Wow, thank you! I put off my hip replacement for 8 painful years. I am 72 and healthy. I am at day 10 post surgery and am coming out of pain like never experienced before. My leg swelled with severe bruising from my thigh down to my toes. I had to stop taking baby aspirin and ibuprofen. This is the worst of it, but you are so correct about everything else. I waited too long thinking I could exercise and make it better. Good luck with your recovery. I'm experiencing a lot of fatigue and hoping to get my strength back. Thanks again for your honesty!
Thank you for your hip replacement experience. I’m sorry that it was so difficult for you. I’m 70 years old and had an excruciating right knee replacement 11 years ago. I was expecting the worse. At my age, I didn’t experience grieving over body parts missing. Most of my body parts could use replacing 😊 The thought of dislocation was and still is a concern. Because the pain I felt preop in my groin, knee and hip were so unbearable, the idea of relief was so attractive. I’m 12 days post op and walking 150 feet a day, with very little limp. No walker and no cane. Absolutely no referring nerve pain from my hip, which was causing severe Restless Legs. Has anyone suffered from RLS? It’s unbearable and indescribable. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. No sign of it since surgery. Fingers crossed. I’m not trying to present an unrealistic view of hip replacement surgery, but my post op experience hasn’t been very stressful or painful. All I can say is it has provided me with tremendous relief; and for that I am extremely grateful.
I had a hip replacement 10 years ago. I followed rebilition by doctors and physicians to the letter of the law. I do think being positive and I have had zero trouble. Now, in March 2024. Only 12 days ago. Left hip replacement, take all pain killers as doctors prescribed. 6 on bed exercises and 5 standing up exercises. Meditation made me drowsy, just sleep, you are healing inside that was for first 5 days I walked 10 laps of back veranda, 1 did that twice for of all. Then, it reduced 1x 10 lap walking. I have 4 wheel walker with flat tray on top also can sit on as well. The 3 rd day . I could go to the fridge, get my pre cooked meals , and go to the toilet with lifting aid frame, and shower with a sit in chair which is recommended. My only pain i had is the incision cut. That is not agonizing at all it is stiff whichis understandable, I rate as 2 nagging. It's now day 12. I will do 10 laps of back verandah 3 times and exercises 3 times. Now, the method they use in Australia is. The quick recovery method has been using that for a while the next day afteri walking with walking frame up and down hospital ward. When i am tired i will sleep. But now outside in fresh air. Don't over do it, i take panmax evey 6 hours, got have injections to stop blood clotting. Benfits both legs even now. Lot of atheritis pain knees legs calf have subsided have lower back atheritis not 100%. I am 100% positive of walking normal again. In my first hip replacement I Don't even know it was even done. All cases are different, but being positive lots of rest early good food. Also zero beers or spirits. Let mother nature take its course.
I had a Total Hip Replacement on 18th June ,2022 ,I'm a Chef by trade ,and was back working by that Christmas ,Everyone is Different in recovery ,But my advice to you is ,Only listen to your own Body,and the Medical Staff that looked after you ,Things will get better, I promise
I'm 9 weeks post thr. I struggle with the mental health aspect. A good support team is crucial. Also, women stuck it up and buy a bed side toilet. The first month getting out of bed is slow and your bladder doesn't care.
Aww well done for getting to 8 weeks, Sarah! You're doing amazing and you're going to be just fine. Keep looking after yourself ❤️ I was 28 when I had my hip replaced x
Thank you so much for the video. I am three months from my hip replacement and I’m still having some groin pain and mobility issues and so I appreciate your video and exactly how you feel is is how I’ve been feeling this was a great video!❤
I had Legg Calve perthes disease when I was 9 which led to a degenerated hip. I just had my THR 5 weeks ago at 59. I have dealt with pain for 50 years. The pain from the surgery is different but it is still pain. I am pushing through it but is has been challenging. The grief issue you brought up is a real issue. I experienced the same type of feelings. Good luck on your recovery!!
