Replacement Hip Operation

Briang replied on 31/01/2016 11:28

Briang

Posted on 31/01/2016 11:28

Hi,

I am off to Hospital tomorrow morning, have to be there by 08.00 early morning start to have a complete Hip Replacement on my left hip. not worried about it but cannot sleep on my back not looking forward to that otherwise can't wait to get it done and be able to walk better than i can now. Hoping to be able to drive after 2-3 weeks or sooner as i have a auto 4x4 so no problems with the left leg. Anybody had this operation would like to know your stories. Will post on here sometime tomorrow late afternoon or early evening.

Brian.

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sailorgirl2 replied on 02/02/2016 20:59

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Posted on 02/02/2016 20:59

Well done Brian, the worst is over .Keep up with the exercises it will benefit you in the end.Mine have been done now for over 12 years but Tuesday Jan 19th had knee replaced, was up at 9.00am Wednesday on crutches and home Thursday evening.Now today off crutches and mobile but not without pain and the exercises are a killer to do but I know they must be done. Amazing how quickly they get you walking again..Oh well one down another to go later... maybe...........Sg2....

Tammygirl replied on 02/02/2016 22:32

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Posted on 02/02/2016 22:32

Well done Brian and Sailorgirl, keep up the exercises you will soon be skipping does anyone ever sleep in hospital.

Briang replied on 03/02/2016 12:06

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Posted on 03/02/2016 12:06

Well done Brian and Sailorgirl, keep up the exercises you will soon be skipping does

Well done Brian and Sailorgirl, keep up the exercises you will soon be skipping does anyone ever sleep in hospital.

NO NO. Slept for 4 hours last night fantastic still hard to walk sitting in a chair. Got rid of the zimmer on crutches now but difficult to get out of bed and in a few more days hopefully. Thank you for all the comments.

Kerry Watkins replied on 03/02/2016 12:20

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Posted on 03/02/2016 12:20

Good news that everything went well. I am sure the pain will ease as the days go on. When you are home I am sure you will sleep like a log!

Briang replied on 03/02/2016 19:09

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Posted on 03/02/2016 19:09

Good news that everything went well. I am sure the pain will ease as the days go on. When you are home I am sure you will sleep like a log!

Let's hope so.

DavidKlyne replied on 03/02/2016 21:34

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Posted on 03/02/2016 21:34

Good to hear you are making progress. When's the stair test!!!!

David

Rubytuesday replied on 03/02/2016 21:42

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Posted on 03/02/2016 21:42

Really good news Brian and well done sailor girl , just think spring and summer around the corner and hols hols hols. Should give you the determination Brian no pain no gain

sailorgirl2 replied on 03/02/2016 22:11

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Posted on 03/02/2016 22:11

Hoorah,,,,,, Actually tried moving my car up the drive and back today to test the strength of the new knee, .no pain still not strong enough as it is the right leg but at least I have tried. The exercises are a must to enable me to get behind the wheel again..... Not long now !!!!!!!

ADP1963 replied on 03/02/2016 22:42

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Posted on 03/02/2016 22:42

I had both hips replaced within 6 months of each other.2 days in hospital,3 weeks on crutches and away you go.I have never had pain since the days of the operations,brilliant job.The hardest thing for me was wearing those ruddy stockings and sleeping on my back. BEST OF LUCK.