Double hip replacement concerns
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Hi all, never viewed or used a forum before, I figured it may help. My wife is great to talk with regarding this stuff but has never been through it. So she is my mental rock since i'm scared/nervous and everything else that goes with it. I was looking for a bit of understanding as to what I'm getting myself into. I will be going in for a double hip replacement in early November and I have a few questions. Just a little background. I'm 39 and already had 2 microscopy surgeries on my left hip. Each one didn't take after a year or so. I'm not 100% sure on what I have wrong "technical term" with me but I can say it hurts . What should I expect after surgery? I want my wife and myself to be repaired. We have 2 kids 7 yrs old and a 2.5 yr old. We both work full time so I'm looking to be prepared as I can be for her and myself. Life is busy already and I know this will only complicate things us both. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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kate030815 bill90524
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The biggest difference in advice is sleeping position. Ask the physio about recommendations before you leave hospital
Takd care
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pat43245 Maidlin
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Hi Maidlin,
I have bilateral coming up early Oct. I've been able to get absolutely no dialogue with my Kaiser orthopedic surgion or anyone else there. At 68, I'm also a older that Bill. I have some simple questions like, will I be able to get upstairs to my bedroom, but again I'm not getting any info from Kaiser. Do you have any recommendations on where I can go to get some answers and guidance? Thanks so much Maidlin.
laura85375 bill90524
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this is a great forum and you will find a wealth of experience here. Ultimately the best people to help you will be your medical team. Just a few questions. Are you in the UK? What kind of work do you do?
my reason for asking is that the support, medication and terminology seem to vary between countries. Also if you have a fairly physical job then you may take a bit longer before you are fully ready to work.
Most at of us have had one hip at a time but there are a few hippies who will respond and share their double hip experiences.
One thing is certain, if they are recommending this then you must need it. You are probably in considerable daily, and nightly, pain. This operation is amazing and with a little patience on your part that pain will soon be a thing of the past and you can once become a cheerful Daddy.
all the very best and keep in touch so we can help to prepare you.
Healing hugs
Laura
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briskwalk bill90524
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I had a hip replacement three month ago and I am almost back to normal. The first week is hard but then things get easier and easier, you will improve a little every day.
You are very young, I am sure you will recover incerdibly fast! Ask all the questions you want; in this forum lots of people have had double hip replacements and they have young families. I am sure you are going to get lots of answers...
All the best and keep in touch!
Ella
ian97093 bill90524
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Keep in touch and dont worry, you can get through it and will get through it.
Ian.
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Jodi-France bill90524
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sleeping is very necessary to help you heal but one of the hardest things to do after a THR. Pain mess help, yes both to knock down the pain but also to help you sleep.
just keep in mind all pain medication but codeine in particular are very constipating, so take a stool softener every night and drink a big glass of prune juice every day and you'll be fine.
I don't think you will do any work, even work from home before 4 weeks, just my gut feeling having gone through one THR.
For or a double THR I would think a big lazy-boy recliner will help you a LOT. IF YOU DON't have one try Craig's list and afterwards you can re-sell it. Actually look on Craig's list might be under medical devices for "electric lift chair" again you can resell it afterwards.
clip your toenails as it is going to be a while before you can reach them again.
prepare yourself that almost all of us had mild bouts of depression that came and went and would last for a day or two. If this happens to you know that this is normal, many people have a mild depression after major surgery.
The he first time you shower, ( and that is going to be a while) have your wife bring in a chair into the bathroom and just sit in the room with you while you shower.
renee01952 bill90524
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welcome to this wonderful forum - your wife will be so relieved !!!! maybe , if she is interested and of course if it is OK with you, she can read some of our stories ...
it is wonderful and a blessing to have such great support -
so many already commented and share their tips etc.
Just come back any time you have a question or concern ...
big warm hug
renee