Guest guest Posted November 6, 2002 Report Share Posted November 6, 2002 Hi Marilyn, I do not have any advice, just wanted to tell you that my mother said having a hip replacement was a walk in the park compared with her knee replacements. I hope it is that easy for you. i am sure thinking of you a lot and of course adding a few prayers! Please send us the address at the hospital where you will be and perhaps the telephone number. Thanks, Louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Hi Marilyn, Well just make sure you are very careful for the first 6 weeks or so. The hip(s) must not be moved past 90 degrees at any time. I'm now 6 months on and really haven't found any limitations at this point. I am constantly aware that putting a lot of load on my hip when it is past 90 degrees could be a bad thing, i.e. resulting in dislocation, but really this doesn't affect me. I think running and skiing are out, but hey no great loss! Try not to worry about it too much, best wishes Graham West Sussex UK At 01:47 07/11/2002, you wrote: >Hi Everyone, > >Well surgery for my Hip Replacement is a week tomorrow and I'm getting >rather nervous about it all. Can't wait until it is over and done with. I >have slowly been stopping my meds, i.e., Remicade, Arava and now Celebrex >and soon my Coumadin. I'm getting more sore as the days go on but I know >that there will be some relief once I'm back on my meds again. > >Question for you all that have had a hip replacement, are there any >limitations of things you can no longer do or shouldn't be doing after >having this surgery, whether it be during recovery and/or even after the >recovery period is over? > >Thanks, > >Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Hi Graham, thanks so much for your advice. Now I have another question and hope I don't look too stupid here, LOL (I know, I know, it's not that hard for me to do, lol!!). A '90' degree angle would be equivalent to an " L " shape is that correct? How in the world do you get out of or into your chair or even your bed? Are you able to pick up anything from the floor if you drop something. After recovery would I be able to climb out of a pool that has a ladder or would that put my hip at a disadvantaged position! When I come home from the hospital, can I sit normally in a chair or does my leg need to be in a straighter position? Sorry about all the questions, it's just that this is all new to me and with having the arthritis in my hands with a fused wrist, I just don't have the strength in my wrists and wonder how in the world I will be able to maneouver. Thanks for listening. Marilyn ----Original Message Follows---- From: Graham <stills@...> Reply-Stillsdisease Stillsdisease Subject: Re: Hip Replacement Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 13:00:21 +0000 Hi Marilyn, Well just make sure you are very careful for the first 6 weeks or so. The hip(s) must not be moved past 90 degrees at any time. I'm now 6 months on and really haven't found any limitations at this point. I am constantly aware that putting a lot of load on my hip when it is past 90 degrees could be a bad thing, i.e. resulting in dislocation, but really this doesn't affect me. I think running and skiing are out, but hey no great loss! Try not to worry about it too much, best wishes Graham West Sussex UK At 01:47 07/11/2002, you wrote: >Hi Everyone, > >Well surgery for my Hip Replacement is a week tomorrow and I'm getting >rather nervous about it all. Can't wait until it is over and done with. I >have slowly been stopping my meds, i.e., Remicade, Arava and now Celebrex >and soon my Coumadin. I'm getting more sore as the days go on but I know >that there will be some relief once I'm back on my meds again. > >Question for you all that have had a hip replacement, are there any >limitations of things you can no longer do or shouldn't be doing after >having this surgery, whether it be during recovery and/or even after the >recovery period is over? > >Thanks, > >Marilyn _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 Hi Graham, thanks so much for your advice. Now I have another question and hope I don't look too stupid here, LOL (I know, I know, it's not that hard for me to do, lol!!). A '90' degree angle would be equivalent to an " L " shape is that correct? How in the world do you get out of or into your chair or even your bed? Are you able to pick up anything from the floor if you drop something. After recovery would I be able to climb out of a pool that has a ladder or would that put my hip at a disadvantaged position! When I come home from the hospital, can I sit normally in a chair or does my leg need to be in a straighter position? Sorry about all the questions, it's just that this is all new to me and with having the arthritis in my hands with a fused wrist, I just don't have the strength in my wrists and wonder how in the world I will be able to maneouver. Thanks for listening. Marilyn ----Original Message Follows---- From: Graham <stills@...