Both Hips
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Hi Marie,
Everyone is different so there is no one answer, but mine was great! I set a hospital record for the earliest release from simultaneous bilateral THR, by getting kicked out after just 2 days! My recovery, although at the time seemed like it would be forever, was very fast after the first week. The first week I was starting to forget to use my crutches going room to room. I was back to light work after a few weeks, hiking the Long Trail at 3 weeks (very slowly but with great joy), pool running and PT at two weeks. After a few months I was able to resume most my activities, some a little slower than others, but now after 1 yr I am back full speed ahead.
I had several things going for me including great home support and the most outstanding surgeon imaginable! I was also in really good physical condition and went into my surgery with the strong conviction that I would come out better, stronger, faster.
I actually think it may be easier with both legs healing at the same time, less LLD, muscle problems. I was weight bearing the next morning, so it is not like you are helplessly immobile. You do need to depend on a strong upper body and core so start now to get strong: lift weights! I did not have to worry about having a second surgery a few months later, I was too busy skiing by then!
If I can offer any advice if you are considering simultaneous bilateral, it would be this:
1. Find the most experienced and skilled surgeon you can
2. Get strong now! You need to be as lean and muscular as possible. In a few weeks if you work hard you can make a big difference. It will pay off big time in your recovery, I promise.
3. Have good home support or plan on rehab for a good week. The first week is tough. I did not have much pain, but just was unable to do lots of stuff for myself. It is a good time to be pampered!!
Feel free to email if you have any other questions. Good luck!
Andrea
(Believe in Barbaro)
Hi Marie,
Everyone is different so there is no one answer, but mine was great! I set a hospital record for the earliest release from simultaneous bilateral THR, by getting kicked out after just 2 days! My recovery, although at the time seemed like it would be forever, was very fast after the first week. The first week I was starting to forget to use my crutches going room to room. I was back to light work after a few weeks, hiking the Long Trail at 3 weeks (very slowly but with great joy), pool running and PT at two weeks. After a few months I was able to resume most my activities, some a little slower than others, but now after 1 yr I am back full speed ahead.
I had several things going for me including great home support and the most outstanding surgeon imaginable! I was also in really good physical condition and went into my surgery with the strong conviction that I would come out better, stronger, faster.
I actually think it may be easier with both legs healing at the same time, less LLD, muscle problems. I was weight bearing the next morning, so it is not like you are helplessly immobile. You do need to depend on a strong upper body and core so start now to get strong: lift weights! I did not have to worry about having a second surgery a few months later, I was too busy skiing by then!
If I can offer any advice if you are considering simultaneous bilateral, it would be this:
1. Find the most experienced and skilled surgeon you can
2. Get strong now! You need to be as lean and muscular as possible. In a few weeks if you work hard you can make a big difference. It will pay off big time in your recovery, I promise.
3. Have good home support or plan on rehab for a good week. The first week is tough. I did not have much pain, but just was unable to do lots of stuff for myself. It is a good time to be pampered!!
Feel free to email if you have any other questions. Good luck!
Andrea
(Believe in Barbaro)
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