I am 37 y.o. woman, just recently diagnosed with CHD, osteoarthritis, both hips and preparing for THR. The ortho will only do one hip at a time. How long can I expect to be out of commission? I've done some reading, and am still scared. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
I'm preparing for THR and scared...
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Hi I am going in on the 30 of May From what I hear it is pure hell ...But then it gets better. I am 53 , and after 25 years of running and 12 marathons one of my hips has taken its toll. I also gained 20 lbs due to no running ,being depressed because of not running, and eating like I was still running. But I expect to make a total makeover when I am mobile again. I am way to young to hang up the running shoes ect. Even when I walk 2 miles now I am in pain all night long. So this will be a great help. It is just like anyother operation every day it gets easier and less painful so I just want to get it done and over with. Let me know how things go for you
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United StatesHi Dholi3,
Being scared is pretty normal for anyone facing major surgery. But try to look at the possitive. THRs are very high statiscally for excellent outcomes, and most folks have a huge improvement in their quality of life following the surgery.
I am 2 yrs (yesterday) post op from simultaneous bilateral THR. Now everyone is different, but having my hips done was probably the best thing I ever have done for myself. How fast you recover will depend on how good a physical and mental state you are pre op, as well as how skilled your surgeon is and how hard you are willing to work post po. You are very young and that should help you a lot. If I can give you any advice, it would be to get yourself as strong as you can before your surgery. I mean really workout with weights. Your whole body, upper, lower and core. It made a HUGE difference for me. I would get thee to a gym and a personal trainer if you are not familar with strength training, it is that important.
You may want to get a second opinion about having both hips done the same time. It is not possible for everyone, but if you meet the criteria and have a good surgeon, it is not a bad way to go. You really are back on your feet much sooner. I was really happy I went that way.
Hey runner, I am gonna be looking forward to your surgery and recovery. But don't be so negative....it really was not all that bad. Hospitals are not my favorite place and this was my very first surgery, but now I would not be very worried about doing it again. It went pretty well, good staff, great pain meds, I LOFF my OS! I do heal fast and have a high pain tolerance, but given you have marathons under your belt I bet you do too. So the surgical pain was minor compared to the pain from running on my hips. It was not long before I was off all pain meds and now do not even use advil or anything! Have you talked with your surgeon about running post? I would love to hear!
Andrea
Being scared is pretty normal for anyone facing major surgery. But try to look at the possitive. THRs are very high statiscally for excellent outcomes, and most folks have a huge improvement in their quality of life following the surgery.
I am 2 yrs (yesterday) post op from simultaneous bilateral THR. Now everyone is different, but having my hips done was probably the best thing I ever have done for myself. How fast you recover will depend on how good a physical and mental state you are pre op, as well as how skilled your surgeon is and how hard you are willing to work post po. You are very young and that should help you a lot. If I can give you any advice, it would be to get yourself as strong as you can before your surgery. I mean really workout with weights. Your whole body, upper, lower and core. It made a HUGE difference for me. I would get thee to a gym and a personal trainer if you are not familar with strength training, it is that important.
You may want to get a second opinion about having both hips done the same time. It is not possible for everyone, but if you meet the criteria and have a good surgeon, it is not a bad way to go. You really are back on your feet much sooner. I was really happy I went that way.
Hey runner, I am gonna be looking forward to your surgery and recovery. But don't be so negative....it really was not all that bad. Hospitals are not my favorite place and this was my very first surgery, but now I would not be very worried about doing it again. It went pretty well, good staff, great pain meds, I LOFF my OS! I do heal fast and have a high pain tolerance, but given you have marathons under your belt I bet you do too. So the surgical pain was minor compared to the pain from running on my hips. It was not long before I was off all pain meds and now do not even use advil or anything! Have you talked with your surgeon about running post? I would love to hear!
Andrea
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You know, if I had a (British) pound for every patient that had confided in me on the way to the anaesthetic room that they were scared I'd now be a VERY rich woman!! Being scared is very, very natural. I would tell them what I tell you now - it is against human nature NOT to be scared.
I mean, no-one in their right mind would actually look forward to having surgery, now would they?
I mean, no-one in their right mind would actually look forward to having surgery, now would they?
Good Morning Today is the day. I just want to get it over with. Last night when I woke up I thought no more of this every 1/2 hour. So I leave around 7:30 am to go to the hospital.
I had my right hip done three weeks ago and I'm doing great. You will too. The first two weeks felt slow to me, but after that, my recovery went very fast. I am walking without a cane now and getting stronger every day. I am driving again, and walking over a mile each day. Do the PT; it really helps.
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I had my first hip in December last year, recovery was slow but sure. I felt terrified then however I had my second hip done in April this year and felt more terrified that the first time however now that every thing is over and feel no pain, walk straight look and feel taller no like a ship listing ifeel that it was all worthwhile. hope that every thing goes ok for and remember that TIME is a good healer.
Good luck Aussiehippy
Good luck Aussiehippy
Hello Dholi3. I too was 37 when I was first diagnosed with O/A of the lower back and hips. No real pain at the time convinced me that it was a wrong diagnosis. Over the years my hips began to throb, become stiff and painful, yet I refused to believe that I had a problem. For the next 28 years I dragged myself along in ever increasing pain and by increasing depression, all the while hoping "it would all go away", heal itself, but no such luck. By the time I finally had both my hips replaced (2006) I could not put one foot in front of the other. With every move my eyes filled with tears while my family begged me to "get something done". Please do yourself a favour, do not wait too long. After the initial week or two of post op discomfort you will be glad you did it. I wish I had done it much sooner. Best wishes Annemarie
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