be more likely to dislocate than your original since its only held in by muscle and there is no joint capsule. The precautions do become less of a concern over time, but I would never aggressively stretch it in a direction to dislocate it as some Yoga positions can do. Ceramics may be a better solution, but as of thier re introduction there is no long term real life data to know... only lab test data. > Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. > My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any > kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact > sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of > hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had > the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to > last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching > (especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he > said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, > just thought I would share some good news. - :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi fct5232yh I just wanted you to know you are telling it how it is I can't believe your dr told you could do all that stuff I got the feeling that your young and I'm sorry to hear you have to go through another operation . I had my hip Operation five year ago I'm just starting to go bowling not a lot but once in a while I am being careful because this is one operation I don't want again I woke up doing the last part of my hip operation it sounded like he was working on a car so make sure they put you the sleep so you don't wake up during the operation thats what I did when I had my Knee replacement operation . Well you take care. regards juneflower60fct5232yh <dnvof@...> wrote: I would be VERY skeptical about any doc who states you can do any activity without restriction to a total hip patient!Im on my second. The first lated only 7.5 yrs and my doc at that time stated that biking and cross country skiing would be no problem. I biked some 12000 miles and skied vigorously and windsurfed over the 7.5 yrs and the hip loosened (it was uncemented). These can tolerate a fair amount of activity but they just dont do that well for active individuals. Bo was able to play professional baseball with a total hip, but it only lasted two years, of course he was paid over a millon dollars to play! Just depends on your individual lifestyle and willingness to have revisions! (which cant be done without limit) As far as dislocations the replacement will always be more likely to dislocate than your original since its only held in by muscle and there is no joint capsule. The precautions do become less of a concern over time, but I would never aggressively stretch it in a direction to dislocate it as some Yoga positions can do. Ceramics may be a better solution, but as of thier re introduction there is no long term real life data to know... only lab test data.> Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. > My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any > kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact > sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of > hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had > the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to > last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching > (especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he > said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, > just thought I would share some good news. - :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 > Yes indeed I had a total left hip replacement to correct a congenital > left hip dysplasia from birth. - :-) It still amazes me that > each dr gives each patient such different restrictions/guidelines > following the procedure. > I think it varies with the type of THR and how conservative the doc is. I had a broken left femur in 1995. Prior to hospital discharge, the surgeon told me 6 weeks on crutches, then 2 weeks with half weight bearing. At the 6 week check-up, hea said only the weight of the leg. I asked him why he changed from the half weight bearing he had told me before and he amended the instructions to the first one. My health coop has 5 or 6 ortho surgeons and I asked one of the ortho PAs which was the most progressive and decided to make my 1st appointment with him. We'll see what he has to say. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Who did your op? >From: " kasia6720042 " <kasia6720042@...> >Reply-Joint Replacement >Joint Replacement >Subject: post-op check up >Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 12:25:49 -0000 > >Hey everyone, I just went for my 6 week post op check up yesterday. >My dr released me from all restrictions and told me I could do any >kind of activity I wanted ( short of running or other high impact >sports ). I was pleasantly surprised, although I am still nervous of >hurting myself or putting my hip in jeopardy and he told me he had >the same goals for my hip that I did; he and I would both like it to >last 20+ years. I asked specific questions about bending, stretching >(especially since I like to practice yoga), twisting, etc, and he >said go for it. Hurray! I can't believe I made it through. Anyway, >just thought I would share some good news. - :-) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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