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Just had my hip replacement

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stephen72908
stephen72908

It's been 6 days now sins my total hip replacement and getting better every day. I am 41 and hade problems si s accident when I was 13 but hopefully on mend now. Just had my clips out all 67 wich were not to bad coming out and no pain with it.

I am just writing a few day to day progress on my hip at moment feel free to join in.

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  • anna65476
    anna65476 stephen72908

    Posted

    Hi Stephen,

    So the worst is over now! Do hope you make good progress!

    Anna x

    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 anna65476

      Posted

      Yes over for now just one prob sorted I hope still in hospital at moment just waiting for my inr to come up to range now
  • renee01952
    renee01952 stephen72908

    Posted

    Hi Stephen - welcome to this wonderful forum - wow, 67 clips already taken out on day 6 ... most of us have them removed 14 days post-op ....

    how are you doing otherwise?  please share your story with us ...

    big hug

    renee

    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 renee01952

      Posted

      Yes my consultant likes to get them out early so still in at moment. But I do not feel to bad at moment getting on with my crutches at moment 
  • ian97093
    ian97093 stephen72908

    Posted

    Hi Steven 41 hey I thought I was young at 54, hope it all gose well, I have been signed back to work now after 6 weeks, and driving again, glad I have an antomatic car though makes it easier.

    Looking forwar to hearinf more soon.

    Ian.

    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 ian97093

      Posted

      Yes I know it is a bit young but had a nasty accident when I was 13 years old and still have other problems with my pelvis and leg but it is a start of things now as it has gone bad now 
  • annedi
    annedi stephen72908

    Posted

    sounds like you are doing well - just keep taking it steadily!

    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 annedi

      Posted

      Yes doing good thanks had problems with it sins I was 13 so nice it is one thing sorted,,,,
  • Pansycat52
    Pansycat52 stephen72908

    Posted

    Hi stephen

    Glad you are progressing well. Let us know how you are getting on over the days and weeks

    I am 3 weeks post op and doing something new every day

    best wishes Linda xx

    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 Pansycat52

      Posted

      Yes will let u know how I get on. Still in at moment but that's to do with my blood not hip.

      so yes da 6 now I think post total hip op and I feel good .

  • CelsB
    CelsB stephen72908

    Posted

    Best wishes for a speedy recovert Stephen x

    I'm hoping for one at some point so let us know how you're doing.

    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 CelsB

      Posted

      Thanks celsB 

      well hope u get it soon it is getting better every day. A bit saw but that's nothing like the pain I was in already of the painkiller after 10 years of pain with it.

      i will keep in touch good luck

  • linzh1974
    linzh1974 stephen72908

    Posted

    Hi Stephen, im 40yrs old and I'm 8 days post op.

    I had glue which I was pleased about. Stayed in hospital 2days and now hobbling well on crutches.

    keep resting where you can

    linzi

     

    • ian97093
      ian97093 linzh1974

      Posted

      Hi Linzh hope you are getting better fast, bet you are please to get it done... and now Hip Pain free...Hurrrarrr!!! I know the relief...my right leg, the operated one has now become my strong side and I am left sided, the muscles have come back to what they were 10yrs ago all in 7weeks after the operation, I am astonished...at the difference...

      In just a few weeks Steven you will be feeling so so much better.

      Kind regards Ian.

       

    • Alhajasif
      Alhajasif ian97093

      Posted

      Sounds so promising been in pain since 1987 with perthes in my right hip 38 now and going for a total hip replacement in my right hip
    • stephen72908
      stephen72908 linzh1974

      Posted

      Hi linzh 1974 I thought I was young getting it done but u have beat me buy a year lol hope yours went well and u will b up in no time let me know how u get on and I will keep in touch with u I ok
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