total hip replacement

[Guest guest]

Hi:I had my total hip replacement on Nov 2, 2007. I spent 5 days in hospital recovery, then went to a rehab facility for 2 weeks and returned home yesterday. I did not want to go home immediately after the surgery as I live alone and have stairs to negotiate just to get into my house. Rehab taught me to walk on my crutches (I am only partial weight bearing until I see my surgeon mid December) and to negotiate the stairs as well as strengthen my muscles. Pain management was great so I was never even in any discomfort after the surgery. Here in Canada where we have universal health care (socialized medicine) doctors are less inclined to send people home until they are really ready to go. As well, here unemployment insurance covers a longer recuperative period so people do not have to go back to work so soon. Also driving is not allowed for at least 3 months here after such surgery.Ellen in Toronto,

Ontario, Canadajab11007 <jab11007@...> wrote: I just joined the group today. I am scheduled for a total hip replacement December 10, 2007. My question concerns length of recovery. I am a reasonably healthy 61 year old male. Not overweight, height and weight appropriate. Not sedentary, but I have not been as active over the last 5 months due to hip pain. Will I be able to return full-time to a desk job and drive within 6 weeks? Also, should I sign up for a 3 day stay in the rehab center after my 3

days of recovery in the hospital? Any response would be greatly appreciated.

[Guest guest]

Of course every recovery is different.Regarding a stay in rehab, it really depends on your circumstances when you get home. If you live alone, I personally would recommend it as I would NOT have wanted to be completely on my own after 3 days. While I was pretty functional, there were still some things that were difficult to manage completely on my own like getting out of bed -- and getting into bed to some extent.  I was youngish (57) and had no particular mobility issues with good upper body strength. I had NO restrictions in terms because of the type of surgery but personally would NOT have wanted to be completely on my own after 3 days.As to returning to work after 6 weeks, I think for most people with a desk job it is theoretically possible. However, I personally would have found it difficult to do everything required for a full work day/work week -- i.e. get ready for work, commute there, be at work for at least 9 hours -- i.e. 8 working days plus lunch -- commute home -- and do this for 5 days straight in addition to the miscellaneous other stuff one might need to do -- depending on one's personal support system. At 6 weeks (again I had no complications and no restrictions) it was difficult still difficult to sit for long stretches of time without needing to walk a bit and most importantly -- lie down for a bit and elevate the leg. I also still had difficulty at this point in terms of driving for long periods of time -- again this would depend on one's commute of course. I would have been perfectly capable of working with some kind of flexible schedule as well as permission to work from home but I am not sure about being working away from home after adding in prep time, commute time and actual working time -- but of course this varies so much with the individual.It is very unnerving to go into the great unexpected -- However, if I had no spouse or live-in, I would certainly preserve the ability to check in to a rehab facility after 3 days -- If you find it unnecessary, you can either go home or leave rehab early -- but no need if you live with someone or have a relationship where you feel comfortable asking someone to be around 24/7 and help you with intimate acts. The kind of help one might need at Day 5 for example is not skilled -- but it is still nice to know there is someone around to help if one needs to pee in the middle of the night :)On Nov 22, 2007, at 2:59 AM, Deb wrote:>> I just joined the group today.> > I am scheduled for a total hip replacement December 10, 2007.> My question concerns length of recovery.> > I am a reasonably healthy 61 year old male. Not overweight,> height and weight appropriate. Not sedentary, but I have not> been as active over the last 5 months due to hip pain.> > Will I be able to return full-time to a desk job and drive> within 6 weeks?> > Also, should I sign up for a 3 day stay in the rehab center> after my 3 days of recovery in the hospital?> > Any response would be greatly appreciated.>

[Guest guest]

Hi JAB- I had bilateral hip resurfacing last year, 2nd surgery on

Halloween, & was back driving on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, &

back to work doing construction on January 15th. I have heard of

other folks getting back to desk jobs MUCH quicker. All depends on

your basic fitness now & what your doc says. As far as the rehab

goes, will you have help for the first week or so at home? I had

family taking care of me so I had no problems, it was actually quite

nice.

