I am now 12 weeks pst op after THR no real complications apart from bad knee ,but had steroid injection in that last week to help with the pain whilst the knee realigns itself which does seem to be working .
Is it safe to do some aqua aerobics now or is it too soon ??
hi Annette
well done so far and good luck with your aerobics. I am very interested in your progress because I am following you and will also want to return to previous activities, some of which nobody seems to be willing to advise me about!12 days post op THR
Firstly I am now 12 days pots a THR and feeling very happy with progress, and with all the staff and treatment that I have received
Hi Annette (again)
sorry the previous reply shot off the screen uninvited as I was attempting a spelling error! Basically I am trying to determine just what is, or isn't, advised. For instance when,or if I can slop through calf deep estuary mud to get to my boat and then can I pull and push quite heavy things around while manoeuvring. Also would like to eventually ride my veteran motor cycle but this requires kick starting, nobody seems able to advise if or when this may be possible.
So perhaps you may find a source of advice that is relevant for me, if so, or if anyone else wishes to comment, then please do?
You still have to think about movements - eg. moving across the midline and getting in and out of the pool. With the steroid injection then you have to think about infection and I would leave it for 7-10 days to be on the safe side.
When you do go I would tell the leader about your surgery, maybe watch a class to see what movements she uses and then decide whether that class fits you or not. Some areas do a GP referral for exercise where they help you to choose the right combination of exercises for you, I would ask about anything in your area.
Hope everything settles down.
Thanks Ros that's relly helpful
Chris, I would think a physiotherapist that works with hip replacement patients would be able to advise you what you can do at different stages of your recovery...I know the one I go to is great...since she works directly with me she is aware how I am progressing and can therefore make informed recommendations...it is hard to give definative advice when we don't know your medical/surgery history, therefore I would seek out a therapist, even if for one consultation so they can put you through a series of tests and then make an informed decision. Good luck and hope you are back in full swing soon!
My knee on the surgical side hurt more after operation on the hip t than before.. I also had it injected and that helped alot. Actually was aturning pointe walking so much better.
Ginger did you have the anterior approach hip replacement.? I have heard that can really add to problems with a knee because they have to twist it when doing the surgery on the Hip..I have a really bad knee and this scares me to go on with the anterior approach plus some have the nerve pain in the front of the leg...Just wondering if this is the procedure you had
Greetings Sue, Yes I did have the anterior THR.Believe me I would not do that type again.
I would have the lateral approach.
I have numbness left side of my leg.That goes over the knee. I have femoral neral nerve issues.
My knee hurt add much as my hip surgery.which surprised me.Also I was swollen from my hip to my toes. It wasn't until I had the injection of steroids that made life possible..
Really search the different methods and choose what's best for you. Believe me your knee will be hurting really bad after if you have the anterior THR
Hi again I did have my right hip done about 4 years ago..The doctor used the super-path approach..It was great and still is..My knee had also bothered me and its much better since the hip surgery..The problem is my doctor mover to arizona to teach the method and im in southern il with the closet dr that does this type surgery in Nashville tn..That is the procedure I want done on the left hip..I have heard so much bad stuff about the anterior that I just dont want to do it..I also have a bad back and twisting and pulling the hip out of socket when doing this wont help that problem either..With the super -path the muscle is not cut or nothing is twisted and in a week I was driving and it doesnt bother me at all I would never know it wasnt my own hip...So not sure where you live but if you ever need another surgery look for a dr that does super-path approach ...My knee now is terrible so I cant afford to make it any worse.probably couldnt walk at all even with a good new hip..thans for info
Hi, Haven't herd about. Super path .where is the incision?.. able to drive in a week , that's amazing .
I'm five months now.Still can't pick up that leg when I'm sitting to put it my jeans. However I can stand Ann's March lifting that in my cardio class.
I had my lunar spine totally re built three yrs. Ago.
I had six lamunectomuy sp off.and six spinal fusions.b/c couldn't sit on both sides my butt, my spine bowed out.So I also had that straightened with 8 bars and screws. The doctor also found two holes in the spinal cord with the dura pushing through. So he had to repair it. I have not had any trouble since surgery with the back.
This ortho doctor was careful not to undue that surgery. S since they do a lot of hammering.
Not that I had much to complain about with my THR, still not driving after 8 weeks, but within a week or two I'll be able to.....BUT I will never complain again after reading about your recent surgeries...I know when I have it good.....best of luck!
Those steroids can help, but can do a lot of bone damage too, so caution.
I've said so much about my issues, that I'm worn out.....j
the incisions was on the side in 2 different places.They didnt cut the muscle and no kidding when I went back for my first visit which was in about a week afterwards the dr said If I wanted to put my leg up around the back of my neck go ahead The new hip would not slip out of place..Course I never could do that so I wasnt going to try...lol..
Sue that's an amazing testimony.
It's so good to hear something that goes good. By thy way I'm in kansas
12 oct I'm go on a bus tour.American heritage.So we will go to New York.
The tour goes to Indy race track.then over night there. 
Ginger, what is the lateral approach....is that the same as posterior...
So many do very good with Anterior but I sure haven't.and I know you have your issues.
Read about your back surgery(s) and omg, my MRI's read like science fiction stories of the back, but I won't do any more surgery unless I'm run over and unconsous. I've heard some good stories on those back surgeries and heard some horror ones too.
I never thought they were such a crapshoot until this hip.
hi annette
if you have had a hip operation full hip i mean all the things you have asked about its no remember this is not like your own hip its a false body part there are many comlications you can cause yourself
you can only take it to a 90degree doing anything above that you will do some damage can you bend down full,lay on the effected side ,talk long walks without pain ,do any thing you used to do i very much doubt it if you start over doing it the joint can jump out or it can come loose or fracture the hip joint
i would ask your own gp or physio if you are still under them or the surgon im sure one of them will tell you the same you are complaing about your knee so this is telling you you are definatly not ready to start doing things like you used to sorry it dosent work like that you are like me expecting it to be like your owm but it never will be it as to be used under no pressure that can cause what ive explained or you are in for trouble please dont abuse it getting into a car can cause damage if you cant get in like you used to its all done slowly so you dont cause yourself any pain you should have been told this after you were discharged you abviously havent by the sounds of it.
you cant do the same in Aqua aerobics you are not supposed to kick your legs to the side or it will pop out i hope this gives you some ideas and dont push your luck with it you don't want to end up having to have a second one again dont think im trying to be clever with you but you wanted some advice choose who tells you any different i would only do what your hip can take without it causeing you pain look after it .
take care
christine
Very good advice if you have the regular hip replacement. If you do have the superpath procedure you dont have to worry about all these things.I will say mine after 4 years feels like my own ...I have no complaints and can do just about anything I want..so it does depend on which procedure you do have..I know at the joint camp you have to attend before surgery they said the old rules didnt apply to the super-path or the anterior precedure.since they dont cut the muscle to put the replacement in..
Get in there and stretch and do slow laps, just take it slow. I do that, have been since my 6th week. I rat is much easier to do low frog squats and slow round house legs to see how your range of motion changes.
Hot tub helps so much!
I found for myself that using a warm therapy pool was the safest thing I could do, but I still need to stop and think about my movements, so I tend to not join in a class but rather do my own routine on my own. If your doc says it is ok to do aqua aerobics, then your only obstacle is your body and what it can endure right now.
Have fun!
Dawn