Celebrex - anyone having difficulty getting off it?

[Josephine]

Whenever you feel ready - provided you're not considering anything like this .......

 

[sharonslp]

I had hoped to return to being able to wear a bit of a heel after my THRs. After the first THR, even a Dansko gave me a backache. It's 4 months after the second THR. I did wear my fashion boots, with a one inch heel, without difficulty...but most of the time I was sitting. Just normal walking to and from the car kind of thing. Still...it's a start.

I would start by trying out the shoes around the house for a while. See how that feels. If it's no problem after an hour or so, try a short walk outside. If it doesn't hurt your gait, or cause any new pains anywhere, then give them a try at work. But take your comfy shoes with you just in case.

And report back. Inquiring feet want to know.

Sharon

 

[Giopei]

I had bilateral hip replacements, Giopei, and wore clogs/mules from the first-though at home I tended to go about in my socks or slippers. The thing is you really should get new shoes of what ever kind you prefer - old ones are worn down in the old maladaptive gait pattern so you want new, even soles to start off with with your new hip. Wear what feels comfortable to you

Thank you! I just love a reason to buy new shoes!!!

 

[Giopei]

Whenever you feel ready - provided you're not considering anything like this .......

Oh God no!!! I never was able to wear anything like that! I'm talkimg 2-3" chunky type heals or clogs. Anything but sneakers or real flats!

 

[Poppet]

Being in OZ, and it is Spring, we wear Crocs and at work I wear boots, a tiny heal.... Sharon made such a good point about trying them around the house first.. very good advice

 

[Giopei]

Today seems like the best day being it Thanksgiving in the US to say Thank you to fellow Hippies for all the information and hours of reading material provided on this forum. I'm 8 weeks post-op and I have to go back to work on Monday I was very fortunate and had an easy time with this recovery' except for sleeping, thanks to my ortho surgeon and all the helpful hints I found on this site.

If there's anyone out there contemplating whether or not to have THR, DO IT! Don't wait a minute longer! Don't put it got until after a special occasion, do it before so you can enjoy the occasion pain free!!! Many special occasions you don't get the opportunity for "do overs". Think how nice it would be to dance with your son or daughter on their wedding day pain free or take a romantic trip through Europe for a milestone anniversary being able to walk, or just being able to play with your child or grandchild pain free. These are events you just can't get back. Have your surgery as soon as you can so you can enjoy your life. I wish I did it sooner!

I wish others much success and pain free days/nights.

 

[Damn!]

I totally agree!

 

[Jamie]

What a wonderful post! Thanks so much for taking time to let us know how much the forum helped you. It sounds like you are ready to go forward with your new hip and enjoy life. Go for it!!!

 

[Poppet]

Ditto Jamie's comment

I am so pleased that your recovery has been a good one and that you are enjoying your THR.. please visit anytime and update us

Jo, thought you might like to read this update, post #1 Josephine

 

[Jaycey]

So glad to know the forum helped you in your journey. Good luck going back to work! Slow and steady.

 

[sissy46]

:iagree: I am also 8 weeks post-op and couldn't agree more with all you say.

 

[Josephine]

That is a wonderful. report! Thank you so much.

 

[Giopei]

Went to the doctors this week to br released back to work. I'm 8 weeks post op from RTHR. I asked about shoes. He told me I could wear any size heel and it would not hurt my hip. But he did say they weren't good for my feet! My reply was' "great lookig shoes are rarely good for the tootsies!" My days of real high heels are long gone, but a 2-3 inch chunky heel is ok. I also, for the past week, have been wearing my Danksos and Uggs (now that I can bend to put them on) and feel much better.

 

[Poppet]

Hi Giopel, I have merged your two threads that you had in the recovery section as we prefer to have the one thread in post op, different in the pre op

Also, if you could add a signature with your surgery dates, it is really helpful for us

Here is the link with the instructions

How to create a signature

 

[Giopei]

I'm almost for months post op from anterior approach. Doing great with minor pain (mostly New England weather related), but I do still have swelling in my thigh where I believe the prosthesis was attached to the femur. I take 200 mg Celebrex a day along so Tylenol a few times a day. The swelling is noticeable in jeans, leggings and pants. I know I should be happy that I don't have the pain that I used to, and I am sooo grateful, but. I'd like to get the swelling down. I'm not on my feet all day. I work in an office and then come home and plop in the chair. I'd be interested in hearing others experience. Thanks!

 

[Josephine]

But WHERE is the swelling? You say in your thigh but the thigh is a big structure! I have this image - perhaps you can indicate the place using the grid references and say whether front, back or side.

 

[Josephine]

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One thread for your recovery please?​

 

[Giopei]

Hi Jospehine, the swelling in in R1, 3 side. My incision in more like R1, 1/2 in front. The swelling is almost like the fat was pushed to the side, but it's very even (at least isn't not all bumpy). It just looks like one thigh is about an inch or more bigger. I would have thought the swelling would have been all gone by now. Maybe this is normal?

 

[Josephine]

And is it painful at all? Like when you press on it?

 

[Knitter4444]

Talking about shoes..what do you hippies use after surgery..before you need to go to work etc? I am trying to figure out how to handle shoes with the anticipated precautions. I wear sandals with socks now because the shoes are very sturdy. But I do need to bend down to strap them closed. And of course there is the sock thing that I guess I have to buy.
But it seems that a clog or something that you don't have to lace or strap would be dangerous. Surely someone has a terrific idea that worked for them.