I’m 68 and 16 days post op. Ive progressed from walker to crutches and have had no pain relief for days. The first two days were horrendously painful but that soon eased. Only four days in hospital. I think I’m doing really well😊 The thing I struggled with and still am is the roller coaster of intense anxiety. Yesterday I cried a lot as I found the whole thing so overwhelming. It’s one day at a time. Those days are passing quickly and it will be so nice to eventually walk a decent distance and not be in pain. I also have the scoliosis of the spine which has made one leg shorter than the other so will be interesting to see how they intend to help me with that. Good luck to anyone who’s about to go through this. Please feel free to get in touch with any queries you may have. Take care ❤❤
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences, I can relate to so much of it. Am one week in after right total hip replacement and as an extremely active 100 mile an hour person it is just alien to me having to slow down. Am actually thinking it is the first time in my life I have slowed down, am following all advice from docs and physios and am starting to realise it is quite nice to live at a slower pace, notice more going on around me, listening to how my body feels rather punishing it in the gym too much. Hope all make good recoveries and it is keeping me positive hearing others experiences ❤
It’s going to be almost 1 month after my right hip revision. 53 years old male and can relate to experience faced by most who commented here. One thing for sure tat each and every body’s recovery will be different based on age, strength and quality of your bone, muscle and tendon condition and tolerance towards pain. Thank god , my revision surgery experience was much more positive and encouraging compared to my traumatic experience 23 years ago during my first surgery where recovery was slow even when i was much younger and had experience foot drop and tat took long time to recover. All the best and always have positive mindset for speedy recovery. Exercise daily😅
2 hips in one year Fantastic recovery both times Starting week 2 riding the bike every day ,lifting weights , light legs and body weight exercise Walking no limp week 3 and able to do body weight squats Week 4 I could do lunges , week 5 started Pilates Week 6 2 km hikes in the mountains Week 7 back to work as an industrial mechanic Looking forward to water skiing this summer and skiing and hockey next winter
I waited too long to get it done Was getting cortisone then synthetic injections because I was apprehensive But my advice would be get done and work hard at pre hab as well as rehab I had surgery at 9am and was up walking at 1pm and home for supper at 5 Used a walker for 2 days then crutches for 3-4 days then a cane for a week For pain I was on Tramadol for 5 days then Tylenol and Advil After 4 weeks nothing needed for pain Iced 6-8 times a day for first 4 weeks Over all no big deal 2/3 months of hard work and I feel absolutely normal , quick / strong .
@@arrowheaddev Thanks for typing in all these details. Sure helps to know what you went through, which sounds like best case scenario with all the hard work that you put in.
The activities are exactly the reason I got both done so I could get back to all the sports that I love . It really feels completely natural and I almost forget it’s been done . But I worked really hard before and after , I think that’s the key . So dont be nervous you’ll be so thankful you got it done afterwards 😊
Thank you for your videos !! I have Osteoarthritis and 'AVN' which is the cause for my replacement. My hip was completely gone and the bone was up 2.5 into my pelvis.😢 Everyone expects my recovery to be ' text book', and it is not ! Nice to know that I am not alone with my recovery. Thank you again 🙂
I have avn as well. Top part of femure totally gone. Excruciating pain trying to stand up. It felt stuck. Put it off for over 3 years. I'm 2.5 weeks post op and wish I'd done it sooner. I'm only 60 but also had a knee replacement 6 years ago that was unsuccessful.
Man I had my left hip done 2 months ago. Anterior approach with a top notch surgeon. I have to say I didn’t have any grief giving up my hip. I was in a lot of pain and now after two months virtually no pain at all. In fact, my hip dry it doesn’t hurt at all. I think it’s odd that they were told you that you will always have some pain. I don’t think that’s true at all. Also, the reason you could get an infection, which is less than 1% is not because it’s a foreign object in your body. You sound like you probably didn’t have the best surgeon or maybe the best approach to having it done. You are very young. I would expect you would heal very well. I also have arthritis and two herniated discs in my back so I understand that some of my pain is from my back but let me tell you this was the best thing I ever did I’m going for hip number to early next year. Sorry you seem to have had all this trouble.
