My hubby is another story, Pauline!! Over 2 years now since his op and in pain every day!! The specialist who did the op says his hip is fine and has healed well but that it is his back!! GP sent him for xrays and says all of his lower spine is bone on bone and nothing they can do as so arthritic! Only last week he agreed to send him for physio to try to build up the core muscles in the hope that will help and suggested he sees a chiropractor - not an osteopath! Unfortunately it seems to be one thing after another. He will be 75 this year and was an athlete, cricketer and footballer! Paying the price now!!!!
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I was shown how to do the stairs while in hospital and then given a piece of paper and told to get on with it......not quite those word
I had a 6 week appointment with the consultant and after I saw him I had an appointment {few weeks later} with the physio all he wanted to do was to see me walking....nothing else and I'm now discharged
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Eileen UK {North East}
No I didn't have any problems with the decision, in fact I felt quite chuffed with what she said. I did stick to the rules anyway.
Hi Maureen, she told me I should never crouch down as it bends the hip joint too far and may cause dislocation. She also said never to twist my body or do the twist (as in dancing), ballroom dancing was okay. Also skiing was not a good idea, nor water skiing and long distance running, i.e. a marathon would not be a good idea either. Seeing as I don't do any of those things, it didn't bother me, I do go swimming which is fine. All I have to remember really is not to do the twist when Chubby Checker is on!
Hi Parps
Wow, sounds like you have been looked after very well - makes total sense to have professionals over seeing what you do. Also good for you as a patient to know you are on the right track.
Hi Joe - I suppose you know where you are and what you're covered for when you pay insurance and I assume this is the same whichever state you live in. We do pay for healthcare here through our taxes and hubby has worked for over 50 years and continues to pay tax on his pension. The problem here is healthcare is not consistent throughout the country - it's down to healthcare choices by the decision makers in the local areas. Glad to hear you found the sessions beneficial and you are recovering well.
Hi Linda
I don't think it was an option here. I spoke to the GP the other day over his knee and suggested physio and she said to see how it goes. Well it's not going anywhere so I am going to ring back next week. I feel any improvement to his hip is hampered by the effusion to his knee. It's good you have the physio appointments just in case you have any issues, or even to be told that you're doing OK. I am sure we'll get sorted in the end - if we don't then it's not the end. 😊
Hi Jennifer
I wish we had thought of that in the early days but never mind. He needs his other one doing and we'll be more on the ball next time.
Hi Eileen
I think that sounds about standard really, except he's not going for 12 weeks. Hope you're all good now.
Hi Pauline, it's always worth a try and don't be afraid to be pushy. Doctors don't know everything and let's face it, we pay their wages!
All the best,
Jennifer
I'm in states too. I think all surgeons & PT have to adhere to accepted standard of care---- you know how lawsuit insane we have gotten!
i had some health issues so after THR was in rehab facility for 3 weeks then home. Now have home based PT twice a week. Not sure for how long but probably 2-3,wks until I can walk. See surgeon aprox 7 wks post op.