HI...this is my first post..I've been reading this forum for a week. Surgery was on Aug 15..posterior approach...thank God the first week is over...I'm still exhausted and have no appetite....some days it's hard to do exercises cuz I get depressed..I live with my fiance and kitten...my fiance works a lot so he's not home...therapist comes 3X a week...I only lay in bed cuz sitting hurts too much in the other room...I need to get one of those donut hole cushions to sit on...I had no idea this recovery was going to be so tough..I had visitors last week and get phone calls here and there...but no visitors this week except the nurse and therapist...my fiance is worried cuz I'm losing weight....I told him its normal not to have an appetite..I'm still taking pain meds but less often....I wish I could fast forward this time...the days are dragging.....I'm too afraid to watch the hip replacement video on YouTube...yikes! I see a lot of people live in Europe..I'm in the u.s. I'm using a walker....the therapist had me practice on the steps with a cane..I'm still a bit shaky going down because of my weak right leg.. I appreciate this group...makes me feel not so alone....I really should have went to a rehab...the hospital had me out in 2 days ..bye!!
Hi joyce, you do sound down in the dumps! I can only assure you that it will get better with time and you have to take every day as a step forward and your body is healing itself.
I had my first THR last December and I'm 6 days into my second. My first hip is amazing now but it took a good six months before I could honestly say it was part of me. My second won't be at that stage until next February but I know it will get there eventually.
Patience is the name of this game but in the long run it will be worth it.
Xx
Thank u so much! I'm glad your first hip replacement went well!! I hope I can help someone too one day!! 😁
I'm happy that I changed my clothes today, brushed my teeth and hair....ate something...I'm getting out of bed easier...and I've slept...I'll get my fiance to change my socks...
You will, don't worry! I have been thinking about you since my last reply to you. I have a daughter the same age as you and I would hate it if she had to go through this at such a young age. Here comes the mum bit - make sure you eat lots of high protein foods to strengthen your muscles, get lots of fresh air and sunshine to strengthen your bones and generally treat food as medicine to make you strong again.
Also, don't go on YouTube and watch grisly operations at least until you are well over it 😉
xx
Thanks so much! My mom has called me but she is so negative she makes me feel worse..I drank part of a protein shake today...I haven't been outside yet ...I have a window open in the other room....I can't open the window by the bed cuz the a/c is in it...I don't think I could ever watch the YouTube video.
Hi, I had my surgery the same day as you 8/15. I had TRH replacement. I live in Florida. I am 54 and am getting my other hip done Nov 7th. I walk with a walker and take extra strength tylenol for pain. I am worried the incision will bust open or I will dislocate so Im being extra careful. My bloodcount went down to 7 so Im still pretty tired from blood loss. Do you know what your blood count was after surgery. What did they use to close your incision, staples or stitches. When do you see dr.You are first person I saw who had surgery same day as me. Hope we get better soon.
Hi Joyce,
You are not alone with your feelings. i too am in the US and am 16 days post op and i feel like I am more depressed with each day that passes. I am thinking of calling the Dr's office to see if it is the pain meds I am on. I have no real interest in anything and really want to isolate, don't want to talk to anyone. I am takng Dilaudin 1 pill every 4 hours. One day physically I feel good and over do it then I am back on the walker. I twas 13 days post OP they had me go to a cane which I do like, but now that I walked too much yesteray and pulled a couple muscles I am using the walked today. We are heal and recover at our own pace. I hope you start to feel better, the pain meds will keep your appettie down, I can use to lose a few pounds, wishing I kept that side effect. Wishing you better days ahead Joyce. hugs to you Annette ( I spent 2 night in the hospitl as well and came home) ( Don't watch the video yet, I watched it before surgery)
Hi Joyce
its amazing how good you feel to be cleaned up and fresh. It is hard at the start, I am 12 weeks post op and hav gained great strength from finding this forum.
