THR cveteca's recovery

[Layla]

Stopped by to wish you a belated Happy Four Month Anniversary! I hope you're doing well.
Good to read your other hip is no longer bothering you.

I will change your thread title to cveteca's recovery since you mentioned the temperature title no longer applies. Please let us know if you prefer another title and we'll edit accordingly.
Best Wishes!
@cveteca

 

[cveteca]

Stopped by to wish you a belated Happy Four Month Anniversary! I hope you're doing well.
Good to read your other hip is no longer bothering you.

I will change your thread title to cveteca's recovery since you mentioned the temperature title no longer applies. Please let us know if you prefer another title and we'll edit accordingly.
Best Wishes!
@cveteca

Hi Layla.
Thanks for the wishes. So far everything is going great. Still haven’t planned the second surgery because I don’t have pain in my other leg (at least for now).
I don’t mind if you change the title to anything you see appropriate.

 

[Boofit]

@cveteca , good to hear things are going so well for you! Did the doctors tell you what caused the avascular necrosis in the first place?

 

[cveteca]

@cveteca , good to hear things are going so well for you! Did the doctors tell you what caused the avascular necrosis in the first place?

Well no, because this illness is still not yet studied enough to determine what’s causing it.
Could be related to Covid, because I had it exactly before the AVN, but this is a shot in the dark.

 

[Boofit]

Hope your AVN is mild and you remain symptom free @cveteca

 

[cveteca]

Hello nice people.
So I had my Hip replaced about a year and a few months ago. Previous to the surgery I used to be quite active at the gym. I have a small home gym where used to exercise every day. Unfortunately, after my surgery, I developed some kind of phobia/fear of having my hip dislocated if I do exercises again. The year after I have never exercised and gained quite a few pounds of weight due to this. Now I really want to start using my gym again, but I need your advice on what to do and what to avoid.
So my question is- what fitness machines are safe to use and what to avoid? I really like to put some weight training aside from the usual cardio machines, but I don't know what is safe.

 

[danelady]

Hi and welcome!
So you've got a little over a year under your belt and so far so good? That's fantastic!

My dislocations didn't start till I had a revision 5 years later...had my 8th one May 6th and I would not have survived this ordeal without the support showered down on me from the incredible BoneSmart members.

You'll receive lots of great info to guide you, just ask away. You can also visit the library!
Well, there are lots of other members who are much more learned about life on the other side of a THR, I just wanted to say Hi and welcome aboard!

 

[Going4fun]

I would say talk to your provider, since you have some fear. I find that when I have fear hearing reassurance from my surgeon works best.

Did your surgeon tell you not to exercise? I'm a layperson but basically top surgeons have figured out how to prevent dislocation. I run, squat, lift weights, do pushups, all kinds of leg exercise... I bike, I use the elliptical.

There is a worry about dislocation (somewhat) among posterior approach patients for the first few months. So some posterior approach surgeons set restrictions and the 90 degree rule. But that's usually time limited. And not all posterior surgeons do that. After that, basically as I understand things, surgeons have solved the dislocation problem. They expect patients to exercise and they want the joint to be able to handle that.

I have no restrictions and I've been to two top surgeons. Neither recommended that I hold back. My first surgeon's only recommendation (not even a strong restriction) was to not take up running if you were never a runner before the surgery.

The whole point of the surgery for me was to be able to exercise--and not with caution. Now, I have caution because I'm older and if I'm out of shape, I can suffer a sprain or strain and so on--but that has nothing to do with my hip replacement.

I'm sorry you got so frightened by dislocation fears. Those are rare these days. Dislocation was a bigger issue decades ago, but surgeons made major improvements. Anterior and anterolateral approach surgeons have low rates of dislocation and posterior approach surgeons made all kinds of adjustments to prevent dislocations.

How did you get that fear?--I'm curious.

 

[Layla]

Hello,
I do agree your best bet is to talk to your surgeon or a member of his care team, they should be able to offer the guidance you're seeking. I hope your recovery is going well and you have a wonderful Summer!

Please notice that we have merged your newest thread with your original recovery thread. Having your recovery information contained in one place will make it easier for you to reflect back on. It is also helpful for those stopping by to be able to review your history before advising or commenting. Please post any updates, questions or concerns about your recovery here.
@cveteca