I had no 'cush' left in my right hip joint....free, disconnected movement between femur and socket.
A second opinion doctor agreed wholeheartedly with eschewing cortisone. The absence of all cartilage obviated that.
The surgeon commented that any cortisone would've delayed the surgery a month or two.
Aug. 31 is my new hip's 1st birthday. Side cut for me....less muscle to cut and fewer nerves in the way, I was told.
Surgeon said my health + strength made me a perfect candidate for same day release.
The moment I could push back with the balls of my feet I was spun off the table and onto my feet and allowed to use the men's room.....the route to which went over a 3 step up-3 step down platform.
I was slowed down but got out of bed every 2 hours. I took my pain killers as prescribed. My nurse aunt told me it's better to keep the pain staved off than to chase after it. Nobody in my family is a consumeristic pill taker. I do have a few left over ...just in case I'm invited to a Hollywood party.
God bless my wife for getting up every two hours, every niDon't ght for a month, to run to the freezer for blue ice packs.
Her mom kept her jaws iced post wisdom tooth removal and my wife experienced no swelling.
So, if you ever come to visit, we'll probably pack you in ice.
I never needed the walker but used the cane for a bit. Remember to walk at speed during recovery. You needn't assume a slow pace. Also, I was told, don't fret downward pressure. Your post op PA will show you odd twisting configurations to avoid.
Do the PT.
Over time, as I walk the dog and mow the lawn, it's taken longer and longer for it to dawn upon me that I had a hip replacement.
The recurring notice is entering and exiting my relatively low car. I steered clear of driving for a month though I did move the cars about for parking positioning.
I should message my scar too but it's not bothering me.
Keep moving (feet straight, as mentioned). If Summer heat drags you down, fight it. It'll be cooler soon enough.
Don't become a slug. As always after any injury or surgery, the rest of you needs to be exercised.
Eat light and smart. Setting down onto and lifting up from the toilet might be a challenge but you'll be able to do it.
Take any prescribed pre-op laxative
A second opinion doctor agreed wholeheartedly with eschewing cortisone. The absence of all cartilage obviated that.
The surgeon commented that any cortisone would've delayed the surgery a month or two.
Aug. 31 is my new hip's 1st birthday. Side cut for me....less muscle to cut and fewer nerves in the way, I was told.
Surgeon said my health + strength made me a perfect candidate for same day release.
The moment I could push back with the balls of my feet I was spun off the table and onto my feet and allowed to use the men's room.....the route to which went over a 3 step up-3 step down platform.
I was slowed down but got out of bed every 2 hours. I took my pain killers as prescribed. My nurse aunt told me it's better to keep the pain staved off than to chase after it. Nobody in my family is a consumeristic pill taker. I do have a few left over ...just in case I'm invited to a Hollywood party.
God bless my wife for getting up every two hours, every niDon't ght for a month, to run to the freezer for blue ice packs.
Her mom kept her jaws iced post wisdom tooth removal and my wife experienced no swelling.
So, if you ever come to visit, we'll probably pack you in ice.
I never needed the walker but used the cane for a bit. Remember to walk at speed during recovery. You needn't assume a slow pace. Also, I was told, don't fret downward pressure. Your post op PA will show you odd twisting configurations to avoid.
Do the PT.
Over time, as I walk the dog and mow the lawn, it's taken longer and longer for it to dawn upon me that I had a hip replacement.
The recurring notice is entering and exiting my relatively low car. I steered clear of driving for a month though I did move the cars about for parking positioning.
I should message my scar too but it's not bothering me.
Keep moving (feet straight, as mentioned). If Summer heat drags you down, fight it. It'll be cooler soon enough.
Don't become a slug. As always after any injury or surgery, the rest of you needs to be exercised.
Eat light and smart. Setting down onto and lifting up from the toilet might be a challenge but you'll be able to do it.
Take any prescribed pre-op laxative