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Has anyone on here had a hip replacement?
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:21 am
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:21 am
How difficult was recovery?
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Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:24 am to boogiewoogie1978
If you’re having a full hip replacement, it’s usually about 2 months for full recovery. BTW, it’s the best decision I ever made.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:25 am to boogiewoogie1978
Yes. 2018. Recover was not bad. Just sleeping was the issue. I had left hip done at 51. Right hip coming up in a few. Dr says recover on right a bit longer bc of driving.
ETA: IIRC after surgery you have to walk bf they release you.
If you are not in shape, get into shape. Lose weight if needed. Strengthen both legs if able before operation. Get THC gummies for day and night.
Ignore jerks. I bike and workout daily.
ETA: IIRC after surgery you have to walk bf they release you.
If you are not in shape, get into shape. Lose weight if needed. Strengthen both legs if able before operation. Get THC gummies for day and night.
Ignore jerks. I bike and workout daily.
This post was edited on 4/11/26 at 9:44 am
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:30 am to boogiewoogie1978
If you are younger and active 110% get the direct anterior approach for a much quicker recovery and much more active lifestyle.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:31 am to boogiewoogie1978
My mom (72) had one in October. She just had the 6 month checkup. Still a little stiffness in the mornings but she’s doing way better than pre surgery. After they move you to recovery the nurses will help you walk around a little bit that same day. She had a walker for about a week then a cane for a little bit. 2 weeks or so after she was walking without assistance and driving again in about a month. Therapy was about a month and she still does some exercises at home and is back walking a few days a week at the park.
From what i understand a knee replacement is a bit more difficult.
From what i understand a knee replacement is a bit more difficult.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:33 am to boogiewoogie1978
Yes last Feb and I'm still not 100%. Not because of the hip, it's fine, but now I'm having a knee replacement in June same leg. Once the hip was good the next weak link staring acting up.
Daughter is a physical therapist, told me what to expect. Said the more work you do before the easier the rehab will be. Don't try and tough it out take the pain meds and work through it.
Daughter is a physical therapist, told me what to expect. Said the more work you do before the easier the rehab will be. Don't try and tough it out take the pain meds and work through it.
This post was edited on 4/11/26 at 9:47 am
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:35 am to boogiewoogie1978
My pop did. He favored one hip for so long as soon as he had the surgery the other one was ready to go to. I hope you’re young. He didn’t do pt worth a shite. May as well not have had it at all. Uses a walker 24/7 now and moves at sloth speed
This post was edited on 4/11/26 at 9:37 am
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:42 am to boogiewoogie1978
You are cooked brotha
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:43 am to tigersownall
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hope you’re young.
Im young and in great shape. Apparently one of my hip joints has some sort of bone spurs that cut away a lot of my cartridge. Shaving the bone may be an option but not sure yet.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:45 am to Galloglaich
No he’s not. He’ll do fine
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:46 am to tigersownall
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. He didn’t do pt worth a shite. May as well not have had it at all. Uses a walker 24/7 now and moves at sloth speed
Sounds like my mom. She can barely get around anymore, even with the walker
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:49 am to boogiewoogie1978
quote:
Im young and in great shape. Apparently one of my hip joints has some sort of bone spurs that cut away a lot of my cartridge. Shaving the bone may be an option but not sure yet.
This is what I had. You will be all good. PT PT PT.
Eta: some say an injection that regenerates cartilage is about 5 years away. Not sure about this but I’m hoping I’m in the window.
This post was edited on 4/11/26 at 9:52 am
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:51 am to boogiewoogie1978
Damn this board is getting old. Outcomes are pretty good especially if you precondition before the surgery and hit the PT afterwards.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 9:52 am to boogiewoogie1978
I have a couple of coworkers that have had hip replacements. Neither one said it was too bad recovery-wise.
Your outcome will definetly depend on how seriously you take the rehab therapy afterwards. Do EXACTLY what the therapist tells you.
Your outcome will definetly depend on how seriously you take the rehab therapy afterwards. Do EXACTLY what the therapist tells you.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 10:00 am to boogiewoogie1978
I hade one a few years ago. Left hip anterior approach. I was 63. It was a very easy recovery. I had a walker but I swear I never really needed it. If you are in good shape you will do great. Good luck!
Posted on 4/11/26 at 10:10 am to boogiewoogie1978
What type of doctor did you first go to for this? Did you go GP and then get referred?
Posted on 4/11/26 at 10:38 am to boogiewoogie1978
quote:
How difficult was recovery?
Total or partial?
The more active the patient, the quicker the return to full fuction.
Also depends on rehab facility and again how active prior / how much the patient can handle rehab.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 10:39 am to boogiewoogie1978
OT has gone geriatric. It should be called the occupational therapy board.
Posted on 4/11/26 at 10:40 am to boogiewoogie1978
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Im young and in great shape. Apparently one of my hip joints has some sort of bone spurs that cut away a lot of my cartridge. Shaving the bone may be an option but not sure yet.
For what it's worth ... I listen to a radio show that has a surgeon who fixes athletes joints and a couple of weeks ago he said IF you can manage your condition and delay it for a while they'll be able to regrow your cartiledge inside the joint.
He was talking about knees at the time, but said it would be as good as new.
Ask questions and try to read up on it. Bone shaving may buy you the time until this tech comes on board.
EDIT: He said the technology should be approved within 5 years.
This post was edited on 4/11/26 at 10:41 am
Posted on 4/11/26 at 10:42 am to boogiewoogie1978
Yep. Not bad at all. You'll be very limited for a few days, then things start getting better quickly once you brain stops thinking it damaging to move around on it
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