For those of you who will be having hip replacement, I have some good news. I am now 16 days out of surgery and doing well. Expect the first two weeks to be rough; they are. But after that, you will see real progress. I am walking a half mile a day and more. I'm on a cane, but able to walk unaided around the house. My energy level is better and I don't tire nearly as easily. I can get in and out of the car and bed!
I have the uncemented prosthesis and it is great. I have no pain in the hip joint. The muscles around the joint are still tight, but it eases off a bit each day and the walking really helps. When I think of how much pain I was in prior to surgery, I am so happy I made the decision to have the operation. It is well worth the two weeks of discomfort after the surgery.
I have the uncemented prosthesis and it is great. I have no pain in the hip joint. The muscles around the joint are still tight, but it eases off a bit each day and the walking really helps. When I think of how much pain I was in prior to surgery, I am so happy I made the decision to have the operation. It is well worth the two weeks of discomfort after the surgery.