The other thing is have you looked at resurfacing, an option that uses

the ball of the femur to carry the weight instead of cutting the whole

head & neck of the femur off & running a rod down the marrow cavity to

keep the replacement stable. If you look up the following links-

http://www.activejoints.com/resurfacing.html

&

http://www.hipresurfacing.com/

you'll get a wealth of info on the pro's & cons of the procedure.

The group surfacehippy is very good, though a bit shrill at

times, on the subject.

Happy Thanksgiving

Szeliga

Bilateral BHR- Hozack 10/17-31/06

[Guest guest]

your insurance Co. may be dragging their feet but some of it may be that you

need a Dr. that pushes a little harder. it's too bad that money has such a large

part to do with our health but it does. have you considered a second opinion?

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Total Hip Replacement

Does anyone know when it is too late for a total hip replacement? I

need one desperately, but my insurance is dragging its feet, and things

have gotten so bad it sometimes feel like the hip has popped out of the

joint, not to mention the constant pain that medication doesn't even

begin to touch.

Thought if I could get some information, maybe I could get them to move

a little swifter.

Marta

[Guest guest]

Me too, same insurance, same situation. The insurance co advised me to

get a referral directly to the dr I want (for the Anterior approach)

and take it to the surgeon and I would have most money covered,

probably have to pay about $3000 extra, well worth it for the faster

healing approach.

Lynn

> > >

> > > Hi everyone -

> > >

> > > I just found this group while looking online at information about

> > total

> > > joint replacements.

> > >

> > > I had my hip replaced last July at a young age - 26. I'm

> basically

> > > here to help anyone preparing for surgery, or sitting on the

> fence

> > > about deciding. I'm also hoping that if there are any younger

> > people

> > > out there in the same position as I am that we can talk. It's a

> > pretty

> > > rough situation to be in when you're this young, and to be able

> to

> > talk

> > > to others about their experiences is helpful to me.

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance, and I look forward to chatting with

> everyone.

> > >

> > > a

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I am 12 days post op and i am getting around beautiully. the second day was the

most painful. Using a walker and will start using a can.

II tried to have a resurfacing, the surgeon has some troulbe fitting the ball in

the socket. I just want to know when will all my pain be gone, Any thoughts will

be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

After having my right THR my tailor noticed one leg was 1/2 inch shorter. I'm

having left THR next month and hope they can make them the same. Does anyone

know if that is possible?

Total Hip Replacement

Ha anyone experienced one leg bei=mg shorter than the other after THR? Is it

common?

My PT said that she had noticed it and that I should have my shoe built up about

one half inch.

This is disappointing, but I can live with it.

Jim

[Guest guest]

I've been told by PTand my primary that this is common.  I have to say, after my

hip repalacement I did feel like my leg was shorter and the surgeon told me no

and that it was a common feeling but it would work it's way out.  The sensation

eventually went away.... until I had my bi-lateral knees done, a few months

later.  Now, once again I feel like one leg is shorter than the other - a year

later.  PT told me the only way to know positively is by an x-ray measurement. 

My PT measured and thought it was less than an inch off.     

________________________________

From: jfmckenny1 <jfmckenny@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 12:09:17 PM

Subject: Total Hip Replacement

Ha anyone experienced one leg bei=mg shorter than the other after THR? Is it

common?

My PT said that she had noticed it and that I should have my shoe built up about

one half inch.

This is disappointing, but I can live with it.

Jim

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hello: I'll respond here. There is a truly amazing woman, Edith, who posts on

the companion site, Surfacehippy, who had her hip surgery at (I believe) age 54.

Her hip was fused for over 35 years. She is doing very well, after being told

she would never walk unaided, even after her surgery. She teaches Pilates and

water therapy exercise in Australia. I bet if you post your question on

Surfacehippy, she will respond. She's worked very very hard to achieve what she

has so far, and she probably has some very good suggestions for anyone facing

surgery with these special physical challenges.