> Reply-Stillsdisease Stillsdisease Subject: Re: Hip Replacement Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 13:00:21 +0000 Hi Marilyn, Well just make sure you are very careful for the first 6 weeks or so. The hip(s) must not be moved past 90 degrees at any time. I'm now 6 months on and really haven't found any limitations at this point. I am constantly aware that putting a lot of load on my hip when it is past 90 degrees could be a bad thing, i.e. resulting in dislocation, but really this doesn't affect me. I think running and skiing are out, but hey no great loss! Try not to worry about it too much, best wishes Graham West Sussex UK At 01:47 07/11/2002, you wrote: >Hi Everyone, > >Well surgery for my Hip Replacement is a week tomorrow and I'm getting >rather nervous about it all. Can't wait until it is over and done with. I >have slowly been stopping my meds, i.e., Remicade, Arava and now Celebrex >and soon my Coumadin. I'm getting more sore as the days go on but I know >that there will be some relief once I'm back on my meds again. > >Question for you all that have had a hip replacement, are there any >limitations of things you can no longer do or shouldn't be doing after >having this surgery, whether it be during recovery and/or even after the >recovery period is over? > >Thanks, > >Marilyn _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2002 Report Share Posted November 10, 2002 > > > > Thank you Louise for your reply to my email. Your thoughts are much > appreciated. > > I will be heading into the hospital the day before surgery due to being off > of the coumadin and wanting it to be properly monitored. So I will be going > in Wednesday, Nov. 13th and surgery will be Thursday, Nov. 14th sometime, > won't find out until I'm in hospital. The hospital is St. 's > Hospital (a very good hospital), 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, > CANADA and the phone number for the hospital to either get info on me or to > have them direct your call to my room is (416) 864-5736. My full name is > Marilyn Hogg going in for a Total Hip Replacement. > > Thank you everyone, your best wishes and prayers are always much > appreciated! > > Thanks Louise, > > Marilyn > mhogg69@h... > > > From: Louise Darlington <darlington@i...> > Subject: Re: Hip Replacement > Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 21:42:12 +0000 > > Hi Marilyn, > I do not have any advice, just wanted to tell you that my mother said > having a hip replacement was a walk in the park compared with her knee > replacements. I hope it is that easy for you. i am sure thinking of > you a lot and of course adding a few prayers! Please send us the > address at the hospital where you will be and perhaps the telephone > number. Thanks, Louise. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 Hi Marilyn, yes, an L-shape would be 90 degrees. You can sit normally in a chair, but try to get hold of a high chair to sit on, nothing too low or too soft that you're gonna sink in to, and maybe raise your bed on blocks if it is not high enough. Also obtain a raised toilet seat to put over your toilet to make sure that you are not sitting too low. Don't be too concerned that the second you move your hip past 90 degrees that it's going to pop out - it won't, but you do need to take as many precautions as possible and avoid moving it past that L too often! Also, another good idea is to get one of those " helping hands " if you know what I mean by that - it's a kind of pincer on a stick, lol, a sort of hand extension that allows you to pick things up off the floor without bending down - I also got pretty good at using it to put socks on! As for the pool - or stairs in general if you are only having one hip done then lead with your good hip, going up the stairs one at a time always with your good leg leading to avoid bending or putting too much stress on your new hip. I had both done at the same time so this was a little tricky! They should show you this stuff after your op. I would suggest that you start doing these things now to get in to the habit before your op. Start looking at how you do things and figuring out how you can do those things without putting your hip at risk. Get the tools and aids that you need to help you now so you will be confident that you know what your doing when you get home. Any more questions, don't hesitate to drop me a line, best of luck with it and look forward to speaking to you when you get back. Graham (34) West Sussex UK At 00:35 08/11/2002, you wrote: >Hi Graham, thanks so much for your advice. Now I have another question and >hope I don't look too stupid here, LOL (I know, I know, it's not that hard >for me to do, lol!!). A '90' degree angle would be equivalent to an " L " >shape is that correct? How in the world do you get out of or into your >chair or even your bed? Are you able to pick up anything from the floor if >you drop something. After recovery would I be able to climb out of a pool >that has a ladder or would that put my hip at a disadvantaged position! >When I come home from the hospital, can I sit normally in a chair or does my >leg need to be in a straighter