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I would say just get up on your feet slowly to allow your blood pressure to adjust and try to keep plenty of fluids on board to keep hydrated post op.
I had some blood loss during surgery. But the counts were respectable both before and after. I think personally the pain meds dropped my my pressure postop but you have to have them to do your best PT, so next time I'll just watch it and go slow.
The Walker framing me felt very secure.
I did my best to follow my precautions but I'm sure I bent over just a little too far a couple times. Only natural, no ones perfect and I know some get no precautions to follow so I did my best but didn't obsess about it. As many have said your hip will definitely tell you of a wrong move. 8 weeks out this new hip feels more secure and a part of me every day.
I remember bending over to pick up my little granddaughter at 3 weeks out because I had to give her a squeeze--best medicine ever!!! She weighs 27 lbs-- not too bad.
But then, I'm a nurse × 40 years and we're a little disobedient as a group!:whistle:
 
Enjoyed reading this informative write up of person's journey thru Hip Replacement surgery, thought I pass it along.

 
Hi @julesglass , how are your preparations coming along? I cant believe that years of procrastination and avoidance will come to an end in few days and I will finally have the surgery.
 
Wow, just a couple more days to go, @SelfHelp, as your surgery date is just around the corner. I am glad to see that you are checking out positive hip replacement stories, know that will be YOU by year's end, or at least well on your way by then. I think it's easy to get caught up with some of the more difficult recovery stories on this forum, and that can be quite anxiety producing. But it's true that these folks are posting on the forum because they need the extra help and support that others don't, and Bonesmart is there for all of us with encouragement, practical suggestions and advice and complete lack of judgment. You are going to feel so glad you had the surgery--I know I was last September when hip #1 got replaced. When it came time for hip #2, now scheduled for August, I was a little depressed initially (I mean, WHO looks forward to major surgery?!!) but I was also confident that I'd do just fine, and I am far less anxious than round one. I predict you'll do great, a smile on your face that pre-surgical anxiety is gone as well as that atrocious and truly miserable hip pain. Hang in there, just a wee bit of time more. Keep busy and distracted as you're able.
 
Hi @Barbaraj wish you a nice Sunday. I have to admit, I am anxious, but with support from you all I am getting over it and focusing on the recovery. I had a habit of reading negative forum posts for too long, causing me to dwell on the risks and anything that could wrong, but finally concluded that I need the surgery, better sooner than later and I started doing my part to understand and reduce the risks. At this stage I need to stay positive and I prefer to read complete accounts of person's journey thru Hip Replacement surgery, like the one I posted.
 
@SelfHelp There are so many positive recovery stories. I'm glad you are focusing on having one as well. Not long now! We will be here for you!
 
Good evening @SelfHelp. I wonder if I'm getting everything ready for the big day. My sister-in-law came and vacuum and moved furniture around for post op. She'll give me a haircut tomorrow as I wait for hospital to call for time to be there. Stack of dishes to get done, there I go rambling. It's all good even when we can't get it all done. You take care see you on the other side. It all works out in the end.
 
Hope you don't mind an odd question. Has anybody had trouble with the ride home after surgery? Specifically I mean getting into the car's front seat after release after surgery? I am 6'3" 250 lb and testing how I would get into front seat of our MDX or Sienna without breaking any of the precautions and it is not easy for me. I have watched several YouTube videos on this; in my case I need to bend my bad leg at the knee to be able to swing it inside the car. Bending at the knee raises it to 90 degrees!
Did anybody ride home on the back bench with the bad leg stretched out on the bench? Every video says to use the front seat.
 
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Morning @SelfHelp. It is a no no on the back seat probably due to bending head down along with bending a knee to the chest. When I was leaving hospital before nurse instructed to put seat back as far as possible and tilt back of seat back so you can lean back and lift your leg in with help if needed. When you get out reverse it. I don't know these cars you mentioned. Is there a friend or family with a larger car to borrow for your trip home. No vans though, take my word on that. I take it you've tried it out with your cars. I watched a movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger where the car was too small for him and he just ripped the seat out. :snork: you'll get it figured out. Take care, the count down has commensed! :egypdance:happy days are on they're way.:happyfeet:
 
Good Morning :wave:
I don't know that you'll find accessing or exiting the car an issue. Others can weigh in on this, but a nurse accompanied my husband and I to our vehicle upon discharge. Guessing that must be standard procedure. I assume it was to coach me safely into the car. It was no big deal, truly. I did use a garbage bag on the seat making it easier to swivel facing forward (windshield) it really was a non event, as was walking up the few steps into our home. I stressed needlessly, so please try not to worry. I have faith you'll do fine.

Tomorrow is your big day! I know the anxiety is probably ramping up, wish I could take it away. Sadly, it's something we all have to get through and afterward most everyone says "if I only knew, I wouldn't have stressed so much." We'll be here to support and encourage you through the early weeks of recovery and you'll be on your way before you know it. Re-engaging in life and all you love and have been missing out on.
I'll bet you do great! Wishing you comfort as you wait.
@SelfHelp
 
I didn't have any problems on the trip home, @SelfHelp. I am tall, at 5' 8", and not too heavy, but I worried about getting in the car, too. I had the same experience that @Layla did, I had a nurse accompany us to the car and gave us some instructions. Of course, at this point I'm a wee bit fuzzy although I seem to recall they wanted me in the passenger seat and it was pushed all the way back and the back lowered a bit. There was some method for getting my log leg into the car which I don't recall, but it didn't seem like a big deal at the time. I am sure you'll do fine. Tomorrow is the big day for you, and since my date got moved up from August to next Wednesday, I'll be right behind you! Best of luck, stay positive with your chin up--you're gonna do great, believe in yourself and your excellent surgical team.
 
You are going to do just great my friend.:yes:
I just know it!:ok:
Will look for you finally on the heading side!
Good mojo coming your way!:)
 
@SelfHelp Wishing you the best tomorrow and after into your recovery. Just read your thread for the first time. You ha e been through a lot, I think you'll love your new hip once all mends....
 
Had a nice dinner with my wife, then we walked the dog in the neighborhood, it was my last long walk with my hip, tomorrow it will be out. Hoping for the best.
 
Not uncommon to feel a bit melancholy about replacing an original part of us...but like a rotten aching tooth...it won't be missed.
You deserve to have a happy healthy life, friend.
Bye bye hip pain!:yes:
 
How all is well worth you my hippy friend.
Healing vibes coming your way:ok:
 
How's it going @SelfHelp? I'm doing pretty good myself, over done it a few times no biggie. Haven't had to ice up much lately. Deb only comes over now to watch Netflix in the evening. Have a great day big guy! :wave:
 
Checking in with my fellow bonesmart friends! I had my left hip replaced 4 years ago, by Dr. John Dearborn at his Joint Replacement Center in Fremont, CA (Bay Area). I have been pain free, exercising, taking long walks, enjoying my life. It has been all positives for my life, I never doubted it was the right decision. Make sure you choose a surgeon and a team dedicated joint replacements that do a lot of hips and knees.
 
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