I think how hard you work pre surgery and post surgery makes a big difference I found riding the bike starting very moderate approximately 2 weeks after really got me moving I would ride 3 times a day for 8 mins at the start then to twice a day for 15 mins by week 4 At 3 weeks I started leg extensions and hamstring curls and body weight squats Week 5 ish started Pilates It’s tough and worked through a lot of discomfort but it worked for me , maybe not everyone I’m at 8 weeks now and still go to the gym almost every day working on strength and stamina
Just had my left hip replaced by the Anterior approach. The doctor's notes said the left leg was 1 1/2 inch shorter than the good right. On day 4 now I still feel like my left leg islonger but know it is because I have been walking with it so much shorter than my right. Did walk around my bed last night without support and felt it. Felt like my legs were not the same length but due to reading so much about surgery, I know it will take time to feel like both legs are the same again. May extend my using a walker because I feel the difference when walking without any aids. Will do what I need so I can walk again without any aids as soon as possible. Won't rush, have rest of my life to walk without aids.
Interesting that I came across your video. I’m 43 with osteoarthritis in right hip. Had X-ray 3 years ago and it was moderate to severe. Have an appt with new doctor this Monday to see where it’s at. Still debating on getting a hip replacement. I hear both sides of the good. Worth it and not worth it. I do notice however pain is significantly less when I am in shape. When I weighed 203, it hurt all the time. Now at 170-175, pain is much much less so I wonder if I should still do it or just cope with it and continue losing more weight and working out. Any advice?
It’s a reality that your leg is disconnected and the bone was cut off then a very invasive artificial object is now part of your body this is mind blowing to have your body mind and nervous system to except . Those that just blow it off that having a hip replacement was nothing I admire you but when you go to walk and your brain doesn’t know how to balance yourself on uneven ground that’s hard to do hard to except.
Don’t worry, don’t grieve your old hip. Your new hip is going to be better than your old and you’re going to feel amazing. All surgery takes a little time but all in all I am extremely pleased that I did it and I’m only two months out.
@@CarolynStOnge Thank you! Yes, I'm actually feeling better about it now that it will be three weeks this coming Tuesday. It *does* feel so much better! Also, I learned that many of the restrictions I feared were for the first 6 weeks only. I thought it was for life!
Sorry she has had so many difficulties in her recovery. I had hip replacement surgery a week ago and thankfully I am not having those issues yet. I would highly recommend seeking out a surgeon that uses the Mako Robot for surgery, not all do. The robot helps guides the surgeon through the operation and it is supposed to help make the recovery process much better. Just make sure that in your recovery that you take your meds, get plenty of rest, good nutrition, stay hydrated, etc.
And with this hip they compressed my femoral nerve so for a few days I had total palsy in my quad which was really scary. It still isn’t back totally yet My one quad muscle is still only about 75% but improving slowly
Had an emergency hip replacement 5 months now still in pain Dr says bones are growing around the hip no one told me the surgery would effect my other leg and seeing they cut into the buttocks pain there as well
@@MyFungal I'm so sorry to hear this. Sometimes the other leg can be affected because it takes time to adjust to the length discrepancy. Keep asking questions ❤️I hope you heal well
Just in late March had left hip done from the side. I had lot pain killers for first 5 days home. Day 12 now just a slight pain were the insion is. Doing recommend exercises and walks. Lots rest in between. I can use walker to get food from fridge self sufficient.
Thank you for this video. I have watched other hip replacement videos. I went through three-column total osteotomy back surgery in 2017. During that surgery, I got nerve damage at L5 and foot drop on the left foot . I had to relearn to walk again for the third time. 34 years earlier I had a car accident and broke my back and I was paralyzed on the right side and got a head injury. I had to relearn how to walk.. it was okay the first time because I was young. But after this last surgery in 2017, I am disabled and unable to work now. I'm doing everything in my power not to have my hip replaced. I'm still grieving the loss of my way of life before the surgery like you said. I don't think I can go through having to learn how to walk for a fourth time! Emotionally it is way too hard!! Your video for me seals the deal that I don't want surgery!! Thank you for your honesty.