position? Sorry about all the questions, >it's just that this is all new to me and with having the arthritis in my >hands with a fused wrist, I just don't have the strength in my wrists and >wonder how in the world I will be able to maneouver. > >Thanks for listening. > >Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2004 Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 You could try putting the appropriate terms into the search-term box at the on-site archives. I seem to recall that members of this group have had very positive experiences with hip replacement. I hope you do continue to have adequate pain relief -- and will clamor for additional treatment as needed. Best, Hip Replacement Hi Everyone, Well, I saw the joint doc last week and I definitely need a hip replacement. I explained to him that I can't do it right now because of life circumstances. We own a retail liquor store and are currently in the process of having a new store built. It should be ready for the big move around August 1 and my husband and I are very busy with all the moving details. I do the bookkeeping for the business so I don't have to do any physical work which is great. Anyway, I want to hold off on the hip replacement at least until winter of 2005. He sent me to the hospital for an injection under fluroscope. The radiologist injected licodane and a steroid directly into the hip joint. Pain relief was almost immediate and I'm still feeling pretty good. I go back to the doc in a month and hopefully the pain relief will last about six months. At least I have found something that works for the pain. Now I need to do some research on hip replacements. I think Loriann wrote a while back that she had a hip replacement. I'll try to find her post. Barbara Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2004 Report Share Posted June 27, 2004 Hi Barbara, My mother, who is 86, had an emergency hip replacement in January. She had a fall and due to osteo, had to have the replacement instead of pinning the hip. She was up walking the halls the next day. The doctor was very impressed with her progress, but due to age, has advised not to bend the leg past 90 degrees for the next year and to use a walker when she goes outside her condo, especially. She is able to walk in her condo without a cane or walker, but her walls, furniture, etc are close by, since her balance isn't what it used to be. I have known others who were using a walker for 1-2 weeks, progressed to the cane for another 1-2 weeks and then had a tendency to overdo the walking because they felt so good. They forgot to build up the muscles to what they had before they started to have problems. Most cases they are out of the hospital after 3 days. So the hip should be a breeze, especially compared to the back. Llweyn Hip Replacement Hi Everyone, Well, I saw the joint doc last week and I definitely need a hip replacement. I explained to him that I can't do it right now because of life circumstances. We own a retail liquor store and are currently in the process of having a new store built. It should be ready for the big move around August 1 and my husband and I are very busy with all the moving details. I do the bookkeeping for the business so I don't have to do any physical work which is great. Anyway, I want to hold off on the hip replacement at least until winter of 2005. He sent me to the hospital for an injection under fluroscope. The radiologist injected licodane and a steroid directly into the hip joint. Pain relief was almost immediate and I'm still feeling pretty good. I go back to the doc in a month and hopefully the pain relief will last about six months. At least I have found something that works for the pain. Now I need to do some research on hip replacements. I think Loriann wrote a while back that she had a hip replacement. I'll try to find her post. Barbara Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 Hi Barbara, Sorry to hear that you need hip replacement. I had mine on my right hip a little over a year ago. I would be happy to share with you any of my knowledge or experience. There's a ton of info. about hip replacements on the web, also. If you'd like to correspond directly, rather than on this group, feel free to email me. loriann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 Take a look at the minimally invasive hip replacements being done at only a few institutions, Rush in Chicago being one, ian Brothers in Elk Grove Village, Il another. This surgery involves two small incisions, as opposed to the traditional 12 inch incision. Surgeons work BETWEEN tissue, as opposed to cutting THROUGH tissue. There's less blood loss, less pain and in some cases, it's OUTPATIENT surgery. I had a friend who had this done about a year ago at Rush and it was phenomenal. I'm a nurse, home care, who follows traditional hip replacement patients routinely. This new procedure is awesome. Now, I don't know what the patient qualifiers are, and I would be VERY careful to select a surgeon who has the most experience at this, since it is new. I'm tired of being