After hip surgery

AnnR
AnnR Member Posts: 52
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  • AnnR
    AnnR Member Posts: 52

    Sorry that went wrong, anyway ‘After Hip Surgery’. Can anyone tell me whether I will be OK to go out for Christmas lunch 10 days after my total hip replacement. I’ve looked through loads of peoples day to day diaries but I’m still unsure.

    Thankyou,

    Ann x

  • RogerBill
    RogerBill Member Posts: 223

    Everyone is different but based on my experience I would say you should be OK providing you have someone to drive you. Might be an idea to take a cushion just in case the seats are hard and it might be advisable to avoid alcohol as it can interact or reduce the effectiveness of some medication.

  • Cath100
    Cath100 Moderator Posts: 40

    Hi @AnnR

    Thanks for your message

    As already mentioned, recovery rates can differ depending on individual factors as I am sure you are aware but you can find out more here about recovery

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hip-replacement-surgery/

    Lots of people find the Royal College of Surgeons 'hip recovery tracker' also very helpful, but if in doubt perhaps speak to your healthcare professional as I am sure you would if concerned or the physiotherapist or nurse whom you will see afterwards and at the pre-op assessment.

    https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/recovering-from-surgery/total-hip-replacement/after-you-get-home/

    Thanks for your message

    Cath100

    (mod)

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764

    It's absolutely true that we're all different as are our recovery times.. Personally, I wouldn't have wanted to do it but I guess it might depend on circumstances ie Would it just be a meal, not a long day? Would you be able to put your feet up if necessary?

    My husband says he'd have been up for it after his but I'm not sure.

    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • AnnR
    AnnR Member Posts: 52

    Thankyou @stickywicket , @RogerBill and moderater @Cath 100., for your helpful comments. It would only be a meal and I don’t drink. I know I’ll probably be using crutches but I’m having to use them now so I’m used to getting around.

    Now all depends on the nurses strike due to start beginning December. I may not get surgery this side of Christmas so fingers crossed. Thankyou again.

    Ann X

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027

    Best of luck @AnnR

    I really hope you are well enough. ((()) xxx

    Toni x

  • Lilymary
    Lilymary Member Posts: 1,750

    Hi @AnnR , everyone’s different, but bear in mind that your body will be recovering from what is major surgery, albeit fairly routine these days. A couple of weeks after my surgery I hobbled slowly and carefully into the village on my crutches with a couple of friends for coffee. I took some cushions to sit on, but to be honest I found it exhausting and was quite shattered by the time I got home. It wasn’t so much the walking as the energy of being out with friends, albeit that they were very mindful of my recent surgery. Sitting still at a table through a whole meal may also get very uncomfortable. I hate to be the only nay-sayer here, but do listen to your body, and don’t be afraid to cancel at short notice if necessary. Rebuilding your body is more important than meeting your friends’ expectations, or setting yourself a target your body isn’t ready reach just yet. I’d say play it by ear after your surgery, but don’t be afraid, or too disappointed, to say no.

  • ellyb39
    ellyb39 Member Posts: 14

    Well I am on day 10 and have been out for coffee, and lunch. It was fine as long as it was not too long. Cushion is a good idea, and of course i did worry about the height of the toilet. But was home before that was a problem. I think it is true to say see how you feel. You can suddenly feel weak. Always have someone who will take you home straight away if you want to go.

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 9. Nov 2022, 06:06
    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/700982#Comment_700982

    Not the only nay-sayer @Lilymary I know I personally would not be up to it on day 10 just wished OP best of luck. I never quite get over how quickly some people here do recover.

    Hopefully @AnnR can bail a few days before if it feels too huge a mountain to climb.

    Toni x

  • Lilymary
    Lilymary Member Posts: 1,750

    Ah, I’d forgotten about the toilet drama. Luckily the cafe I went to had a disabled loo, but when I went to visit my mum and got caught short, I almost had to ask my husband to help me off the loo. It was a bit of a contortionist faff, but I managed it eventually. If you decide to go, check if they have a disabled loo first.

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764

    Disabled loos? Oh, don't get me started😁

    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027

    'accessible' loos now Sticky😉

  • CCM
    CCM Member Posts: 113

    What could be a better way of celebrating the new hip than a meal out with friends? You are owed a little joy after the pain.

    You can do it if you have a mind to.

    CCM

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/701027#Comment_701027

    If only!

    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • AnnR
    AnnR Member Posts: 52

    Thankyou Everyone for your comments and suggestions.

    I’m looking forward to going and will take a cushion. It’s going to be myself and my husband so should be fairly quiet. I also warned the restaurant so hopefully get a table with easy access.

    Thankyou again to you all.

    All the Best,

    Ann x

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