I had hip sugery at. 84 yrs old and don’t regret it one bit., I got so tired of hurting every time I walked, it has been a yr now and I’m very happy with it.. I had no one to help me and I came home the day after sugery.. Took care of myself and cooked for myself. hope your doing well..
Wow. That’s great. Thanks for sharing. And I and doing great as well. Most the time I forget that I have a new hip. It’s just part of me and I can’t feel it. It’s great.
How did you do it by yourself? You are amazing! I live alone to and am really scared of having to do post op recovery by myself without any help. Hope you are doing well.
I’m having my hip replacement July 17,2024 and live alone, I’m 72 yr old woman, I applied for a caregiver temporarily while I recover…great job, you give me high hopes for a speedy recovery.
@@LindaFoyle I had my hip replaced two years ago, I was 62, also live alone with two dogs. I had help for 3 days and then alone. My cousin is 3 years younger than I am and she had help for two months! Some of it is mental. I just wanted to get better and life my best life.
I had the Anterior method done about 3 years ago. Spent 1 night in the hospital and was walking around the block twice the next day using a walker. Zero PT, zero rehab, back to work doing construction in 13 days. It was amazing.
@@teodormacovei4648 Believe what you want to. But it is true. I was remodeling a kitchen at the time. I had been cleared by my doctor to return to work.
Pretty much my experience as I’m 3 weeks post op with THR anterior style. 69 and in good shape, walked a mile with the dog yesterday and felt it last night. Ice therapy about 4 to 5 times daily and keep it loose by moving every hour; walking around the house or light exercises. Tylenol n aspirin pain therapy since day 3; don’t like narcotics and constipation that comes with it. Goal is to walk 9 holes at 12 weeks! Hope my golf game improves too but it’s always a good walk.
I had Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery on Aug. 11 early am. That night l woke up with a horrible Rash around my surgery incision. It was extremely painful, itchy, and sensitive to anything touching it! Doc put me on Prednisone for 7 days and Rash came back again! Back on Prednisone for another 7 days plus Extra strength Cortisol cream (l went thru 3 large tubes, No sleep now 14 nights!! I had no Aide but my neighbor took my dog out for me every day. I was house bound over 50 days. I finally got rid of Rashes and began PT homebound. It's now Oct 13 on a Cane. I can drive small trips Still have a limp but getting stronger.
This is exactly what I needed to see. I'm having hip replacement surgery in 2 weeks. I really appreciate showing us what to expect in the first critical 4 weeks post-op. I feel a lot more at ease about having it done now. Thanks.
@@FrankGuest Actually at 5 weeks post op. Doing OK. Lot more pain than I imagined. Been walking without a cane for a week now. Still limping more than I think I should be at this time. Physical therapist thinks so too. I feel I have lots of pain at the end of the day if I walk too much. Morning not too bad. Looks like it'll be a long slow slog up the side of the recovery hill. Thanks.
@@TaipanTex I was worried about my limp post operation as well. But one day it just went away! Keep doing what your doc and Physical Therapist tell you. You will get through this and be very happy.
I really was inspired by your video. Today is my 2nd week since my hip replacement surgery. I saw your video the same day I got home after surgery and thought you were full of it. Two weeks later I saw it again to compare my progress. So far I'm keeping up with your time table of progress and all I can say is that you are honest and helpful by doing your video. Please keep us updated with your progress. Best wishes.
Thank you! Like you, am on the younger side to have had this procedure. So, both physically and mentally challenging. Only 5 days post op (total hip, left) so far, and am feeling impatient already. Your progress from 0-4 weeks gives me hope. Thanks again!
I had my left hip replaced 10 days ago. My walking experience is very similar to yours. I can currently walk with no cane, and drive (just to PT), I have muscle pain in my leg but as you say it is to be expected. The Doctor and Hospital videos make it sound like easy surgery, but really, it's quite the opposite. They cut open your hip, retract your muscles, dislocate your hip, saw off your bone and stuff a titanium rod in your femur! And then there is the freezing medicine, anesthesia, morphine, fentanyl, antibiotics, and oxy. It is quite a trauma on your body. I still take Tylenol and have trouble sleeping, but it's only been 10 days! PT is rough. They are assertive. This week the surgeon will remove the bandage. I don't anticipate any issues. I am very excited about my hip no matter what. The old one was useless. Thanks for your video!
Everything you said about the surgery is correct. It’s a very intense procedure. That said, I am so happy I got it done. Your 14 days post operation now. The trouble sleeping at night and soreness around the incision will persist for a while. But it will get better. My hip is 3000% better now than before the surgery.
@@lizstromsnesdolz629 It is a tough recovery. You must keep moving in order to get better but it hurts. Your body has to figure out how to work with the new hip. All your leg muscles have to learn how to work after being manupulated. My knee hurt for a few months after as well. It will be 2 years next month. It's all good now.
I had a anterior done in Feb 2021 and just had the other hip done March 19, 2024. I had my second surgery in a surgi center "Emerge Ortho" and went home afterwards. My surgery started at 7am I was in recovery at 8:30 and released by 10:30 after walking with my walker and doing the steps. I walked unaided two days after my surgery and the hip felt good. I was walking on my own after my first PT six days after my surgery and have never looked back. I am 71.5 years old and feeling GOOD!
Uh, I don't understand all you guys walking so soon. Everywhere I read it says bone isn't fused to the implant yet, that it takes like 4 weeks or more before you're supposed to out full weight on it????
Hi there. I am 54 and will be having hip replacement soon. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and it is very comforting to see that life gets back to normal fairly soon. Wish you the best in your recovery. This was super helpful
Thank you for watching. I’ll be posting another video in 2 weeks. I’ll be 3 months post op at that point. I would consider myself 85% recovered at this point. I still can’t run or jump, but I have not been able to do that for 5 years. LOL. About 2 weeks ago I was able to tie my left shoe. That was a huge step for me. Thanks again for watching. Please subscribe so you don’t miss my next video.
Thank you for posting your journey with hip replacement surgery. This has helped me to understand what I might expect. Of course, everyone is heals differently and progress might be slower or faster. Thank you for taking the time to post your video.
Hi Frank, Thank you for taking the time to make these posts.My name is Pascal. Small world! I just had left leg anterior hip replacement on 14 Nov 22 in Sydney Australia. Im 45 and had started the whole hip op journey at 40 like yourself , I also wanted to wait til i was at least 55-60 yrs old but it was clear that wasn't going to be an option. Like yourself i ride but the hip developed osteo arthritis on its own, no falls ,crashes,in fact not a single thing trauma wise up to 40. I did a lot of Thai boxing in Thailand since my early 30's and have always been active but not a good enough reason for it to happen. Just a genetic predisposition type of bad luck. One surgeon said the formation of the femoral heads had shapes that were destined to annoy the acetabulum and eventually cause wear and tear. Watching your first video brought back my first week in an instant. Almost day for day identical. However after 4 days in hospital recovery i was lucky to get a full week as in patient at a really cool private rehab center called Walper, insurance covered that. So my second week was really easy as i had meals done, meds organised , physio and hydrotherapy twice a day and a lot of rest and icing. Felt a bit spoiled but paid a bundle for everything so why not. Managed to attach my ps4 for some guilty gaming and hours of streaming! Im now on a single walking stick and will head home Thursday 24/11/22. then i will do my own rehab at home and visit the center just twice a week. Your dead right, daily work and getting moving again is vital for a quicker recovery. I actually stopped all pain meds,had palexia instant and slow release, both stopped since Tuesday 22nd. No Pain but definitely feel discomfort after too much time on feet. Rest, panadol and ice fixes that but i think ill use something stronger on and off when im at home. I've got nothing against meds,just didn't like the fog it created in my mind. Your clip was informative and very encouraging, kinda wish i documented my op as well to help motivate others. I might get that chance in a few years from now as the right leg ,although really strong and pain free ,is unfortunately diagnosed with grade 3-4 OA!!!! We decided not to do a double as the right leg is currently doing perfectly well. Im kinda glad about that but you still wonder if a double is better in the long run. Ill keep watching your progress videos. Something tells me your right back on that motor bike and pain free these days, i can only dream for that time to arrive and get back to riding and if the universe allows it back to surfing. Did you manage to improve those dance steps? lol All the best from down under. (more of an essay than a comment i know)
I'm 12 day post surgery. Noticed the difference immediately after the surgery. I could barely move, before. Any movement caused me to whimper. On first putting my weight on the new joint, I couldn't help but smile. So much better. Now, I have to work on strength because the muscles are so weak from non-use during the last two months of excruciating pain. I'm ready for the work. Also looking forward to replacement of my right hip, which has also been hurting, but not nearly as much as the left one had.
I'm 61 and in somewhat good shape. I am going to have this in my left leg sometime this yr. THANK YOU so much for your vid. Great to see someone actually going through it. Many of the other vids do not show this.
I had my left hip done ,was home the following day, went home no one to look after me , I walked up to the store some messages on the second day with 2 sticks about 400 yards away ,started driving after 5 days as it’s automatic not long journeys just the shops , I got on the bus to the pub 12 days with no sticks ,I’m in construction but not going back until 5 was after surgery not doing major work ,I’m 65 yrs old but everyone is different,take care guys ❤️👍🏴
im 24yo, that "too late" you were talking about with your doctor, to the point you cant walk.. thats where i am. hopefully ill have my hip replacement soon enough. just wanted to thank you for the video. you definitely gave me hope to be able to walk normally again and get back to enjoying life.
Stick with the PT after your surgery and you will do fine. Click on my channel and go to my most recent video. It’s a survey update. Good luck with your recovery.
Im 31 and need a bilateral hip replacement long story how it come to this but i was fit and healthy not so long ago and now i cant get shoes and socks on sittin on hard or low surfaces, walking basicslly any movements with the legs cause pain there basically locked. I know i need a hip replacement but im really scared of all the meds and that i might end up even worse. I have a great surgeon who does the anterior approach im just very nervous
My 61 yo wife had anterior THR surgery 5 days ago. She is in good health and very active, even with the bad hip, injured in a car accident in her 20’s. Surgery went smoothly, but she had significant pain in recovery. They quickly got it under control, and she has been recovering nicely. She gets up and walks around about hourly, sometimes over-doing it a little, but she is learning her limits. She is showering, dressing herself, and going into the kitchen for drinks and snacks with her walker and attached carry pouch. She has had no trouble sleeping. She has not needed the Oxy except at night. From my perspective, it has been easier than expected, and I think she would agree. For those in pain considering the surgery, I say don’t worry, go for it.
Thanks Frank My surgery was this past Thursday at 815am. The first 72 to 96 hrs were pretty tough in various ways. Mostly nausia and not sleeping at night but worked that out with ginger and short sleeps during the day. I get up every hr to walk a bit. Not too bad considering. My pain is the stiches and swelling around it but today starting day 5, im feeling more relief in general moderately that is.Thanks for your video. It is helpful and a guiding light! Im hoping to get on my drums and rehearse with the band a bit the beginning of week 6. I had the anterior surgery like you so I hope this is realistic. What an experience! Enjoy and keep on keeping on!
Thanks for this video. I am at 10 days post hip replacement, and thank you for the reminder that there is light at the end of recovery. The muscle soreness that feels like a pulled muscle is what is getting me down. There is no joint pain anymore so thanks again for this video.
