Replacement Hip Operation

My husband had a hip replacement some years ago.  He wasn't allowed to drive for 6 weerks which he hated but was very good and followed the advice.  His operation was in the March and by the May he was able to drive our then motorhome for a short break fairly close to home. By the summer we were off to France and he did most of the driving.  Physio and doing the excises they give you after the operation is very important.  Best of luck.

Thank you milliehull. I have been practicing the exercises. I have read on the net that it might be Ok to drive after 2-3 weeks as long as you can get in and out ok at least i don't have to get into a low seated car.

He was given a great piece of advice in hospital about getting in and out of the car straight after the operation.  Put a plastic bag on the seat and that will enable you to swivel round on the seat easily.

Good luck Brian. I had my right hip replaced six years ago, made an amazing difference. I think you could be a bit optimistic about driving so soon as you don't usually get the OK to drive until you see the Consultant at your six week post op appointment but perhaps things are different in your NHS Trust? As Millie has said the physio is what gets you back on track the quickest so make sure you follow their advice. I was fortunate enough for them to visit me at home initially. I to found sleeping on my back not very comfortable but the last thing you want to do is dislocate it!!!  I found having one of those grabbers handy for picking things up and helping me to get dressed unaided.

David

Iv'e just had a phone call asking me to come in today by 4pm as i am first on the list tomorrow, better than going in at 08.00.

I will listen to all that the Physio says to do and i wont drive until i am fit enough, I have a 4x4 auto.Hoping to go to North Wales on the 18th March for a week in the caravan.(hoping)

Will let you all know how i get on. Thank you for your help and comments. There is wifi in the hospital at least i will be able to post on here.

Brian.

Good luck Brian. Will be on the road to recovery tomorrow and out of pain.

I Brian had my hip replaced aged 43 now coming up 62 and still doing really well with it just respect it no heavy lifting no running just walk every day my consultant me  gave me this advice treat has tempory repair do as I say and I will see you in10 /15 years go back to old life style and see  you in 2  wise words .oh op was the best sleep I had in years best of luck

All the best Brian.

Never had this op done but have spoken too a few that have and all said it was a vast improvement for them.

peter.

One thing you should never ever do - get advice on the internet.  Always follow the instructions of the hospital.  Good luck Briang.  One thing about operations and hospitals, you have your operation tomorrow and be posting here the day after.  Speak to you then

I'm a bit late - by the time you read this no doubt you'll be through the op and, hopefully, free of pain. Had my first THR in 1999, seventeen years ago this week, and it's still absolutely pain free. You've said it yourself; do what the medics and physios say. Every good wish.

David