Bilateral Hip Surgery or One at a time

I had bilateral hop replacement on Tuesday. My departure day was originally set to today but has now been changed to Monday. I am finding the pain when trying to walk excruciating. Have not yet been on crutches nor have I tried steps. Everybody here tells me that I was very brave to have both done at once. I am looking forward to the day when I can look back and say it was so worth it x

I had bilateral thr 10 weeks ago, I didn't find it painful or challenging. Seemed similar to the others on the ward only having one done. I'm really pleased I had both together. I was worried about sleeping on my back but the painkiller knocked me out and I slept really well and continue to do so but now I'm on my side.

Best wishes,

Sheila

Hi  Gary had my trh replacement 18 days ago nothing like I was expecting . Leg felt as though it belonged to some one else second day was the worst then bam it kicked in and I've not looked back people tell you it's very painfull I can tell you it's not. I don't have any one here 24/7 but get visitors every day who do what I can't if your worried go. For one and you won't be afraid of the second one as you will know what to expect good luck and think Posative xx

 

I wanted to have both done at once but my consultant refused. The reason he gave was that if there was a problem with either of them, due to the weakness of the other it would be an extremely long recovery that could result in being stuck in a wheelchair for a while during recovery.

I had the 2 done a few months apart each with a fairly short recovery time which may well have totalled less than having them both done at once.

We will never know which is best as each case is different but there does seem to be a reluctance here in the UK to do both of them at once.

Hi Gary

I don't think I did had the muscle sparing type. All I know is that the scars will be down both sides of hips. I am on day 5 of op and totally swollen from waist to toes.....tree trunk legs and bum like an elephant.😀. Hoping that the swelling will start going down a bit today to make it easier to try to walk. Don't yet know day of discharge.

DeeAnne

Hi I had left hip replacement on 3 8 16 was home the next day .. now walking unaided just stick for longer distances. Now on no painkillers as do not require them . Spinal anaesthetist which I was anxious about was great I asked for sedation also and can't rember a thing . Had physio every 3 days and definatley exercises helped quick recovery . Positive attitude also .. worst part is not being able. To drive as live alone . I was also anxious pre op but would.not be again. If had to have second hip operate on as the.pain went immediately just had post op discomfort . I am 52 and despite only being a few weeks.post op so pleased I had surgery as has made a big difference.