Take good care,

Ruth Z Amstutz bilat resurfacing 4/6/06

>

> I have a fused hip for over 50yrs. and due to back pain, need a hip

replacement. I think my muscles are so arthrophyd and wont hold the joint. Has

anyone done this procedure with a fused hip.thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry to hear the two of you are struggling so much with your recoveries. I

am 3 1/2 months out from my anterior approach THR (did you have anterior

approach also?). I am in a unique position where I have been forced by family

circumstances to be very active during my post op period, and I think it has

been good for me. And keep in mind I was inactive and unable to do a lot prior

to my surgery.

I have been scraping wallpaper, painting ceilings and walls, climbing ladders,

moving heavy furniture, carrying things up and down stairs, while I fix up my

mother's house to put it on the market to sell. It is financially driven, I

have to do as much of the work myself as I can, and I need to push and get it

done quickly so that I can get this house sold soon. Let me add that my mom's

house is a 11 hour drive away from my home, so I have also had to drive back and

forth.

I'm only telling you that part to explain why I have pushed myself so much. BUT

I think that has been the best thing in the world for me, motivation to push

through the pain, stiffness, and tightness and keep going. The more I do, the

more I can do, and would encourage you to get into some sort of physical project

that will motivate you as well.

Of course I have had some nights where I have had a hard time sleeping because I

am very sore and achy from all I have done that day. And some days I say, " I'm

just sitting and relaxing today to recover. " But the next day I get back at it,

and my range of motion, strength and stamina are growing by leaps and bounds.

Don't pull back from the pain, push through it. Be driven and determined to

come back better than ever, and you will do it.

________________________________

From: <AZLDSGal@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 1:24:13 AM

Subject: Re: total hip replacement

Hey ,

You are not alone. I am also 41 years old and had a Left THR on September

1, 2009. I didn't even do physical therapy until 30 days after my surgery and I

only did it once or twice a week for two months after that. I was born with hip

dysplasia so I always figured that I was a little different from the rest having

hip replacements. I would have to say I felt the same way after my surgery. I

went back to work at 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I wish I could have taken

more time off because the pain was pretty bad and I felt like I was going

backwards also. I remember at 3 months out feeling like poo poo and used to get

so mad and frustrated that I still couldn't walk like a normal person. I am now

10 months out and still have some issues sleeping on my left side. Or if I walk

to much my hip and lower back get really sore. Also if I press certain areas of

my leg it is actually still pretty tender. The doctor told me as long as the

scar was still pink it was still healing on the inside. Until it turns

completely white I will probably still feel some pain and part of it is still

pink even after 10 months. I will think good thoughts for you and hope that

you get thru this and try to keep telling yourself it will all be worth it in

the end....

ADOPTION BLOG:

www.ForeverFamilyAZ.blogspot.com<http://www.foreverfamilyaz.blogspot.com/>

total hip replacement

Hello everyone! My name is and I am 41 years old and am very hopeful

that I will meet some people online that have gone through the same thing as

myself. I had a total hip replacement about 3 months ago on my left hip. I have

rheumatoid arthritis and had horrific damage and muscle atrophy prior to

surgery. My question is this: How are you doing with your recovery? I am still

having muscle pain despite religious physical therapy. I feel like I have gone

backwards in my recovery. I still have serious difficulty lifting my knee or

foot to take or put on shoes. PLEASE let me know if you too are having these

same issues as I feel alone and unsure of myself.

Thank you.

[Guest guest]

This reminds me of a breakthrough I had in my recovery.  At about 5 months, I

took a long walk, which included hiking up a  steep hill for quite a while...I

thought I would not be able to do it, but pushed myself....coming down was also

challenging.  However the next day, I really felt I had loosened up a lot of

muscles that I was probably babying, and it started a major step towards being

pain free.  So I agree...pushing oneself instead of overprotecting can help.

 I found repetitive exercises that hurt my hip flexors were probably not good,

and not a natural way of moving.

