new hip installed, what now?

jimeddie
jimeddie Member Posts: 5
edited 13. May 2009, 04:37 in Living with Arthritis archive
hya,
i am new to forums, so not quite sure what to expect. i am a 50 year old male called Mick. I had a hip replacement operation two weeks ago today, and was amazed to be out of hospital 36 hours later.
i am currently hobbling about using a stick, and i am not due to see the consultant again for 4 weeks, so i have nothing to compare my progress against.
is there anybody out there of a similar age who has had a hip replaced, what can or cannot you do once recovered?
Any advice or help would be most appreciated.

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  • ritnew
    ritnew Member Posts: 338
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome to the forum, I'm sure someone will come along shortly to answer your questions. I'm waiting for a date to go in for a new hip so I'll be interested to see whats said about it. I'm quite amazed you was only in for 36 hours, surely someone told you all the do's and don't's.
    They are a great bunch on here, very supportive and knowledgeable so you're bound to get all the answers you need.

    Rita X
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mick,

    Just a quick hi and welcome to the site. There are some old posts about hips so if you go on a trawl of the old posts you may find some of the answers. I hope you find some answers but there may not be a time scale as such as everyone is different? Take care, Cris
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Mick,

    Just a quick hi and welcome to the site. There are some old posts about hips so if you go on a trawl of the old posts you may find some of the answers. I hope you find some answers but there may not be a time scale as such as everyone is different? Take care, Cris

    Hi Mick
    welcome to the site. Everyone makes their recovery at their own speed. I dont have any personal experience but there are a lot of people on the site who have had one and will no doubt be along soon to share their experiences with you.
    Wishing you a speedy recovery
    Gillx
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mick, I just wanted to welcome you to the Forum. It is a wonderful source of info and support. I can't help with your enquiry, but there are a few posters at the moment going through the same thing. I'm sure they will be along soon to give you some much needed answers. Take care of yourself, I hope your recovery goes well.

    Eck
  • caravancollie
    caravancollie Member Posts: 66
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi mick,
    I'm 56 and had new hip 3 weeks ago. I have been told to use 2 elbow crutches and follow some standard hip precautions until hospital app at 8 weeks. If you need me to I can send you these. I'm quite mobile, can walk for about 45 min with some stops, do some household tasks as long as i follow the rules, get in and out the car with ease but not as a driver.I think the important thing is that everyone is different, take things at your speed. I know I'm impatient with myself as I'm not used to inactivity but I've learned to stop and sit when my hip has had enough. Best thing is there is a massive diff on mobility and movement between week 2 and 3.
    Best wishes for a speedy recovery
    Elaine
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Mick
    I am 11 weeks post THR. I was discharged from hospital with standard hip precautions and physio exercises. I am 40 with 2 young children, so was quite keen to get back on my feet quickly. However i found to my dismay that if you push yourself too far too soon you end up with problems! I developed bursitis in my hip due to doing too much in first few weeks. I was advised to cut back on things and rest more and it has improved. I am still having some discomfort but not sure if from operated hip as I have hip dysplasia and have been told I need surgery on my other hip. I am also having investigations in to back pain.
    I started driving , short journeys a couple of weeks ago, and am only using my crutches for long walks, at dr`s advice re bursitis. I am starting physio as an outpatient next week to try to resolve bursitis and other aches. I am able to go up and down stairs easily now, and do house work etc.. keeping to precautions about bending etc..
    The main thing I have learned from this experience is to be patient. If you rush your body you will suffer for it!! I sometimes start to do things, feel ok and pleased that I am managing to do things, but when you do rest , you really do feel it!! As has been said, we are all different, and coming from different places pre op. My muscles etc were quite wasted and things need to adjust to new correct position of my hip, due to dysplasia. Therefore I need to work at building up my muscle strength now.
    Each week you will notice a change, and it will sometimes be a pleasant surprise when you are able to do something that you have been able to do for a while.
    Take care, and take things at your own pace.
    NB

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