HOW LONG DOES ACTUAL PHYSICAL HEALING TAKE?

Everyone is different, but they say you can return to work after 12 weeks but it can take 9 to 12 months until your body is fully recovered. Take it easy Mumsy and don't rush it.......

I was told that at six weeks basic healing is in place.  But there's a lot more to do after that - continuing to regenerate tissue and as you say, build muscles/strengthen parts of your body that you probably haven't used / that had wasted when your hip was poorly.

Timescale depends on your age, your condition pre-op, and how vicious they were with you on the operating table !

This is major surgery, sometimes we forget that. Once you can start therapy to build up muscle and movement will begin to improve every day . Take your time it takes many months for the bone to grow enough to secure the implant. 

 As far a time for healing??? Everyone is different age, bone health and how much damage was in the joint at the time of replacement has an effect with healing time.

My my first hip replacement, I was in my 40's. I was well enough to do many daily things in 6 months. But bending and lifting was a gradual strengthing issue took a year to gain back all my strength as I was very athletic.

Second hip in my late 50's took me almost 2 years to gain back my strength. 

With water therapy and exercise therapy. Still have issues with some minor things. 

I always consider the alternative with out the option of no hip replacement. I am very happy to be walking as my grandmother did not have this option. 

There is a lot of pros no cons but a little pain to cope with after a few years later is well worth having my mobility.

Wishing you a strong, healthy and successful recovery. Take it easy. One day at a time.

Kind Regards

HOPE

My surgeon won't do hip number two for six months as he says it takes that long for everything to be stable.

He said that someone insisted on having both hips done together but he refused to do it but another surgeon did. I just can't imagine how you would get around - I could barely get to the loo with one done!

Hi mumsy

it seems funny writing mummy as that is what my 31 yr old daughter has always called me! 

I am 6 weeks post op and feel I im doing really well 

I was quite fit before op as have built a new house and done lots of the work, pointing, decorating, up and down ladders and scaffolding so I was quite fit. 

I do my exercises every morning before I do anything else and then just do them throughout the day, whilst waiting for someone or at the kitchen sink. I sometimes even forget I have had an op until I move or twist, and then it reminds me with a twinge. 

I don't use a stick indoors but try to walk slowly an think about how I walk. I always take a stick out with me. I live on a farm and have no smooth ground 

i have overdone it a couple of times but then just rested the next day, and was fine

i walked round Bluewater (large indoor shopping centre) for 3 hours the other day with one stick. I was knackered and slept lots the next day but was fine. 

I am going to drive my car tomorrow (6weeks to the day!) to get my hair cut, it's in bad need of a trim. 

As for how long it takes I feel all the answers are relevant. We have to listen to our own bodies and be sensible

i don't think I will feel back to 'normal' for a good few months yet, but feel I improve every day. When I look back to 2 weeks I can't believe the improvement. This forum got me through the first two weeks, it's been a real comfort. 

So, good luck, I'm sure yore doing great

Be kind to yourself and don't forget to sleep!! 

Night night. Carol 😄 Xx

 

Mumsy

It depends on the approach too. If you had an anterior or posterior there is no cutting of muscle etc. the traditional approach ie long scar down side can take months. Even if we feel recovered and pain free I think it takes many months for the muscles to function to their best, especially because we spent many months incapacitated or at least compensating (if it was a booked procedure).

takes time .....