Helen

From: <AZLDSGal@...>

Subject: Re: total hip replacement

Joint Replacement

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 1:24 AM

 

Hey ,

You are not alone. I am also 41 years old and had a Left THR on September

1, 2009. I didn't even do physical therapy until 30 days after my surgery and I

only did it once or twice a week for two months after that. I was born with hip

dysplasia so I always figured that I was a little different from the rest having

hip replacements. I would have to say I felt the same way after my surgery. I

went back to work at 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I wish I could have taken

more time off because the pain was pretty bad and I felt like I was going

backwards also. I remember at 3 months out feeling like poo poo and used to get

so mad and frustrated that I still couldn't walk like a normal person. I am now

10 months out and still have some issues sleeping on my left side. Or if I walk

to much my hip and lower back get really sore. Also if I press certain areas of

my leg it is actually still pretty tender. The doctor told me as long as the

scar was still

pink it was still healing on the inside. Until it turns completely white I

will probably still feel some pain and part of it is still pink even after 10

months. I will think good thoughts for you and hope that you get thru this and

try to keep telling yourself it will all be worth it in the end....

ADOPTION BLOG:

www.ForeverFamilyAZ.blogspot.com<http://www.foreverfamilyaz.blogspot.com/>

total hip replacement

Hello everyone! My name is and I am 41 years old and am very hopeful

that I will meet some people online that have gone through the same thing as

myself. I had a total hip replacement about 3 months ago on my left hip. I have

rheumatoid arthritis and had horrific damage and muscle atrophy prior to

surgery. My question is this: How are you doing with your recovery? I am still

having muscle pain despite religious physical therapy. I feel like I have gone

backwards in my recovery. I still have serious difficulty lifting my knee or

foot to take or put on shoes. PLEASE let me know if you too are having these

same issues as I feel alone and unsure of myself.

Thank you.

[Guest guest]

I¹m a knee person but had a similar breakthrough. After walking slow and a

bit unsteady I was visiting my son at the beach. Since he was working I

took long walks every day because I enjoyed it and to keep out of his hair

while he worked. In just a few days I was walking solid, strong, and fast.

It was very dramatic. I was walking about 2 hours a day in the sand and

doing water walking too. It¹s hard to know when to push through and when to

let up. It¹s pretty much trial and error and trying to listen when the body

speaks.

Peace,

Jackie

--

Jackie on

Jackiett@...

R-TKR 3-19-09

L-TKR 9-1-09

Dr. Patch

On 7/15/10 3:09 PM, " DS " <desertsun_2000@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> This reminds me of a breakthrough I had in my recovery.  At about 5 months, I

> took a long walk, which included hiking up a  steep hill for quite a while...I

> thought I would not be able to do it, but pushed myself....coming down was

> also challenging.  However the next day, I really felt I had loosened up a lot

> of muscles that I was probably babying, and it started a major step towards

> being pain free.  So I agree...pushing oneself instead of overprotecting can

> help.  I found repetitive exercises that hurt my hip flexors were probably not

> good, and not a natural way of moving.

> Helen

>

>

>

> From: <AZLDSGal@... <mailto:AZLDSGal%40msn.com> >

> Subject: Re: total hip replacement

> Joint Replacement

> <mailto:Joint Replacement%40>

> Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 1:24 AM

>

>  

>

> Hey ,

>

> You are not alone. I am also 41 years old and had a Left THR on September 1,

> 2009. I didn't even do physical therapy until 30 days after my surgery and I

> only did it once or twice a week for two months after that. I was born with

> hip dysplasia so I always figured that I was a little different from the rest

> having hip replacements. I would have to say I felt the same way after my

> surgery. I went back to work at 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I wish I could

> have taken more time off because the pain was pretty bad and I felt like I was

> going backwards also. I remember at 3 months out feeling like poo poo and

> used to get so mad and frustrated that I still couldn't walk like a normal

> person. I am now 10 months out and still have some issues sleeping on my left

> side. Or if I walk to much my hip and lower back get really sore. Also if I

> press certain areas of my leg it is actually still pretty tender. The doctor

> told me as long as the scar was still

> pink it was still healing on the inside. Until it turns completely white I

> will probably still feel some pain and part of it is still pink even after 10

> months. I will think good thoughts for you and hope that you get thru this

> and try to keep telling yourself it will all be worth it in the end....