Had my right hip replacement Oct 2024 in the UK and by the NHS. What is important is context. My arthritis was so bad (both hips) that I was using walking sticks and virtually housebound for 2 yrs before my surgery. This meant my muscles, core strength and physical activity were zero. Had anterior approach and spinal anaesthetic. Up using walking frame and washing/dressing myself next day. Pain was managed but in any event was nothing compared to pain I had been living with before. Discharged home 2 days later with equipment to use at home. I live alone and had no care or support provided. Had to give myself stomach injections and wear compression socks for 28 days to avoid blood clots. Was given handbook on discharge from hospital physio with graphics of exercises to do 3 times a day increasing number of reps etc. I was using 2 crutches for 2 weeks then down to I crutch for further 2 weeks and then down to 1 cane for another 2 weeks. This was due to time it took me to build back muscles and stability to be able to fully load bear and walk without a limp on my operated side and ditch all walking aids. This took 6 weeks in total. I am still going up stairs a step at a time relying on the handrail and am working on being able to walk up/down using alternate legs on steps. I was off all pain meds and paracetamol use by week 3. In summary great success and pain free full mobility for my right hip. I am however waiting another 12 months to get my other hip done to give me time to fully recover from what is major surgery. Luckily my left hip while bad is not as bad as my right one was so I can take time. My advice is your recovery timescales need to reflect your condition prior to the operation and your level of motivation to do the post op exercises consistently. I was in about the poorest level of pre op condition you could be in and so a realistic timescale is 6 -12 weeks for me. It takes 6-9 months for the hip prosthetic to fully embed with your own bones as well. Good luck to all on this journey it is worth it!
Thank you so much! I'm very active and physical! I'm a ranch hand on an alpaca ranch and love my job with a passion. I am so encouraged by your video that I can merge back into my job in a positive way. NOT what others were telling me. Thank you so much for giving optimism!
Keep in mind the recovery from 0% to about 80% happens quickly. (At least for me) That last 20% could take up to a year. But I think you will find that at 80% recovered, you will feel better than you do right now. I was surprised how quickly I started resting on my new hip. I never did that before. I always leaned slightly to the right side while standing. Now I don’t even think about it but lean towards my new hip. But please Listen to your doctor and be careful with your new hip.
Thank u so much for documenting ur needs and ur surgery and recovery. My man is needing a total hip at 69. He felt so much better after seeing ur progress. Good luck with ur continued success.
WOW, YOUR VIDEO IS VERY ENCOURAGING... I'VE BEEN TOLD BY MY DOCTOR THAT I WILL NEED A HIP REPLACEMENT IN THE FUTURE DUE TO ARTHRITIS.... I'VE BEEN SCANNING TH-cam VIDEOS THESE PAST FEW MONTHS BUT YOUR VIDEO GIVES ME THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO DO THE SURGERY... THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS VIDEO...
Thano you. I will see me surgeon next week for left hip repacement. I needed to see this. I'd love to see where you are now. Seeing you do squats, bike ride and lift your daughter encouraged me. I
I appreciate this post! I just had my 2nd outpatient anterior hip replacement on September 20, 2022 in the md / dc area where i live and recovering now.. My first anterior hip replacement was Jan 2016.... Eight days later i am almost off the cane, anterior method is a miracle! Dealing with typical pain and swelling now as this is normal progression. I'm a glutton for punishment and I've been taking only 500 mg of Tylenol every day now and no oxycontin yet! Last hip replacement, same approach and i did not take one painkiller which Is not always a good thing! I'm 56 and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 32 y/o. Xray showed deformity in both hips, paper thin cartlige and doc said i only had a couple years left max and options were risky given my lifestyle and the posterior method was the only option.... this was horrible news but it motivated me to prove this doc wrong and timeline, which i did and let him know 17 yrs later! He did not do the surgery as the anterior hip docs are specialized and choose one that has performed lots of them. I was very athletic growing up, played lots of sports and have now been in the construction contracting business for the past 27 years and also very hands on. Hips were always stiff and sore my entire life. In other words I've beaten the shit out of myself and thats ok, i have no regrets! Anterior approach worked the best for me and good luck with yours!!!
Im very happy I choose the anterior approach. But listen to your doctors. Anterior may not be the best option for everyone. But it was for me. And most people that had this approach would agree. Thanks for watching my videos!
Came across your video. It is helpful to see what to expect. I’m having right hip replacement May 30, 2024.Over a period of 10yrs I was treated aggressively with high doses of steroids for chronic migraines and reactive airway disease. Unfortunately I developed AVN (avascular necrosis). The pain is now unbearable. Over time it’s progressively gotten worse. Your video helped me to have an idea of what to expect on the other side. Thank you
Thanks for your video! I’m on day four post surgery and so far so good. Looking forward to riding my mountain bike too! Congratulations and thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for this video. I was blindsided when I found out that I needed a replacement. I have a month to mentally prepare and you have helped me so much showing how you progressed so quickly. You gave me so much inspiration ♡
Looks like you are doing the right thing. Do your research and listen to your doctor and you will be fine. The first week is a little rough, but beyond that you will be able to get around just fine.
I'm in almost, my 3rd. month.I just wanted to say , my gosh was that ever the less painful surgery I've ever had., and there have been a few. The hardest thing I had to deal with, was no sleeping. I have insomnia, as well as chronic back problems, terrible pain. Doctors say nothing can be done, so still will be on pain medicine forever Makes me sad:(:I can:t sleep on my back, it hurts too much. Good luck to all of you.
Thanks for sharing. I had a right THR in 2019 at age 60. I was able to drive one week post-op. I used only one crutch on day one and then a cane (umbrella) after day six. I started PT after ten days and biking on the 13th day. I started biking regularly after that. I was never in any pain that required meds. I experienced only transitory discomfort. Biking allows me to strength train my hip similar to weight training in a gym by gradually increasing duration and intensity without risking injury. I usually let the hip rest for a day or two between bike rides. Three years and nine months post-op, I have no mobility or pain issues and no activity restrictions other than that I have not resumed long distance running. My orthopedist says that I may resume running if I want, but he recommends that I run in the grass or on sand and not on a road. He advised me, however, that the “manufacturer” does not recommend running.
That’s great to here. I’m a year and a half post operation. No mobility issues at all. My doctor said the same thing about running. I don’t plan on running again unless someone big is chasing me. LOL.
I should have put a photo of my scare in my 6 month update video. I'll have to add it to my year update video in a few months. I'm 9 months post op and have surfed in North Carolina, rode motorcycles and I can run after my 5 year old daughter at the playground with no pain. Life is good post op!
Thanks so much!! I feel better after seeing this video. I will be having the anterior approach hip replacement in 1 month and I can’t wait. I need to get my life back .😊
30 years old and getting both hips replaced. 1 next month and the other in September. I have a 2 yo daughter who wants me to dance and play with her and it breaks my heart when I’m not able to. Sucks to have to do this but it beats the severe pain and debilitation I’m currently in 24/7. Loved your video. The part with your daughter was especially inspiring for me. Hope you’re still doing well my man! Thanks again for sharing.
I was the same way. I was not able to get on the ground and play with my daughter. And a month and a half after my surgery, my wife and I had a baby boy. By that time I was able to help my wife with the baby. I’m a year post op now and have been able to run, jump and play on the ground with my kids for some time now. Good luck with your surgeries and keep me posted.
@@FrankGuest gotcha. That’s been my game plan also so that’s why I asked. I’m a construction manager but don’t have to do the manual labor so I was hoping I would be able to be back in 2-3 weeks. Hearing you being back in 2 gives me hope! Lol then I have my second one in September so fun year all around.
Hello Sir from NJ! Scrolling around youtube while reliving some youtube research memories on my June 10, 2022 right hip replacement and came upon yours. I can relate definitely to your video. I was up and walking within 4 hours of the surgery (with assistance from a walker) with PT and OMG I was amazed on how far I was able to walk. Getting over the initial "wonderment" of even standing up straight was crazy! At 72, I finally decided to go thru with it. My surgeon and staff were amazing - oh yes - thru the butt too. Pix are available upon request. lol. 2 weeks of visiting PT and OT and then 6 weeks of PT at my local hospital - they picked me up 3 x's a week. Actually drove to PT the last 3 weeks. Keep up the good work. Rehab and exercise is key too!
Glad you had such a great recovery. I was walking hours after surgery as well. I went home same day and was driving by week 2. I had physical therapy at my home 2 times a week for 6 weeks then never again. And you are right, good PT is key. I’m so glad I had it done. My new hip is much stronger then the one I came to earth with. Thanks for watching!
I'm 45 years young, going in May 9th for my anterior approach total hip replacement. I have stage III Avascular Necrosis in right hip. Motorcycle accident in 2002, Rod taken out 2004. This is the suspected cause. I cant wait! Glad to hears you're doing good and everything went well. !!👍🙏
@bvoasis I'm so sorry you've gone through all of this. I sure hope this can be a final replacement for you. Prayers for a healthy recovery, and hopefully no more surgeries. I can definitely relate to hell, as I have spent over 120 days in the hospital in the last year and a half due to intractable back pain after a failed surgery, then I got the AVN diagnosis. It's taken a lot of support from family and friends to make it this far.
Great video. I had same surgery in 2007 so now 2023 and it has been wonderful. Now I need other hip done and my original surgeon has retired so am Dr shopping and it ain't easy. Some Dr still use posterior approach and I don't want that. And they get pretty testy about it. Guess it's the. God complex.
Awesome video! I appreciate the play-by-play progress and the honesty. November 18, 2024 is when I’m having the procedure. Although everybody’s recovery isn’t the same, your video help me ease my nerves a little bit. Thank you and God Bless!
Frank, Nice video wish I would have saw this prior to having same surgery would have been more confident. I'm 55 went off a 2nd story balcony at work 10 years ago. same story got to the point i could not take the pain. I'm 6 weeks past and pain free. Peace Luke T
I wish I had seen this video prior to my hip replacement. I am 71 years old and had a right anterior hip replacement one month ago. My recovery has been close to the recovery in this video. I am getting PT 3x/week by my choice so that I can regain functioning ASAP. At present I can walk 1/2 mile with relative ease. I started riding my bike a week ago. I rode my bike 4 miles today without pain but this was pushing my endurance. I do fatigue easily and naps help after exertion. My flexibility is improving and it seems there are gains every day. The worse pain was approximately 5 days after the surgery and lasted several days. The surgeon warned me about this with the explanation the the local anesthetic would be wearing off around then. This video was very realistic in my experience. It seemed that most videos described a much slower recovery with greater activity restrictions. The fastest recoveries seem to be with active athletic people with the anterior approach. The posterior approach has a slower recovery with greater activity restrictions.
I had my left hip done a week ago friday.. no pain in the hip at all.havnt had a pain med since the day after surgery. but still have issues with muscle tightness .. . Insurance was held up with therapy have only had 1 session thus far.. kicking myself into therapy gear and preparing for my right hip to be done... Congratulations on your success!!!!
Thank you for sharing. I have been athletic all my life and at 57 my left hip is done. I am terrified for the surgery but seeing this really puts me at ease. I have been working with my trainers to get as strong as possible for replacement. I am shooting to do it with in January or next spring, but maybe at my next check in 3 weeks I will move it up.
Hi Jane. I am 61, and have alway been quite active. Gym Regularly, Skiing, Line Dancing, Regular Dancing, Yoga. Up until last October 2021. I thought I had just pulled a muscle or something, but it just continued to get worse. I was really in shock when they told me I have Osteoarthritis and bone on bone on my right hip. Please let me know how you are doing and if you are going ahead with surgery. I am scheduled for Oct 10th 2022. Thanks and I wish you well!
