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Both Hips Done In One

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ian97093
ian97093

I am hoping to get more infomation here about this operation as I have my assessment on 23 Feb, I am in fine shape and good health legs heve loads of muscles, I only have 10 weeks sick pay to claim too, that is the worry, to have more time off would be without pay....Hope to hear from anyone who has gone this way soon. 

Kind regards and thanks for responding.  Ian.

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  • Weycat
    Weycat ian97093

    Posted

    Hello Ian, I can only speak about having one side done (right). I am 6mths post op and retired. The absolute min would be 6 weeks for one side, having both done at same time I would expect longer as you will be far less mobile in the first few weeks. You will not be able to drive until you have your post-op consult, you should discuss this with your physio & consultant. I can say that I was offered hydrotherapy(private paid) and had weekly sessions in a heated pool which really helps get you mobile quicker. Hope you get on well, I'm glad I had mine done as I can walk again without pain - 3+miles daily now,

    Regards Arthur

  • Paulus1949
    Paulus1949 ian97093

    Posted

    It's a difficult one Ian.

    Personally I would have them done one at a time..I remember even the one hip was a tough recovery.

    On the other hand a bilateral does mean you get it over with in one go.

    I was never given the option,got my 2nd op next week..don't know what to advise,sorry.

  • Maidlin
    Maidlin ian97093

    Posted

    Hi Ian,

    I am 72 and had both hips replaced 14 weeks ago. So far I am doing well, and do not regret opting for the bigger operation,especially as arthritis was equally advanced in both hips, and I think the replacement of only one would have still left me with pain and limited mobility, and the prospect of further surgery to get back to normal. I am in excellent general health, which is essential in this situation.

    I was warned that recovery would be longer than for one hip, and that I would need a lot of patience and determination. I have constantly been told not to rush things - not so hard for me as I no longer work. I spent 10 days in hospital and then moved to a nursing home where I had intensive physiotherapy for 2 weeks. By the time I got home I was proficient on crutches and able to go for a slightly longer walk each day. I was able to look after myself quite adequetaly, with just a cleaner coming in regularly.I was give exercises to do at home, and am continuing to attend the local hospital for physiotherapy. I can now manage with just a stick outside, but can do without it around the house. I was able to drive at 7 weeks - a great boon and boost to the morale. 

    The main problems I have now are with sitting for any length of time, and bending and lifting. However, I am pain-free and my range of movement is improving all the time.

    Let me know if there is anything else I can tell you - obviously your circumstances are different from mine, and we all recover from surgery at our own pace, but I hope my experience helps.

    Best wishes,

    Maidlin

     

    • ian97093
      ian97093 Maidlin

      Posted

      Thanks Maidlin that is encouraging, I am scared of it all but will probably need to go that way if it is offered...Kind regards Ian.
  • ginger47520
    ginger47520 ian97093

    Posted

    Greetings Ian, where are you having this done?

    I have heard that is becoming more popular procedure.

    What kind of work do u do?

    Like is it requiring steps, lifting ,bending.? Those are the questions to ask. your doctor.sitting too long will cause your muscles to contact in that position.That had happened to me.Fixing that hurts a lot.You know that you have to sleep glad on ur back for a long time.

    Which of the types of approach are you having? Like posterior,lateral or anterior.?

    • ian97093
      ian97093 ginger47520

      Posted

      Hi Ginger..Just having the first consutation on 23 feb and am limping badly...and painfuly with out Naproxin I try to take them spareingly...I work in Casinos as an Inspector so standing a lot, but have negotiated sitting in the cardroom dealing Poker, untill I feel ready to return to the casino proper, but gettin up from a Poker Table is painful, as is like sitting pon a horse...not just sitting in a chair...

      I want both sides done at the same time as I am in real trouble and real pain without the Naproxin and CoCodimal or Tramidol...Tramidol are a waste of time, for others watching. not as good as the codine in the high strenght co codimols...Codydramole are the good ones...

      I am dropping off so fast it is unbelieviable, can just hoover the flat and get out in the shopping supermarket, darnit...a shadow of my former self in just the last two months..Need it doing as soon as is possible to take back my life..Hell of a thing to deal with at the tender age of 54...In tears... Mr H.

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