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THR at 40 any tips for a speedy recovery xx

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bluemoomin
bluemoomin

Hi I have been suffering with arthritis in both hips due to dysplasia. Am due to have one hip done on the 4th of February. I am terrified smile I just wondered if any of you luvly people had any tips for a speedy recovery smile I am a single mother and need to be back on my feet as speedily as possible. The only thing that has kept me active until now is a heavy reliance on pain killers sad . Any advice would be awesome. Thank you in advance xxxx

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  • deedee271
    deedee271 bluemoomin

    Posted

    Hi, i'm in a similar situation. Im 45, a single mum of 6 and i run a childminding business. I cant get sick pay as i also go to uni so i need to get back on my feet asap, like yourself. My op's the 2nd of Feb and like you, im really really nervous! I'm not very good with not knowing what to expect so im reading the replies on here with interest. x
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure deedee271

      Posted

      Hi,

      I had my first at 47. It took ten years before the docs finally got the pain issue diagnosed. So many years of bone on bone pain. After surgery certainly it was a challenge thru recovery. But compared to the alternatives I was back to a better life without a limp & constant pain.

      Its normal to be nervous. My doc arranged a meeting with a former patient willing to talk with me about her THR . She even visited me in the hospital. 

      She was a good mentor knowing that all will work out in the end..

      Now I've been thry 3 THR at 66 still going! My Aunt is 92 just had her second. I really believe it's all attitude and a challenge for us all to know once we heal it was well worth the effort. Joining the hippy club as we are all here for you.

      Good luck to wellness and healing for the challenges ahead. 

       

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure bluemoomin

    Posted

    There's a lot of great advice here. Following UR docs advice . Usually UR given a phamplets on the dos and dont's after surgery as well as bed exercises. Do them faithfully for a better recovery.

    Then once the incision has healed PSIO thearpy can help build UR leg strength & core muscles back. Very important to do the bed exercises to keep the blood flow and oxygen to the op site for healing.

    Ur psio will teach u how to get in and out of bed walk stairs how to use a walker and always stay within the restrictions on movements. Also a list of exercises u can do in bed. Sleeping on UR back for 6 weeks is very important for healing correctly.

    It's a tough decision to have THR surgery and a challenge. It is better for u after healing takes place. U r so brave to accept this surgery as it is a good option for so many.

    Remember this is major surgery and the bones must grow into the prothesis to stabilize the joints, it takes time effort and patience. It takes time & patience.

    After UR healing in 6 months and u have passed all the challenges with the rehab u can change UR name to Sunshinenin becuse u will be in less pain and back to doing the things u like to do. 

    I've been thru 3 THR and each one was different. It's always better once u can get back to a normal life without the pain. The  Hippy club is always here to help. 

    Kind Regards 

     

  • bluemoomin
    bluemoomin

    Posted

    Thank you all for your great advice I have my pre op on Friday eeeeeeeek!! Will keep you posted xxx

    Thanks again you are all luvlie xx :D

  • judi48042
    judi48042 bluemoomin

    Posted

    All of the above, but most important, sleep when you can! In the early weeks I think that lack of sleep is the main problem, once you can get onto your side it improves, but a nap after lunch helps with tiredness levels and also any swelling. I found my kindle a great help during the night when I was awake and didn't want to wake OH.
  • julie_lusc79848
    julie_lusc79848 bluemoomin

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    Start to exercise in the hospital bed- toes ankles feet. Then continue ALL exercise reperitions. Walk a bit further each day. Stretch and keep within limitations they give you. Swim when allowed and continue even if not a swimmer. I still do the exercises ten years after my ferst THR. i HAVE TO HAVE A REVISION only BECAUSE MY NETAL LEVELS ARE SKY HIGH. bOTH HIPS ARE FAULTLESS.
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