@@susanwells8413 I hope your surgery went well and you are progressing along nicely in recovery. I have scheduled my hip replacement for February 2, 2023. I am ready. Hope you are well. jane
@@TheJaneathon Best of Luck! I am 13 weeks post op! And all is great. I started back to the Gym. I was on a cruise during week 8 & 9 and danced on the cruise! Back to dancing regularly, too.
Good luck!! Just remember, the first week or two will be the worst. After that you will be so happy you got it done. By 16 weeks you will be 80% recovered. And that 80% will feel so much better than how you feel today.
Doing this video from the patient perspective was great. I'm 59 and planning for my hip replacement. Your honesty about your experience was also inspirational. I wish your recovery the best and I hope to have a similar experience to yours.
Thanks for your video. I am 60 and been a nurse for 30 years. I had this surgery 16 days ago. I have not been taking pain meds, making it hard to put weight on hip. I will do so, so that I can get to walking better. Really want to start trying to walking better and goal to without walker soon. Thanks. Hope you are doing great now.
I’m six months out right now. I could not be any happier that I had the surgery. My hip feels great. I can’t even tell I have an implant. You need your meds to put weight on that hip. It’s very important. I have another video half edited. Week 4-16. I’ll get it posted hopefully before the new year. Keep at it, do your physical therapy and continue to push yourself. Hope your swelling has not been too bad. I was lucky and did not have much swelling.
Will be consulting with my Dr about hip replacement and am watching everything on the subject. I strongly recommend everyone do the preparation work on any health subjects. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and knowledge is power. ❤😉👍
Inspirational! I'll be 53 this year, I'll go in about a month for my THR, and it's nice to see the ability/limitations and progress you show, puts me more at ease.
Great video! I just had a bilateral hip replacement this morning and post op 10 hours. This is great documentation. I should’ve started this too right after surgery.
I am planning a THR for 2 weeks. Really appreciated your recovery video. Looks like things are going well. Congrats. Would love to see 6 months progress!
Thanks for watching. My 6 month video is up. Click on my channel and then click on the video tab. Scroll down until you see it. I am very happy with my recovery.
How'd yours go Denise? I'm 6 months out from my THR and my hip is 100%, no pain at all and I'm back to normal activities. If you are at just a week or 2, keep a smile because things will begin to improve rapidly soon. I was driving my car at 3 weeks and no cane or support at all....my swelling took 3-4 weeks to fully subside. Wishing you well!
Sue Wolfe- I'm having anterior thr at the end of March. Your video and comments were very helpful. Thanks for putting this video out for us! It helps to see the healing process. 👍💪❤️
Great video Frank! Watched the entire video and as others have mentioned it's reassuring to see your progress from pre to post-op. When you mentioned the thing about the doctor telling you to wait because of your age it brought back what I was told four years ago. I was 48 at the time (albeit much older than when you were advised to wait) and now I'm 52 and ready to have the surgery. One of my doctors said that I'd, "know what it was time". Well, the last six months have been terrible. My advice for anyone considering hip replacement is to not wait until your basically crippled like me. I'm not sure about you, but when I finally made the decision, it took me 4 months just to set up various appointments and my surgeon's schedule was out several months. My surgery is scheduled for 7/8, but I think I decided in January it was time. I naively thought that "when I knew it was time", that I could get surgery that month, not that it would take months. Did you experience similar delay in getting scheduled? I think it was also great that you mentioned that even several months out that you're still recovering. A lot of materials make it sound like a 4 to 6 week recovery, but it sounds like a slow progress. Thanks for posting the video! Very inspiring!
When I finally decided to have the surgery, it was scheduled almost 4 months out. So I had to wait as well. My recovery was pretty quick. I got to 70-80 percent quickly. And that 70-80 percent was so much better than the pain I was in prior to the surgery. Getting to 100% from 80 took several more months. I’m at 11 months post operation now and I’m 100% recovered. I have my year update appointment with my doctor in July.
Fortunately for me the time between my very first visit to the surgeon and my actual surgery (tomorrow morning) is exactly 15 days. Super excited, not anxious at all. Looking forward to recovering and being pain free!
Currently I am 6 months post op and could not be happier that I had the surgery. Good luck with yours. Take is slow after your Surgery, listen to your doctor and don’t break precautions. You will do fine!
Had my right hip replaced via anterior almost 3 days ago and just found your inspiring video - thanks so much! I’m striving to achieve the goals that you conquered. I had a helpful head start - 3 months of hip exercises nearly every other day and practice last week walking up/down stairs with a cane, in/out car & bed with leg lifter from a hip kit I bought. That helped tremendously, as doing basic things was easy post op despite the pain. Been doing laps around the house with the walker until the pain hits 5-6 on the 10 scale. Overall, feeling very positive so far. Frank, what impressed me the most is that other than the gym cycle, you didn’t have formal PT post op. Other videos I’ve watched had more structured or formal PT for the first weeks. My surgeon advised no PT other than walking for the first 4 weeks to give time for bones to adhere rather than risk compromising that, and after 4 weeks, formal PT. I’ve been skeptical about this, but after seeing how your recovery went w/o PT, I’m encouraged! I’m going to cheat a bit and do some light range of motion stretches anyway as I progress, but will hold off on anything that can pull the new hardware out of place and trust my surgeon’s advice and nail the PT in 4 weeks. Will check back and let you and followers know how this goes.
Seams like you had a plan. I think those that go into the surgery that think like you have the best recovery’s. Thanks for watching and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Again, thanks for sharing your journey and tips. I’m progressing well, almost exactly as you did! At day 4 I went from walker to cane. By day 7, just barely tapping the cane for balance while walking. By day 10 - no more cane for walking and per my smartwatch my stride length and speed about 75% of normal. Just using the cane up/down stairs for balance. At day 14 - walking without cane up/down stairs and no longer two feet per step. It hurt at first, but this opened up my range of motion considerably to the point where I can now reach down enough while standing to get my pants on. Still have swelling, stiffness and pain that’s manageable with Tylenol and still numbness on outside of quad running down towns knee, but my surgeon says that’s normal at this stage. Wound was checked at day 14 by surgeon’s PA, and it’s normal at this stage. So today is day 16 and I’m very encouraged. My new right hip coming along well. With the better ability to lift my leg I now have, I’m going to see if I can drive again, being as cautious as possible of course. The next hurdle will be trying to sleep on my side. Too uncomfortable up until now, but with better range of motion, I’d like to make that transition, as I’m still not sleeping well. Thanks again Frank as I’ll continue to monitor progress relative to your timeline and take note of your tips.
Thanks for this! Just an FYI, I took NO narcotics after my surgery. Just Tylenol 3x a day and Maloxicam (and baby aspirin for clotting) I iced my leg throughout the day and kept it elevated most times other than walking around for ten mins every hour. I had pretty much no pain, swelling or bruising. I also wasn’t eating any added sugar or flour (quit a few weeks prior to the surgery) which I think helped. I am in decent shape so that also probably helped but wanted to pass the info on to those who don’t want to deal with pain meds and withdrawal or addiction worries. I have two friends that also only did Tylenol so that was encouraging. To avoid pain meds, Ice and elevation will be your best friends :) altho I know everyone is different. I did have it on hand just in case but never needed it. But thanks again! I really appreciated your video and seeing your progression! I’m 17 days past anterior hip and am feeling squirrelly! I take a couple walks a day about 2-3 blocks with my cane but don’t really use it. Find myself more tired than usual but have been sleeping through the night. Other than that, just leaving massively long comments on people’s videos lol.
That is great to hear! Glad your recovering well. My surgeon told me some people only take Tylenol like you. I was not that lucky. I kept my leg elevated like you and iced regularly. I needed at The narcotics a few times a day for the first 3-4 days. Then only at night. Did that for a week then no pain meds at all. I never had much swelling and no bruising. The incision was sore and tender for quite a while but no real discomfort after the first week. Thanks for watching. I’m just over a year post operation and I have been healed 100% for months now. Feeling great.
@@FrankGuest it’s amazing how everyone’s experience is unique. Thanks for sharing. Did you have any withdrawal symptoms? I had just watched Dopesick about the opioid crisis and was freaked! Glad to hear all is well now. Thanks for the inspo!
@@Augerama I did not. As long as you only use it as prescribed. You won’t get addicted. Control the urges to use it more than that. Narcotics can be very bad if abused.
Hope your recovery is going well. That first week can be tough. I’m actually finishing up an update video for my surgery. I hope to post it tomorrow evening. I’m 7 months post op now and feel great, this next video covers from 1 month to month 5 of my recovery.
Very informative. I had both hips replaced the sam year. 2015. One in August and them the right one in October. Mine was done posterior. I go hiking, walking.. and im 70 years old. It has been a blessing. I've got a friend who is about to under go his hip replacement. Im gonna forward your video to him
@@FrankGuest Thank You.... My friend Bob,... better known now as Bionic Bob... grin faired very well. He was out of the hospital and home the same day. He had robotic surgery... Its amazing how things have changed since I worked in the OR in the Military, 1972 VietNam. He did not have sutures, but was super glued shut. I recall back in the day, that was just becoming a new process... Its cool. Hope all is well with you to my friend. Keep smilin.
I'm 47 and have been told I need a hip replacement. Even though I have been told that this is a highly successful surgery, this video has been really helpful in confirming this. I'm resigned to the fact that this will improve my quality of life but I'm nervous all the same. The last major surgery I had was almost nine years ago to have a c-section birth for my youngest child that almost resulted in my death! I never imagined that I would need a hip replacement but I had a fall when said youngest child "ran me over" on her bike! It aggravated the arthritis to the point where I'm now using a walking stick to help my gait be more normal. Thankyou for taking the time to share your experiences. Pre op exercises are super important as are post op as the muscles need to be really healthy for best recovery.
Thank you so much for watching. I’m still feeling great. I’m so happy I have the surgery. I was very nervous at first as well. But supper glad I decided to have it. My quality of life has improved 10 fold.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have been reading n watching a lot on hip replacement to help me decide which approach is the best. I already had in mind the anterior approach after researching about it. I have seen orthopedic surgeons both in the Philippines n Kuwait where I both live. So far in the Phil one doctor said posterior n the other one lateral so I am more confused. In Kuwait there are few doctors who do the anterior approach and that’s why I am flying there after Christmas to consult with one doctor who is famous for this. Watching your video helped me decide to do the anterior. Hopefully everything goes well with me. I am 67 and was born with not so good hip bones. Aside from the hips I am also candidate for knee replacement. All because of osteoarthritis. There are some bad days but mostly still the pain is bearable. Again thank you. Reading all the comments gave me more knowledge n first hand experiences from others.
I’m so sorry to hear that. That was a big fear of mine after my surgery. I feel like I took it slow. Even at the gym I felt like I could push myself more. But I held back. Good luck with your recovery
Omgoodness I watched this and looked at my husband asking “am I doing something wrong?!” Because I’m 17 days post op and I’m still swollen and in pain. I can’t put full weight on quite yet and use a combination of Walker for distance walks and the cane for stairs and short trips. I have a knee problem same leg no one wanted to look at till after the hip replacement still. But with therapy they are hoping it fixes itself which is doubtful because I’ve had 3 knee surgeries:(. My hubby always says “you should have rode motorcycles versus playing sports all those years!” Because he has had zero surgeries to my 10+ in my lifetime!
