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judith007
judith007

After delaying my surgery for ten years (out of complete fear)and waiting a year to see the doctor I had researched i am now three weeks post op. My operation was an Anterior aproach full replacement and I fell great. So good in fact that it has me a little concerned. I came home the next day with no movement restrictions and went up the stairs and into bed.

 The first few days were alittle groggie due to pain management but from day 7 on i am drug free and walking with a cane. Stairs are not an issue and i am in and out of a car (not driving) with now problems. A few days ago i over did it in my enthusiasm to recover and my leg became fatigued. Other that that most people dont event know i had anything done.

Has anyone else had this type of proceedure? I would like to know what to expect ahead and how far to push myself with out overduing it.

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  • billiemaw
    billiemaw judith007

    Posted

    Hi

    I didn't have the anterior approach, but very similar story for the post op. I'm now 9 weeks post op and am back at work full time, going to gym, swimming and generally doing anything I want to. I honestly often forget I've had it done!

    The only problems I had was sleeping on my back - impossible, and remembering the 90degree rule. I think the only advice I would give is do what feels ok, don't push anything and if it hurts stop!

    Well done 👍🏼

    • diane80279
      diane80279 billiemaw

      Posted

      I have heard anterior is alot faster at healing because they don't have to cut through the thigh muscles.  I need right hip done and going to see if I can find a dr. to do that one the anterior way.

       

  • Loral
    Loral judith007

    Posted

    I had the anterior approach in May, and nobody can tell I had anything done. I don't limp I walk perfectly straight, I used a wheeled walker for a few weeks and a cane for a few weeks, I had PT at home for 2 weeks and Outpatient PT for 1 month. I drove at 4 weeks, it was LTHR. I went up and down steps as soon as I got home 3 days after surgery. Yes this surgery causes less pain and less restrictions, but I still have a hard time kneeling to the floor without holding on to something for support to get down. My incision is dented in like the muscle is not there and I still have a bit of thigh numbness, but all in all I'm fine and glad I had it done.
    • judith007
      judith007 Loral

      Posted

      Thanks you for your responce...I am working hard at the trying not to limp but i have done it for so very long. How did you do it? I was happy to hear that part!!
    • Loral
      Loral judith007

      Posted

      I walked towards a mirror, and I had people watch me walk. If I was lifting or throwing my left hip forward I corrected it. Practice makes perfect.
  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 judith007

    Posted

    Wow amazing . I'm guessing your in America ? As my girlfriend told me you're out the next day there??? Omg stairs the very next day .....incredible! Well done!!
    • Loral
      Loral Gaby21

      Posted

      I'm in America and yes I had surgery on a Tuesday and was home on Friday. I did stairs at the hospital very next day. Due to alot of swelling in knee area and ankle I choose to stay 1 extra day.
  • Shortz
    Shortz judith007

    Posted

    Had anterior bikini full replacement procedure 11 weeks ago and am very happy with the result. No restrictions on movement apart from backward flexion with turned foot for 6 weeks. Drug-free after 2 weeks. Was driving after 10 days, and no crutches after 3 weeks, though I always had one in the car just in case.  But, I have overdone it at times which resulted in very sore muscles in my bum! 😳 No problem with hip joint surgeon said, just that the muscles weren't used to so much stretching after being shortened for so long. Had gentle massage by physio and given stretching exercises to do. Am now back line dancing 3 mornings a week, 2 1/2 hours a session. So, just do as much as you feel like and are able to; if it hurts, stop 😉
    • judith007
      judith007 Shortz

      Posted

      wow...not sure i am brave enough consider dancing..thats wonderful! I still am very afraid of this new addition to my body. I do try to move my leg in directions that normaly would not be possible but it makes me very nervous. The entire concept takes some getting used to for me.  The idea of dancing is inspiring!! Thank you!
  • renee01952
    renee01952 judith007

    Posted

    Hi Judith ...

    So happy for you !!!   and a wee bit jealous , to be honest - hmmmmm -

    eekyou are now part of the annoying miracle recovery group of hippies .... No, I am kidding and really, thank you for sharing ...

    you are so cute though ...concerned that everything is going so smoothly there must be something wrong ?????

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 judith007

    Posted

    My uncle said the same thing, he was crazy not having his hip replacement done earlier, fear was also his problem. Try and pace yourself, hip replacement is one of the biggest surgeries you can have, dis-locating the largest joint in your body, cutting the largest bone in your body, reaming out the marrow in that bone, remember the marrow produces your red blood cells, and they carry your oxygen, no wonder we are so tired afterwards, and lucky you being soooo well, I was like that with my first hip replacement, and ended up tearing cartledge in my other hip, when walking at 12 weeks, that put a stop to my walking post haste. Remember this is a marathon not a sprint.
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