>

>

>

> ADOPTION BLOG:

>

> www.ForeverFamilyAZ.blogspot.com<http://www.foreverfamilyaz.blogspot.com/>

>

> total hip replacement

>

> Hello everyone! My name is and I am 41 years old and am very hopeful

> that I will meet some people online that have gone through the same thing as

> myself. I had a total hip replacement about 3 months ago on my left hip. I

> have rheumatoid arthritis and had horrific damage and muscle atrophy prior to

> surgery. My question is this: How are you doing with your recovery? I am still

> having muscle pain despite religious physical therapy. I feel like I have gone

> backwards in my recovery. I still have serious difficulty lifting my knee or

> foot to take or put on shoes. PLEASE let me know if you too are having these

> same issues as I feel alone and unsure of myself.

>

> Thank you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello,

It is good to hear from woman. It seems that I have read comments from men but

need to know what a woman went through. Is seems that everyone mentions the

pain and discomfort for weeks after the operation. THis makes me concerned. I

thought it would not be that long the feel better.

>

> I was just 64 last week and on October 7th had jusst the type of surgery that

you talked about was in the hospital for 4 days. I also was very active and

required on pt other then my own after the surgery and walked with a walker for

4 weeks and with a cane for two weeks after that and on the day after the six

weeks went back to work on a job that required physical labor. THe whole

surgery was a whiz as far as i am concerned. I guess the bigest problem was not

being able to do anything much around the house walking with the walker for the

4 weeks but on the second week went baack to the office part of my job. Where

are you located. If you would like anymore information why don't you e-mail me

direct.

>

> lie

> total hip replacement

>

>

> Hi, This is my first time on this site. I know I need a new hip and

> am curious as to which type of prosthesis was used for any of you who

> have already had it done. I am 62 and healthy and active. The one

> doctor I've consulted uses a metal type unit with a porcelain head on

> it - it would be non cemented as my bones are healthy generally. I

> intend to get at least another opinion before making my decision.

> Like all of you - the pain has reached a point where it has altered my

> life style too much - even with Vioxx or other medications that I have

> used. Thanks for any feed back. Susie

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am so glad that helped you but I don't feel that I am babying my hip at all.

I live in a 2 story house and I am up and down the stairs quite a bit. I also

work full time on the 3rd floor of an office building and I am constantly

walking all over. On the weekends my husband and I go go go. Usually I don't

feel a ton of pain while walking but at night when I sleep if I turn over to my

left side well the pain just starts in. Also I have noticed when I go to sit

down in my chair at work if my left hip area touches the arm of the chair it is

really really sensitive. Now a few months after the surgery my doctor did give

me a cortisone shot because he said that the bursa sack was probably inflamed.

So who knows maybe I am having bursa problems again.

Thanks

ADOPTION BLOG:

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total hip replacement

Hello everyone! My name is and I am 41 years old and am very hopeful

that I will meet some people online that have gone through the same thing as

myself. I had a total hip replacement about 3 months ago on my left hip. I have

rheumatoid arthritis and had horrific damage and muscle atrophy prior to

surgery. My question is this: How are you doing with your recovery? I am still

having muscle pain despite religious physical therapy. I feel like I have gone

backwards in my recovery. I still have serious difficulty lifting my knee or

foot to take or put on shoes. PLEASE let me know if you too are having these

same issues as I feel alone and unsure of myself.

Thank you.

[Guest guest]

Where was the operation done, I everything I hear you stay at the hosptial for 3

days. Did you call a Physical therapist? My aunt is 83 and she had both her

hips done last year. Her legs swelled in the beginning but does not happen any

more.

>

> My husband had total hip replacement surgery April 16, was sent home

> April 17th. I was there to care for him up until Friday April 25th.

> I am worried that I am doing everything right. His leg swells a lot

> goes down some overnight but not all the way? Anybody else have this

> problem?

>

[Guest guest]

Is there anything, as a woman that you cannot do?