YES YES, grief for the known...and for the end of my body being My Body...it's terrifying. I'm up for the 21st...freaking out a bit...how are you feeling these days, if I can ask? What happened after this very helpful video?
I am pleased I came across your channel and thank you for your advise. I am 11 weeks post posterior and I thought I would be back at the gym at week 6. The consultant said oh you are fit your will not need your crutches after week 3 WRONG this did not happen. I now realise that my expectations were too high, I knew people who had anterior surgery and they did not have the pain I have had, I do not know anyone who has had posterior surgery. I now have thigh and knee pain and sometimes pain at the top of my hip, as well as discomfort in the middle of my incision the consultant has said all this is caused by scar tissue and stretching and tearing of adhesions deep within a muscle tissue, I want to believe this is true. The good news is I do not have pain sitting or laying down or doing my exercises only when I walk, I just want to be pain free and back at the gym or jumping on a flight to visit my daughter, something that I cannot do until things are back to normal.
I go Nov 18 for posterior and am very worried. I am 71 and they are sending me home same day which I think is barbaric...just wondering how you are doing now?
They found studies that demonstrate ceramic is less durable and wears quicker. I'm doing really well! Thanks for asking. Feel free to watch my 2 year update video x
@@SophiaAnnaTheSickSexy Thanks so much for the info. I need a replacement but I am investigating recovery without surgery as a possibility. I am bone on bone so we will see. Yes, I will have to watch your update video. Thanks again.
@@SophiaAnnaTheSickSexy actually, that information is completely incorrect my surgeon told me that the ceramic is absolutely the way to go last much longer.
This was very helpful to a lot of us who have had this done. I am on week two and finding things she has mentioned are so true. Don’t panic. If you’re having it done just take it easy and slow.
Honestly, most peoples experiences are not like hers. As long as you have a really good surgeon you will be absolutely fine I did it and it’s the best thing I ever did only two months out and pain-free. I have some tendon and muscle pain because she’s right you don’t use a lot of the muscles for a while when you’re so crippled up but that’s getting so much better already compared to what I had before this is life changing and I wouldn’t go back.
Wow, thank you! I put off my hip replacement for 8 painful years. I am 72 and healthy. I am at day 10 post surgery and am coming out of pain like never experienced before. My leg swelled with severe bruising from my thigh down to my toes. I had to stop taking baby aspirin and ibuprofen. This is the worst of it, but you are so correct about everything else. I waited too long thinking I could exercise and make it better. Good luck with your recovery. I'm experiencing a lot of fatigue and hoping to get my strength back. Thanks again for your honesty!
Thank you for the info
Thank you for your hip replacement experience. I’m sorry that it was so difficult for you. I’m 70 years old and had an excruciating right knee replacement 11 years ago. I was expecting the worse. At my age, I didn’t experience grieving over body parts missing. Most of my body parts could use replacing 😊 The thought of dislocation was and still is a concern. Because the pain I felt preop in my groin, knee and hip were so unbearable, the idea of relief was so attractive.
I’m 12 days post op and walking 150 feet a day, with very little limp. No walker and no cane. Absolutely no referring nerve pain from my hip, which was causing severe Restless Legs. Has anyone suffered from RLS? It’s unbearable and indescribable. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. No sign of it since surgery. Fingers crossed.
I’m not trying to present an unrealistic view of hip replacement surgery, but my post op experience hasn’t been very stressful or painful. All I can say is it has provided me with tremendous relief; and for that I am extremely grateful.
I had a hip replacement 10 years ago. I followed rebilition by doctors and physicians to the letter of the law. I do think being positive and I have had zero trouble.
