Hip Replacement Thoughts

[02ducky]

Well Jan 23 and I am going in for a total hip replacement (ball/socket) for my left hip. Doc says I will be out of work for 6 weeks. My question for you guys is what can I expect, any ideas on dealing with recovery. This surgery is kinda freaking me out a little and I am not looking forward to it, but I am miserable right now and Tylenol just doesn't and hasn't worked for years. I didn't think at 43 I would have this done and more than likely I will have the right hip done in June.

The doc I have seems to have his act together and he has some really good reviews.

Let me know. Thanks!

[MarkCO]

Not as bad as a knee. I know people who have been back working in 2 weeks with a hip. DO the PT exactly like they tell you...no more no less. The people I know who have had knee and hip replacements have all been a bit worried, in pain during the first few weeks after, but happy they did it after recovery. A year out, many of them look younger and better than before. Chronic pain is no simple thing. Best of luck.

[ray1970]

No good advice other than most people I know who have had things surgically repaired have ultimately been glad they had the surgery.

Hopefully I can add you to that list of people when you're done.

Good luck.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Damn, bro.

43 really seems super early for a procedure like that. It's gonna suck for the first couple months of recovery and therapy, but I think *overall* you'll be happy with what they do for you.

My Dad has been through the cortisone shot fail / and then replacement program.

[ray1970]

Just make sure when they put the new hip in they don't make that leg a smidge shorter or longer than it was before. Talk about lower back issues.

[TheGrey]

I've got nothing for the actual surgery, but I'd say that recovery is going to test you with boredom, big time. Have you got books to read? TV series to binge on? Movies that you've wanted to watch?

We've got bunch, if you want to watch anything. Say the word.

[Fentonite]

You're gonna do fine. Just do the PT like MarkCO said, and don't ever try to sit with a leg crossed afterwords (dislocations suck).

Most important, holler if you need anything. Anything.

[argonstrom]

Anything I can do for you or your family - you best let me know.

[opie011]

Anything I can do for you or your family - you best let me know.

Same here.....don't hesitate to call if you need anything.

[NFATrustGuy]

For what it's worth, my 77 year old mother has had both hips, both knees and one shoulder replaced. She says the hips were the easiest of all. If she can do it, I'm sure you can. She's about 170% of her ideal weight and almost completely sedentary. AND she's a hypochondriac. As I say, if SHE can do it, I'm sure you can.

Best of luck.

Rod