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THR 23rd March 2016

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Olly_51
Olly_51

ive had a THR on my right hip nearly 4 weeks ago, I had a un-cemented joint put in and have been told I can only put 50% weight on my right leg for 6 weeks.

All seems ok, some movement does remind you of it 😡.

i won't see my consultant until the 7/8th week, ( NHS ) 

having read several discussions I'm a little concerned in reference to work.

im a 51 year old male , my job involves long haul flights and sometimes restraining individuals who do not wish to go .......

i can't say too much, about that . 

My question , can anybody advise me at this time would my new hip be able to cope with the exersions I will put in through ? Or is in time to change careers ? 

A friend of mine had hers done and she was back at work after 5 weeks , but sat behind a desk , I do not have that option . 

im still on two crutches and been told to do so for 6 weeks , although I have been trying to get around on one to strengthen the muscles in my leg,along with the exercises I carry out too. 

I would appreciate some feedback from fellow patients who are further down the line , thank you 

 

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Olly_51

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    Olly,

    Well done, finding the best resource in theworld - this is a great place for information.  Just remember most of us are not medically trained, and cannot know your particular case as well as a surgeon who sees you.

    As for your job, I think I would be very unhappy trying to restrain an individual now that I have had THR - the dangers of it dislocating, or even breaking the leg bone would be just too great for me. How would you cope if one of your 'customers' realised you had a hip replacement, and suddenly tried to kick your bad leg from under you?

    I am now at 15 weeks post revision (25 weeks post initial operation), in the middle of a return to work in London with a long commute, and finding the strains of travelling very tiring, not to mention the fatigue of concentrating on my normal desk job.

    There were times when I thought I was going to return to work early, but common sense and a stern ticking off from a friend who is a nurse made me delay until 12 weeks.  I'm so glad I did, and I am now just doing 3 days per week, building up to full time after four weeks of part time work.

    I had uncemented, and was fully weight bearing from day one .... I have no idea why we all get such different advice, but we do.  Maybe there is a sound medical reason, but as I am not a trained surgeon, I would not know.  Every case is different, and we all have different advice, and problems - see my blog on my website, the address is in my personal information at https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025  and on the moderator's 'useful resources' page at 

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

    Best Wishes

    Graham - 🚀💃

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