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Hi all!
Great to find a source of experiences and hope! I am 36, and undergoing rthr August 17, I am working still but have very limited walking abilities but push myself. I am reading some post and I was not informed of any details for recovery!? Should I be concerned!
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linda38528 Vettech1215
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Hi Vettech,
Welcome to the best d*** forum. And to the journey you are about to take.
I will get my second hip in 6 weeks, so I understand: a) how you might have some trepidations and b) if you haven't received info on recovery, you might have questions.
First off - my first thr was a good decision for me. The bone on bone pain ended immediately (in that hip) and although this operation is not a quick fix and the first week to ten days are rough, it gets easier and better.
I am at 5 months and about 75% function and might be further along if my other hip wasn't in such bad shape.
You really should have had an orientation to this operation and recovery. There will be some restrictions, recommended exercises and physio and you should learn about some aids that can make life more tolerable after surgery. Usually this is done in a 2 hour group session, but perhaps thus will be part of a pre-op session next week ...
If not, I strongly urge you to look up a layman's guide to hip replacement by one of our members - go to: the address for his personal info in the forum ... https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025 or
the moderator's "useful resources" page at: https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147
Both have excellent resources.
And come back with any questions - loads of people online at any time who can give advice, encouragement or point you to good resources.
Good luck,
L
Annette1234 Vettech1215
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Hang on, you will get so much information from the site, people share all types of conerns, knowledge etc on and fear! It's normal, it seems the surgeons office's don't say a whole lot of what the expect, they seem to leave it to physical therapist, but this group is fabulous and Rocketman has publised a couple of great guides with info from ny people. I am sure he wil share the links with you. I will share my experience once I go for surgery Tuesday. you are in the right place! welcome!!!!
All the best, Annette
Vettech1215 Annette1234
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Of healing to ya!!!
dave63380 Vettech1215
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Vettech1215 dave63380
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renee01952 Vettech1215
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hi vettech,
I didn't know about this forum until i was 20 days post-op from 1sTHR and was scred to death but not as concerned as I had no clue what was awaiting me post-op - except for the grabber, elevated toilet seat, etc. I knew nothing -
even the pre-op information didn't sink in , in spite of impressive power point presentation...
is there anything particular you want to know ?
How is work going?
come back here any time okay?
big warm hug
renee
Vettech1215 renee01952
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Thank you Reneé! I didn't know I needed a walker/ cane, raised seat? Are these necessities? I'm freaking my freak about the surgery, but hopefully the anesthesiologist is great at his job. My understanding is a spinal and general. But I'm so sad that I know the power tools will be involved! I am a critical care nurse in a specialty veterinary hospital. So have a medical background. Work is tough but need the funds before surgery. And lastly,the after sounds to be a slow process. My surgeon stated I could be back to work 3
Weeks out and off restriction by 6 weeks? Are these realistic goals? I am young, and pretty active since my job is demanding on the body, I am also overweight so not sure how this will all play out. I also have been trying to convince myself that I really don't need this surgery or the doubts that I play in my head, am I sure it's my hip? What if it's really not that bad?! And taking these iron pills pre op is a pain!
kim89222 Vettech1215
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Hi,
I have my surgery on Wednesday and I've felt everything
you are feeling. Firstly, yes you really really need the surgery,
I went through that feeling early last week.
From the way you speak I asume you are in the US? I don't know
about aftercare there, I've been told I will use a walker, crutches
and sticks. The raised toilet seat I'm being loaned.
Make sure you have a chair you can get in and out off comfortably
and safely, I'm also very overweight.
You will be fine, the support on here is phenomenal but be warned
Rocketman tells it like it is, you'll get no sugar coating from him
Good luck hun
I'll be posting as soon as I get home from hospital
xxxx
Kim
Vettech1215 kim89222
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Need any sugar coating, cold hard truth is warranted. Good luck to you and a speedy recovery!
T
Annette1234 Vettech1215
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The sooner the better..... I too am in the us, SC via NY, you will get a walker at the hsopital and the socail worker will get you a commode ( make sure yuo te her you want it) it will have hand rails and a seat to be used over your toliet and then as a commode at night if you need it and then remove the commode part, keep the seat and use it as a shower seat. You wil lneed a cane as well. I have not herd of using cruthces by my Dr. They told me a walker 10-14 days ( my GF who is heavy used it one week) then a cane for a long as needed ( cvs $25) she used a cane one week. For your job you will be out no doubt have restrictions for 2-3 months no lifting should be allowed. (I am no Dr) I think 3 weeks is early but everyone is different, they better shape your hip is in going in the better your recovery should be. I am pretty sure they will cover all this at " joint cmap" or pre surgical testing. Keep in mind a bad hip if bone on bone never gets better only worse.
rich1960 Vettech1215
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Do you know what technique of hip replacement your surgeon is planning on using ? Anterior through the side of your hip, much quicker rehab, posterior longer rehab and restrictions. The fact that you are 36 is key to how fast your heal. If you can lose some weight that would put less stress on your hips.
If you have wife/husband/teenager etc... that lives with you, that will be a big help.
As others have said on here look at the resources on here. You should get pre operation info at the hospital, or oerhaps the surgeons office. I got mine at the hospital, I skipped the pre op info on my second hip.
I had my operation 2 weeks ago and I estimate that my hip is at about 75%. I used a walker for 3 days and now use my cane, I can easily walk in my house without the cane, but I use it anyway. Get a cane with a base so if & when it drops, you can use your other foot to get it upright.
The people on here are experts so ask away !!
Good Luck !!!!
Rocketman_SG6UK Vettech1215
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Sadly it's not uncommon to be told little about the detailsof thisoperation by the medical profession.
I see that someone has already suggested my website, it is ful of information from other 'hippies' from this forum. Do look at it, andstick with this forum as it's the best source of good information from so many kind people all around the world.
Best wishes
Graham