hi all ,having bilateral on 29th sept starting to get very nervous about everything but sure the end game is the important thing,being self employed is also a big issue no money for a few months is preying on my mind but will just have to get on with things ,anyway any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hello Richard welcome to the forum. Yes it is un nerving but you will be fine.
take plenty of things to do while your in there it can get pretty boring. If there is anything wrong do not hesitate to speak to the nurses they are there to keep you as comfortable as possible.
Don't rush things everyone heals at different rates it isn't a race it can take up to a year to feel 100% again.
Good of luck for the 29 th 👍
Just "relax" and go with the flow, there are plenty of people on here who have had both done at once.
depends what your self employment is as to when you start again. My advice would to be sure, build up gradually and not to stop start, confusing for customers
Hi Richard.
I am also self employed. Had an appointment for op in January, but delayed due work commitments, and hip not feeling too bad. I had a further appointment 15th September - but now have DVT in the other leg, so op delayed.
My advise, go for it, and good luck.
Welcome to the world of "hippies "
It is scary but is over so quickly and then recovery starts . Keep on top of the painkillers because they will help you through the first grotty days and ask if they are not strong enough
good luck 🍷
Hi Richard I had a bilateral hip replacement in May and can honestly say it was fine I was lucky I had hardly any pain had some swelling . Just do your excercises every day and you will see and feel a difference very quickly. Rest in the afternoons with your legs ellevated.
Enjoy your new hips.
kaye x
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Hi Richard
Good luck with the op next week. What is it that you do? I am also self-employed and although mine was a single rather than double, I managed to make a bit of space in the work stream (this was over the summer, people away etc etc so wasn't so terrible) and was back going a few hours of emails etc a day after 3-4 weeks - it's just a case of how you get on with pain management, the effect of medication and so on. Even then, I was pretty whacked and needed a good kip in the afternoon every day, with leg(s) up to help reduce swelling. It's the sleeping that I found the real challenge in terms of recovery - I wasn't very good at sleeping on my back, but got used to it once propped up on a large number of pillows.
All the best!
Neil
This is as honest as I can be - the first two weeks were rubbish. Couldn't sleep properly, stiff, shuffled around the house and when I wasn't shuffling I was sleeping. I couldn't settle anywhere for long. I had pain and most of it was mid thigh and knees and ankles.
After that it all got better. I was determined, kept to a strict timetable with pain relief and exercised from the third week. I pushed my walking a little bit more each day and started swimming at 5 weeks.
At 6 weeks I started to do some light work days (I now work from home as i had to give up my more physical job with small kids) but couldn't lift anything heavy and still enjoyed a nap in the afternoon.
I had my op June 30th and am just starting to feel more normal. I still waddle when I am tired and take a while in the morning to get going. I am having the next hip after Christmas and can't wait. I had a new hip for a reason - life was crap and now it's not.
My advice? Be determined, be realistic and listen to your body. Good luck
Hi Kate,
I am getting my right hip replaced on November 4. I am really, really nervous. I have had pain with my right side for a long time but I have no idea what the level of this pain is going to be after operation. How long did you stay at hospital after your surgery. I currently work full time and I really can't stay out of work indefinitely. my doctor said about 6 to 8 weeks. YIKES I guess I am just a nervous wreak.
Hello Clissy
I had awful pain in my right leg /hip and walking etc was so painful but I had my right hip replaced 3 weeks ago and that pain has gone . Such a relief and I am already wLking much better than I was before the op .
The first few days after are a blur but then it becomes easier and off you go .
Keep calm and positive x
Thank you...that is good. I am not sure I will know what it feels like not to have the right hip pain
Hi Richard,
I have no experience of bilateral but the same message seems to be clear from everyone and that is, yes it's hard at first but it's so worth it.
As as long as you have all the little gadgets and equipment in the house to help you, you will cope just fine.
There is a thread somewhere of useful items that is a must read for hippies to be. We are here too to help you through any worries or concerns you might have. There's always someone who can answer your questions however trivial or odd you might think they are, chances are there is going to be someone here to can help you out.
Take care and try not to worry too much. You will be fine 😊
Ali xx
dear Richard -
Aren;t you happy you found us????? so welcome to your new family - the most supportive, understanding and loving group of Hippies on earth ...
I saw that you are a self-employed brick layer ... well, to be honest, that would be a concern for me too - bilateral hip surgery and recovering from it might take a long time for you to go back to do your job ... it is so physical ....
is there any way you can get financial support -
I want to say to not worry about this as your health is more important than anything in the world,... even though it is true, it is a concern -
what did your doctor tell you about going back to work?
well, first things first --- surgery first and then the road to recovery ...
we are all here for you !
big warm hug
renee
cheers neil
cheers kate