Now, in March 2024. Only 12 days ago. Left hip replacement, take all pain killers as doctors prescribed. 6 on bed exercises and 5 standing up exercises. Meditation made me drowsy, just sleep, you are healing inside that was for first 5 days I walked 10 laps of back veranda, 1 did that twice for of all. Then, it reduced 1x 10 lap walking. I have 4 wheel walker with flat tray on top also can sit on as well. The 3 rd day . I could go to the fridge, get my pre cooked meals , and go to the toilet with lifting aid frame, and shower with a sit in chair which is recommended. My only pain i had is the incision cut. That is not agonizing at all it is stiff whichis understandable, I rate as 2 nagging. It's now day 12. I will do 10 laps of back verandah 3 times and exercises 3 times. Now, the method they use in Australia is. The quick recovery method has been using that for a while the next day afteri walking with walking frame up and down hospital ward. When i am tired i will sleep. But now outside in fresh air.
Don't over do it, i take panmax evey 6 hours, got have injections to stop blood clotting. Benfits both legs even now. Lot of atheritis pain knees legs calf have subsided have lower back atheritis not 100%. I am 100% positive of walking normal again. In my first hip replacement I Don't even know it was even done.
All cases are different, but being positive lots of rest early good food. Also zero beers or spirits. Let mother nature take its course.
I had a Total Hip Replacement on 18th June ,2022 ,I'm a Chef by trade ,and was back working by that Christmas ,Everyone is Different in recovery ,But my advice to you is ,Only listen to your own Body,and the Medical Staff that looked after you ,Things will get better, I promise
Thank you, I had a T.H.R 6 weeks ago ,you are the only one to mention the grief aspect ,I thought I was the only one.
Aww James! You're so early in it my friend - you're definitely not alone I promise!! 🤍
Yes the grief was real I felt like I made the biggest mistake of my life
I had mine 7/10/24. When I mention the psychological struggles, people shut me down.
I'm 9 weeks post thr. I struggle with the mental health aspect. A good support team is crucial. Also, women stuck it up and buy a bed side toilet. The first month getting out of bed is slow and your bladder doesn't care.
Thanks for posting. I'm on my 8th week. Very up and down too!! And you look so young. I'm 75. So I feel better about things
Aww well done for getting to 8 weeks, Sarah! You're doing amazing and you're going to be just fine. Keep looking after yourself ❤️ I was 28 when I had my hip replaced x
Thank you so much for the video. I am three months from my hip replacement and I’m still having some groin pain and mobility issues and so I appreciate your video and exactly how you feel is is how I’ve been feeling this was a great video!❤
I had Legg Calve perthes disease when I was 9 which led to a degenerated hip. I just had my THR 5 weeks ago at 59. I have dealt with pain for 50 years. The pain from the surgery is different but it is still pain. I am pushing through it but is has been challenging. The grief issue you brought up is a real issue. I experienced the same type of feelings. Good luck on your recovery!!
I’m 68 and 16 days post op. Ive progressed from walker to crutches and have had no pain relief for days.
The first two days were horrendously painful but that soon eased. Only four days in hospital. I think I’m doing really well😊 The thing I struggled with and still am is the roller coaster of intense anxiety. Yesterday I cried a lot as I found the whole thing so overwhelming.
It’s one day at a time. Those days are passing quickly and it will be so nice to eventually walk a decent distance and not be in pain. I also have the scoliosis of the spine which has made one leg shorter than the other so will be interesting to see how they intend to help me with that.
Good luck to anyone who’s about to go through this. Please feel free to get in touch with any queries you may have. Take care ❤❤
Recovery is not a race...I love that and all the ways you have found your strength
Thank you very much for sharing your experiences, I can relate to so much of it.
Am one week in after right total hip replacement and as an extremely active 100 mile an hour person it is just alien to me having to slow down.
Am actually thinking it is the first time in my life I have slowed down, am following all advice from docs and physios and am starting to realise it is quite nice to live at a slower pace, notice more going on around me, listening to how my body feels rather punishing it in the gym too much.
