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This time last year

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anniepaint
anniepaint

This time last year I was sitting in a cublicle waiting for the surgeon to come and see me to complete the consent form. Can’t believe it’s a year since the op. It has been so life transforming. All that pain and hobbling around gone. My new hip feels completely natural now and I’m able to do yoga, Pilates etc with no problem. I just avoid the few positions that could place extra strain on the new hip but I feel very fit and well. My other hip is a bit more painful and that will probably need to be replaced at some point but at least I know what to expect next time. Thanks to all who have offered advice and support on this site. It has been brilliant having such a great community to talk  to. 

All the best

Ann

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  • larry43899
    larry43899 anniepaint

    Posted

    Happy hippy anniversary!!!

    10 for me on the 16th whoooooooo hoooooooo

    Its easy to forget the early days when you walk with a duck waddle, then without realising, it's gone

    Well done.

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint larry43899

      Posted

      Thanks Larry. Great to hear you are doing well at 10 years on. My late mum had both her hips replaced at 60 years old and one had to be revised after 20 years, the other one saw her out. She was a few days off 90 when she died so her experience was pretty good. The technology has improved so much since she had hers done almost 40 years ago too.

      Best Wishes

      Ann 

  • jen86183
    jen86183 anniepaint

    Posted

    Annie, what positions do you avoid? I have been to my second pilates class today and not sure at six months post op whether to sit on the floor and cross my legs (well legs bent and feet crossed) also, how far to put leg out to the side. Any help would be appreciated.
    • anniepaint
      anniepaint jen86183

      Posted

      Hi Jen, some of the yoga positions can be tricky. Things like pigeon pose and any ones that involve balance where you might fall over if you aren’t used to doing them. In Pilates I’m careful about forward folds and spinal twists whilst sitting with legs crossed, I put my leg out straight if there is any feeling of tightness. I rest if I need to during sessions. Just take it steady really and listen to your body. Some days I don’t feel like doing certain moves, other days I’m fine. Some of my favourite moves are shoulder bridge, clams and spinal twists lying down. The most important thing is to have a good instructor who can advise you on what is and isn’t safe. We are all different so what is ok for me might not be for you. My aim is to stay mobile rather than to progress to advanced levels of Pilates or yoga but I’m able to do a lot more than I imagined. Good luck

      Ann

    • MilanFromPrague
      MilanFromPrague anniepaint

      Posted

      I like to hear that you still are able to do the yoga an even thinking about the advanced level smile 

      I'm surprised congratulation!

       

  • Dawron
    Dawron anniepaint

    Posted

    Hi Ann so glad you are leading a normal life you give me hope. I'm six weeks on, walking my dog again, but still have some pain in groin. Hopeful all will improve with time keep well Dawron

    • Nuggie56
      Nuggie56 Dawron

      Posted

      I have pain in my groin and just had my right hip done with an extension since my right leg was a little shorter than left. I also feel a little knot in my groin I guess it is a ligament or muscle strain. I asked when I had my left hip replaced if it could be a blood clot and they said no. It is panful some times when I do my flexions. Maybe it will go away in about two months since the surgeon said I should be walking stronger in three months.
    • anniepaint
      anniepaint Dawron

      Posted

      Hi Dawron, yes I had groin pain in the early days as the hip flexors started to strengthen. Just keep doing your exercises. I found Squats and clams were good for that. I especially liked walking and doing squats and leg raises in the pool. It takes time but keep at it. Good luck

      Ann

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint Nuggie56

      Posted

      Keep doing your exercises Nuggie. It definitely helps. 

      Best Wishes

      Ann

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK anniepaint

    Posted

    Ann,

    So good to hear a success story, and good news for everyone on the Yoga and Pilates.

    I've been recovering again after my ceramic shattered ..... but progressing extremely fast. Back at the gym and walking miles just 10 weeks after the revision.

    Best wishes

    Graham

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks Graham. You have been through such a lot and you are  brilliant at offering support and encouragement to others. Really glad to hear all is going well for you. Long may it continue 

      Best Wishes

      Ann

  • marion36675
    marion36675 anniepaint

    Posted

    I agree, Ann. This site is brilliant for support and advice. I've seen a lot of posts that have given me a confidence boost which I feel I need even though I'm making a very good recovery. What a good group of Hippies! Thanks to all.

    • anniepaint
      anniepaint marion36675

      Posted

      Yes the confidence boosts are so important. Well done on your recovery. It takes time and effort but so worth it. All the best

      Ann

  • judith12644
    judith12644 anniepaint

    Posted

    Great news Ann. Onwards and upwards!
    • judith12644
      judith12644 anniepaint

      Posted

      Also it’s really good to hear about your late mum’s hips lasting so long. I had my hip replaced a couple of years ago when I was almost 58. So far it’s all been great, and my surgeon did say that he thought my hip would outlive me. So I’m hoping....! I’m really pleased that you’re doing so well. 
    • marion36675
      marion36675 judith12644

      Posted

      Like this news. I am an active 66 year old and 9 weeks post op tomorrow. I am hoping my hip will last me many years. The most I've come across is a neighbour who is 73 and had a new hip at 38 after an accident.

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