the guinea pig. But I would look into this operation, if I had to have a hip done. Donna >From: " midwestscoli " <BAStacey@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Hip Replacement >Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:10:11 -0000 > >Hi Everyone, > > Well, I saw the joint doc last week and I definitely need a hip >replacement. I explained to him that I can't do it right now because >of life circumstances. We own a retail liquor store and are >currently in the process of having a new store built. It should be >ready for the big move around August 1 and my husband and I are very >busy with all the moving details. I do the bookkeeping for the >business so I don't have to do any physical work which is great. > > Anyway, I want to hold off on the hip replacement at least until >winter of 2005. He sent me to the hospital for an injection under >fluroscope. The radiologist injected licodane and a steroid directly >into the hip joint. Pain relief was almost immediate and I'm still >feeling pretty good. I go back to the doc in a month and hopefully >the pain relief will last about six months. At least I have found >something that works for the pain. > > Now I need to do some research on hip replacements. I think >Loriann wrote a while back that she had a hip replacement. I'll try >to find her post. > > Barbara > > _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Barbara, You got me thinking back to how soon I could prepare meals after my hip replacement. My surgery was quite complex (due to congenital deformity and hip muscles and tendons being very contracted) which slowed my recovery some, but even so, I was making cold lunches for my three " men " by two weeks post op and hot lunches for myself by three weeks. I recall being so proud of myself. It's likely you'll be able to do thing like that sooner if your surgery is fairly routine. To you and all the other people who have had revision spinal surgery -- How long before you could pack school lunches or prepare a simple hot meal? loriann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Loriann, Thanks for the info. When I had my revisions it was at least 4- 6 weeks before I could pack lunches or prepare meals. I was pretty helpless. I did manage to fix myself cereal and coffee for breakfast but that was about it. You mentioned your " three men " . How old are your kids? It's tough when they are little but the older they get the more they can do for themselves. Barbara > Barbara, > > You got me thinking back to how soon I could prepare meals after my > hip replacement. My surgery was quite complex (due to congenital > deformity and hip muscles and tendons being very contracted) which > slowed my recovery some, but even so, I was making cold lunches for > my three " men " by two weeks post op and hot lunches for myself by > three weeks. I recall being so proud of myself. It's likely you'll > be able to do thing like that sooner if your surgery is fairly > routine. > > To you and all the other people who have had revision spinal > surgery -- How long before you could pack school lunches or prepare a > simple hot meal? > > loriann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Thanks, Barbara for the info. A lot of people have said that spine surgery is much worse than hip surgery, so aren't you glad you have the worst ones over with already....? Ya' know it's funny, when you have medical problems, even the littlest good things can seem miraculous. I know I'll be thrilled to be able to make cereal and coffee after my spinal revision surgery. I am so scared that it might leave me paralyzed or in worse pain than I am now. I wonder how likely that really is. I don't know that I've ever heard of anyone who actually regrets having their spinal revision surgery. You all that have been through it sure have my admiration. You are one courageous bunch of people. Okay, I admit, part of the reason I hang around here is in hopes that some of your courage will rub off one me. Oh, yeah, and, of course, also because you are all wonderful and witty and smart and fun, etc. etc. etc. To answer your question, Barbara, My boys were 12 and 7 when I had my hip surgery; now they are 13 and 8. They were GREAT helps and cheerleaders to me. The worst part was not being able to drive them anywhere for 8 weeks. Is it your right or left hip that needs replacing? loriann > Loriann, > > Thanks for the info. When I had my revisions it was at least 4- > 6 weeks before I could pack lunches or prepare meals. I was pretty > helpless. I did manage to fix myself cereal and coffee for > breakfast but that was about it. You mentioned your " three men " . > How old are your kids? It's tough when they are little but the older > they get the more they can do for themselves. > > Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Re fixing food post op -I taught my sons how to make own lunches before surgery. As for self, could only heat up stuff if everything was reachable and open (couldn't use can opener, reach pot, etc) for ages. Seems like friends were bringing soup