Replacement Hip Operation
Hi,
I am off to Hospital tomorrow morning, have to be there by 08.00 early morning start to have a complete Hip Replacement on my left hip. not worried about it but cannot sleep on my back not looking forward to that otherwise can't wait to get it done and be
able to walk better than i can now. Hoping to be able to drive after 2-3 weeks or sooner as i have a auto 4x4 so no problems with the left leg. Anybody had this operation would like to know your stories. Will post on here sometime tomorrow late afternoon or
early evening.
Brian.
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My husband had a hip replacement some years ago. He wasn't allowed to drive for 6 weerks which he hated but was very good and followed the advice. His operation was in the March and by the May he was able to drive our then motorhome for a short break fairly
close to home. By the summer we were off to France and he did most of the driving. Physio and doing the excises they give you after the operation is very important. Best of luck.0 -
He was given a great piece of advice in hospital about getting in and out of the car straight after the operation. Put a plastic bag on the seat and that will enable you to swivel round on the seat easily.
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Good luck Brian. I had my right hip replaced six years ago, made an amazing difference. I think you could be a bit optimistic about driving so soon as you don't usually get the OK to drive until you see the Consultant at your six week post op appointment
but perhaps things are different in your NHS Trust? As Millie has said the physio is what gets you back on track the quickest so make sure you follow their advice. I was fortunate enough for them to visit me at home initially. I to found sleeping on my back
not very comfortable but the last thing you want to do is dislocate it!!! I found having one of those grabbers handy for picking things up and helping me to get dressed unaided.David
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Iv'e just had a phone call asking me to come in today by 4pm as i am first on the list tomorrow, better than going in at 08.00.
I will listen to all that the Physio says to do and i wont drive until i am fit enough, I have a 4x4 auto.Hoping to go to North Wales on the 18th March for a week in the caravan.(hoping)
Will let you all know how i get on. Thank you for your help and comments. There is wifi in the hospital at least i will be able to post on here.
Brian.
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Good luck Brian. Will be on the road to recovery tomorrow and out of pain.
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I Brian had my hip replaced aged 43 now coming up 62 and still doing really well with it just respect it no heavy lifting no running just walk every day my consultant me gave me this advice treat has tempory repair do as I say and I will see you in10 /15
years go back to old life style and see you in 2 wise words .oh op was the best sleep I had in years best of luck0 -
One thing you should never ever do - get advice on the internet. Always follow the instructions of the hospital. Good luck Briang. One thing about operations and hospitals, you have your operation tomorrow and be posting here the day after. Speak to
you then
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I'm a bit late - by the time you read this no doubt you'll be through the op and, hopefully, free of pain. Had my first THR in 1999, seventeen years ago this week, and it's still absolutely pain free. You've said it yourself; do what the medics and physios say. Every good wish.
David
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I had both hips replaced last year 4 months apart, no driving until after 6 week check up, mainly for insurance purposes I believe. I bought an electric reclining chair and it was a godsend I slept in it for several weeks after both ops. I was back
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Dont expect any response from the patient yet awhile, David, if he's like any of the other Brians on 'ere he'll be off in his wheel chair Nurse Chasing
! Truely its the best game on the wards since it toughens your hands, gives you a cardiac work-out & gives you an appetite for Hospital Food
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Hello, hope all went well. My dad had his hip replaced at 80 and it gave him a new lease of life, he's very active once again and his pain is gone. As others have said, follow the post op advice to the letter, eat healthily, use a grabber and have a spinny
cushion for getting in and out of vehicles. Good luck.
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Had op Monday morning op went well pain was horric when I came around never experienced pain like that spent all day yesterday in bed.Today pysio got me doing the exercises and been walking witha zimmer frame can walk reasonably ok.More , exercises tomorrow.To
much noise in the night can't sleep. Will update later in the week.Typing this on my phone excuse spelling errorsBrian
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Glad all went well, hope it's a bit quieter tonight for you, and you can get some sleep. Keep up with the exercises.
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Glad all went well Brian. As others have said follow advice and I am sure you will feel so much better in a couple of days. Sleep well. You will soon be back home.
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Brian
Glad it all went well. Not unusual to not get up until the day after the operation. Mind you , for a man, there is one thing best done standing up rather than lying in the bed!!!!! Have they rigged you up to a patient controlled pain killer drip? I was
never convinced I used it properly! Probably have you on crutches tomorrow. On the bright side you should be home in a day or two.David
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Well done Brian, the worst is over .Keep up with the exercises it will benefit you in the end.Mine have been done now for over 12 years but Tuesday Jan 19th had knee replaced, was up at 9.00am Wednesday on crutches and home Thursday evening.Now today off crutches and mobile but not without pain and the exercises are a killer to do but I know they must be done. Amazing how quickly they get you walking again..Oh well one down another to go later... maybe...........Sg2....
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Well done Brian and Sailorgirl, keep up the exercises you will soon be skipping
does Well done Brian and Sailorgirl, keep up the exercises you will soon be skipping
does anyone ever sleep in hospital.NO NO. Slept for 4 hours last night fantastic still hard to walk sitting in a chair. Got rid of the zimmer on crutches now but difficult to get out of bed and in a few more days hopefully. Thank you for all the comments.
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Good news that everything went well. I am sure the pain will ease as the days go on. When you are home I am sure you will sleep like a log!
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Good to hear you are making progress. When's the stair test!!!!
David
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Really good news Brian and well done sailor girl , just think spring and summer around the corner
and hols hols hols. Should give you
the determination Brian no pain no gain
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Hoorah,,,,,, Actually tried moving my car up the drive and back today to test the strength of the new knee, .no pain still not strong enough as it is the right leg but at least I have tried. The exercises are a must to enable me to get behind the wheel
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I had both hips replaced within 6 months of each other.2 days in hospital,3 weeks on crutches and away you go.I have never had pain since the days of the operations,brilliant job.The hardest thing for me was wearing those ruddy stockings and sleeping on
my back. BEST OF LUCK.0
