Guest guest Posted January 13, 2001 Report Share Posted January 13, 2001 Hello You are kidding ( I hope ). At four weeks you are sill not 100% load bearing on your new hip . I would scratch the FREE cruse in favor of the very expensive hip , but dont take my word ask your Dr . Your thought should be on giving yourself the best chance of a full recovery . Dr Mont did my hip on 12/29 and i would not ask him to put his reputation on the line so i could have some fun. jmho Pat > Can I get some feedback from patiences that are past the 4 week post > op point. I have won a free crusie but unfortunetly the date is 4 to > 5 weeks after I get my m/m hip resurface operation. (left hip only) > Could you please let me know how you were at 4 weeks and how you were > getting around. Would you have taken a cruise at 4 weeks post op if > it were free and what diffuclties could you foresee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 I am four weeks post op on a mcminn hip (left side) and frankly if you cannot make the cruise send the tickets over here!!!!! You should have no problem, I walk easily albeit I still use a cane but I think that can go very soon. There is more discomfort in my other thigh due to a reaction from the nerves and I guess that is because the leg has not been used " correctly " for some years. All in all go for it you will be fine Regards Yoffey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 I just past the four week point three days ago and most of my difficulty and all of my pain is from the hip which Dr. Mont will take care of on 2/2. I had my left hip done first, so I'm driving without difficulty and returned to work for two half days this past week. I'm still on a 20% weight bearing restriction, but crutches or a walker provide mobility. I still get tired more than usual, but it seems on a cruise you would have plenty of time to rest. I wouldn't expect to do any physical activities and the location of your cabin and availability of an elevator could be a problem, but sitting in the sun and eating sound good! I'd be tempted, but I certainly agree with Pat, you should clear it with Dr. Mont. Margie 4 Weeks Post Op >Can I get some feedback from patiences that are past the 4 week post >op point. I have won a free crusie but unfortunetly the date is 4 to >5 weeks after I get my m/m hip resurface operation. (left hip only) >Could you please let me know how you were at 4 weeks and how you were >getting around. Would you have taken a cruise at 4 weeks post op if >it were free and what diffuclties could you foresee. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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