Hope all make good recoveries and it is keeping me positive hearing others experiences ❤
It’s going to be almost 1 month after my right hip revision. 53 years old male and can relate to experience faced by most who commented here. One thing for sure tat each and every body’s recovery will be different based on age, strength and quality of your bone, muscle and tendon condition and tolerance towards pain. Thank god , my revision surgery experience was much more positive and encouraging compared to my traumatic experience 23 years ago during my first surgery where recovery was slow even when i was much younger and had experience foot drop and tat took long time to recover. All the best and always have positive mindset for speedy recovery. Exercise daily😅
2 hips in one year
Fantastic recovery both times
Starting week 2 riding the bike every day ,lifting weights , light legs and body weight exercise
Walking no limp week 3 and able to do body weight squats
Week 4 I could do lunges , week 5 started Pilates
Week 6 2 km hikes in the mountains
Week 7 back to work as an industrial mechanic
Looking forward to water skiing this summer and skiing and
hockey next winter
Very impressive. Here is the big question though......how old are you?
I’m turning 60 shortly
@@arrowheaddev Incredibly impressive. Your life is sure full of activity.
I waited too long to get it done
Was getting cortisone then synthetic injections because I was apprehensive
But my advice would be get done and work hard at pre hab as well as rehab
I had surgery at 9am and was up walking at 1pm and home for supper at 5
Used a walker for 2 days then crutches for 3-4 days then a cane for a week
For pain I was on Tramadol for 5 days then Tylenol and Advil
After 4 weeks nothing needed for pain
Iced 6-8 times a day for first 4 weeks
Over all no big deal
2/3 months of hard work and I feel absolutely normal , quick / strong .
@@arrowheaddev Thanks for typing in all these details. Sure helps to know what you went through, which sounds like best case scenario with all the hard work that you put in.
From Canada: What a sweetie. Thanks for the great info. I can relate to all your points. Now 90 years old and carrying on with life. Cheers!
The activities are exactly the reason I got both done so I could get back to all the sports that I love .
It really feels completely natural and I almost forget it’s been done . But I worked really hard before and after , I think that’s the key . So dont be nervous you’ll be so thankful you got it done afterwards 😊
Thank you for your videos !! I have Osteoarthritis and 'AVN' which is the cause for my replacement. My hip was completely gone and the bone was up 2.5 into my pelvis.😢 Everyone expects my recovery to be ' text book', and it is not ! Nice to know that I am not alone with my recovery. Thank you again 🙂
I have avn as well. Top part of femure totally gone. Excruciating pain trying to stand up. It felt stuck. Put it off for over 3 years. I'm 2.5 weeks post op and wish I'd done it sooner. I'm only 60 but also had a knee replacement 6 years ago that was unsuccessful.
Thank you for the video. it was very useful, and I will take everything on board with the things that you talked about.
Man I had my left hip done 2 months ago. Anterior approach with a top notch surgeon. I have to say I didn’t have any grief giving up my hip. I was in a lot of pain and now after two months virtually no pain at all. In fact, my hip dry it doesn’t hurt at all. I think it’s odd that they were told you that you will always have some pain. I don’t think that’s true at all. Also, the reason you could get an infection, which is less than 1% is not because it’s a foreign object in your body. You sound like you probably didn’t have the best surgeon or maybe the best approach to having it done. You are very young. I would expect you would heal very well. I also have arthritis and two herniated discs in my back so I understand that some of my pain is from my back but let me tell you this was the best thing I ever did I’m going for hip number to early next year. Sorry you seem to have had all this trouble.
I think how hard you work pre surgery and post surgery makes a big difference
I found riding the bike starting very moderate approximately 2 weeks after really got me moving
I would ride 3 times a day for 8 mins at the start then to twice a day for 15 mins by week 4
At 3 weeks I started leg extensions and hamstring curls and body weight squats
Week 5 ish started Pilates
It’s tough and worked through a lot of discomfort but it worked for me , maybe not everyone
I’m at 8 weeks now and still go to the gym almost every day working on strength and stamina
You are very lucky then.
