THR Mature Mama has her RTHR and 4th joint!

[benne68]

Hope the change in cane height resolves your backache, @mature mama. Back problems are a real pain.

 

[mature mama]

5 weeks here ! Grateful for my new hip and continued improvement in walking and moving without pain. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!!

 

[Mailman]

Being patient but..
At 5 weeks you and I are not so far into recovery that we can't get ahead of ourselves.
How far are you walking each day? Perhaps you should back off for a few days in favor of rest and just observe how everything feels without judgement? What is your body telling you?

 

[mature mama]

It seems like the adjusting of my cane height is helping. I am only using my cane outside of the house. I am really not walking very far so am taking it slow and will increase my endurance over time. My hip joint is incredibly tight and I am working on slowly loosening up. Still working on my gait, as I am still limping without my cane.

Pain is minimal and only take Tylenol every few days as needed. 37 days out and will be seeing my surgeon on Friday. Everything generally feels well and look forward to continued healing.

 

[djklaugh]

@mature mama Thanks for the lovely update! It is wonderful to hear you are doing well and only needing the cane a little bit!

 

[mature mama]

Hi all! I was 6 weeks out on Thursday. I am doing well with a bit of limp still but relatively no pain. Able to get around without issues, getting in and out of chairs, couches and bed easily. I take Tylenol a couple of times a week at most. Did some extra PT exercises on Thursday, in addition to scar massage and my favorite game ready icing at PT that day.

Later that day I managed to miss the Belgium block on my driveway edge when taking a bag of groceries out of the back seat of my car. And down I went .... UGH! Luckily I didn't hurt my hip as I fell into a slight incline in the yard and really jolted my entire body, mostly shoulders and wrists. Turned over and sat on my butt in the cold wet ground to catch my breath. Texted my 19 year old who was in the house and she came out to help. I needed her to move the dry, slippery leaves off the driveway so I had a better spot to push off and get back up.

I hate falling!! I have fallen a handful of times in the past 20 years and can't believe I fell with my new hip. Last time I fell about 6 years ago, I turned my body to miss asphalt on the face and completely tore my rotator cuff resulting in surgery to repair this. Anyway, my body is sore but hip is fine. I had my 6 week follow up visit with my surgeon yesterday. X-ray shows all looks well. Phew! I will be continuing PT for a few weeks not so much for healing but to continue to work on improving my gait, reducing inflammation and reducing the stiffness in my joint.

So taking it easy and stretching while my body loosens back up. A walk a little later but in the meantime some cat therapy with Ollie and Jazz. Lap warmers.

Pretty pictures of my new hip, both hips and the cat warmers. The surgeon added one screw to this hip replacement as I had cysts which made him want to increase stability. He made me laugh as he relayed a discussion the residents had while surgery was ongoing. It had to do with one hip not matching the other as it had a newer implant version and a screw. He rightfully advised that I would not care about this as long as they work well for as long as possible! Grateful for my talented, experienced and down to earth surgeon.

 

[benne68]

So frightening that you fell! I can imagine you were worried, but it's great that you had that appointment coming up to get reassurance that nothing was damaged.

Please don't do that again! Keep that new hip safe.

 

[djklaugh]

@mature mama Thank goodness your fall did not cause damage to your hip or any other part of you! Falls are scary no matter when or why they happen. and it was really good that you had the appointment with your surgeon to add reassurance.

Love the purr-a-medics on your lap. They look like a lovely pair and are taking their care giving jobs seriously.

 

[Goma]

Kitties are cute.. I have two ragdolls that are always close by.


Falling is my greatest dread. .glad you're ok.

 

[CricketHip]

Falling isn't allowed, I guess you didn't read that in the fine print??
Seriously, how frightening for you! Aren't you glad someone was home to help you up and help you re-assess your body?
Your x-rays look marvelous even with those mismatched hips! That was a funny recap from your OS.


Love the cat warmers...

 

[Hotchocolate]

Ooooo noo. I'm so glad you're okay after the fall. I think I would freaking anxiety cry if I fell.

Yay for good X-rays tho!

 

[dnordo220]

Oh no, glad you’re ok. Keep up the great progress.

 

[Kritterkiddo]

@mature mama oh my gosh i am feeling a jolt just reading about your fall. So glad that you are all checked out and a-okay!! Phew.

Question, how come all of our cats are pictured with the lower half of a human leg on each of their sides.... My cat's pictures are like that, too.

 

[mature mama]

Ooooo noo. I'm so glad you're okay after the fall. I think I would freaking anxiety cry if I fell.

Yay for good X-rays tho!

Oh but I did cry. Thought I might have sprained my wrist but just surprised my whole body. Wiped out a plastic container of spinach too.

 

[mature mama]

One of my cats is almost annoyingly attached to me when I put my legs up to recline. The other sleeps with and sometimes on me at night. Luckily the other two like attention but not laps. And yes we got a bit crazy in adopting rescue cats.

 

[Layla]

So sorry to read of that frightening fall. Thankfully you're okay and even received reassurance from your surgeon that all looks good on x-ray. Stay safe and have a great week!
@mature mama

 

[Layla]

Happy Two Month Anniversary!
Merry Christmas too!
Can't forget the New Year...hope its one of the best ever!
@mature mama

 

[mature mama]

Thanks Layla! Same to you!

 

[mature mama]

11 weeks out here and healing well. At 65 with two new knees and now two new hips, I am almost feeling spry. Like many of us, my gait has been off for sometime. I am still stiff when I get up in the morning and a bit slow from seated but getting there.
I went to PT for about 10 visits in 6 weeks but am now finished. I still have some swelling in my hip but not as big as my small brick in October. I can sleep some on my side but usually wake on my back. Side is my preferred but back is alright. I am still struggling with tying the sneaker on the opposite side but can just manage my socks.
I haven't needed to ice in quite some time. I take Tylenol occasionally and had to take a pain med once on a very overdone day. I actually drove 4 hours to my Dad's house for the holidays as my husband is just no good at these types of driving trips. Followed by helping make Xmas eve dinner, creating the magic of presents/stocking for my teens and extended family put me over the top. I had a mostly insomnia night, so I read until 5am. Luckily my teens and 3 1/2 year old grand niece slept in. Christmas was mellow,. Driving home the next day more like 5 or 6 hours and I was done. I rested the balance of the week.
I have been interviewing very actively, some in person and some by video chats, as I was unemployed before surgery. Seems like I will be working soon, so I am glad to be feeling so well. Just looking to add some additional walking into my day and let these new joints thrive.
Happy New Years to all and the best to all who are struggling and/or healing!

 

[Layla]

Great update! You're doing so well, mature mama.
I wish you luck in your employment search and many blessings in this New Year.
Happy 2024!
@mature mama