ET and Successful Hip Replacement

[Indigo42916]

Hello friends,

I posted some months ago about needing hip replacement for arthritis, and I appreciate the many replies I received. I am 5 weeks out from my surgery and doing great. I was able to have the surgery where I see my MPN specialist. I was nervous, given this was my first surgery since diagnosis 10 years ago. I sailed through with no complications, and my recovery and physical therapy is going well. Apparently, being a regular exerciser and very active, (prior to arthritis settling in), has helped me to recover quickly. Just a reminder to stay active, as our disease allows us!

They have you up and walking the same day or the next day. I spent 2 days in the hospital, and then home. The advances they have made to do the surgery are amazing, which reduces recovery time, and the likelihood of complications like a blood clot. I did learn, (in the US ) this surgery is elective, so something to keep in mind, as it can take longer to get scheduled. Given the pain and disability, this makes no sense to me.

Wishing anyone facing this surgery, success and a speedy recovery.

Take good care.

[Spanelmad]

Glad to hear it went well and your out and about

[Indigo42916 in reply to Spanelmad]

Thank you, hope all is well with you!

[Hatchie]

Glad it hear it all went well. I too had a hip replacement at just 40.

Being very active at the gym I pushed hard with strengthening exercises early on. This was causing discomfort, and I thought this was something I had to just push through.

The best advice my surgeon gave me was to let it heal naturally. If you have an active lifestyle you will regain pretty much normal range of movement and function. Once it feels "normal" again, then hit the squats and weights at he gym.

[Indigo42916 in reply to Hatchie]

Thank you, yes I am having to be a bit more patient!

[hunter5582]

Congratulations on the successful surgery. Taking care of yourself really does pay off.

[Indigo42916 in reply to hunter5582]

Thank you! It made me realize when I was limping around with my cane, how much I missed my active life, and how we really need to take care of our precious bodies.

Onward!

[Janis12]

That all sounds great, well done you. I think I will be following in your footsteps in the not to distant future and like you very active but feel like I am slowing down or putting off due to the discomfort. I want to hold on to my original hip as long as I can!!!