Post Op Planning

Posted 4 years ago, 5 users are following.

joy13700

In a way I'm glad the way my hip replacement came about...my hip was fractured for 2 weeks and I didn't know it...I thought it was bursitis or something and I'd wait it out. I was shocked when ER told me. I had surgery next day, came home day after that. I had no preparations but was lucky enough not to need anything. At my 2 week followup last week ...dr. said I was best outcome he'd ever had...no need for physical therapy....just exercise a little on my own.

I guess I'm telling everyone this...make plans, but don't overthink it....it might go easier than you're imagining.

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sallywally joy13700

Posted 4 years ago

well done you ! i was much the same but 2 days not knowing it was broken
but as i said did soooo well i got bit carried away and dislocated
recovered well from that too but bit of a shock
overall general health weight age and fitness all make a different outcome
- joy13700 sallywally
  
  Posted 4 years ago
  
  As with you, a shock at the fracture, and just as much a shock how easy the recovery. (you had a bit of a bump in the road, but generally an easy time.)
KeithMcC joy13700

Posted 4 years ago

Joy

Good to hear positive outcome and hope things progress well . Keep at the exercises and it will all be a distant memory .
- joy13700 KeithMcC
  
  Posted 4 years ago
  
  Thank you....that's the way I see it too.

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