Hi my name is John I'm being released tomorrow I'm still in a lot of pain and can only walk with a walker. My insurance company says my Walker will be ready for me before I leave tomorrow. Plus a week's worth of medications I've been taking here which gives me just enough time to see my primary care to maybe get prescriptions. is it wasn't for the fact that I'm getting a PT 3 times a week at home I would think that I was being released too soon. A little depressed im only 47 and now feel like im no longer a wild kid. Hope to learn from you all and maybe share stories. Thank you.
Hi, John, it is a wild ride! I am 5 weeks THR. I felt darned good at first, but have had some swelling/discomfort issues the last two weeks. The PT should help you regain strength and make you feel better. Be sure to do the exercises and walking religiously. From reading the various posts, it seems like everybody has a different recovery path. But, eventually, we all get there. Everyone I have ever met has said they were glad they went ahead with the surgery and so I am sure we will feel that way, too - eventually. Good luck!
Plus, you are now the Bionic Man with brand-new parts! The pain is most likely because your body is healing itself. I have my moments of depression, too - and not one person has responded to my posts! So, you are already ahead of the game 'cause I responded to you. Try and plan some positive activities you will be able to do once your healing has progressed more. I am looking forward to returning to my volunteer work, to joining a gym, and to going on a cruise. All in good time. Take care.
I was in rehab 5 days. My walker arrived while i was being discharged. I had just started using a cane and when i got home we folded up the walker and put it under my bed! About 6 weeks post op i was working on ditching the cane. I was told it takes about a year to be pain free. No matter what, i had a lot less pain then before the surgery.
Sorry Dee, know what it's like, you feel god things are great, then maybe not so great, and like yourself I've hit a few lows in my journey and been depressed, sorry no one replied to you, think sometimes people think this is a hip replacement forum and not a depression forum but for a lot of people recovering from hip replacement depression is very common and should be discussed on this forum
Recovery is like a real roller coaster, some days you will be 'up', others you will be 'down'. Just keep doing the PT, and strengthening those leg muscles.
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Thank you, Brian. I so, so appreciate your responding. I know the depression is tied to the hip replacement plus I have had a severe headache for more than a week. I know things will get better. But I sure appreciate your taking the time to send me a note!
Takes time as others have said. For me, 66 make, the milestones were no walking after 1 week. Driving at 2 weeks, no Cane after 3 weeks, all restrictions lifted at 6 weeks and a cruise at 12 weeks. Don’t over do it when you do feel better. That bone is healing around the stem and can cause pain. I know happened to me. Walk, therapy, ice, you will get there
Best to you! I’m headed in that direction. Based on a couple other big surgeries I’ve had in my 61 years, the early days & weeks are just rough. But like any rough times, you will look back on it & realize that you got through it well & life moved forward from there! Your body needs LOTS of rest to do it’s healing work, so in addition to walking & building strength, DO give in to long naps. Also keep the fluids going! I’m new to Patient & the hip replacement forum, but it would be really great if everyone clarified whether they had posterior or anterior. Recuperation seems to be quite different with the 2 approaches. I’m pretty sure mine will be anterior. I meet with surgeon (out of state) in March—his specialty is anterior. Hang in there!
I don't know what it's called but there's a rotary joint part in my pelvis and then a ball and rod part that is actually inserted down into the bone of the leg. They must have drill down into the bone and removed marrow and stuff. also two screws in the Rotator part in the pelvis. it kind of creeps me out what they must have done to me. I saw the x-rays and it looks barbaric but this is the age of modern science I'm sure they knew what they were doing. At least now I can walk pretty well with the Walker when my fall was just December 27th 2017.
I just got to follow the main rules no Crossing legs no bending body leg 90°, try and get as much walking in, few other exercises they taught me
I’m sorry that you didn’t get any replies previously. I don’t remember seeing your posts. I am 8 weeks and 4 days post op. (TLHR). Around day 13 I was hit by a real low. It only lasted for a few days but it wasn’t pleasant. I hope that you’re feeling better and your swelling/ discomfort has eased. All the best, Maddy x
Hi Terri, I am not sure recuperation is that different between posterior and anterior. Your age, weight and level of fitness are the important things after your hip op. I had posterior as I understand that nerve damage can happen more easily with anterior and posterior seems to have fewer problems overall. You have a larger scar but I felt I wanted the surgeon to have as much space to do his thing as he wanted. I had no restrictions after and was told I could touch my toes after the op if I wanted. I was terrified of coming home but when I got there I have never even used a stick inside. I have an old house with lots of steps which I managed to clamber up and down and I even was able to get in and out of bed. I think my big mistake was going out to lunch the day after I got home which was probably a bit too much.
Thank you so much, Maddy. It's nice to know I am not alone.
I’ve suffered with depression on and off for years. I’d had to increase my anti depressants before my surgery because the pain was really bringing me down so I really do understand how it can be x
It's nice we are not alone.