Sitting restrictions

Bones, joints and muscles
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tomorrow is 11 weeks after left hip replacement 

i was told that not to sit on normal chair till 12 weeks or 3 months and not to sleep on low bed 

what others done?

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Hi Laoko, 

Warm welcome to this wonderful forum of fellow hippies where we share our personal stories and experiences -

Who told you that you cannot sit on normal chair or sleep on low bed until 12 weeks post-op ?

have you had your follow-up (usually around 6 weeks post-op) visit yet, and if so, what did your surgeon say?

The height of seat and bed is important so you do not go beyond 90 degrees - 

I have a "normal" chair with a big cushion on it and it is fine -

To get in and out of bed is easier when the bed is higher ... My bed is normal height also but I have a matrass topper on it - 

please let us know how you are getting on otherwise -

big warm hug

renee

 

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Hi Renee

I havnt seen the surgeon yet

I had 6 weeks post op visit by Physio

I use extra mattress as well

How long the hip shouldn't go beyond 90 degrees?

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my surgeon told me at follow up visit that 90 degree rule is relaxed however to be mindful for additional 6 weeks. ..

do you have an appointment with your surgeon scheduled?

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Perhaps the physiotherapist has special concerns about your recovery. Normally at the six week follow-up, the surgeon will give you the all clear to relax some of the restrictions. But if you are still having problems, maybe they want you to give it another six weeks? I would call him/her for clarification.

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Hi laoko!

It depends on what type surgery you had...and what your doctor says...I had an anterior approach...and my doctor said I have no restrictions...besides swimming and baths...for 6 weeks and I can't stick my operated leg out backwards and have my toe pointed up....

Good luck!

And welcome to this wonderful forum!!

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Hi and welcome - and yes it depends on the operative approach, the prosthesis used and your surgeon ! Some are more conservative than others but it's best to wait till they,ve lifted them formally - sorry probably not the answer you wanted xxxxx

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Bini is right there - some surgeons are more conservative, and it depends on your personal circumstances, there may be particular reasons your surgeon knows that may affect your recovery that we don't know about.

Normally we can start to sit on a normal chair around 12 weeks (plus or minus a bit), samegoes for bed height, 90 degrees etc.

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Best wishes

Graham - 🚀💃

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It's still new all the surgery issues can be overwhelming. Lots of good advice here from many of us hippies who have traveled down that road. 

Take it one day at a time. With time you will see the end of the rainbow! 

best wishes

H4C

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Well, is it possible you frustrated your nurse so they are simply picking on you?? Yah, that would be mean but funny too!

I was told to watch ot for 6 weeks and at my 6 week followup I was told to be mindul of disloction but that th would was basicly healed.

strenghtening and continued healing will happen from here and for another 6 weeks it is still advisable to be cautous. actual limitations hwever have been lifted.

I have begun strengthening in earnest. All is well and Im 7 weeks post op. I suppose all of our circumstances are different and I hopw you can keep your attitude up while you deal with the needed time.

keep on smilling and trudge on through! In the end it will be worth it!

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Thank you for your help and advice

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hi josh, 

good to read that you are doing well ... how is traing with your grandson going?

big warm hug

renee

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Hi Renee.,

Thanks for rememebering that is cool! I was so extremely worried and upset before I had my hip replacement.

There is like a total absence of good information from people that have had good results from a total hip replacement.

I am now 7 weeks and one day post op.

I have trained with my grandson twice last thursday and again last night.

I can give some details about how and what that training involved if anyone is intrested.

I will say that I am able to bear the weight of my grandson, as I roll him over my hips for a throw. he is 6' and 165 lbs. so not too heavy. this was done in a very controled fashion and not too dynamic.

Its kind of like being the falcrom point of a lever. the weight is moving and the throw is completed with a bending completly over as you bring them to the ground.

However because the weight is dynamic and not static this does mean the full wieght amount isnt at one point but only a smaller portion of it Say 25% to 40%??

I also did some teaching of grappling positions, though I didnt actualy get involved in any Rondori ( open throwing and grappling for competition) on the mat.

Im doing some of my normal additional training too, some boxing on Saturday and Monday and Aikido also on Sat. (later in the afternoon). Then Tameshigiri on Sunday ( a nice way to round out the weekend).

My recovery is going well. I havent done any breakfalls from a height yet but have done quite a bit of rolling out when thrown. If you look up an Aikido demo you would proabbaly get a flavor for the difference between these.

I was also kind of wondering if anyone was interested in starting a recovery/ training blog? There is like a complete absence of good information on how athletes have performed their recoevry and what kind of routines they used to achieve a good result?

I hope I dont sound like a bore. I do think sometimes people need to know that they can go back to a normal very active life, though, and want to be encouraging to that end.

Personaly, my goal is to slide into the grave having used up all my rescources on having a blast with my life, time, and energy.

Not the path everyone chooses?? Imagine that? hahahahha

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I was given no restrictions at all. However, I'm around 5 1/2 months post-op this week. Sat on a lowish brick wall at the train station a few days ago and was surprised at feeling a strange heaviness in my whole lower half when I tried to get up without supporting myself with my hands. Once I'd put a hand down before trying to stand I could do it.

I have noticed this  a few times before when getting up from lower than usual heights but hadn't expected to still be feeling it now.

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Hi Belle 

i would say it was about a year after each of my threee surgeries before I felt ' normal' and there are still things I cannot do , but I can do a lot more than I used to be able to xxx

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Hi belle,

i does take time to adjust to the new hip. It took me almost a year and 2 years with the second. Still there always seems to be little things that pop up. I cannot run or walk too fast. I have learned most of my limitations after 3 THR  adapt, adopt, and appraise most situation. Stay well and safe.

its takes time for the bone to grow to stabalize the implant. You'll soon adjust ang know when and how movements can be a bit different.

hang in there.

Hope

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I didn't get my checkup until 11 weeks, and was told I had to keep my precautions until I saw the doc, which I stuck to. I ditched the toilet raiser at 12 weeks and started sitting on lower things but found it hard if they were very low, but managing.