I was lucky and did not swell up much. It seams those that do, have far slower recoveries. Wishing you the best, and on a side note. I agree with your husband. Riding motorcycles is great!
I'm having my left hip done March 2nd, 2023 I have already put it off twice. I have a Sod buissiness 30 yrs that requires lifting and is physically demanding..... I'm worried that I won't be able to ever continue working with sod. Thank you for the video I now feel more confident after your great video...... Thank you Lou
I am in my 4 weeks after hip surgery replacement and my one was really bad the hip was but now it's feels really good and I haveing my training tomorrow to do the upper body workout again can't wait
Wow, thank you for sharing all of these details of your experience!! I’m up in Canada and I’ve got a total hip replacement in 6 weeks, anterior. I’m also 41, arthritis from an accident 17 years ago.
Thank you for your video...i will be 1 week post op tomorrow. Im 68 yo and i guess doing ok... i have a lot of pain in my knee (surgery side) but i will keep on the pain meds and push thru it.
Thanks for watching and stay strong. The first week was the worst for me. As long as you can keep the swelling down, you should be feeling better soon.
Thanks so much Frank I’m a AirForce Vet and having my hip replacement in November at the VA here in NC I have been so afraid but your video has helped me I put it off for 5 yrs and now can hardly walk at all without a walker due to the bone on bone pain Thanks so much
Thank you so much for doing this. My same surgery is scheduled next week and it gives me hope and comfort. I have already had a right shoulder replacement and basically will have both hips, both knees and the other shoulder replaced in time. Thank you and so glad you did so well. God bless.
Very inspiring buddy. I’m on the list for both hips for the next year. I’m an active 64 yo man, looking forwards to enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you for sharing !
Just wanted to thank you for the video. I am a few weeks away from my op, and this was the best video I could find. Very informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Neal
Thanks for the video. Had posterior 4 years ago. Not a bad recovery. All sounds similar to yours. Doing my other hip in a month due to hip dysplasia but anterior this time. Hopefully it goes as well as yours! I’m 50 now.
Thank you for this video. I was born with a rare birth defect of hip dysplasia on both my hips. I am now 35 and going to talk to my doctor now about getting this surgery done. I’ve been going in every 4 months for cortisone but unfortunately that and the CBD oil isn’t helping as much as it did before. I’m nervous about the surgery and this video has helped me calm my nerves down. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this video to help lol
I had a bilateral total hip replacement. Went home after 4 days. Looked after myself. Got 14 syringes and realized I had to inject myself every day to prevent blood clots. Did my exercises and after two weeks walked with a cane.I hated those damn compression socks😅 Sleep on your back, don't cross your legs, raised toilet seat etc. Made a t bar from the ceiling to pull myself up and out of bed. All worked out well.
@@FrankGuest Hi Frank...the surgery was a success; I was walking the same day and today is my 8th-day post-op; I went to a job interview in 2-inch heels without any walking assistance. However, I'm still a little sore around the incision area but I do not feel any more pain when I walk. Thanks for everything!
Great Video ! I am going to do the anterior approach in 3-4 months from now . awesome to see you dancing with your daughter and navigating the stairs . Can you tell me how long it was before you could do a 1 or 1.5 mile slow moderate walk ?
Cool video. I'm 56 i had mine done 10 days ago and I'm up walking normal going to the store driving and feel somewhat normal . I do get tired easy after walking a while and have to rest . Very careful of how I move and what I do . Dull ache in the hip but getting better everyday . PT helps a lot . PS i don't have an account so I'm using my son's.
Please tell your dad that I’m glad his recovery is going well. Let him know I posted an updated video a few days ago. Covers my recovery up to 5 months.
Thank you for this video I’m in my early fifties I will be having surgery September 2024 Glad to see you’re doing well, I’m scared to be honest, that’s why I’m watching videos to see whats coming.
Well done i am going to have hip done 2024 18 October you make me feel it more easier looking at you before and after 3 years ago wow bet your well better now good video thanks
@joblogs542 I’m so happy I decided to do the surgery. Most the time I do t even remember that I have a prosthetic hip. It’s just part of me and I don’t even think about it. Thanks again for watching!
Had mine done on 3 October so, 3 weeks post op today. Doing well, walking with crutches for balance and safety. Had some pretty significant bruising all the way down into my calf. Still there but receding. Do your exercises religiously and use your ice packs. It gets better. 👍
@@Redwood65 I do I was walking 1 hour after my opp but was still high on drugs ha doing OK tho to be fair just glad I got it done hopefully be walking next week bit better I had my muscle cut to get to my thigh I had a spiral twist in my bone knew nothing of that the my bp went down to 69 but they got me up and running the next day boom was home feel 89 percent good will find the 11 percent to get there good luck to you
Bro ya giving me HOPE!! Had a disease in my hip when I was 10 , 1979. Fast forward 2022 my hip is totally destroyed. Can't time my shoe can't put on my sock is terrible.. But your video is inspiring to me.🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing your experience. This is by far one the best videos documenting the before and after. I have my hip replacement surgery on January 12, 2024 and im so excited and ready to get my life back. I'll definitely check out your other videos and you gained a new subscriber🤝🏾🤝🏾
@bernadettehennebry8763 I'm not scared or afraid at all. I've just been dealing with this hip pain for about 4yrs now and in just ready to get back to doing the things I love doing like playing with my 3 grandkids and fishing etc. I'm actually about to get dressed and drive to Nashville to have my pre op testing and class. I'm actually looking forward to the process because I know I'll get my life back. I think I'm going to make videos to document everything so someone else maybe can benefit from them. Don't be scared, think positive🧘🏾♂️💫 Best of luck to you🤗🤗
@@terrencetankastringer6256 thank you for your kind words my life is on hold with this pain I’m going to think positive and get on with it I miss playing golf etc best of luck to you
@bernadettehennebry8763 You're welcome, live in the end. Meaning..picture yourself after your surgery all well and able to do the things you've missed out on. Picture your friends telling you how amazed they are at how much better you're moving around and how happy they are to see you happy and not in pain again. It's all about the mindset I suppose. I'm rooting for you so don't let me down. I'll come back to this post after I get back from this pre op testing and class.
Thanks so much for your video and being so honest with your recovery and everything you went through. I'm having my anterior hip replacement surgery next Monday and I'm encouraged after seeing this! Thanks a bunch!
Thank you so much to make this video for all of us who need hip replacement. It is so nice to see your progression in a short period of time. Love your dance with your daughter.
I'm 61 bone on bone on my left hip and full of arthritis. The pain is excruciating, and I can't walk without a cane. I go this Monday, and I am getting a THR on April 22nd. I'm having the Anterior approach with an Anterior approach specialist who's fellowship trained. I am extatic, to say the least.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You look like you've come a long way. I'm scheduled to have my total right hip replaced June 22, 2022 and I'm happy yet nervous about it coming out of socket. I'll have my pre-op appointment next week and I have questions. Your video is very helpful and gives me hope! Thanks again for posting your video!
I am 33 years old and I just had my total hip replacement done on my left hip on June the 2nd 2022 so 8 days ago and I got discharged on the 7th so I have been home for 3 days. I wish you good luck on your surgery, (it might be coming out of the socket but it's going back in a waaaaay better condition + you'll be asleep so you won't feel a thing ). The pain you feel while your bones and muscles and skin are healing is sooooo worth it. I might only be 33 years old but my hip was in a seriously bad shape,... Try going in empty headed, stress free, it helps a lot, again good luck to you.
I'm so glad I stumbled across this. I am having the same type tomorrow morning. And in a few months I will have the other one done. At 52 y/o, I never thought I'd be having this done after retiring from the fire department but shit happens. TY
I had hip sugery at. 84 yrs old and don’t regret it one bit., I got so tired of hurting every time I walked, it has been a yr now and I’m very happy with it.. I had no one to help me and I came home the day after sugery.. Took care of myself and cooked for myself. hope your doing well..
Wow. That’s great. Thanks for sharing. And I and doing great as well. Most the time I forget that I have a new hip. It’s just part of me and I can’t feel it. It’s great.
Thank you. I'm bone on bone hip left one. As well I'm doing anteriar
How did you do it by yourself? You are amazing! I live alone to and am really scared of having to do post op recovery by myself without any help. Hope you are doing well.
I’m having my hip replacement July 17,2024 and live alone, I’m 72 yr old woman, I applied for a caregiver temporarily while I recover…great job, you give me high hopes for a speedy recovery.
@@LindaFoyle I had my hip replaced two years ago, I was 62, also live alone with two dogs. I had help for 3 days and then alone. My cousin is 3 years younger than I am and she had help for two months! Some of it is mental. I just wanted to get better and life my best life.
I had the Anterior method done about 3 years ago. Spent 1 night in the hospital and was walking around the block twice the next day using a walker. Zero PT, zero rehab, back to work doing construction in 13 days. It was amazing.
Wow. Your recovery was faster than mine. I thought mine was quick. Keep up the great work. Thanks for watching.
in construction in 13 days. Who do you think are u bullshitting here?
@@teodormacovei4648 Believe what you want to. But it is true. I was remodeling a kitchen at the time. I had been cleared by my doctor to return to work.
@@teodormacovei4648 totally true. Cleared by my doctor to return to work in 13 days. Was remodeling kitchens.
Wow
Pretty much my experience as I’m 3 weeks post op with THR anterior style. 69 and in good shape, walked a mile with the dog yesterday and felt it last night. Ice therapy about 4 to 5 times daily and keep it loose by moving every hour; walking around the house or light exercises. Tylenol n aspirin pain therapy since day 3; don’t like narcotics and constipation that comes with it. Goal is to walk 9 holes at 12 weeks! Hope my golf game improves too but it’s always a good walk.
Ha ha I'm a golfer too, just about to have a THR.
Hoping it's gonna cure that pesky slice!
I had Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery on Aug. 11 early am.
That night l woke up with a horrible Rash around my surgery incision. It was extremely painful, itchy, and sensitive to anything touching it!
Doc put me on Prednisone for 7 days and Rash came back again!
Back on Prednisone for another 7 days plus Extra strength Cortisol cream (l went thru 3 large tubes, No sleep now 14 nights!!
I had no Aide but my neighbor took my dog out for me every day.
I was house bound over 50 days.
I finally got rid of Rashes and began PT homebound.
It's now Oct 13 on a Cane. I can drive small trips
Still have a limp but getting stronger.
@@mucjud15 I’m so sorry to hear about your experience. Also sorry it took me a year to reply. How are you doing now? I hope all is well.
My surgery is tomorrow morning! Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching. How are you feeling now?
Thanks! This video has taken a little fear out of getting my hip done!
It’s still scary. But I’m so happy that it’s done. I could not feel any better about my decision!
Same here!
This is exactly what I needed to see. I'm having hip replacement surgery in 2 weeks. I really appreciate showing us what to expect in the first critical 4 weeks post-op. I feel a lot more at ease about having it done now. Thanks.
You should be 2 weeks post operation now. How are you recovering?
@@FrankGuest Actually at 5 weeks post op. Doing OK. Lot more pain than I imagined. Been walking without a cane for a week now. Still limping more than I think I should be at this time. Physical therapist thinks so too. I feel I have lots of pain at the end of the day if I walk too much. Morning not too bad. Looks like it'll be a long slow slog up the side of the recovery hill. Thanks.
