Bilateral Hip Replacement in April
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What am I letting myself in for?
Any pre advice / recovery tips very much appreciated
#terrified
6 likes, 85 replies
Posted , 14 users are following.
What am I letting myself in for?
Any pre advice / recovery tips very much appreciated
#terrified
6 likes, 85 replies
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ACU_ONE coffeeman
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coffeeman ACU_ONE
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"Relax"? I will give my best shot. I will try find Rocketmans page. Cheers
MichaelTN1UK coffeeman
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For me, I would start doing sit-ups now and work on your core muscles as they will come into their own in the first few days post op.
You will look back and realise it was the best thing you have done.
We will all be here each step of the way.
Michael
coffeeman MichaelTN1UK
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MichaelTN1UK coffeeman
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I shall have the other one done in a few years.
CelsB coffeeman
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A few days when you feel you've been hit by a truck then a gentle recovery, with small improvements every day that get bigger as time goes by.
As Michael says, keeps your muscles as strong as you can, especially your core muscles, keep a sense of humour and try not to worry too much. It will only get better.
Cels xxx
coffeeman CelsB
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Thanks for the kind words- it had to be better than I have at mo.
CelsB coffeeman
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cindy48619 coffeeman
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coffeeman cindy48619
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Rocketman_SG6UK coffeeman
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Someone mentioned my website - see below. The moderators resource is at
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147
Graham - 🚀💃
coffeeman Rocketman_SG6UK
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jamie0456 coffeeman
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Make sure before surgery to get your home set up for you so that during the day you can sit in your recliner and have your phone, blanket, books/remote control, meds, ice etc. easily available to you. If you are able it was useful to build a small platform for the recliner. That raised it 4 inches off the ground making it easier to stand up and sit down.
I also rented an electric hospital bed for several weeks. You will find that you will sleep alot and it will be important to change position if you can. Having the electric bed can raise your head and/or feet. The hand rails give you something to grab on to as you adjust your position. For the first two weeks your legs will have limited strength to assist in this. If you cannot get the bed try to have six or so pillows of varying thickness to prop your back or legs to achieve the same goal of changing your position so you don't get sore and uncomfortable.
Set yourself up to ice regularly. I found this to be incredibly important in terms of pain management and muscle recovery. I would try to do 20 mins. each hr but you'll figure out what works for you.
Finally, with any luck you will find that one leg recovers alot faster than the other so it will help you out.
Every day I am thankful that I decided to do both hips together. It is not for the faint of heart but if you set yourself up for success it will make it alot easier.
If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me. This forum has helped me immeasurably.
coffeeman jamie0456
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I will look into the hospital bed rental.
All much appreciated
lynn66084 jamie0456
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