@@angelaslater480 I had a good surgeon and I worked very hard
Just had my left hip replaced by the Anterior approach. The doctor's notes said the left leg was 1 1/2 inch shorter than the good right. On day 4 now I still feel like my left leg islonger but know it is because I have been walking with it so much shorter than my right. Did walk around my bed last night without support and felt it. Felt like my legs were not the same length but due to reading so much about surgery, I know it will take time to feel like both legs are the same again. May extend my using a walker because I feel the difference when walking without any aids. Will do what I need so I can walk again without any aids as soon as possible. Won't rush, have rest of my life to walk without aids.
This video is so very helpful. I am looking at going through a THR at 36. I also have scoliosis. It’s a big decision. And I’m scared. Thank you!
@@onthedl87 wishing you a very quick and safe recovery ❤️
Thank you for sharing ❤
What a wonderful video. I identify with SO MUCH
Interesting that I came across your video. I’m 43 with osteoarthritis in right hip. Had X-ray 3 years ago and it was moderate to severe. Have an appt with new doctor this Monday to see where it’s at. Still debating on getting a hip replacement. I hear both sides of the good. Worth it and not worth it. I do notice however pain is significantly less when I am in shape. When I weighed 203, it hurt all the time. Now at 170-175, pain is much much less so I wonder if I should still do it or just cope with it and continue losing more weight and working out. Any advice?
I'm still not allowed to drive yet. Cos of other health issues. Very frustrating!!
So Relatable ...only mine was a femur shortening
It’s a reality that your leg is disconnected and the bone was cut off then a very invasive artificial object is now part of your body this is mind blowing to have your body mind and nervous system to except . Those that just blow it off that having a hip replacement was nothing I admire you but when you go to walk and your brain doesn’t know how to balance yourself on uneven ground that’s hard to do hard to except.
I have to say that almost immediately after having my hip done I was far more stable on my feet than I was before surgery
Thank you for posting this video. I've already been experiencing grief even though I'm a month away from my surgery!
Don’t worry, don’t grieve your old hip. Your new hip is going to be better than your old and you’re going to feel amazing. All surgery takes a little time but all in all I am extremely pleased that I did it and I’m only two months out.
@@CarolynStOnge Thank you! Yes, I'm actually feeling better about it now that it will be three weeks this coming Tuesday. It *does* feel so much better! Also, I learned that many of the restrictions I feared were for the first 6 weeks only. I thought it was for life!
Sorry she has had so many difficulties in her recovery. I had hip replacement surgery a week ago and thankfully I am not having those issues yet. I would highly recommend seeking out a surgeon that uses the Mako Robot for surgery, not all do. The robot helps guides the surgeon through the operation and it is supposed to help make the recovery process much better. Just make sure that in your recovery that you take your meds, get plenty of rest, good nutrition, stay hydrated, etc.
And with this hip they compressed my femoral nerve so for a few days I had total palsy in my quad which was really scary. It still isn’t back totally yet
My one quad muscle is still only about 75% but improving slowly
Had an emergency hip replacement 5 months now still in pain Dr says bones are growing around the hip no one told me the surgery would effect my other leg and seeing they cut into the buttocks pain there as well
@@MyFungal I'm so sorry to hear this. Sometimes the other leg can be affected because it takes time to adjust to the length discrepancy. Keep asking questions ❤️I hope you heal well
@@SophiaAnnaTheSickSexy yes effected the other leg and the bottom as well
Yeah, unfortunately you should. I had it done the anterior way. It’s much better.
@@CarolynStOnge I didn't get a vote I was under
Which way did they do the surgery from the front or back
Just in late March had left hip done from the side. I had lot pain killers for first 5 days home. Day 12 now just a slight pain were the insion is. Doing recommend exercises and walks. Lots rest in between. I can use walker to get food from fridge self sufficient.
