Now here's a silly question - which weighs more, the bone hip or the new metal and plastic one?
The time has come, at 18 days post op, to address the weight gain that has arisen from 2 years inactivity due to pre op pain and 3 weeks self indulgence since the op. I FEEL fatter than before the op and the trousers are a little neater (though this may be due to inexperienced hubby putting the washing on at 60 degrees by mistake!) and there must be some weight in the swelling I still have in the operated leg, but the scales this morning showed no increase in weight since before the op. Surely the new hip can't be so much lighter than the old?
i have ceramic hip and told it can weigh 2lbs heavier . when i left hospital made mistake of weighing myself post operation and prior to that cruise and like you inactivity due to no exercise. I put on 11lbs!!! however on 3 weeks on and only put on 3lbs so obviously leaving hospital there is a lot of swelling and presumably water retention. trying to eat less as not able to exercise to get weight down.
Do you know, Rosie, I am asking myself the same question. I thought I was being silly but I have put on some weight since going into hospital. Maybe it's the inactivity or hubbie's good cooking but I would be interested to know how much the implant weighs. My leg feels heavier but that could be just getting used to the new hip.
A good question - perhaps someone can tell us the answer
before my operation I went on the scales, and I weighed, at that point, 99.3 kgs, which is roughly 15.5 stone (yay conversion sites).
After the operation, I weighed myself 3 days later when home, and I had gone up some to 101 kgs (15.9 stone).
Mind you though, the first weighing was sober because of the pre-op preparations, the second time was after three days in the hospital and eating very well (lots of chocolates and other comfort foods I was handed by visitors).
So I did gain some weight, but not all of that.
My OS told me beforehand that the overall weight gain would roughly be a pound to two pounds, depending on the amount of bone removed. The implant itself is indeed heavier thant the original joint.
I've done some Googling on the weight of hte parts used, and on average, the wieght of the total implant is 4 pounds, with a plus or minus of 1 pound (I assume depending on the size of parts needed. I'm 6ft8 and probaly get a larger implant than someone who's 5ft...)
Hi Rosie, apparently all hip replacements weight between 3 and 5 pounds, and I have had a double hip replacement 5 weeks ago. So I could of put on 6 to 10 pounds, lol oh dear!
Thanks for this. Maybe I haven't been as bad as I thought then or maybe its due to the fact that I am now walking around 2 miles a day, which I haven't been able to do for a couple of years!
I am doing well, thanks Linda, and hope you are too. Judging by the replies it would seem that I must have actually LOST weight, but it doesn't feel like it!
Thank goodness someone has explained about the sudden weight gain I think that my hip must weigh about 5lb because when I weighed my self before I went in I was about 11st 6lb and now I weigh 11st 11lb I want to try and lose weight but and I want to try and get back to walking the dog, what does hold me back a bit is trying to hold her lead and walk with a stick
Hi Gill, I'm getting on really well, no pain at all stopped all painkillers 2 weeks ago, sleeping well, doing my exercises , walking but very careful not to Over do it, which is not easy as I want to do everything, as before op couldn't even walk to the kitchen, am still amazed how good these new hips are.
Well done with non weight gain. So the swelling is the reason you feel bigger. This will go down in time. I'm sure hubby won't make that mistake again. .haha.
I embarked on a weight loss programme using slimming world before the op (since Xmas) & lost 27lbs, I was in exactly same lifestyle as you. 2 years inactivity, last few months non existent due to bone in bone! I still managed to loose the weight. Now I'm looking forward to being able to continue the weight loss when I am more mobile. .I shall be the slimmest I've ever been in 6 months fingers crossed.
Slimming world or weight watchers are very supportive and a great way to make new friends.
I wish you lots of luck in your journey to lose weight & regain your mobility.
On average, a total hip system (stem, head, shell, and liner) weighs between 1 and 2 pounds, depending on the type of material that is used. I would think only your surgeon can really answer this question on how much your weighs. I too gained have gained weight through inactivity so as soon as I have had my right hip done too and I have fully recovred I too will be using all my gym equipment at home again to loose it. I have hated the fact that all the weight I lost 5 years ago gradually came back on and I am determined to loose it again.
HaHa!! I wondered why I was the same weight, although I am now a tight 38 rather than a loose 40 waist, but have lot no weight, so the implant is where the weight is...Thanks for clearing that up, obvious really, but I never guessed that they would weigh so much as that
My right leg has returned to normal now after 6 weeks, and still need waist 40 trousers to fit round my legs as 38 waist are too small on the legs, but they are just too big for me and could slip off without a belt.
Odd to be inbetween sizes like this, sure I will settle down once I grow up, and mature a little, and calm down to take things easy....
and - Oh Rosie ...I wish it was just the implant , but I know it isn't ... due to OA the last 2 years, slowly but surely, I did less and less - too painful - I was looking forward to be more active after THR, but found out that other hip is in need of THR soon - still not able to do a lot ... also think or know that medication can cause weight gain and bloating... catch 22 because I need these pills to keep me moving ....
I think I've tried evety diet known to mankind over the years. Didn't get on with Slimming World but went to Weightwatchers until it got too difficult to get there and lost 2 stone so think I'll go back there.