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Hip Replacement/tying shoes

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mkwins63
mkwins63

I had hip replacement 6 1/2 weeks ago.  I have been unable to easily tie my shoe for years.  I was under the impression after surgery, I would be able to do this.  I am able to get about as close to my shoe as before surgery.  I have been doing PT and exercises at home.  Trying to walk without cane.  I get very sore after this.  I am getting so frustrated.  Will I ever get to the point where I am pain free and feel this was worth it?  I am really unsure at this point.  

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  • roadglide1959
    roadglide1959 mkwins63

    Posted

    Hello mkwins63,

    As you have probably already read here. EVERYONE heals and recuperates differently. So do yourself a favor, just take it a day at a time my friend. Do exactly what you can do. Don't push yourself at anything. If you get back to being your old self. That will only come when your body has readied itself for that.

    I think we all need to come to the conclusion. That some of us will not ever be 100% again. Our bodies were cut open with a foreign object to it. And muscles, tissues, ligaments, nerves and let's not forget. A major bone was cut off and had a metal rod pounded into it. In summary, it's going to take some time for everything to heal.

    roadglide1959

    • joy47826
      joy47826 roadglide1959

      Posted

      You said a mouthful, my words exactly...no one knows/realizes how dramatic this surgery is until it's over and one has time to reflect on all that has taken place....I sure did NOT....  the docs surely don't give us this picture as they would not be as busy.. 
    • roadglide1959
      roadglide1959 joy47826

      Posted

      Joy,

      There it is! The doctors do not consult us on possible outcomes of this procedure. Like most things in the medical 'industry'. If there is no substantial reward to the doctor or medical facility. They can't seem to help us. Prime example being, hospitals bill insurance companies $60,000.00 or more for this surgery. But if you don't have insurance. Your 'cash payment' is substantially less. I was told that $25,000.00 would sufficiently cover all expenses. Quite a huge window there.

      So yes, I'm convinced that there are a lot of unnecessary surgeries done. I know the facility that is doing my second THR has approximately 30 Orthopedic Surgeons. And they are all booked out for 3 months in advance. Quite the revenue influx.

      roadglide1959

    • michele_6244
      michele_6244 roadglide1959

      Posted

      Apparently 3 months! And you’re right some movements will remain dangerous like tying shoe laces!
  • ShelleyS1102
    ShelleyS1102 mkwins63

    Posted

    I am almost 2 weeks out and feel the same way as you do! Still cannot cross my operated leg to reach my showlaces (It doesn't help that my arms are short) and putting on my socks (very very hard) and shoes iare also difficult. I use a long shoe horn.

  • steven07363
    steven07363 mkwins63

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    Hi there!  I had full hip replacement on 9/12/2017.  I have gone from a Walker to a cane (a lot of the time I have nothing).  I still have some pain.  My feet are still swollen.  However, I am a lot better than the first week!!!  I feel with every week I get better.  I can bend down a lot further than the first few weeks.  I wear slippers most of the time ( although with winter coming I will have to have sneakers).  The web says that if you leave the shoes lose, you can get into them.  We’ll see!!  I’m interested in how others are doing after hip replacement.
  • michele_6244
    michele_6244 mkwins63

    Posted

    My hip is 6 weeks old and I’m pain free. However at my review today the surgeon told me I would never be able to tie shoe laces ever because of the accute angle. I still use a walking stick but it’s more of an accessory than anything now. 
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