Hip replacement Jan 13 th posterior approach

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 8:44pm

Hip replacement Jan 13 th posterior approach . Just wondered how long it was before you were all confident enough to sit in a restaurant for dinner or too go around the shops ,accompanied of course .

nh_user_934049 · January 28, 2018, 9:17pm

Everyone is different. I was driving after 2 weeks and at 3 weeks was out and about but still being very careful. 6 weeks restrictions lifted and back to the health club. Flying at 10 weeks. Posterior and a old guy

nh_user_1083385 · January 28, 2018, 9:17pm

Hi Mary,

We all progress at our own pace. Listen to your body: do you feel up to it? Do you have access to a vehicle which is easy to get into and out of, if necessary with a cushion/help from a friend? Easy access to restaurant? Definitely take a cushion with you (90 degree rule)! Get someone to check out ladies' toilets in advance if there is any chance you might need to use it.

Go for it, but make sure you have the option of abandoning any attempt if necessary, without feeling guilty.

Good luck!

nh_user_1126226 · January 28, 2018, 9:19pm

Hi Mary,

I had my THR done a month before you. I was about week and a half after surgery that I went out. My husband pushed me around in wheel chair in the mall to do Chrsitmas shopping. Brought my cushion to sit at restaurant. Dont push yourself. I am 6 weeks and not on my feet for long periods of time as I still get achy!! Best of luck to you!!!

anon87974465 · January 28, 2018, 9:23pm

Went to a choral society concert that I should have been singing in at 8 days. Escort was daughter and boyfriend, carried extra cushion.

meal out at 2 weeks, escorted by husband, took extra cushion.

nh_user_973034 · January 28, 2018, 9:27pm

Hi, I just think fo what feels right for you, everyone heals differently. I went out for lunch at a week post op, but when I arrived at the restaurant I realised that all the seats were really low! (I perched on a bar stool.) I was v mobile on my crutches and did a lot of strolling around, but it really depends on how you’re feeling. All the best, Judith

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 9:33pm

Thanks Steve, think I am being impatient and expecting miracles !

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 9:35pm

Thanks NuttyNan, I think it's probably a bit too soon yet , not traveled by car since my discharge .

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 9:36pm

Thanks Shari.

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 9:37pm

Sounds good to me Maggie , thanks for the reply

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 10:06pm

Wow that was quick , thanks for the reply Judith.

nh_user_907025 · January 28, 2018, 10:12pm

I first went to the supermarket on day 11, hanging on to the trolley to get around and as a means of protection too.

Not sure when I first went to a cafe for coffee, but according to my website blog at 23 days I went to a concert at a local church.

Just take care when sitting and getting up.

See my blogs on my THR website, the address is in my personal info here ...

http://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

and at the bottom of the moderator's "useful resources" page at

http://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

Best wishes

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nh_user_165107 · January 28, 2018, 10:21pm

I went out to lunch the day after I came home, five days. It was just to a cafe type place. I think in hindsight I was a bit over enthusiastic though.

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 10:22pm

Thanks for the info and sound advice Rocketman.

nh_user_1022358 · January 28, 2018, 10:25pm

Wow that was quick I was still woozy at day 5. Thanks for the reply .

nh_user_907025 · January 28, 2018, 10:46pm

Just remember we all recover at different speeds, don't worry if you cannot do something that someone else can do.

nh_user_165107 · January 29, 2018, 12:49am

As I said I think I was being a bit over enthusiastic. Also I stopped using my crutches, mainly because I was rubbish with them, when I got home and just used a stick.

anon87974465 · January 29, 2018, 12:58am

I went out the end of my third week, beginning of the 4th, had nails done and then went to dinner. My PT said it was like a form of PT to get out on short excursions with walker for support, of course.

nh_user_1105661 · January 29, 2018, 1:31am

This seems a bit early to go out and about, but people are different in their journeys. Out to eat probably is fine....going about to the shops may not be so great. Just my opinion, and probably others will disagree with me. Listen to your body. I did in house PT for two weeks, then went out. Thinking at a month you kind of turn a corner.

anon87974465 · January 29, 2018, 3:50am

Restaurant is not an issue if you’re feeling up to it. I make sure I get a table/booth where I can sit to the outside and swing my leg out if need be.

You can so many things if you feel up to it and are not in any real pain. Just take it easier than before.

That’s what I am finding anyway.

Worse comes to worse, you just tell the party you’re with it is not working for you and try again another day.