This time last year I was being prepped for surgery. I remember being so terrified of the unknown.
This year has gone by so quickly, and I'm pleased to announce that the surgery was a success, I'm no longer in pain and I'm back to my normal lifestyle
I can tell that it probably won't be long.... maybe another year.... before I have to get my left hip done. When that time comes, I won't hesitate to get the replacement.
Best wishes to all of you who are planning a FHR, or have already had the surgery. While there is a very small percentage that have ongoing issues, the huge majority of us will be left blessed with a new leash on life thanks to the amazing medical professionals.
Thank you All who gave me encouragement during the first few months. It really helped keep me sane and on the right track.
Kimberley, I hope to be feeling the same way next year after I have my surgery done on August 22. Congratulations on your full recovery. Did you have anterior or posterior surgery?
I had a new approach called the Anterio-Lateral Approach. My surgery was performed in Charleston, SC, USA. The incision was done on the side of the hip, slightly towards the front. I was left with a 5 inch scar (disolvable stitches) which healed very quickly.
The thing that is more important than the type of approach, is the experience of the surgeon.
I wish you the very best, and hope that you have a great recovery
Thanks yes all going well thankfully. Got an appointment with my ankle revision surgeon in three weeks to re-evaluate what will be possible given that the hip surgery delay will have allowed the osteolysis to worsen. I've had a stair lift installed just in case it us really dire.
I had the same approach as you and I also live in Charleston, SC a Town called Mt. Pleasant. I am currently 7 weeks post op. I had a wonderful surgeon. Really no pain, no pain meds just tyenol. The only thing I have.is a bit of a sway when I walk without the cane. Do you have any input on this?
It is not a backward step but I think you need to work at strengthening your thigh muscles and whilst you are doing that use whatever aids you need to make sure that you are walking right with an excellent gait. It worked for me. I was very soon sorted!
Actually, i did have my surgery in Mt. Pleasant. I just put Charleston as the region because most people are more familiar with Charleston. My surgeon was Dr. Brodie McKoy from Southern Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Thanks for your input. Do you have any good thigh muscle exercises that you can pass on. I am on a non restrictive program. Currently riding encumber bike (gee I hope I got that right) also walking. Some squats. Any input you can give would be appreciated.
Barbara, have you gone to Physical Therapy? They have a great machine(of course I can't remember the name) sort of a reverse treadmill. You use one leg at a time to power the thing. It makes you use a fullmlong stride to get the tread moving. It actually is very effective. I also have an exercise called the chicken walk that makes me lengthen my stride. Just a thought
Many thanks. It was not too bad as I just had to put it out of my mind when the hip failed and needed to be revised, but now I'm starting to feel the inevitability of the situation and don't mind admitting that it fills me with dread but there is no escape.
I can see the train crash coming and there is Bxxxer all that I can do apart from keeping fit and try to stay positive. Thank goodness that the hip is now well on the mend!
Of all the places and surgeons in the world, we had the same one!!! It is a small world. Yes, I do love Dr. McKoy!! I will definitely go back to him if I need anything else done in the future.
No, I didn't have issues with swaying while walking. I can honestly say that I didn't experience any issues out of the norm after having this surgery. I was fairly young though (49 years) and in good health.
My favourites are lying on my back and raising my leg about ten inches and hold for ten seconds then relax for ten and keep repeating. Still on my back really arch my back so that my thigh muscles are under pressure and keep repeating. Standing up raise my leg out In front of me hold for ten seconds....relax for ten and keep repeating. Then take the leg backwards and pop your toes on the floor until you can really feel the pressure on your thigh muscles. Ten seconds then relax for ten and keep repeating This is the one I'm really using to improve my stride length.
It's all very boring but essential to making a good recovery. Having said all of that when I had my original hip surgery done twenty years ago all I did was to walk and walk!
Might be the ankle since the hip and ankle are on the right side. Well the surgery for the ankle is Aug and we will see after that. Want to get back to my job at Target. Ha ha!!!! Also u are a little younger then me just celebrated my 6th birthday. Hopefully be back at work mid Setember