Hip Replacement/trip to Disney

first of all congratulations on losing your weight how did you do it? Not sure where you are or how long the journey is. 8 or 9 weeks to go to disneyland I'm not sure. An electric scooter sounds a good idea but it will be long days and you have to remember the 90 degree rule for the first 12 weeks at least, in case of dislocation. On a personal level I am 66 and I would not be taking the trip. Hope this helps Love Gill xxx

Wow well done on your weight loss brilliant. I am 55 and consider myself independent active person and just had THR nearly 8 weeks ago ! I am driving and out and about but could I cope with active holiday like Disney ? Not so sure . How far away are you ? As you can see from this site we are all very different but the op is big and you never know until after how you will be so it's a tough one and sadly only one you can make !

Not sure if any help

Regards Denise

good morning from Holland, 

Wow, congratulations indeed on the weightloss - 

welcome to our Hippies family .... 

I am not really sure if I understand your question correctly - did you have your THR surgery and is the 4 weeks appointment the post-op follow up appointment?

if so, then it will be about 13-14 weeks post-op ... Depending what your surgeon tells you - also assuming that you will take a plane to fly from Nort Carolina to Los Angeles - so you need to get that cleared from surgeon as well, I think -

some of the rides might be not suitable yet Lizard , but other than that, with an electric scooter, it is doable ... Oh, Disneyland will be so beautifully decorated by then -

can you tell us a bit more about your self ?

in the meantime, be patient and be gentle with your self   -

warm hug

renee 

I think Disneyland might be a little ambitious. Activity is best is short doses with rests in between. The surgery and anaesthetic means most people are more easily tired even if they could manage to walk it or go on a scooter. I think Disneyland is a place you want to enjoy, not endure. The hip keeps getting better for months and I think it takes about a year to be fully healed and working at its best.

BTW, bug congratulations on the weight loss!!

Hey! Well done with the weight loss....hmmmmmmm I am almost seven weeks post op, I have had a brilliant recovery with no probs...but... I still have to plan ahead what I am doing each day as I do get tired. ....I am sixty years old.  I have never been to Disney but I would think it needs stamina to have a good time......things like the 90degree rule are important and it is surprising how much this effects....eating out, going to the loo...usually disabled toilets have lots of space for wheelchairs but the toilet is actually a normal height.....don't wat to sound negative as I am just so thrilled with how I now I am and know it can only get better!  Take care...keep us updated...Jane

I'm afraid I have to agree with others re trip to Florida. I wanted to do a fifty minute plane flight at 7 weeks and consultant advised against it. Risk of DVT. I'm so glad I didn't go as I was at a wedding closer to home at 13 weeks and found that very tiring. Can you put the trip off till next year when hopefully you will be full of bounce!!!xxx