THR THR - Two years post-op and doing well

[Gloucestergal65]

I have found this forum so informative and supportive. My neighbour has just had back surgery and I wonder if anyone knows of a similar forum that could be helpful to him.

 

[benne68]

We have a SPINE section for back surgeries listed under the Other Joints section of the forum., @Gloucestergal65.

He can find it here:

Other Joints Forum

Finger, Thumb, Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Ankle, Foot, Toes, Spine

bonesmart.org

 

[Gloucestergal65]

Just completed my first Parkrun although slightly misnamed in my case since I walked it. Including walking there and back, 4.4 miles and it’s only half way through the morning. Not sure I’ll ever manage to run it but I’m sure I can pick up the pace. A very friendly, free event aimed at helping people to become more active. I think I was the slowest one there but I managed it without my stick and I felt as though I was limping less at the end than at the beginning. And I walked fast enough to work up a bit of a sweat. The park looks lovely at this time of year with all the leaves falling.

 

[myglasshalffull]

Congrats! Love walking so much & was one of the biggest activities I missed during my recovery, now I'm back at it!

 

[Gloucestergal65]

Sometimes before my operation I couldn’t even walk to the end of my road (short) without crying in pain. So pleased to be able to do much more. Not sure I’ll ever run it but we’ll see.

 

[Hippie Chick]

Awesome!

 

[Layla]

Not sure I’ll ever run it but we’ll see.

If you had to run from danger, or to save your life, I'm sure you could.
Good for you participating in the Parkrun.
Have a wonderful weekend, Gloucestergal!

 

[Gloucestergal65]

In three days time it will be exactly two years since my hip replacement..
Is it possible to change the thread title to reflect that?
I think I have finally stopped limping (except sometimes when I’m tired) and although I often carry a collapsible walking stick with me, I haven’t used it in a long time.
Tai chi, aqua aerobics, the gym and the park run are regular slots and I walk about two and a half miles a day (a bit lazy these last few days while the weather is vile).
I’ve lost a stone and a half in weight - more to go, and it is slow going, but I will persevere because I’m sure my joints will appreciate it.
I can sleep on the operated side without a problem and I can climb into the back seat of the car which was a problem for a long time. I always felt slightly embarrassed when picking up my mother in law to go somewhere and making her get in the back (at 89!)
I still sometimes feel nervous when I get an ache or a pain but more often or not it is in another joint or at least no worse than any other age related arthritic pains.
I don’t know if I’ll ever forget it’s a replacement but it pretty much seems to work as well as the other one.
So for all of you starting on your journey, the recovery isn’t quick but I guess most of us get there in the end, slowly and steadily.
Season’s greetings to all wherever you hail from.

 

[benne68]

What a great update, @Gloucestergal65! Thank you for sharing your positive outcome -- this kind of update gives hope to others who are still early days and struggling with recovery.

I've changed your title. Let us know if you'd prefer something different.
Happy holidays to you and your hip.

 

[Gloucestergal65]

Thank you @benne68

 

[SurreyGirl]

Lovely update and I am thrilled for you. Have a great. Christmas x

 

[myglasshalffull]

Awesome update! And I found Year 2 to be even more improvement even though at Year 1 I felt very good.
Happy Holidays!

 

[Layla]

Lovely update, Glocestergal!
Happy two YEAR Anniversary!
Sounds like things are pretty much back to normal for you.
You're leading an active lifestyle without THR in the forefront of your mind. I don't believe you'll ever forget its a replacement, and as my surgeons PA reminded me very early on, it will never match our natural hip, but gets pretty darned close! I agree, seems like you do also. I am grateful for the gift of joint replacement.
May your holidays be filled with love and laughter as you create new memories with those you love!
@Gloucestergal65

 

[Gloucestergal65]

We’re so lucky that such things are possible these days.

 

[SurreyGirl]

Indeed we are…. I still have some healing to do 1.4 months out but all good. The squiggle recovery map still very much in evidence!

Have a lovely Christmas GG x

 

[Elf1]

@Gloucestergal65 what a wonderful update, you are definitely living the life! I agree that its wonderful that such things are possible.

I totally understand when being really tired or having overdone that you find yourself limping on occasion. I still do even at a little over five years out. But of course my other joints tend to have a lot to do with that. I never took one of my canes out if my car, just in case.

Wishing you the happiest of holidays.

 

[Ric A]

Great news.

All is well with me too. Where do the years go.

 

[Gloucestergal65]

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[Layla]

Merry Christmas, Gloucestergal!
Hope it's one of your best!
@Gloucestergal65

 

[Gloucestergal65]

Small update. I visited Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Trust today - a sparkling, crisp, sunny day. For the first time I climbed the Estuary Tower (48 steps up, 48 steps down). The news is that I managed to do so without using the handrail. Yay!