@@TaipanTex I was worried about my limp post operation as well. But one day it just went away! Keep doing what your doc and Physical Therapist tell you. You will get through this and be very happy.
@@FrankGuest Thanks for the encouragement.
@@TaipanTex Hope your recovery is complete soon. I have my surgery in 2 weeks 7/27/22. Wish me luck.
Love the dance with your daughter. My daughter is getting married on Oct 2024. Looking forward to our Father, daughter dance with my new hip.
I really was inspired by your video. Today is my 2nd week since my hip replacement surgery.
I saw your video the same day I got home after surgery and thought you were full of it. Two weeks later I saw it again to compare my progress. So far I'm keeping up with your time table of progress
and all I can say is that you are honest and helpful by doing your video. Please keep us updated with your progress. Best wishes.
Check out my part two. It covers up to 6 months. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! Like you, am on the younger side to have had this procedure. So, both physically and mentally challenging. Only 5 days post op (total hip, left) so far, and am feeling impatient already. Your progress from 0-4 weeks gives me hope. Thanks again!
@@planelover9885 you what, 9 months post operation now. You running marathons yet?
I had my left hip replaced 10 days ago. My walking experience is very similar to yours. I can currently walk with no cane, and drive (just to PT), I have muscle pain in my leg but as you say it is to be expected. The Doctor and Hospital videos make it sound like easy surgery, but really, it's quite the opposite. They cut open your hip, retract your muscles, dislocate your hip, saw off your bone and stuff a titanium rod in your femur! And then there is the freezing medicine, anesthesia, morphine, fentanyl, antibiotics, and oxy. It is quite a trauma on your body. I still take Tylenol and have trouble sleeping, but it's only been 10 days! PT is rough. They are assertive. This week the surgeon will remove the bandage. I don't anticipate any issues. I am very excited about my hip no matter what. The old one was useless. Thanks for your video!
Everything you said about the surgery is correct. It’s a very intense procedure. That said, I am so happy I got it done. Your 14 days post operation now. The trouble sleeping at night and soreness around the incision will persist for a while. But it will get better. My hip is 3000% better now than before the surgery.
so sick of people who say, ahh, piece if cake, walking for miles after 2 weeks......really?? BS!!
@@lizstromsnesdolz629 It is a tough recovery. You must keep moving in order to get better but it hurts. Your body has to figure out how to work with the new hip. All your leg muscles have to learn how to work after being manupulated. My knee hurt for a few months after as well. It will be 2 years next month. It's all good now.
I had a anterior done in Feb 2021 and just had the other hip done March 19, 2024. I had my second surgery in a surgi center "Emerge Ortho" and went home afterwards. My surgery started at 7am I was in recovery at 8:30 and released by 10:30 after walking with my walker and doing the steps. I walked unaided two days after my surgery and the hip felt good. I was walking on my own after my first PT six days after my surgery and have never looked back. I am 71.5 years old and feeling GOOD!
You are a Rock Star! Glad to hear you are doing so well. Thanks for watching my video.
Uh, I don't understand all you guys walking so soon. Everywhere I read it says bone isn't fused to the implant yet, that it takes like 4 weeks or more before you're supposed to out full weight on it????
Hi there. I am 54 and will be having hip replacement soon. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and it is very comforting to see that life gets back to normal fairly soon. Wish you the best in your recovery. This was super helpful
Thank you for watching. I’ll be posting another video in 2 weeks. I’ll be 3 months post op at that point. I would consider myself 85% recovered at this point. I still can’t run or jump, but I have not been able to do that for 5 years. LOL. About 2 weeks ago I was able to tie my left shoe. That was a huge step for me. Thanks again for watching. Please subscribe so you don’t miss my next video.
Life dies not get back soon dont believe that
Thank you for posting your journey with hip replacement surgery. This has helped me to understand what I might expect. Of course, everyone is heals differently and progress might be slower or faster. Thank you for taking the time to post your video.
Thank you for watching!
Hi Frank, Thank you for taking the time to make these posts.My name is Pascal. Small world! I just had left leg anterior hip replacement on 14 Nov 22 in Sydney Australia. Im 45 and had started the whole hip op journey at 40 like yourself , I also wanted to wait til i was at least 55-60 yrs old but it was clear that wasn't going to be an option. Like yourself i ride but the hip developed osteo arthritis on its own, no falls ,crashes,in fact not a single thing trauma wise up to 40. I did a lot of Thai boxing in Thailand since my early 30's and have always been active but not a good enough reason for it to happen. Just a genetic predisposition type of bad luck. One surgeon said the formation of the femoral heads had shapes that were destined to annoy the acetabulum and eventually cause wear and tear. Watching your first video brought back my first week in an instant. Almost day for day identical. However after 4 days in hospital recovery i was lucky to get a full week as in patient at a really cool private rehab center called Walper, insurance covered that. So my second week was really easy as i had meals done, meds organised , physio and hydrotherapy twice a day and a lot of rest and icing. Felt a bit spoiled but paid a bundle for everything so why not. Managed to attach my ps4 for some guilty gaming and hours of streaming! Im now on a single walking stick and will head home Thursday 24/11/22. then i will do my own rehab at home and visit the center just twice a week. Your dead right, daily work and getting moving again is vital for a quicker recovery. I actually stopped all pain meds,had palexia instant and slow release, both stopped since Tuesday 22nd. No Pain but definitely feel discomfort after too much time on feet. Rest, panadol and ice fixes that but i think ill use something stronger on and off when im at home. I've got nothing against meds,just didn't like the fog it created in my mind. Your clip was informative and very encouraging, kinda wish i documented my op as well to help motivate others. I might get that chance in a few years from now as the right leg ,although really strong and pain free ,is unfortunately diagnosed with grade 3-4 OA!!!! We decided not to do a double as the right leg is currently doing perfectly well. Im kinda glad about that but you still wonder if a double is better in the long run. Ill keep watching your progress videos. Something tells me your right back on that motor bike and pain free these days, i can only dream for that time to arrive and get back to riding and if the universe allows it back to surfing. Did you manage to improve those dance steps? lol All the best from down under. (more of an essay than a comment i know)
I'm 12 day post surgery. Noticed the difference immediately after the surgery. I could barely move, before. Any movement caused me to whimper. On first putting my weight on the new joint, I couldn't help but smile. So much better. Now, I have to work on strength because the muscles are so weak from non-use during the last two months of excruciating pain. I'm ready for the work. Also looking forward to replacement of my right hip, which has also been hurting, but not nearly as much as the left one had.
I'm 61 and in somewhat good shape. I am going to have this in my left leg sometime this yr. THANK YOU so much for your vid. Great to see someone actually going through it. Many of the other vids do not show this.
I had my left hip done ,was home the following day, went home no one to look after me , I walked up to the store some messages on the second day with 2 sticks about 400 yards away ,started driving after 5 days as it’s automatic not long journeys just the shops , I got on the bus to the pub 12 days with no sticks ,I’m in construction but not going back until 5 was after surgery not doing major work ,I’m 65 yrs old but everyone is different,take care guys ❤️👍🏴
im 24yo, that "too late" you were talking about with your doctor, to the point you cant walk.. thats where i am. hopefully ill have my hip replacement soon enough. just wanted to thank you for the video. you definitely gave me hope to be able to walk normally again and get back to enjoying life.
Stick with the PT after your surgery and you will do fine. Click on my channel and go to my most recent video. It’s a survey update. Good luck with your recovery.
Im 31 and need a bilateral hip replacement long story how it come to this but i was fit and healthy not so long ago and now i cant get shoes and socks on sittin on hard or low surfaces, walking basicslly any movements with the legs cause pain there basically locked. I know i need a hip replacement but im really scared of all the meds and that i might end up even worse. I have a great surgeon who does the anterior approach im just very nervous
@@ael100 hi I’m from Towson my surgery is April 6 please only hope and stay praying 🙏 firt i have 42 yr and in not waiting good luck 🍀👍 for you
My 61 yo wife had anterior THR surgery 5 days ago. She is in good health and very active, even with the bad hip, injured in a car accident in her 20’s.
Surgery went smoothly, but she had significant pain in recovery. They quickly got it under control, and she has been recovering nicely. She gets up and walks around about hourly, sometimes over-doing it a little, but she is learning her limits. She is showering, dressing herself, and going into the kitchen for drinks and snacks with her walker and attached carry pouch. She has had no trouble sleeping. She has not needed the Oxy except at night.
From my perspective, it has been easier than expected, and I think she would agree. For those in pain considering the surgery, I say don’t worry, go for it.
Thanks Frank
My surgery was this past Thursday at 815am. The first 72 to 96 hrs were pretty tough in various ways. Mostly nausia and not sleeping at night but worked that out with ginger and short sleeps during the day. I get up every hr to walk a bit. Not too bad considering. My pain is the stiches and swelling around it but today starting day 5, im feeling more relief in general moderately that is.Thanks for your video. It is helpful and a guiding light! Im hoping to get on my drums and rehearse with the band a bit the beginning of week 6. I had the anterior surgery like you so I hope this is realistic. What an experience! Enjoy and keep on keeping on!
How did the jam session go with your band at week 6? I bet you were feeling pretty good by the 6 week mark.
Thanks for posting. I'm a 71 yr, old woman & getting hip surgery in 3 months. This was most helpful
Good luck with your surgery. Please watch the next video in my hip series if you have not done so already. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video. I am at 10 days post hip replacement, and thank you for the reminder that there is light at the end of recovery. The muscle soreness that feels like a pulled muscle is what is getting me down. There is no joint pain anymore so thanks again for this video.
Had my right hip replacement Oct 2024 in the UK and by the NHS. What is important is context. My arthritis was so bad (both hips) that I was using walking sticks and virtually housebound for 2 yrs before my surgery. This meant my muscles, core strength and physical activity were zero. Had anterior approach and spinal anaesthetic. Up using walking frame and washing/dressing myself next day. Pain was managed but in any event was nothing compared to pain I had been living with before. Discharged home 2 days later with equipment to use at home. I live alone and had no care or support provided. Had to give myself stomach injections and wear compression socks for 28 days to avoid blood clots. Was given handbook on discharge from hospital physio with graphics of exercises to do 3 times a day increasing number of reps etc. I was using 2 crutches for 2 weeks then down to I crutch for further 2 weeks and then down to 1 cane for another 2 weeks. This was due to time it took me to build back muscles and stability to be able to fully load bear and walk without a limp on my operated side and ditch all walking aids. This took 6 weeks in total. I am still going up stairs a step at a time relying on the handrail and am working on being able to walk up/down using alternate legs on steps. I was off all pain meds and paracetamol use by week 3. In summary great success and pain free full mobility for my right hip. I am however waiting another 12 months to get my other hip done to give me time to fully recover from what is major surgery. Luckily my left hip while bad is not as bad as my right one was so I can take time. My advice is your recovery timescales need to reflect your condition prior to the operation and your level of motivation to do the post op exercises consistently. I was in about the poorest level of pre op condition you could be in and so a realistic timescale is 6 -12 weeks for me. It takes 6-9 months for the hip prosthetic to fully embed with your own bones as well. Good luck to all on this journey it is worth it!
Thank you so much! I'm very active and physical! I'm a ranch hand on an alpaca ranch and love my job with a passion. I am so encouraged by your video that I can merge back into my job in a positive way. NOT what others were telling me. Thank you so much for giving optimism!
