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Weight of new hip

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Cindybud
Cindybud

hi guys and gals, just out of interest how heavy are our new hips, roughly? I realise they are different sizes and also we lose some bone ready for the new hip but do we gain any weight because of it? I didn't think to ask when I had the chance. 

Thanks

Cindy 😘 

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  • claudia95892
    claudia95892 Cindybud

    Posted

    Hi Cindybud.  The parts weigh about 3 to 5 pounds. The bone removed during hip replacement weighs a little less. So, you may gain a few pounds of body weight as a result of hip replacement surgery.
    • Anne68156
      Anne68156 claudia95892

      Posted

      Claudia, this is disturbing news! I will have to ask my surgeon if he has hip light replacement parts!
    • ann47958
      ann47958 claudia95892

      Posted

      Oh Claudia great I can use that as an excuse when I go back to fitness classes and they notice I'm heavier lol

  • sandra67350
    sandra67350 Cindybud

    Posted

    I am same weight 2 weeks post op as pre op. Would like to hear that they do increase weight as I could claim weight loss in reality hahaha
  • claudia95892
    claudia95892 Cindybud

    Posted

    I losst 5 lbs, mostly as  muscle but also because it is so hard to get to the fridge so I have a big 2 litre bottle of water.  Also trying a  mostly plant diet with lots of legumes ans ck breast. Since I have not been able to drive or go shopping I have not been able to make cookies, cakes or buy chocolate.  I will try to keeping eating as healthy as I can once I get my freedom back. lol
  • Cindybud
    Cindybud

    Posted

    Thanks people, it's all good information 😘 

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