How long??

[thursdays child]

HI ALL, could any of you good people tell me how soon will I be able to go away with the van after my hip operation next Monday?I am not bothered about the discomfort but I don't want to cause any damage either so I have to be sensible.HIMSELF will be doing all the lifting etc.The only problem I can envisage is the low toilet seat as I have been issued with risers at home.Any suggestions gratefully received cos I am getting "stir crazy" already.

Thursdays Child

 

[ShadySadie]

Your op is a life changing experience for most people who've suffered hip problems. One of our friends was quite young when she had hers done, she tried to turn on the bottom step of her stairs as she forgot something and slipped and had to have the joint re-positioned.

I would just make sure that what ever you do, you take time and great care, the wait will be well worth it.

 

[ValA.]

Don't do anything that's not on the list of what you can do, until you've seen the Specialist after the operation and had a further x-ray done - even if you feel wonderful, and think you can do anything.

My brother had a hip replacement at the age of fifty-eight, and was like a spring chicken almost immediately afterwards with no pain, and absolutely no problems. He was walking without a stick, and using the normal lower seat settees, and said that he felt great. However, when he went back for his x-ray six weeks later the Specialist discovered that the bone was not filling in the gaps around the joint as it should have done, and he had to have a further period of not driving, sitting on high chairs, etc. If this hadn't been noticed the cement holding the prosthesis in place could have been weakened by any movement over and above that recommended, and that would almost certainly have resulted in longer term problems.

Take it easy, as you'll be told to do, and don't be in too much of a hurry to get back to normal.

 

[slimseydy]

get a caravan motor mover on your shopping list,then as soon as you feel fit,your away without the worry of having to manouvre the van into position,that would be my only worry,hope it all goes well

 

[thursdays child]

Thank you all so much for your very sensible advice.I promise to walk before I run!It just that I am not a very patient person and tend to push my luck.However the experiences you have told me about has made think again.It is a complete waste of the surgeons,hospitals and my family's time not to follow the instructions I am given.It has made a big impact hearing how things can happen.I shall take on board your advice. It is not as if I have to get back to work I have plenty of time.

Thank You xxxxxx

Thursdays Child

 

[Dustydog]

Ring the Warden at your chosen site and ask the height of the toilet in the disabled unit. If the height's ok request a pitch closest to the WC Block.

Make sure Himself is very close by just incase you slip. You don't want any falls. Ensure the steps into caravan are secure, pegeed down is best.

As others have said do as the docs advise.

My SIL had her hip done at 50! She lapped up all the attention and mothering! Make the most of it.

Good luck and wishing you a rapid recovery.

Cheers

Dustydog

 

[JimD1]

Hi TC,

SWMBO had her left hip done at 43 - we were hiking in Yosemite with the kids 3 months later - that after being unable to walk more than 400 yards. Like everybody says, listen carefully to the specialist & follow instructions to the letter. I'm sure you'll be out there in no time !!

Good luck,

Jim

 

[Parksy]

Good Luck with the op Thursdays Child

Give yourself time to fully recover and you'll be like a spring chicken before you know it.

There's always the forum to pass the time while the hip knits together.

 

[Rabfaetheblae]

Good luck with the op TC and make sure you get pampered afterwards.

Rab

 

[Pat_374304630]

Hi TC,

I understand the 'stir crazy' thing.Good luck for next week. I'm sure the keyboard will get some welly whilst you're sitting around.

 

[DALEKSHolidays]

Good luck with your op. I had both my hips replaced at 35 and had my legs extended by 3 inches at the same time. I was up and about on my own within a couple of days of each op. I would recommend that you ask for hydrotherapy in a pool it certainly sped my recovery up. Listen to the advice from your physio and specialists, but you will know within yourself how you are doing.

Go away and enjoy yourself, just be careful getting into your 'van, as previously mentioned, make sure the steps are secure and him in doors steadies you as you climb in. Also be careful when in shower blocks especially if walking with a stick/sticks. I went swimming a couple of weeks after my op went through on my sticks and slipped...went down like a ton of bricks, luckily I was so used to falling I managaed to stop myself doing any damage, but spent the afternoon in the hospital getting checked out.

So as my specialist said to me when he discharged me last year..."go live life to the full...but don't quote me on that!"

Andrew