THR Brand New Hip

[Mojo333]

yippee!!!
For new hips and real sleep

 

[Jaycey]

I just had the best sleep in 6 months, 6 hrs straight

Sounds like you are one of the lucky ones! Sleep issues post op are very common and the most complained about. Well done!

 

[Layla]

Back at home sweet home, weight bearing without pain, best sleep in six months!
Wishing you comfort for the day and maybe even a cozy nap...or two.
You’re on your way!
@Ropeslinger

 

[FCBayern]

Nothing like a brand new shiny super custom after-market hip @Ropeslinger! When you realize the only pain you have is post-surgical and will go away with time, the sun seems to shine brighter, the flowers look prettier, and life itself seems brighter again.

 

[Ropeslinger]

@FCBayern Indeed!

 

[Ropeslinger]

4 days post-op, no pain or swelling at the incision, very slight bruising very minimal soreness through out the leg. Staying on schedule on pain meds and doing exercises to keep muscles tightness at a minimum. Walking about 30 steps each time I get up. So far so good.

 

[Mojo333]

All sounds just great @Ropeslinger
Incision looks great and by the time it fads into a thin line, there will be a permanent smile on that hip.

 

[Ropeslinger]

1 week post-op now, starting to get the itchies at the closure, healing well. Starting to spread the pain meds further out than the 4 hours I was put on, I'm out to every 6 hours now and so far very tolerable.

 

[Jaycey]

Sounds like you are progressing very well @Ropeslinger ! Well done!

 

[Mojo333]

Great to hear things are steadily improving.
Keep all slow and steady and this hopefully forever new hip will have you back to a happy pain free life.

 

[JohnWilky]

Keep it going Ropey , you’re an inspirational hippy.‍

 

[Hippielife]

Every day improvement. Short term recovery is 6-8 weeks. every day is a learning curve and your adjusting well.

 

[Layla]

Happy One Week Anniversary! Don’t know why, but it was the first milestone I set for myself. Making it through week one....and it wasn’t even bad.

You're doing great! Keep up the good work and have a wonderful day!
@Ropeslinger

 

[Ropeslinger]

Got the staples removed today and a check-up. Everything is going well. Next appointment is 8n 4 weeks. Also took a shot of the new hip. Feeling really good and working on the PT! Well worth all of it and becoming pain free!

 

[JohnWilky]

Good one Ropey, getting my Staples out Tues (did it hurt) and great pic of new hip, do you understand it? How you going comfort wise, pain wise I'm fine. How much PT are you doing and what, I'm just taking ' just get walking ' advice plus a few quad and calfs. Can just bout manage a few one crutch steps. Anything I'm missing please advise. Anyway great news you are recovering well. Nice one.

 

[Layla]

Hello @Ropeslinger
Nice update. You’re doing really well. May it only get better and better!

 

[Ropeslinger]

@JohnWilky Staples coming out didn't hurt at all. They'll put steri-strips on after just for support and they'll fall off on their own in a few weeks. Right now I'm just muscle sore but that's going away the more I use my leg. Just doing a lot of reasonable walking and working on muscle strength. Everything is so much better since the surgery. So far very pleased with the outcome.

 

[JohnWilky]

Well done Ropey , you give me confidence , but if it hurts !!! I,m coming back for you !!! Haha

 

[Ropeslinger]

Day 15 post-op, feeling so much better, sore but manageable. Since my case is workman's compensation, I still have not had any physical therapy... they cancelled the in home PT and will only allow in office PT but I won't be cleared to drive until April 16 at the earliest.
Thank God my wife is an RT so she's been working with me to get mobility back in my leg and working on muscle strength. Sooo frustrating!

 

[FCBayern]

No rush for PT @Ropeslinger, you are still early in healing and PT to strengthen needs to wait anyway. From where you are now walking will serve you best for recovery.