>

> Hi Susie

> At the age of 54, I had my left hip replaced in 1/01 and the right hip

> replaced in 7/01.....both are noncemented stainless joints. Before the

> replacements I walked with a crutch (when I had to walk at all), could not

> stand up straight, and was in constant pain. I can now walk without any

> assistance but still take Celebrex due to the osteoarthritis in my knees.

> The year 2001 was pretty much a lost year but was it worth it.....you bet it

> was. Please let me know if I can give you any additional information.

> Sally

>

[Guest guest]

I forgot to mention that I ha a cortisone shot also....it was very helpful.  

Helen

From: <AZLDSGal@...<mailto:AZLDSGal%40msn.com>>

Subject: Re: total hip replacement

To:

Joint Replacement <mailto:Joint Replacement%40gr\

oups.com>

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 1:24 AM

Hey ,

You are not alone. I am also 41 years old and had a Left THR on September 1,

2009. I didn't even do physical therapy until 30 days after my surgery and I

only did it once or twice a week for two months after that. I was born with hip

dysplasia so I always figured that I was a little different from the rest having

hip replacements. I would have to say I felt the same way after my surgery. I

went back to work at 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I wish I could have taken

more time off because the pain was pretty bad and I felt like I was going

backwards also. I remember at 3 months out feeling like poo poo and used to get

so mad and frustrated that I still couldn't walk like a normal person. I am now

10 months out and still have some issues sleeping on my left side. Or if I walk

to much my hip and lower back get really sore. Also if I press certain areas of

my leg it is actually still pretty tender. The doctor told me as long as the

scar was still

pink it was still healing on the inside. Until it turns completely white I

will probably still feel some pain and part of it is still pink even after 10

months. I will think good thoughts for you and hope that you get thru this and

try to keep telling yourself it will all be worth it in the end....

ADOPTION BLOG:

www.ForeverFamilyAZ.blogspot.com<http://www.foreverfamilyaz.blogspot.com/<http:/\

/www.foreverfamilyaz.blogspot.com/>>

total hip replacement

Hello everyone! My name is and I am 41 years old and am very hopeful

that I will meet some people online that have gone through the same thing as

myself. I had a total hip replacement about 3 months ago on my left hip. I have

rheumatoid arthritis and had horrific damage and muscle atrophy prior to

surgery. My question is this: How are you doing with your recovery? I am still

having muscle pain despite religious physical therapy. I feel like I have gone

backwards in my recovery. I still have serious difficulty lifting my knee or

foot to take or put on shoes. PLEASE let me know if you too are having these

same issues as I feel alone and unsure of myself.

Thank you.

[Guest guest]

Hello!  Thank you to both of you ladies for responding and caring about my

concerns.  It helps so much just knowing others like myself are out there.

 I've never joined a group like this and am grateful to have online friends to

reach out to.  I am pretty active post op.  I ride my bike, swim, walk and

still do physical therapy.  I feel like I'm having muscle pain and wonder if

you both have pain or discomfort when walking? My physical therapist says it is

my hip flexor so I try to stretch it several times a day.  The info about the

scar color is good info too.  Thanks a million ladies!

From: Willey <hillhoney@...>

Subject: Re: total hip replacement

Joint Replacement

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 2:27 PM

 

I'm sorry to hear the two of you are struggling so much with your

recoveries. I

am 3 1/2 months out from my anterior approach THR (did you have anterior

approach also?). I am in a unique position where I have been forced by family

circumstances to be very active during my post op period, and I think it has

been good for me. And keep in mind I was inactive and unable to do a lot prior

to my surgery.

I have been scraping wallpaper, painting ceilings and walls, climbing ladders,

moving heavy furniture, carrying things up and down stairs, while I fix up my

mother's house to put it on the market to sell. It is financially driven, I

have to do as much of the work myself as I can, and I need to push and get it

done quickly so that I can get this house sold soon. Let me add that my mom's

house is a 11 hour drive away from my home, so I have also had to drive back and

forth.

I'm only telling you that part to explain why I have pushed myself so much. BUT

I think that has been the best thing in the world for me, motivation to push

through the pain, stiffness, and tightness and keep going. The more I do, the

more I can do, and would encourage you to get into some sort of physical project

that will motivate you as well.

