how many days after op you could get in &out of bed by yourself ?
I was prob two and half days but had bad reaction to tablets usually depending watvtime you have op if in morn next morning or if it's late in day then morning after next xx it all depends on Yu
I did it the same day of the op
very good!
my patient is a 63 y/o female , 7th post op who needs aid yet
is it normal?
The next day. Having said that, it wasn't that easy to get in and out of my own bed when I got home for a good few days - you could position the hospital bed to a sitting up posiiton, which made it very much easier, but I realised my upper body strength wasn't that good when I got home and I had to rig up a sort of rope to be able to haul myself up with...if you are pre-op, I'd def recommend doing exercises to get your core and upper body strength improved...
thank you helen
my patient is post -op. her weight = 80 kg. she could not move the operated foot even for 1 cm.
With my first thr I could not get my leg off the floor and in to the bed for weeks. I was 55 yrs age. With the second three years later I could lift the leg from day one on to the bed. I think it's down to what damage was done to the muscles etc. They were done by different surgeons.
Although a bit difficult I could get i. and out by myself and when I got home i could manage
ok with a bin bag to help slide your feet across...its mving the op leg to the side thats hard ...thats where the slippery plastic is useful....
Hi, I had to get myself in and out of bed the day after my surgery. I was glad that I had a lot of upper body strength, because my operated leg didn't want to help much !!! It does get easier and easier as time goes on. The physio exercises, really helped me, but we are all different and progress at our own speed.
thanks for your reply juliette
I am still suffering pain wise 11 weeks in still can't sleep on op side and that was side slept on pain wise had course blips slipped in snow only time went out and had pribs with stitches so set me bac a bit still off work but I am a cook so lots of lifting and bending and the owners won't like if I go bac then struggle and keep being off so just gotta get fit first had to go for some more X-rays to make sure not done any damage wen I slipped if not docs gonna refer me for some proper physio so fingers crossed
i agree with you lorraine .
we are all different. i want to help my patient to accelerate recovery
Hi I got out of bed next morning as as my surgery was late in the day, they like you up and about as soon as you can......
thanks
You are encouraged to do it as soon as possible. I found it quite easy the next day, but it does depend on your upper body strength.
I was able to get in and out of bed myself the first time I had to walk, which was within an out of getting back to my room after the surgery. But I've had both knees replaced (in 2012), and I learned to lift the surgical leg with the good leg to get in and out of bed. I just put the good ankle under the surgical ankle and lift. Worked for me.
Hi,
that's a good question it's different for everyone. So many things come into play. Age, muscle and tendon strength as well as weight and fitness. Not knowing UR age it may be a factor...I was 42 for my first 53 the second then a revision at 62. At 66 I am doing well and still follow the restrictions on certain movements for the prothesis to last longer or not fall especially. Use UR can until UR completely cleared to walk on UR own. Even doing all my fav things just a little differently.
Generally before u leave the hospital the psios teach us how to use the walker to get out of bed keeping the operated leg straight until UR feet can touch the ground, teaching how to manouver stairs and getting up and down.
Its a struggle for a few days as once our strength is built up and confidence in movement it does get easier. Remember this is major surgery.
Be sure to take medication as directed don't try to skip its important to stay pain free for healing and movement is very important for blood flow & oxygen to the area for healing. When u hurt u don't feel like moving.
Do all the exercises in bed and those butt squeezs r the most important exercise as it tightens the core muscels, & tendon. See online the importance.
Also taking UR supplements and eating a 2200 calories a day, the body needs extra calories for healing as my doc has been very helpful as well as the psios in this area. .
Soon you will be just walking with a cane then on UR own, don't rush take UR time.
dont compare UR healing & rehab to others. It's different for everyone.
Im so glad & proud of u & u were so brave to have this THR surgery done. It's major surgery and necessary for a better quality of life. Eventually No more pain or limping once u have healed in about 6 months u will be on UR way to the disco.
Its always a challenge and it will get better. Ask about water therapy once the incision has healed. It strengthens the legs and core muscles. Then a hot tub after to relax all the muscles. Which makes it difficult to get out, it feels so good.
Be be sure to follow the guide lines of movements restrictions for the time UR doc has given. Usually the first 6 weeks.
Your bones must heal and grow into the prothesis. It takes time and u will experience different areas of light to moderate pain until the bones have stabilized in the prothesis.
Is yours a press fit? That seems to be the way most are fitted unless there r unusual complications like a broken hip or femur. The manufacturer is listed on UR OP report be sure to obtain that for UR records.
Good Luck my fellow hippy... I'm with ya for a full and complete recovery.
For me,I had to put a belt on the bottom of the bed pull my self up.you know the belts physio uses.
Hi I'm now 14 weeks post op, and I had a general anesthetic. I was able to get out of bed myself same day as op with the help of nurse, then myself the day after, after advice and intervention from the physio
I had my op on Frsiday and went home on Monday.......I was getting in and out of bed after I gdot home.......very very slowly and carefully but doing it.
It depends where you bed is situated and which leg you have done.
My first THR was much easier to get ion and out but the 2nd one was harder
Love
Eileen UK