Wow- what a great PT appointment! Good for you speaking up for yourself-it obviously worked to your advantage and now you can look forward to your PT sessions.
Sounds like you're doing well at this stage of recovery- take it slow and steady. Isn't it wonderful to walk without that awful...
@ouch- I'm still checking in here from time to time and sorry to hear about your hip pain! I'm sure you weren't expecting that while you are trying to recover from your knee- frustrating for sure! I would think that all of your muscles are now trying to adjust to both new joints, proper...
@Tweetybrd - I'm so happy for your continued progress - you are doing great! While I know you are aching to get back to 100% don't forget it's only been 2 weeks so take it slow and and steady.
As far as PT I had 8 weeks of formal PT. Excercises for strength and balance, some gait training and...
What a wonderful update! I'm so happy to hear you're doing so well. Five houses today- :wowspring:keep up the walking it IS the best for healing that hip. And it helped my gait big time.
So glad you are doing well and getting out for short walks! It feels so good to get outside on your own 2 feet right? I started small like you just went a few houses down and back. Did that for a few days then increased slowly. I felt like a rock star those first few weeks! All I could think...
Interesting discussion on the Celebrex- my surgeon has prescribed Celebrex for me since postop Day 1. I never knew about the issue with bone formation. I've took it every day for 3 months and I healed up well. I still have a few in reserve for days when I overdo it and my thigh starts hurting...
I had spinal and sedation. I was out like light. Wasn't even awake for the spinal. Didn't hear a thing either. One minute I'm in the OR next minute I was waking up in recovery. Like others have said the extended pain relief from the spinal was wonderful. I had posterior approach.
Congrats on your first week with the new hip! Sounds like you are doing great and have lots of support. How did it go with your postop check?
I had to chuckle about the "looking taller" comment. I have heard that from everyone of my friends family and coworkers too! I must have been hunched...
I'm so very happy to hear that you are home and you are well are on your way to a smooth recovery :happydance:Isn't it miraculous for that old pain to be gone? Truly is life changing, especially after years of suffering with awful pain. I think you're approach of simply walking will work out...
Thanks @Jaycey and @Cas for the encouragement. A week later the hip is feeling better. I'm being extra careful to avoid any twisting. Still a little sore but no more twinges of severe pain like last week. I find at this stage if I don't make time to walk each day my hip hurts more. When I walk...
@Tweetybrd - here's the walker organizer I purchased from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015P0UH66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_1vyGybJKXFPRX- very handy. You can order while your in hospital and you'll have it by Monday
Hooray! I was going about my day earlier when I suddenly remembered that tomorrow is your big day. I can't wait to read your first update and hear that it's all done! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Just think tomorrow you get to take your first steps on the new hip with NO MORE PAIN...
8 days and counting!! Woo hoo! Do you have freezer meals ready? Stock up on your staples! do you have all your hip supplies ready- the reacher, leg lifter, pillows and the all important ice packs? I bet you are already prepared since you've been in waiting mode for so long and you've read so...
@DizzyBlond- you are so funny - hippie Goldilocks! You hit the nail on the head! Trying to find that sweet spot activity level will be our main mission the rest our first year. And it's a challenge when each day can be different or you have a whole week of great days feeling strong and pain free...
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