and heating it up for me for 3 months post op. Maybe a little less. Slowly i could make simple things if my oldest got out the ingredients and I sat on a stool a lot of the time. Now (6 months post op) am able to cook nutritious, gourmet meals everyday!!! (OK...am exaggerating my actual achievements each day but not my capability!!) ps I do not lift the Cuisinart, however. Too heavy. loriann262000 wrote: >Barbara, > >You got me thinking back to how soon I could prepare meals after my >hip replacement. My surgery was quite complex (due to congenital >deformity and hip muscles and tendons being very contracted) which >slowed my recovery some, but even so, I was making cold lunches for >my three " men " by two weeks post op and hot lunches for myself by >three weeks. I recall being so proud of myself. It's likely you'll >be able to do thing like that sooner if your surgery is fairly >routine. > >To you and all the other people who have had revision spinal >surgery -- How long before you could pack school lunches or prepare a >simple hot meal? > >loriann > > > > >Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 Barbara in Missouri wrote..... > surgery is the only thing left to do. > Just wish I had known about it sooner. > Barbara, what would you have done if you'd known sooner. I'm in that spot and perhaps I can learn from your experience. Jolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi there As I mentioned recently, I'm having my right hip replaced next month (I'm 40). It came as a real shock learning that my hip joint is been eroded, as I have had Reiter's for 13 yrs, but had no hip involvement until this year (just my right elbow, knee and lower back). I asked my rheumatologist about it yesterday and he said he didn't really know why my hip had started to degenerate, but that it sometimes occurs with severe/chronic Reiter's. The moral of the story for us all, is if you start to develop groin/thigh/unexplained knee pain, get your hip xrayed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 , I had had a strange tingling, brushing feeling in my thigh and the side of my left leg for a couple of months. It has gone away not but the pain in my hip has begun and is worsening. Tonight my whole lower back feels stiff. I think maybe from holding myself steady to keep from stretching that painful area. What's the connection between the thigh etc pain and your hip?...they are somehow related I take it.... ? Thanks! > > I asked my rheumatologist about it yesterday and he said he didn't really > know why my hip had started to degenerate, but that it sometimes occurs with > severe/chronic Reiter's. The moral of the story for us all, is if you start > to develop groin/thigh/unexplained knee pain, get your hip xrayed! > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > Post message: > > Set your subscription to digest (one email a day) / > > Contributions to RISG.ORG are tax deductible. Credit Card or PayPal > http://www.risg.org/contributions.htm > > You're Not Alone! > http://www.risg.org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Liz wrote " What's the connection between the thigh etc pain and your hip?...they are somehow related I take it.... " Hi Liz Pain from the hip isn't felt near the exterior of the hip/on the side, but in the groin or at the top of the thigh. It sometimes radiates down from the thigh all the way to the knee (mine does). My pain started slowly and abated with rest initially, then got worse over subsequent weeks so now it is 24/7. Other signs of a damaged hip are limping, stiffness and loss of range of motion in the hip. Compare your range of motion with what your other hip can do! I sincerely hope your hip is ok, but it was so unexpected in my case that I thought I should mention it to others in this group. A plain xray will show narrowing of the joint (as the cartilege is worn away). All the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 My pain dr's sent me to an Orthopedist for my R hip pain. I've had the X-ray and MRI. The Orthopedist's sent me to Physical Therapy for the past 30 days. It was amazing that by doing the PT, I've been able to cut my pain meds in half. (An added bonus is that my constipation is lessened.) My R hip still wakes me up in the AM and there's been times I couldn't walk due to the front muscle cramps, radiating from the front muscle that protects the hips. The MRI showed a small tear in the cartilage and a bone spur. I'll find out Fri if the Ortho wants to go in and fix it. My pain dr's refused to do any more spinal nerve blocks on my lower back, which has been excruciatingly painful lately, until something's done about my R hip. It's horrible about how the R hip pain radiates across the front and back of my body. I'm looking forward to having my R hip pain-free and reducing the muscle spasms and cramps and radiating pain!!! Betty J in OKC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 , I have been a lurker on RISG for a long time. I wanted to let you know that I had a hip replacement 10 yrs ago and it's been wonderful. I