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rodney65
rodney65

Ok....my right hip on December 13th and left hip on December 15th....and yes i cant stop thinking about it! Just a touch worried.

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  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 rodney65

    Posted

    DO not worry, I had both mine done under spinal same day in August, 15 weeks post op now.  

    ​I will not lie it is hard, but imagine no more hip pain, there is pain through healing ... any questions just ask...

    ​Are you having GA or Spinal with sedation?

  • ian97093
    ian97093 rodney65

    Posted

    Hi Rodney....Quite a lot to go through, YYY? Both at the same time??? YIKES!!!

    Best of luck and if it has to be it has to be...I am looking forward to reading more from the regular posters here and I will post again when I know more about you and get to know you better.  Till Later Ian.

  • julie49207
    julie49207 rodney65

    Posted

    Hi Rodney welcome to this site. So understandable your worried.

    You will so be in the care of good people who know what their doingI had RHR June 29th this year and feeling so well.

    I am sure other hippies will chat with you who have had both hips done. All very supportive.

    Keep us all posted and good luck.

    Julie🖒

  • jmonroe608
    jmonroe608 rodney65

    Posted

    Hi Rodney, I just had my right hip done a little over a week ago. My doc wants me to fully recover before doing my left. I have no problem in waiting.. it's been a little rough for me. Have complete faith that all will be just fine. Many positive thoughts & prayers going out to you!

  • jim100
    jim100 rodney65

    Posted

    Hello Rodney. I had both my hips done last week on November 15. I had been experiencing osteoarthritis in both hips for 5 years. The arthritis pain is  gone and I can already tell that my range of motion is going to be so much better. The first 3 days were tough but since then every day has gotten a little better. The pain is not bad at all after the first few days. Hang in there. You'll get through this and be better for it.

    • rita37849
      rita37849 jim100

      Posted

      Hello Jim. I am having both my hips replaced December 22nd. Did you have posterior approach or anterior?
    • jim100
      jim100 rita37849

      Posted

      Hey Rita. Both hips were done using the posterior approach on November 15. So far everything is going well and I'm getting stronger every day. I'm still  using a walker. I would like to stop using it but I don't think I'm ready.  Other than that the other major challenge was getting into and out of bed but I've mastered that. I wish you the best of luck. You'll do fine. The first 3 days were the toughest but then things get much better. Let me know if I can help.

      jim

    • rodney65
      rodney65 jim100

      Posted

      Hey Jim, glad to hear your doing well. Thank you for the boost! Be well.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 rodney65

    Posted

    hi rodney, 

    warm welcome to this wonderful hippies forum where we share our personal stories and experiences - the best forum to get support and unconditional love and understanding ..

    There are many members here who had bilateral THR surgery and I am sure they will be able to answer many concerns and questions ...

    I just want to ask : why are the surgeries 2 days apart instead of same day?

    love to hear back from you

    big warm hug

    renee

    • rodney65
      rodney65 renee01952

      Posted

      I asked him the same and his answer was...If after the first if I still wanted the second he'd do it but not the same day.

    • renee01952
      renee01952 rodney65

      Posted

      interesting answer .... 

      To be honest, I don't think I would have been able to tell surgeon to go ahead with other hip 2 days post-op from 1st one ...

      why do you need thr surgery ?  I had severe OA diagnosed in right hip and at 6 weeks follow up appointment left hip joint showed bone-on-bone on xray ...

      2nd THR within 6 months ...

       

  • gwen81475
    gwen81475 rodney65

    Posted

    Hi Rodney,

    Understandably not easy to contemplate but at least you are getting them over at the same time and although your recovery will be a bit slower, the hips will strengthen together.

    I've had both of mine done, but 9 months apart and it has been a long haul.

    You've come to the right place here for all your worries, questions and jubilations when they eventually arrive.

    Good luck xx

  • maureen44782
    maureen44782 rodney65

    Posted

    Had both mine done in August.  No hip pain, the best bit!  Recovery is quite a personal thing, but a positive attitude will go a long way!  I'm still using a grab sick, but can reach my ankles for a good scratch!  Good luck!  It's easy to say not to worry, but hard to take that advice. Just think, all over by Christmas and then all you have to worry about is your recovery!  

    • elaine23679
      elaine23679 maureen44782

      Posted

      Hi Maureen are you still using crutches?   I have been told I must use them when I go outside as my body is still adjusting, also my knees are not to good.  indoor I am fine without and yes still use my grabber which has been a wonderful purchase

      I am 15 weeks post op also. 

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