Hip replacement at 39

Hi,

If you stay physically fit after a FHR, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to go back to an active lifestyle.  A co-worker of mine had this surgery about two years ago and is back running and playing tennis.  He can also do squats, which he proudly showed me when I was concerned about getting my hip done. 

I, on the other hand, am 7 months post FRHR and happy to be able to return to my daily activities with no pain.  After the surgery you shouldn't feel anymore pain from that hip, as they hip is completely replaced.  You will feel some discomfort in the femur for a few months and soreness with the muscles surrounding the hip. Also be prepared for weeks of PT, which probably wouldn't bother your lifestyle too much.  I think you'll do fine with your profession as a coach.  Best of luck!

Hi there.

For me i had no pain after the THR which was miraculous. 4 months on I am doing loads of low impact gym work Pilates and hydrotherapy to build up strength. I was advised running was not something I could go back to. I am cycling as an alternative . However others in this forum may have been given different advice. .

Given your age and previous level of fitness you should see I would have thought improvement quite quickly

My Surgeon strongly suggested no more jumping out of airplanes and high impact running. No problem as I am 66 and just like walking, hiking and biking. Initial pain after surgery could be severe or mild. Depends on the approach and your Meds. I am not over a year and forget I had a hip replacement. Good luck

Hi, I'm 58, so much older than you. I was lucky, my hip replacement was v straight forward, hardly any pain. I was healthy and fit apart from the hip. Had it done last July, hardly think about it now. My surgeon is pretty relaxed about sport, but not running on hard surfaces. Wishing you all the best.

This stream has been very helpful to me, as I was wondering if I could carry on with Pilates and yoga and get the same ROM. I have never been a runner but would love to take up long distance walking, aiming for the Hadrian's Wall walk in September.  Optimistic or what?! Surgery is Monday week.  Maybe next year....

Good luck to you!

I am 59 and had a perfect hip replacement - no problems, and no pain. And I was given a very definite no to going back to judo, although I expected that. And it was suggested that high impact running or other sports would be a bad idea. That said, almost immediately after I had a diagnosis that means my ankle needs rebuilding so I won't be back to doing anything at all for some time. 

I had my first THR in 1/2013 (age 53).  I was back to playing tennis/raquetball at 3-4 months, ROM was back to normal.  I started playing hockey 11 months later (limited contact), I could have started hockey sooner.

My other hip was replaced 7/2016, I was back to tennis/raquetball at exactly 3 months and back to hockey 2 weeks ago.

No pain at all. I dont do squats (only do a bit of weights), you should be able to do squats.

My surgeon only said do not take up new sports, and no hockey league play due to more contact.

You should be fine !

Good Luck 

Morning ddiggy! Seems like all ages are getting this hip surgery. It has no age boundaries! I'm 54. I was born with right hip dysplasia. Have been short on this leg forever. But as time went on just kept getting shorter due to bone lose of hip. So muscles and tendons all were short too and were either not being used or were used incorrectly. By the time i decided to do this I was a little over 1 & 1/2 inches short. I had hip replacement surgery in July but 3 weeks later found out I dislocated it. Had to have a total hip revision. I'm almost 7 months out now. My ROM is still not there, but I didn't have much prior to surgery. I did go to gym 3-4x a week and kept active even when in pain. Now I don't have that pain but I'm battling the muscles, tendons and nerve pain, discomfort and joint stiffness due to tendonitis and bursitis. I've improved with time and physical therapy. Have been going for 5 months now. It's been a long slow recovery but I'm getting there. I'm back at the gym too, but taking it slow. Using elliptical and treadmill but slow going, and weight machines mostly upper body. Dr just approved me to use adductor and abductor machines. I believe with your age and fitness you should recover nicely. Getting back to things you enjoy. But remember this is an artificial joint and taking care of it is very important. Especially during the first 6 weeks as I was told by my dr as it takes about that long for bone to grow in and around the new hip. I had to be 6 weeks non weight bearing and no hip flexion past 80 degrees and no hip exercises. I know a lot of people on this forum are doing well from there surgeries! But there some of us still healing. We all have different stories and we all heal at different levels and times. Wishing you all the best in your surgery and recovery!! Prayers that all goes well for you!! Come back and let us know how you are doing!! Hugs 🤗 LD 🤓🤠

Hi everyone . I realise I'm being a bit ignorant but people have mentioned ROM a few times. What does this stand for ???