was told that I would eventually need the other hip replaced but that will be some time from now. I was told that the cause of my hip degenerating was from the Prednisone I had to take. I was in so much pain I could hardly walk. Yes, it made me think something was wrong with my knee and back but it all came from the bad hip. Good luck with your surgery. Doris--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Doris wrote " I wanted to let you know that I had a hip replacement 10 yrs ago and it's been wonderful. " Hi Doris Thanks for your encouragement! I read that somewhere that if you have one arthritic hip, the other one will most likely go the same way. Long my your new and old hips last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I would suggest that you organise for a trophy to be given in your absence. Or maybe donate something for a raffle. I very much doubt that you will feel like attending. That said, it does depend on what type of surgery is being done. Some surgeries have faster recovery than others, particularly the ones who don't mash the muscles round so much. Talk to the doctor. (Or better still some of his patients who have had THR by him.) Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Hip replacement |I have learned alot in the last few days listening to you all. Thank | you!! I guess my next question would be. What should I expect 18 | days after my surgery? Reason for the question is that I'm on a | comittee to run a Charity Golf Tournament and events. What should I | expect?? And, how do you think, and what will I need to be able to | work this event? How should I prepare myself? | Thanks, | Terry | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Pat, Just got done with all my pre-op stuff and I'm ready to go. My surgery is Mon. April 30th. Think I have the house ready to go. Guess I'll find out when I need something. Only concerns that the doctors have are that my platelet count dropped to 90,000 and the anesthesia might linger longer in my system because of my past liver failure. But, i've rec'd some great advice here from you and others and I'm ready to go. Haven't taken any pain meds yet for my hip. Just lived with the pain. So, I'm going to try to stay off of them as much as I can withstand without hurting my PT recovery. Thanks and keep me in your prayers!! Terry in Tallahassee In Joint Replacement , " PAT ANDREWS " <teganambrosia@...> wrote: > > Terry, > > Sorry about the mis-identification of your sex. I have a number of female > friends named Terry and I assumed something I shouldn't have. > > Lucky you for the walk in shower. Now that they have special tapes that can > cover the surgical area you will probably be able to shower sooner than I > could. I had to wait until my staples came out to bathe and had to settle > for bird baths and the now available no-rinse body washes. > > My bed has a deep headboard w/ shelves, I kept stuff there or in a tote bag > slung over the door handle that is only a foot from my bed. > > Mother nature will let you know when you over do and you will want to rest a > lot the following day. > > I don't drive, but I believe the standard 6 weeks will be your limit. The > same w/ being off work if you don't have a job where you do a lot of lifting > or have to stand all day. Your surgeon and physical therapist will guide > you. > > Good luck to you, Terry. Keep the questions coming if you think of anything > else feel free to post to this list and someone should be able to answer > them. > > Pat > > > > Thanks again! I have a walk in shower, so I guess I need to look for > > a stool. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Terry, Sounds like you are all set. I do have a question, though. Do you have a chair that is high w/ arms that you can use while you are limited to 90 degree flex in the hip? A dining room chair w/ arms would work well. I used to have a Queen Ann chair that was terrific, but as it was really old I didn't keep it. You can just imagine how much I miss that chair! Good luck w/ the surgery and the pain control. PatJust got done with all my pre-op stuff and I'm ready to go. My surgery is Mon. April 30th. Think I have the house ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi Reen, Welcome! I¹m curious what your doc told you about time from work. I¹m a ³knee person² myself but who knows what the future will bring. Peace, Jackie On 1/3/10 2:56 AM, " nhasior@... " <nhasior@...> wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > I am new to the group and joined because I am scheduled to have hip > replacement surgery in a few weeks. Can anyone tell me how long their > rehabilitation process lasted? My employer is wondering how long I will be > out of > work and I am looking to give a ballpark answer. > I have ordered a book called " Your Complete Guide to Total Hip Replacement " > and hope that this will answer some questions I have. > Thanks and I enjoy reading the posts on this site. > Reen > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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