Keep in mind the recovery from 0% to about 80% happens quickly. (At least for me) That last 20% could take up to a year. But I think you will find that at 80% recovered, you will feel better than you do right now. I was surprised how quickly I started resting on my new hip. I never did that before. I always leaned slightly to the right side while standing. Now I don’t even think about it but lean towards my new hip. But please Listen to your doctor and be careful with your new hip.
Thank u so much for documenting ur needs and ur surgery and recovery. My man is needing a total hip at 69. He felt so much better after seeing ur progress. Good luck with ur continued success.
Thank you for watching and hopefully your husband’s surgery goes as well as mine.
WOW, YOUR VIDEO IS VERY ENCOURAGING... I'VE BEEN TOLD BY MY DOCTOR THAT I WILL NEED A HIP REPLACEMENT IN THE FUTURE DUE TO ARTHRITIS.... I'VE BEEN SCANNING TH-cam VIDEOS THESE PAST FEW MONTHS BUT YOUR VIDEO GIVES ME THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO DO THE SURGERY... THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS VIDEO...
Thank you for watching and good luck with your surgery.
Thano you. I will see me surgeon next week for left hip repacement. I needed to see this. I'd love to see where you are now. Seeing you do squats, bike ride and lift your daughter encouraged me. I
I appreciate this post! I just had my 2nd outpatient anterior hip replacement on September 20, 2022 in the md / dc area where i live and recovering now.. My first anterior hip replacement was Jan 2016.... Eight days later i am almost off the cane, anterior method is a miracle! Dealing with typical pain and swelling now as this is normal progression. I'm a glutton for punishment and I've been taking only 500 mg of Tylenol every day now and no oxycontin yet! Last hip replacement, same approach and i did not take one painkiller which Is not always a good thing! I'm 56 and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 32 y/o. Xray showed deformity in both hips, paper thin cartlige and doc said i only had a couple years left max and options were risky given my lifestyle and the posterior method was the only option.... this was horrible news but it motivated me to prove this doc wrong and timeline, which i did and let him know 17 yrs later! He did not do the surgery as the anterior hip docs are specialized and choose one that has performed lots of them. I was
very athletic growing up, played lots of sports and have now been in the construction contracting business for the past 27 years and also very hands on. Hips were always stiff and sore my entire life. In other words I've beaten the shit out of myself and thats ok, i have no regrets! Anterior approach worked the best for me and good luck with yours!!!
Im very happy I choose the anterior approach. But listen to your doctors. Anterior may not be the best option for everyone. But it was for me. And most people that had this approach would agree. Thanks for watching my videos!
Came across your video. It is helpful to see what to expect. I’m having right hip replacement May 30, 2024.Over a period of 10yrs I was treated aggressively with high doses of steroids for chronic migraines and reactive airway disease. Unfortunately I developed AVN (avascular necrosis). The pain is now unbearable. Over time it’s progressively gotten worse. Your video helped me to have an idea of what to expect on the other side. Thank you
Thanks for your video! I’m on day four post surgery and so far so good. Looking forward to riding my mountain bike too! Congratulations and thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching. I’m sure your are on my bike by now! Take care of that hip. Don’t fall off the bike 🙏
Please tell me what kind of pain meds did you take in first weeks ? I will have my hip done soon and I am terrified.Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I was blindsided when I found out that I needed a replacement. I have a month to mentally prepare and you have helped me so much showing how you progressed so quickly. You gave me so much inspiration ♡
Looks like you are doing the right thing. Do your research and listen to your doctor and you will be fine. The first week is a little rough, but beyond that you will be able to get around just fine.
@@FrankGuest i have atecreliatis and can't breath
I'm in almost, my 3rd. month.I just wanted to say , my gosh was that ever the less painful surgery I've ever had., and there have been a few.
The hardest thing I had to deal with, was no sleeping. I have insomnia, as well as chronic back problems, terrible pain. Doctors say nothing can be done, so still will be on pain medicine forever Makes me sad:(:I can:t sleep on my back, it hurts too much. Good luck to all of you.
Thank you. I am 75 and getting to getting the same approach done late this year. PS. You are great dad!
Thank you for the video of your progression. I am very grateful and encouraged by you.
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Wife goes in for her hip replacement in 2 weeks. Thank You for the Valuable info!
Thank you for watching!
Thank u for sharing this, my guy needs to have a total hip replacement at 69 yrs old .I’m so glad u put this up, he feels so much better.
How did it go? Did he get the surgery?
Thanks for sharing.
I had a right THR in 2019 at age 60. I was able to drive one week post-op. I used only one crutch on day one and then a cane (umbrella) after day six. I started PT after ten days and biking on the 13th day. I started biking regularly after that.
I was never in any pain that required meds. I experienced only transitory discomfort.
Biking allows me to strength train my hip similar to weight training in a gym by gradually increasing duration and intensity without risking injury. I usually let the hip rest for a day or two between bike rides.
Three years and nine months post-op, I have no mobility or pain issues and no activity restrictions other than that I have not resumed long distance running.
My orthopedist says that I may resume running if I want, but he recommends that I run in the grass or on sand and not on a road. He advised me, however, that the “manufacturer” does not recommend running.
That’s great to here. I’m a year and a half post operation. No mobility issues at all. My doctor said the same thing about running. I don’t plan on running again unless someone big is chasing me. LOL.
Frank, thanks for sharing your experience, I need my right hip replaced and Im scared shitless. But watching you gives me some hope
Thank you so much for making this video !!!
I'm glad you showed what the scar looks like. That way I know what's coming
I should have put a photo of my scare in my 6 month update video. I'll have to add it to my year update video in a few months. I'm 9 months post op and have surfed in North Carolina, rode motorcycles and I can run after my 5 year old daughter at the playground with no pain. Life is good post op!
Great video thank you very much. I’m at day 12 from my total hip replacement up here in Canada. Anterior approach all went well.
Thanks so much!! I feel better after seeing this video. I will be having the anterior approach hip replacement in 1 month and I can’t wait. I need to get my life back .😊
30 years old and getting both hips replaced. 1 next month and the other in September. I have a 2 yo daughter who wants me to dance and play with her and it breaks my heart when I’m not able to. Sucks to have to do this but it beats the severe pain and debilitation I’m currently in 24/7. Loved your video. The part with your daughter was especially inspiring for me. Hope you’re still doing well my man! Thanks again for sharing.
I was the same way. I was not able to get on the ground and play with my daughter. And a month and a half after my surgery, my wife and I had a baby boy. By that time I was able to help my wife with the baby. I’m a year post op now and have been able to run, jump and play on the ground with my kids for some time now. Good luck with your surgeries and keep me posted.
@@FrankGuest that’s awesome to hear man! Congratulations on the little boy and thanks again for the video!
@@FrankGuest how soon did you go back to work after your surgery?
@@DieselJLUx2 I went back to work 2 weeks after surgery. But was on light duties for 2 months.
@@FrankGuest gotcha. That’s been my game plan also so that’s why I asked. I’m a construction manager but don’t have to do the manual labor so I was hoping I would be able to be back in 2-3 weeks. Hearing you being back in 2 gives me hope! Lol then I have my second one in September so fun year all around.
I'm getting ready for surgery soon and I need this video to help me on recovery and give me information on what I can expect . Thank You 👏👍
Hello Sir from NJ! Scrolling around youtube while reliving some youtube research memories on my June 10, 2022 right hip replacement and came upon yours. I can relate definitely to your video. I was up and walking within 4 hours of the surgery (with assistance from a walker) with PT and OMG I was amazed on how far I was able to walk. Getting over the initial "wonderment" of even standing up straight was crazy! At 72, I finally decided to go thru with it. My surgeon and staff were amazing - oh yes - thru the butt too. Pix are available upon request. lol. 2 weeks of visiting PT and OT and then 6 weeks of PT at my local hospital - they picked me up 3 x's a week. Actually drove to PT the last 3 weeks. Keep up the good work. Rehab and exercise is key too!
Glad you had such a great recovery. I was walking hours after surgery as well. I went home same day and was driving by week 2. I had physical therapy at my home 2 times a week for 6 weeks then never again. And you are right, good PT is key. I’m so glad I had it done. My new hip is much stronger then the one I came to earth with. Thanks for watching!
I'm 45 years young, going in May 9th for my anterior approach total hip replacement. I have stage III Avascular Necrosis in right hip. Motorcycle accident in 2002, Rod taken out 2004. This is the suspected cause. I cant wait! Glad to hears you're doing good and everything went well. !!👍🙏
@bvoasis I'm so sorry you've gone through all of this. I sure hope this can be a final replacement for you. Prayers for a healthy recovery, and hopefully no more surgeries. I can definitely relate to hell, as I have spent over 120 days in the hospital in the last year and a half due to intractable back pain after a failed surgery, then I got the AVN diagnosis. It's taken a lot of support from family and friends to make it this far.
Great video. I had same surgery in 2007 so now 2023 and it has been wonderful. Now I need other hip done and my original surgeon has retired so am Dr shopping and it ain't easy. Some Dr still use posterior approach and I don't want that. And they get pretty testy about it. Guess it's the. God complex.
Awesome video! I appreciate the play-by-play progress and the honesty. November 18, 2024 is when I’m having the procedure. Although everybody’s recovery isn’t the same, your video help me ease my nerves a little bit. Thank you and God Bless!
Frank,
Nice video wish I would have saw this prior to having same surgery would have been more confident. I'm 55 went off a 2nd story balcony at work 10 years ago. same story got to the point i could not take the pain. I'm 6 weeks past and pain free.
Peace Luke T
Glad to hear your doing well abs the surgery went well! Thanks for watching !
I wish I had seen this video prior to my hip replacement.
I am 71 years old and had a right anterior hip replacement one month ago. My recovery has been close to the recovery in this video. I am getting PT 3x/week by my choice so that I can regain functioning ASAP. At present I can walk 1/2 mile with relative ease. I started riding my bike a week ago. I rode my bike 4 miles today without pain but this was pushing my endurance. I do fatigue easily and naps help after exertion. My flexibility is improving and it seems there are gains every day. The worse pain was approximately 5 days after the surgery and lasted several days. The surgeon warned me about this with the explanation the the local anesthetic would be wearing off around then.
This video was very realistic in my experience. It seemed that most videos described a much slower recovery with greater activity restrictions. The fastest recoveries seem to be with active athletic people with the anterior approach. The posterior approach has a slower recovery with greater activity restrictions.
Glad your doing so well. I love hearing comments like this. Keep being awesome my friend!
I had my left hip done a week ago friday.. no pain in the hip at all.havnt had a pain med since the day after surgery. but still have issues with muscle tightness .. . Insurance was held up with therapy have only had 1 session thus far.. kicking myself into therapy gear and preparing for my right hip to be done... Congratulations on your success!!!!
Thanks. Hope your recovery goes well. And good luck with the next one.
Thank you for sharing. I have been athletic all my life and at 57 my left hip is done. I am terrified for the surgery but seeing this really puts me at ease. I have been working with my trainers to get as strong as possible for replacement. I am shooting to do it with in January or next spring, but maybe at my next check in 3 weeks I will move it up.
It sounds like you are doing the right thing. I started going to the gym about 2 years before my surgery. Stay in touch.
