How soon after THR hip operation before marital relations?

Bones, joints and muscles
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I had my THR operation February 13th. I'm 44 and they put in a ceramic on plastic. Getting stronger and fitter by the day but I'm worried slightly that things all still work and more importantly when can I start making love again to my wife.

I would appreciate any sincere advice on this issue

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Hi I am divorced so it doesn't apply to me but this is what my hospital booklet says . 

"Sexual intercourse

in the absence of pain or advice to the contrary from your surgeon,sexual intercourse may be resumed 6-8 weeks after the operation but avoid excessive bending or twisting movements of the hip "

dont understand how you can avoid this in heat of moment but there is more than one way to skin a cat ! Good luck 

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Hi Simon,

First, ask your doctor. Secondly, my thought is that you will have only one chance to heal properly and if you don't heal the lasting way you need to, then your love life could be limited in definitely and risk revision surgery. Your post op is very recent.

You should, however, be able to play in other less strenuous ways.

Take care!

💛 Dawn, USA

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it depends on the procedure and surgeon.  my surgeon had "no activity limitations," and my wife and i shared some intimate times 10 days post op.  

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Thanks Dawn it's always good to have others views. I'm still coming to terms with the op and I'm probably not realising the magnitude and the need for a full recovery

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Hi Simon

Must say I have no direct knowledge of post-op coitus, but memory is still spot on!

I reckon common sense would suggest that, at first, you take a more 'passive' role in these relations.

Think you and your partner should gradually, gently get a sense of the possibilities and boundaries and go from there, and things should naturally progress.

Oooh - wish you more than well with novel explorations!

Elaine

UK

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I really appreciate your advice. Seems to me that we need to take our time and consider long term priorities.

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'No activity limitations' hmm?? I feels as if we need to take it very gently at first but remembering the bigger picture. Thanks for comments.

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Ooooo, I posed this question too last May when I had my THR, in fact, my physio actually recommended to my surgeon that a leaflet be given out to patients who wanted it to advise them, I agree with the comment above that you should take the passive approach, it was different for me as I'm a lady! Lol, my advice is to most certainly leave it until your staples/stitches are out as you will feel more comfortable and if you have a very understanding lady just take it slowly and day by day, you will soon learn what is and isnt comfortable for you, essentially you have to be open and honest with each other as to how you both feel, then you will be fine! X

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6 weeks to the day for me, honestly was hard enough to wait that long. Lol, depends on how you feel and what the doc says ultimately though