is it hurt to have hip replacement?

Question

does hip replacement surgery hurt, how long r u in bed for how much does it cost are there any limits of things u can do once u have it done and are healed

Answer 1

I have had both of my hips replaced in separate surgeries several months apart. The patient is anesthetised for the surgery itself. Immediately after surgery, pain medication is administered by either a patient-controlled anesthesia (PCA) machine or by oral meds. I had the PCA for about 2 days, then took oral pain meds. It hurt briefly (and sharply) when I got in and out of bed or was turned on my side by the nurses. Otherwise, I really had no pain unless I moved (or was moved) wrong and those pains were sharp and fleeting. The real miracle was that the arthritis pain in my hip was gone immediately! I was in the hospital for 4 days, then was dismissed to go home. I did not spend long periods of time in bed during the day. Within 12 hours of the surgery, the PT got me out of bed and I walked a few steps. Each day, I increased my walking time and distance. I used a walker or 2 crutches for the first month or so, then graduated to a single crutch or a cane. I really don't have any limitations on what I can do except the few that I have imposed on myself. I do not bend past 90 degrees at the same time as I internally rotate my leg. When I pick something from the floor, I always make sure that I can see the inside of my thighs (I bend over like a quarterback!). I do not engage in high-impact sports or activities such as running, singles tennis, etc. I always premedicate with antibiotics before dental procedures and select other medical procedures that may draw blood. That's about it. Other than that, I can walk miles, use no walking aids, have no pain, and am a new person. My hips feel like "normal" hips. I consider it a miracle surgery.
The actual cost of a THR will depend on where you live and might range from $25-50k or more. Mine took place several years ago and total costs of everything, including home health care, physical and occupational therapy, surgeon's fees, and all hospital costs probably came close to $25k for each hip. Fortunately I had good insurance and my out-of-pocket was no more than $300 total for both surgeries.

Answer 2

I had hip replacement surgery three months ago. I was out of the bed the next morning but the pain was horrific. I was in the hospital 4 days and had two physical therapy sessions each day. It was about two weeks before I could do minor chores (fix a lunch meat sandwich, pour myself a glass of iced tea). I had someone stay with me each night for those two weeks and my daughter helped prepare food for me. I had home therapy three times a week for over a month. The surgeon charged 9 thousand dollars and the hospital bill was 25 thousand dollars. You can't cross your legs or bend forward AT ALL for quite awhile. You have to sit on an elevated commode and a chair that does not allow your knee to be higher than your hip. There's a LOT to take into account. My stabilizer muscle was damaged before the surgery and it had to be cut in two to do the surgery. I'm not able to walk without a mobility aid and probably never will be.

Answer 3

Does surgery hurt?

I would see a chiropractor and a massage therapist and use the principles in the book listed at the end of this info.

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Answer 4

They give you physiotherapy after the surgery. So before you are out of the hospital you are usually able to walk and climb stairs.

The cost depends upon the country in which you are having the surgery. In the US, it could be upwards of $24,000 just for the surgery. BTW, did you know that in countries like India, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico, etc. it's much cheaper as the cost of labor in those countries is much less as compared to the US. So for e.g. in India, the hip replacement costs only $6,300. I know a friend who didn't have insurance and who had hers replaced in India. She saved almost 75% of what she was quoted in the US. That covered not just the surgery but also her travel, hospital stay, hotel stay, etc. The quality of hospitals in these countires and services offered meets or exceeds US/UK standards so there is no compromise.

Check out Healthbase at http://www.healthbase.com. My friend used their service to connect to a hospital in India for her surgery. They might be able to help you as well. They have a lot of resources online you might find useful. You can even apply for a medical loan through their website.

Answer 5

There will be pain while you recover. After a few weeks it will subside. Ask for non-narcotic pain reliever to help you cope.