Of course I have had some nights where I have had a hard time sleeping because I

am very sore and achy from all I have done that day. And some days I say, " I'm

just sitting and relaxing today to recover. " But the next day I get back at it,

and my range of motion, strength and stamina are growing by leaps and bounds.

Don't pull back from the pain, push through it. Be driven and determined to

come back better than ever, and you will do it.

________________________________

From: <AZLDSGal@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 1:24:13 AM

Subject: Re: total hip replacement

Hey ,

You are not alone. I am also 41 years old and had a Left THR on September

1, 2009. I didn't even do physical therapy until 30 days after my surgery and I

only did it once or twice a week for two months after that. I was born with hip

dysplasia so I always figured that I was a little different from the rest having

hip replacements. I would have to say I felt the same way after my surgery. I

went back to work at 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I wish I could have taken

more time off because the pain was pretty bad and I felt like I was going

backwards also. I remember at 3 months out feeling like poo poo and used to get

so mad and frustrated that I still couldn't walk like a normal person. I am now

10 months out and still have some issues sleeping on my left side. Or if I walk

to much my hip and lower back get really sore. Also if I press certain areas of

my leg it is actually still pretty tender. The doctor told me as long as the

scar was still pink it was still healing on the inside. Until it turns

completely white I will probably still feel some pain and part of it is still

pink even after 10 months. I will think good thoughts for you and hope that

you get thru this and try to keep telling yourself it will all be worth it in

the end....

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total hip replacement

Hello everyone! My name is and I am 41 years old and am very hopeful

that I will meet some people online that have gone through the same thing as

myself. I had a total hip replacement about 3 months ago on my left hip. I have

rheumatoid arthritis and had horrific damage and muscle atrophy prior to

surgery. My question is this: How are you doing with your recovery? I am still

having muscle pain despite religious physical therapy. I feel like I have gone

backwards in my recovery. I still have serious difficulty lifting my knee or

foot to take or put on shoes. PLEASE let me know if you too are having these

same issues as I feel alone and unsure of myself.

Thank you.

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But think of the pain and discomfort of an arthritic hip before the surgery, and

all the life changing that that entails.  Yes there is some discomfort after a

major surgery....but it is so worth it.  I have had lower back problems for

years which disappeared immediately with the hip surgery.  It very impressive

what a bad hip can do to the rest of your body.  I am glad I didn't wait

longer, as my issues have been correcting alignment of my leg which had been

compensating for the painful hip.  Not too mention losing three years of

hiking, dropping other activities that involved too much sitting, or too much

moving.  Thank goodness this is something we are able to choose for an

operation. 

From: goldl60 <goldl60@...>

Subject: Re: total hip replacement

Joint Replacement

Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 9:15 PM

 

Hello,

It is good to hear from woman. It seems that I have read comments from men but

need to know what a woman went through. Is seems that everyone mentions the

pain and discomfort for weeks after the operation. THis makes me concerned. I

thought it would not be that long the feel better.

>

> I was just 64 last week and on October 7th had jusst the type of surgery that

you talked about was in the hospital for 4 days. I also was very active and

required on pt other then my own after the surgery and walked with a walker for

4 weeks and with a cane for two weeks after that and on the day after the six

weeks went back to work on a job that required physical labor. THe whole

surgery was a whiz as far as i am concerned. I guess the bigest problem was not

being able to do anything much around the house walking with the walker for the

4 weeks but on the second week went baack to the office part of my job. Where

are you located. If you would like anymore information why don't you e-mail me

direct.

>

> lie

> total hip replacement

>

>

> Hi, This is my first time on this site. I know I need a new hip and

> am curious as to which type of prosthesis was used for any of you who

> have already had it done. I am 62 and healthy and active. The one

> doctor I've consulted uses a metal type unit with a porcelain head on

> it - it would be non cemented as my bones are healthy generally. I

> intend to get at least another opinion before making my decision.

> Like all of you - the pain has reached a point where it has altered my

> life style too much - even with Vioxx or other medications that I have

> used. Thanks for any feed back. Susie

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