Thank you for this video. I have watched other hip replacement videos.
I went through three-column total osteotomy back surgery in 2017. During that surgery, I got nerve damage at L5 and foot drop on the left foot . I had to relearn to walk again for the third time. 34 years earlier I had a car accident and broke my back and I was paralyzed on the right side and got a head injury. I had to relearn how to walk.. it was okay the first time because I was young. But after this last surgery in 2017, I am disabled and unable to work now. I'm doing everything in my power not to have my hip replaced. I'm still grieving the loss of my way of life before the surgery like you said. I don't think I can go through having to learn how to walk for a fourth time! Emotionally it is way too hard!! Your video for me seals the deal that I don't want surgery!! Thank you for your honesty.
This honest information is very helpful
YES YES, grief for the known...and for the end of my body being My Body...it's terrifying. I'm up for the 21st...freaking out a bit...how are you feeling these days, if I can ask? What happened after this very helpful video?
Good to see you bouncing back as your old self. Sick? Tick. Sexy? Tick. You've got this.
Always make me smile with your wit, Paul. Thank you!
I am pleased I came across your channel and thank you for your advise. I am 11 weeks post posterior and I thought I would be back at the gym at week 6. The consultant said oh you are fit your will not need your crutches after week 3 WRONG this did not happen. I now realise that my expectations were too high, I knew people who had anterior surgery and they did not have the pain I have had, I do not know anyone who has had posterior surgery. I now have thigh and knee pain and sometimes pain at the top of my hip, as well as discomfort in the middle of my incision the consultant has said all this is caused by scar tissue and stretching and tearing of adhesions deep within a muscle tissue, I want to believe this is true. The good news is I do not have pain sitting or laying down or doing my exercises only when I walk, I just want to be pain free and back at the gym or jumping on a flight to visit my daughter, something that I cannot do until things are back to normal.
I go Nov 18 for posterior and am very worried. I am 71 and they are sending me home same day which I think is barbaric...just wondering how you are doing now?
Youre so young why did you need a hip replacement? How long did you need it? Do you have a limp at all now?
75yo. In week four of recovery, this video should be compulsory viewing
Bless you! We're all here to support you ❤
Just remember all people do recover differently, I was fairly healthy bit higher range blood pressure but otherwise no other problems.
What has sexy to do with sickness ????
After 2 years, how is your hip feeling now SA? 👨⚕️
I thought that the material of choice for hip replacement was ceramic, not titanium?🤔
They found studies that demonstrate ceramic is less durable and wears quicker. I'm doing really well! Thanks for asking. Feel free to watch my 2 year update video x
@@SophiaAnnaTheSickSexy Thanks so much for the info. I need a replacement but I am investigating recovery without surgery as a possibility. I am bone on bone so we will see. Yes, I will have to watch your update video. Thanks again.
@@SophiaAnnaTheSickSexy actually, that information is completely incorrect my surgeon told me that the ceramic is absolutely the way to go last much longer.
Get an MG test. Best of luck
Can you get both heals behind your ears now?
Were you on crutches?
Analyzing all this is completely USELESS! Because the hip replacement brought your life back. All words are emotional trash
Yep, you’re absolutely right how do I have done the best thing I ever did gonna get the other one done
YOU ARE PANICKING ME, YOURE NOT HELPFUL
If my content doesn't resonate with you, that's fine - there's other channels that you might enjoy :) All the best.
This was very helpful to a lot of us who have had this done. I am on week two and finding things she has mentioned are so true. Don’t panic. If you’re having it done just take it easy and slow.
Honestly, most peoples experiences are not like hers. As long as you have a really good surgeon you will be absolutely fine I did it and it’s the best thing I ever did only two months out and pain-free. I have some tendon and muscle pain because she’s right you don’t use a lot of the muscles for a while when you’re so crippled up but that’s getting so much better already compared to what I had before this is life changing and I wouldn’t go back.