We all know it is a bit of a roller coaster and are a great support to one another. Take every step forward as a really big deal, we are moving around ( ok some of us are hobbling ) on metal and ceramic joints, it's a miracle 
be proud of yourself, be kind to yourself, and don't watch the video!!!
its 10pm here and my bedtime, but know that we are thinking of you and are with you through this grotty time. Xx
Joyce, I purchased that shower bench and now can shower totally independently and it makes me feel better, nothing like doing your hair to feel better! I use the bench to sit on while I dry my hair and such. You will get there!! xo
Hi Joyce, welcome to the other side! I am 18 years and I will be 5 weeks on Monday from a right hip replacement the same approach as you! I need to get my left one down too. The first 1-2 weeks was really hard for me, I ended back up in hopistal. I had no appetite either but now I am eating fine. I lost 2 pound while in hopistal. You will get there honestly it just takes time. I have noticed a huge difference already, I got PT once a week, do exercise 3-4 times a day and try and go for a walk at lead twice a day. Honestly it's worth it.
I wish you all the best for recovery!
Megan xx
I feel you! I too am from the United States. I had my first hip replacement July 18 3 weeks later I found out it was dislocated! 😫😢. Dr was going to try to put back without having to cut me but cldnt so he had to cut me open again and discovered that it was hooked on the cup and the cup was lose so he had to do a revision. I'm 2 weeks out today. I had to go to inpatient rehab this Saturday will be 2 weeks that I have been here and I get to go home!! The toughest part of this is I have 2 be non weight bearing for 6 weeks and no exercises that will engage any hip movement and can't go past 80% hip flex! 😫 After this week I'll have 4 weeks to go!! I too wish I could fast forward!! I cried several times a day for about a week. It's been a humbling experience but now I can get in & out of bed by myself, I hop pretty good on good leg using walker and I also use wheelchair. Can't do any car rides till the dr approves so have to use a service that transports ppl in wheelchairs. It's a long road and I've been blessed that ppl here at rehab have lifted my spirits and of course the power of prayers. I'll pray for you that you get to feeling better soon. Be patient and kind to you & your body. Once I get home I'll be by myself till hubby gets home from work. So will see how that goes!! God bless you!! Hugs, 🤗🤗 LD
you are such a love Linda xoxox
Hi! Yes, hope we get better soon!! I'm not sure what my blood count was...it's probably in the paperwork soon...I got stitches that will fall out themselves..not sure what they r called...steri strips? Wow...I'm glad u r ok...I'm exhausted too..but not as bad as the first week...I'm in Philadelphia...it's humid again here...so I'm not missing much outside...I have an appointment next Thursday...I still have to find a ride..at least I'll be able to go outside..when is your appointment? I can't wait to drive again..do u have anyone to help u? Does Tylenol work for the pain?
Hi..I feel the same way...I'm on dilaudid too...I sweat from taking it....where in the u.s. are u? That's great u were using a cane! The therapist tried me on one but my right leg is too weak.....take it easy..you'll be using a cane soon....I can't believe u saw the video before surgery...I'd probably feel better if I put some makeup on or something...but I don't feel like doing much...do u live alone? I wish u better days too!! Xoxo
Hi Annette- consider asking your doctor for a replacement for the Dilaudid - really messed me up too (depression and no appetite). I lost 15 pounds before seeing the doctor. This is a concern even if I could afford to lose this off my curves 😄because we should be on a high protein rich diet to support bone and muscle healing. Try milk or protein shakes with your favourite flavours and fruits and any grains, etc you enjoy. But get to this soon so your bone growth goes well.
Big hugs woman ... and call up some friends to come visit you!
Hi Megan! Glad to hear u r doing well!! I need to exercise more like u!! Was it hard to sit anywhere for a while?
Hi Linda! I'm so sorry u had to go thru all that!! I will keep u in my prayers!! Xoxo
Typo...I meant to say paperwork somewhere.
P.s thank u for your prayers!!