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Right anterior Total Hip

Post by PatientWolf » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:47 pm

Well here we go again…

On the 14th I had right total hip replacement. My prep included making sure I took my daughter to the range (alternate post) since I knew it would be a while before I got back.

Maybe my expectations are not realistic, but I based them on the information that the hip would be much easier than my Rotator Cuff surgery. My surgery wasn’t out patient, but I only had one night stay in the hospital.

I know there are a few out there who have been through this before, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by RanchRoper » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:55 pm

Heal up soon.

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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by Shakey Jake » Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:47 pm

No experience myself but ho your pt goes well.
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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by Headhog » Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:27 pm

Well wishes and heal fast. I'll double down on the pt being important. It's necessary evil that will get you back on track.

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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by JEBar » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:36 pm

thankfully, no experience with hip replacement but have had a knee replaced .... as mentioned, the PT is the key .... hope yours goes well

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Post by Ozarkwoodswalker » Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:20 am

Had it four and half years ago...all great now...no real trouble.. just realize they cut way into you, hacked a big bone socket out and crammed a big piece of metal and stuff into your leg....amazingly it will be fine...however, it takes avlittle time for your body to totally heal from such a whack.... take your time and do what they say is ok...in a couple of months you will be going pretty normally... im sure everyone is different but it took a couple of years before I got to where I hardly e ver even think about it...not like it was bad before that. Just you would be aware of it, especially if you did too much on it.... now I seldom even give it a thought...so much better than the limping about and the pain I had before with my bad hip....the first few weeks are the slowest as your body is healing up from being chopped up....cut it some slack and pace yourself and it will be better every day. Mine is great.

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Post by brm4450 » Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:44 am

Good wishes for you, patience and do the PT and all will be alright. Didn’t have hip replacement but had both knees replaced and PT was the key to rehab.
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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:47 am

Good Luck and heal up soon.
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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by PatientWolf » Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:28 pm

Thanks all. Just over 2 weeks in and they tell me I am doing well. I’m getting PT 3X per week and moving mostly with a cane, although for neighborhood walks, I’m resorting to crutches.

I am very impatient for the healing and especially looking forward to being able to sleep through the night without being awakened by pain.

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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by Sir Henry » Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:47 pm

Good to hear you are on the mend.
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Re: Right anterior Total Hip

Post by JEBar » Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:48 pm

good to hear and being able to sleep without pain is well understood

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