Hi Jane. I am 61, and have alway been quite active. Gym Regularly, Skiing, Line Dancing, Regular Dancing, Yoga. Up until last October 2021. I thought I had just pulled a muscle or something, but it just continued to get worse. I was really in shock when they told me I have Osteoarthritis and bone on bone on my right hip. Please let me know how you are doing and if you are going ahead with surgery. I am scheduled for Oct 10th 2022. Thanks and I wish you well!
@@susanwells8413 I hope your surgery went well and you are progressing along nicely in recovery. I have scheduled my hip replacement for February 2, 2023. I am ready. Hope you are well.
jane
@@TheJaneathon Best of Luck! I am 13 weeks post op! And all is great. I started back to the Gym. I was on a cruise during week 8 & 9 and danced on the cruise! Back to dancing regularly, too.
Getting mine done next month same procedure. Glad yours went well and counting on the same thing. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good luck!! Just remember, the first week or two will be the worst. After that you will be so happy you got it done. By 16 weeks you will be 80% recovered. And that 80% will feel so much better than how you feel today.
Doing this video from the patient perspective was great. I'm 59 and planning for my hip replacement. Your honesty about your experience was also inspirational. I wish your recovery the best and I hope to have a similar experience to yours.
You will do great. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your video. I am 60 and been a nurse for 30 years. I had this surgery 16 days ago. I have not been taking pain meds, making it hard to put weight on hip. I will do so, so that I can get to walking better. Really want to start trying to walking better and goal to without walker soon. Thanks. Hope you are doing great now.
I’m six months out right now. I could not be any happier that I had the surgery. My hip feels great. I can’t even tell I have an implant. You need your meds to put weight on that hip. It’s very important. I have another video half edited. Week 4-16. I’ll get it posted hopefully before the new year. Keep at it, do your physical therapy and continue to push yourself. Hope your swelling has not been too bad. I was lucky and did not have much swelling.
Will be consulting with my Dr about hip replacement and am watching everything on the subject. I strongly recommend everyone do the preparation work on any health subjects. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and knowledge is power. ❤😉👍
I agree with you 100%. Thanks for sharing. I don’t think my recovery would have been as quick if I was not as healthy as possible going into it.
Inspirational! I'll be 53 this year, I'll go in about a month for my THR, and it's nice to see the ability/limitations and progress you show, puts me more at ease.
Great video! I just had a bilateral hip replacement this morning and post op 10 hours. This is great documentation. I should’ve started this too right after surgery.
Right on! Now that you are 10 days out, how are you feeling?
@@FrankGuest I feel good! Walking slowly without crutches or a walker. I can do light housework. The discomfort is only about a 1/10 now (groin).
Thank you for posting this. Just a bit over 2 weeks till my hip replacement. I’m nervous and excited. Glad to see how well you’ve done!!
Thank you for watching. I had a very positive experience. I’m almost a year post operation now.
Hi Therese, I was wondering how you made out? My surgery is Oct 10 2022. Thank you.
I am planning a THR for 2 weeks. Really appreciated your recovery video. Looks like things are going well. Congrats. Would love to see 6 months progress!
Thanks for watching. My 6 month video is up. Click on my channel and then click on the video tab. Scroll down until you see it. I am very happy with my recovery.
How'd yours go Denise? I'm 6 months out from my THR and my hip is 100%, no pain at all and I'm back to normal activities. If you are at just a week or 2, keep a smile because things will begin to improve rapidly soon. I was driving my car at 3 weeks and no cane or support at all....my swelling took 3-4 weeks to fully subside. Wishing you well!
Sue Wolfe- I'm having anterior thr at the end of March. Your video and comments were very helpful. Thanks for putting this video out for us! It helps to see the healing process. 👍💪❤️
Great video Frank! Watched the entire video and as others have mentioned it's reassuring to see your progress from pre to post-op. When you mentioned the thing about the doctor telling you to wait because of your age it brought back what I was told four years ago. I was 48 at the time (albeit much older than when you were advised to wait) and now I'm 52 and ready to have the surgery. One of my doctors said that I'd, "know what it was time". Well, the last six months have been terrible. My advice for anyone considering hip replacement is to not wait until your basically crippled like me. I'm not sure about you, but when I finally made the decision, it took me 4 months just to set up various appointments and my surgeon's schedule was out several months. My surgery is scheduled for 7/8, but I think I decided in January it was time. I naively thought that "when I knew it was time", that I could get surgery that month, not that it would take months. Did you experience similar delay in getting scheduled? I think it was also great that you mentioned that even several months out that you're still recovering. A lot of materials make it sound like a 4 to 6 week recovery, but it sounds like a slow progress. Thanks for posting the video! Very inspiring!
When I finally decided to have the surgery, it was scheduled almost 4 months out. So I had to wait as well. My recovery was pretty quick. I got to 70-80 percent quickly. And that 70-80 percent was so much better than the pain I was in prior to the surgery. Getting to 100% from 80 took several more months. I’m at 11 months post operation now and I’m 100% recovered. I have my year update appointment with my doctor in July.
Thanks for asking this question. I just got the news yesterday and this was an issue I was thinking about.
Fortunately for me the time between my very first visit to the surgeon and my actual surgery (tomorrow morning) is exactly 15 days. Super excited, not anxious at all. Looking forward to recovering and being pain free!
Thanks for documenting your surgery and recovery. I'm preparing for my left hip replacement at 65. Pretty nervous for sure. Glad your doing well.
Currently I am 6 months post op and could not be happier that I had the surgery. Good luck with yours. Take is slow after your Surgery, listen to your doctor and don’t break precautions. You will do fine!
@@FrankGuest hi 👋 everything is ok whit you surgery
@@KarlaFlores-bn9pg yes. My surgery went great. I was very happy with my recovery.
Had my right hip replaced via anterior almost 3 days ago and just found your inspiring video - thanks so much! I’m striving to achieve the goals that you conquered. I had a helpful head start - 3 months of hip exercises nearly every other day and practice last week walking up/down stairs with a cane, in/out car & bed with leg lifter from a hip kit I bought. That helped tremendously, as doing basic things was easy post op despite the pain. Been doing laps around the house with the walker until the pain hits 5-6 on the 10 scale. Overall, feeling very positive so far.
Frank, what impressed me the most is that other than the gym cycle, you didn’t have formal PT post op. Other videos I’ve watched had more structured or formal PT for the first weeks. My surgeon advised no PT other than walking for the first 4 weeks to give time for bones to adhere rather than risk compromising that, and after 4 weeks, formal PT. I’ve been skeptical about this, but after seeing how your recovery went w/o PT, I’m encouraged! I’m going to cheat a bit and do some light range of motion stretches anyway as I progress, but will hold off on anything that can pull the new hardware out of place and trust my surgeon’s advice and nail the PT in 4 weeks. Will check back and let you and followers know how this goes.
Seams like you had a plan. I think those that go into the surgery that think like you have the best recovery’s. Thanks for watching and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Again, thanks for sharing your journey and tips. I’m progressing well, almost exactly as you did! At day 4 I went from walker to cane. By day 7, just barely tapping the cane for balance while walking. By day 10 - no more cane for walking and per my smartwatch my stride length and speed about 75% of normal. Just using the cane up/down stairs for balance. At day 14 - walking without cane up/down stairs and no longer two feet per step. It hurt at first, but this opened up my range of motion considerably to the point where I can now reach down enough while standing to get my pants on. Still have swelling, stiffness and pain that’s manageable with Tylenol and still numbness on outside of quad running down towns knee, but my surgeon says that’s normal at this stage. Wound was checked at day 14 by surgeon’s PA, and it’s normal at this stage.
So today is day 16 and I’m very encouraged. My new right hip coming along well. With the better ability to lift my leg I now have, I’m going to see if I can drive again, being as cautious as possible of course. The next hurdle will be trying to sleep on my side. Too uncomfortable up until now, but with better range of motion, I’d like to make that transition, as I’m still not sleeping well.
Thanks again Frank as I’ll continue to monitor progress relative to your timeline and take note of your tips.
Thanks for this! Just an FYI, I took NO narcotics after my surgery. Just Tylenol 3x a day and Maloxicam (and baby aspirin for clotting) I iced my leg throughout the day and kept it elevated most times other than walking around for ten mins every hour. I had pretty much no pain, swelling or bruising. I also wasn’t eating any added sugar or flour (quit a few weeks prior to the surgery) which I think helped. I am in decent shape so that also probably helped but wanted to pass the info on to those who don’t want to deal with pain meds and withdrawal or addiction worries. I have two friends that also only did Tylenol so that was encouraging. To avoid pain meds, Ice and elevation will be your best friends :) altho I know everyone is different. I did have it on hand just in case but never needed it.
But thanks again!
I really appreciated your video and seeing your progression! I’m 17 days past anterior hip and am feeling squirrelly! I take a couple walks a day about 2-3 blocks with my cane but don’t really use it. Find myself more tired than usual but have been sleeping through the night. Other than that, just leaving massively long comments on people’s videos lol.
That is great to hear! Glad your recovering well. My surgeon told me some people only take Tylenol like you. I was not that lucky. I kept my leg elevated like you and iced regularly. I needed at The narcotics a few times a day for the first 3-4 days. Then only at night. Did that for a week then no pain meds at all. I never had much swelling and no bruising. The incision was sore and tender for quite a while but no real discomfort after the first week. Thanks for watching. I’m just over a year post operation and I have been healed 100% for months now. Feeling great.
@@FrankGuest it’s amazing how everyone’s experience is unique. Thanks for sharing. Did you have any withdrawal symptoms? I had just watched Dopesick about the opioid crisis and was freaked! Glad to hear all is well now. Thanks for the inspo!
@@Augerama I did not. As long as you only use it as prescribed. You won’t get addicted. Control the urges to use it more than that. Narcotics can be very bad if abused.
So helpful and thankful. PLEASE KEEP SHARING, today was my 2 week post op. Same story, I was in pain for 10 years, we did it!
Hope your recovery is going well. That first week can be tough. I’m actually finishing up an update video for my surgery. I hope to post it tomorrow evening. I’m 7 months post op now and feel great, this next video covers from 1 month to month 5 of my recovery.
Very informative. I had both hips replaced the sam year. 2015. One in August and them the right one in October. Mine was done posterior.
I go hiking, walking.. and im 70 years old. It has been a blessing. I've got a friend who is about to under go his hip replacement.
Im gonna forward your video to him
Thank you and best of luck to your friend.
@@FrankGuest Thank You.... My friend Bob,... better known now as Bionic Bob... grin faired very well. He was out of the hospital and home the same day. He had robotic surgery... Its amazing how things have changed since I worked in the OR in the Military, 1972 VietNam. He did not have sutures, but was super glued shut. I recall back in the day, that was just becoming a new process... Its cool. Hope all is well with you to my friend. Keep smilin.
I'm 47 and have been told I need a hip replacement. Even though I have been told that this is a highly successful surgery, this video has been really helpful in confirming this. I'm resigned to the fact that this will improve my quality of life but I'm nervous all the same. The last major surgery I had was almost nine years ago to have a c-section birth for my youngest child that almost resulted in my death! I never imagined that I would need a hip replacement but I had a fall when said youngest child "ran me over" on her bike! It aggravated the arthritis to the point where I'm now using a walking stick to help my gait be more normal. Thankyou for taking the time to share your experiences. Pre op exercises are super important as are post op as the muscles need to be really healthy for best recovery.
Thank you so much for watching. I’m still feeling great. I’m so happy I have the surgery. I was very nervous at first as well. But supper glad I decided to have it. My quality of life has improved 10 fold.
