Have you had total hip replacement?

Question

What are you able to do? Are you able to bend down and tie your shoes? Are you able to sit in a recliner and get out by your self? Are you able to do what other people who do not have a bad hip are able to do?

Answer 1

I have had both of my hips replaced in separate surgeries several months apart. Yes, I can tie my shoes. It took me a few months before I could, however - you have to work up to this and during the first few weeks, you may not be able or permitted to reach your feet. This depends on the surgical approach to the hip.

Yes, I can sit anywhere and get up easily. Again, however, it took a while to do these things easily. During the first few weeks or months, I was restricted from bending my hip joint past 90 degrees (a right angle). Therefore, I did best if I sat in chairs that were not too low or too soft. Also, I had to have arms on the chair so I could use them to push myself up. This is a temporary situation that resolves once restrictions are lifted and strength is regained.

Yes, I can do whatever I need to do and what most other people my age do. However, because I have fake hips and wish them to last as long as possible, I do not engage in high-impact sports such as jogging, running, basketball, singles tennis, etc. This is no big loss for me because I never did them when my hips were original equipment! I work out at a fitness center and use their elliptical trainer, stationary bicycle, and treadmill. I also lift free weights.

I can walk miles, shop til I drop (or til my feet hurt!), climb ladders, and do whatever I need to do in my life without taking pain pills. Having my hips fixed has completely changed me from an invalid to a productive person. I'm not saying that having hip surgery is a picnic. It takes a lot of work and patience because it is major surgery. But it really does work.

Answer 2

My friend has had the replacement on one side. He was doing okay, not too much pain, after the healing period. But now about 18 months since surgery, he is having extreme pain.
He is thinking of going to a pain specialist for a shot that should last 3 months.
Before you have any surgery, I suggest you stop eating beef for several weeks and see if your hip pain and walking don't improve. About 4 years ago I accidently discovered that beef was causing most pain and stiffness in my knees and hips. And it is reafirmed when I hanker for a beef roast and have even just a small amount.

Answer 3

My mother had a hip replacement and she's doing great! The pain she was having is gone and so now she can do way more than she used to be able to do. The only things she's restricted from are riding a motorcycle, horseback riding, being in a rodeo :), and certain extreme forms of yoga. But everything else she can do.

Answer 4

confident. I truthfully have. the two hips replaced in separate surgical procedures quite a few months aside. that's the terrific undertaking I truthfully have ever carried out. i could no longer walk without cane over the final 9 months in the previous surgical operation. I now have my existence decrease back, can walk miles devoid of discomfort, no limp, want no discomfort meds, and threw away my cane. existence is sturdy.

Answer 5

Doctors do not suggest that anyone under 55-60 get hip replacement surgery. You can do all of these things but VERY, VERY slow.
**Please note that it is after older adults get this surgery there alot of mysterious side effects--death being one. These can not be tracked as a side effect but it is truly worth the research.
__i know that you want your independance but at what price___
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Answer 6

Yes in time my girlfriend and a coworker had theirs done 2yrs ago both are doing fine.My girlfriend says she feels much better no more pain. My coworker jogs every morning