The Preservation Society

Hi Kate,

You are right that we need to respect our new hip.

Every BODY is different and recovers at its own pace.

For some the relief of pain is enough in itself, for others the ability to ski is uppermost in their minds. Each to his own.

I don't think show-offs help the rest of us who make a less startling recovery. I am pleased that I can just get back to "normal" and do everyday things without taking loads of pain killers. That is enough for me but not for everybody.

You will find your own ideal level I'm sure.

Many great comments above. I can only say that my level of activity was reduced before surgery that I will be forever grateful to be able to walk again (key to enjoying so many of my outdoor pleasures - traveling, photography plein air painting, bird watching and the list goes on). Watching my weight was already a consideration butt I am convinced we can still enjoy our wine and treats and maintain. Did andy of you catch the clip from 7 News Sydney on the breakthrough using stem cells to regenerate cartilage and render most joint replacements obsolete? They are already doing patient trials with over 50% success rates. It ran feb 29th - sorry I cannot figure out how to copy & paste the direct link using my tablet.

Very good news for all of us, esp those with OA.

Be happy. We are having a very mild spell and I hope to get out for my first outdoor walk. I am very curious to see how far I can manage.

Have a good one eh!

I'm 54yrs old and it's my first thr, my friends brother, younger had his done and had loads of pain and an elderly lady he knows was doing better than him at 5 weeks, everyone different.

I was told that my hip would last 20 years "with normal use". I think that means that things like skiing and bungee jumping are out! But I do a lot of Tai Chi. A friend of mine was told that although surgeons say 20 years as the lifetime of a new hip there is lots of evidence that nearer 30 years is becoming the norm which is heartening.

I am 43 now and will be happy to just be able to walk without any pain l don't have that oh l want to br able to go to the gym run 4 miles jump about like a young thing all l want is to be able to walk for a longer period of time without being in agony and end up shuffling back to where l came from. Before my 2 hip ops that was my life l could hardly get up out my chair at work without groaning with the pain. Or get into my car without it feeling so sore.

I was told diffrent than michael that l could not drive for 4 to 6 weeks. I was driving at just before 4 with my 1st one this time l am 3 week post op and don't feel ready to even try my fitst attempt is gonna be next monday when l have to drive to a physio app. Thats if l feel l can do it.

I am like you kate l am just gonna take a gentle approach to recovery.

I have a feeling that when l was about 30 my weight was obese and l mean l was big for being 5'4 l weighed over 20 stone. I managed to get down to 10 & half with eating properly and l have stayed that way ever since. This could be part of why my hips were in such bad condition. I will never be thin but as long as l can stay between 10 and 11 stone which l am just now due to lack of excercise as in walking l will be happy. 😊 hopefully this will not put pressure on my new hips. I would class my size as normal now l am not fat but l am not thin.