Thanks Frank. My hip surgery is schedule for January 4th, 2023. Loved the information and very encouraged by your comments and advice.
Thank you for watching. Good luck with your surgery. I’m still very happy with the outcome of mine.
Frank, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I'm in the process of deciding to go forward with a replacement and this has helped.
@@j.patenaude5969 thank you for watching. I could not be happier with my choice to have my surgery done. I received a new lease on life!
Thank you so much for sharing. I have been reading n watching a lot on hip replacement to help me decide which approach is the best. I already had in mind the anterior approach after researching about it. I have seen orthopedic surgeons both in the Philippines n Kuwait where I both live. So far in the Phil one doctor said posterior n the other one lateral so I am more confused. In Kuwait there are few doctors who do the anterior approach and that’s why I am flying there after Christmas to consult with one doctor who is famous for this. Watching your video helped me decide to do the anterior. Hopefully everything goes well with me. I am 67 and was born with not so good hip bones. Aside from the hips I am also candidate for knee replacement. All because of osteoarthritis. There are some bad days but mostly still the pain is bearable. Again thank you. Reading all the comments gave me more knowledge n first hand experiences from others.
Thank you for watching! Good luck with your procedure. Let me know how it goes.
So glad for you. 3 weeks after surgery i sat down on the sofa , my hip popped out. So starting over again. Thank you for the video
I’m so sorry to hear that. That was a big fear of mine after my surgery. I feel like I took it slow. Even at the gym I felt like I could push myself more. But I held back. Good luck with your recovery
Exactly the video I needed to see too.My hip replacement is coming up,and this video has put me at ease.
There's life after surgery....awesome 👌
Omgoodness I watched this and looked at my husband asking “am I doing something wrong?!” Because I’m 17 days post op and I’m still swollen and in pain. I can’t put full weight on quite yet and use a combination of Walker for distance walks and the cane for stairs and short trips. I have a knee problem same leg no one wanted to look at till after the hip replacement still. But with therapy they are hoping it fixes itself which is doubtful because I’ve had 3 knee surgeries:(. My hubby always says “you should have rode motorcycles versus playing sports all those years!” Because he has had zero surgeries to my 10+ in my lifetime!
I was lucky and did not swell up much. It seams those that do, have far slower recoveries. Wishing you the best, and on a side note. I agree with your husband. Riding motorcycles is great!
I had a TKR 2 years before the hip, I think having knee issues makes the hip surgery take longer to heal
I'm having my left hip done March 2nd, 2023 I have already put it off twice. I have a Sod buissiness 30 yrs that requires lifting and is physically demanding..... I'm worried that I won't be able to ever continue working with sod. Thank you for the video I now feel more confident after your great video......
Thank you
Lou
Thanks for watching. Your still in week one of recovery. This is by far the worst it will be. You will be back to laying sod before you know it.
I am in my 4 weeks after hip surgery replacement and my one was really bad the hip was but now it's feels really good and I haveing my training tomorrow to do the upper body workout again can't wait
Wow, thank you for sharing all of these details of your experience!! I’m up in Canada and I’ve got a total hip replacement in 6 weeks, anterior. I’m also 41, arthritis from an accident 17 years ago.
Your story sound like it parallels mine. Not that you will need it, but good luck with your surgery. I’m very happy with my new hip.
Thank you for your video...i will be 1 week post op tomorrow. Im 68 yo and i guess doing ok... i have a lot of pain in my knee (surgery side) but i will keep on the pain meds and push thru it.
Thanks for watching and stay strong. The first week was the worst for me. As long as you can keep the swelling down, you should be feeling better soon.
Thanks so much Frank I’m a AirForce Vet and having my hip replacement in November at the VA here in NC I have been so afraid but your video has helped me I put it off for 5 yrs and now can hardly walk at all without a walker due to the bone on bone pain Thanks so much
Thank you so much for doing this. My same surgery is scheduled next week and it gives me hope and comfort. I have already had a right shoulder replacement and basically will have both hips, both knees and the other shoulder replaced in time. Thank you and so glad you did so well. God bless.
Good luck with your surgery. Sounds like you are the bionic woman. 🥺
Would never do another surgery helllll no
Very inspiring buddy. I’m on the list for both hips for the next year. I’m an active 64 yo man, looking forwards to enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you for sharing !
Best of luck!
Just wanted to thank you for the video. I am a few weeks away from my op, and this was the best video I could find.
Very informative and exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks
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Thanks for the video. Had posterior 4 years ago. Not a bad recovery. All sounds similar to yours. Doing my other hip in a month due to hip dysplasia but anterior this time. Hopefully it goes as well as yours! I’m 50 now.
Thank you for this video. I was born with a rare birth defect of hip dysplasia on both my hips. I am now 35 and going to talk to my doctor now about getting this surgery done. I’ve been going in every 4 months for cortisone but unfortunately that and the CBD oil isn’t helping as much as it did before. I’m nervous about the surgery and this video has helped me calm my nerves down. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this video to help lol
Same here. Im 38 with hip dysplasia and now OA in both hips. Need this both replaced. Im scheduled to have it done jan 19. Very nervous about it
I had a bilateral total hip replacement. Went home after 4 days. Looked after myself. Got 14 syringes and realized I had to inject myself every day to prevent blood clots.
Did my exercises and after two weeks walked with a cane.I hated those damn compression socks😅
Sleep on your back, don't cross your legs, raised toilet seat etc. Made a t bar from the ceiling to pull myself up and out of bed. All worked out well.
Thank you sooo much for calming my fears! I'm having surgery on 4/15/22; I'm fearful, but I no longer have a choice.
Listen to your doctors precautions, do your PT and take your pain meds. You will do fine. Thanks for watching!
Keep us updated, best of luck! Mine is in June!
@@FrankGuest Hi Frank...the surgery was a success; I was walking the same day and today is my 8th-day post-op; I went to a job interview in 2-inch heels without any walking assistance. However, I'm still a little sore around the incision area but I do not feel any more pain when I walk. Thanks for everything!
Great Video ! I am going to do the anterior approach in 3-4 months from now . awesome to see you dancing with your daughter and navigating the stairs . Can you tell me how long it was before you could do a 1 or 1.5 mile slow moderate walk ?
Pretty quick. Just a few weeks.
Cool video. I'm 56 i had mine done 10 days ago and I'm up walking normal going to the store driving and feel somewhat normal . I do get tired easy after walking a while and have to rest . Very careful of how I move and what I do . Dull ache in the hip but getting better everyday . PT helps a lot . PS i don't have an account so I'm using my son's.
Please tell your dad that I’m glad his recovery is going well. Let him know I posted an updated video a few days ago. Covers my recovery up to 5 months.
Very helpful and inspiring. I have not had surgery yet but it is in the horizon. Thanks for sharing your story, I needed it!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this video I’m in my early fifties I will be having surgery September 2024
Glad to see you’re doing well, I’m scared to be honest, that’s why I’m watching videos to see whats coming.
Nice video, on day 3 of my recovery! Thank you!
Well done i am going to have hip done 2024 18 October you make me feel it more easier looking at you before and after 3 years ago wow bet your well better now good video thanks
@joblogs542 I’m so happy I decided to do the surgery. Most the time I do t even remember that I have a prosthetic hip. It’s just part of me and I don’t even think about it. Thanks again for watching!
@@FrankGuest hope mines easy ha no worries njoy your life mate
Had mine done on 3 October so, 3 weeks post op today. Doing well, walking with crutches for balance and safety. Had some pretty significant bruising all the way down into my calf. Still there but receding.
Do your exercises religiously and use your ice packs. It gets better. 👍
@@Redwood65 I do I was walking 1 hour after my opp but was still high on drugs ha doing OK tho to be fair just glad I got it done hopefully be walking next week bit better I had my muscle cut to get to my thigh I had a spiral twist in my bone knew nothing of that the my bp went down to 69 but they got me up and running the next day boom was home feel 89 percent good will find the 11 percent to get there good luck to you
Bro ya giving me HOPE!! Had a disease in my hip when I was 10 , 1979. Fast forward 2022 my hip is totally destroyed. Can't time my shoe can't put on my sock is terrible.. But your video is inspiring to me.🙏🏼
I could tie my shoes and put on socks, but it was a struggle every time. Now I have no issues at all.
Thanks for sharing your experience. This is by far one the best videos documenting the before and after. I have my hip replacement surgery on January 12, 2024 and im so excited and ready to get my life back. I'll definitely check out your other videos and you gained a new subscriber🤝🏾🤝🏾
Are u scared like me I’ve mine scheduled for 6th Feb 😢
@bernadettehennebry8763 I'm not scared or afraid at all. I've just been dealing with this hip pain for about 4yrs now and in just ready to get back to doing the things I love doing like playing with my 3 grandkids and fishing etc. I'm actually about to get dressed and drive to Nashville to have my pre op testing and class. I'm actually looking forward to the process because I know I'll get my life back. I think I'm going to make videos to document everything so someone else maybe can benefit from them. Don't be scared, think positive🧘🏾♂️💫 Best of luck to you🤗🤗
@@terrencetankastringer6256 thank you for your kind words my life is on hold with this pain I’m going to think positive and get on with it I miss playing golf etc best of luck to you
@bernadettehennebry8763 You're welcome, live in the end. Meaning..picture yourself after your surgery all well and able to do the things you've missed out on. Picture your friends telling you how amazed they are at how much better you're moving around and how happy they are to see you happy and not in pain again. It's all about the mindset I suppose. I'm rooting for you so don't let me down. I'll come back to this post after I get back from this pre op testing and class.
I’ve a pre open appointment on the 18th hopefully I’ll feel better after that
Hope yours goes well
Thanks so much for your video and being so honest with your recovery and everything you went through. I'm having my anterior hip replacement surgery next Monday and I'm encouraged after seeing this! Thanks a bunch!
How did the surgery go?
Thank you so much to make this video for all of us who need hip replacement. It is so nice to see your progression in a short period of time. Love your dance with your daughter.
Thank you for watching and glad it was helpful to you. I’m still doing well. No hip issues at all. So happy I had it done.
I'm 61 bone on bone on my left hip and full of arthritis. The pain is excruciating, and I can't walk without a cane. I go this Monday, and I am getting a THR on April 22nd. I'm having the Anterior approach with an Anterior approach specialist who's fellowship trained. I am extatic, to say the least.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You look like you've come a long way. I'm scheduled to have my total right hip replaced June 22, 2022 and I'm happy yet nervous about it coming out of socket. I'll have my pre-op appointment next week and I have questions. Your video is very helpful and gives me hope!
Thanks again for posting your video!
Thank you for watching. Good luck with your surgery!
I am 33 years old and I just had my total hip replacement done on my left hip on June the 2nd 2022 so 8 days ago and I got discharged on the 7th so I have been home for 3 days. I wish you good luck on your surgery, (it might be coming out of the socket but it's going back in a waaaaay better condition + you'll be asleep so you won't feel a thing ). The pain you feel while your bones and muscles and skin are healing is sooooo worth it. I might only be 33 years old but my hip was in a seriously bad shape,...
Try going in empty headed, stress free, it helps a lot, again good luck to you.
I'm so glad I stumbled across this. I am having the same type tomorrow morning. And in a few months I will have the other one done. At 52 y/o, I never thought I'd be having this done after retiring from the fire department but shit happens. TY
Wow. Sorry I missed this. You must be 5 months out from surgery number 2. How are you doing?