Having my first hip replaced in 4 weeks time after waiting for 4 years! I hope i recover as well as you have! Cant wait to get my life back as almost totally bed ridden at the moment!👍♥️
Thank you for watching, 4 years is a long time, you will feel a lot better after you recover, I did all the exercises they told me to do, even the real easy ones that I felt was just taking up my time, and then worked out at the gym 6 days a week doing legs, only using very light weight on machines, when the doctor allowed me to squat weights I got up to 315 lbs on the smith machine doing 2 reps, however I stopped thinking that was too much to soon. by now it's July my girl friend and I started hiking mountians on the east coast by the end of August we hiked 12 including the highest moutian east of the Mississippi, by now both knees and right hip are feeling pain, my left hip that I had a total hip replacement on while not %100 feels great, and in two weeks I'm having my right hip done, so I will do a update before my surgery, again thank you for watching, feel better, and if you haven't already please subscribe.
Im at almost 2 weeks post op of hip #1. My entire body already feels better tgan it has in years. Will be glad to have them both over and done and healed and back to a normal person's life again! I waited 20 years...dont do that if you can help it! 😊
And which approach did you have… anterior or posterior? Big difference. Posterior cuts through the glute and takes a year to recover. Guessing you didn’t have that.
WOW! That's great to hear. I'm scheduled for left hip surgery on September 9th. I'm 66 and live alone. I will have my sister & niece there for at least a couple of days. Just in case. :)
I have severe arthritis and both hips I was told I need both hips replaced I've been doing cortisone shots for the past 2 years but I'm afraid my time is running out on those. I am 54 years old over all healthy. But really anxious about having this done.
Hi, and thank you for watching. What I can say is that I felt a lot of pain in my back, glutes, and down to my ankles, after having a Anterior Hip Replacement four months ago I fill great, although the Doc is saying that I have some inflamation which is causeing some discomfort in my hip, when I lift my knee high, he has me on a 5 mg of prednisone for 30 days. I am so glad I got this done. I can't tell you what to do, I hope this helps, thank you.
I had the posterior left hip replacement done two weeks ago. I was home within four hours after the surgery ended. Within an hour of getting home, I walked my sidewalk repeatedly, with a pretty decent gait without the aid of anyone or anything. The next day, the swelling slowed me down a bit but I am back to driving, walking further everyday, and doing stationary biking. I got an extended grabber and set my home up prior to my surgery that would not require me to bend over more than 90 degrees. I had a friend stay with me the first night, only because it was required - and have cared for myself since then. My pain and swelling now have to do with the incision. I was given various pain meds but never found it necessary to take the strongest ones - but they were there. I am a 76-year-old male. It can be done with great results. Hope this has helped you!! Best!!
@@matthiashealthfitness they say it's takes a year to fully recover and but I was back to work after 7 weeks and golfing in 10 weeks I'm hoping to be golfing 8 weeks after the 2nd one this one's seems alot easier of a recovery so far getting stronger everyday
Heads up! Had total right hip 3 years ago, 60 yo at the time. Fast forward to last year. Developed SEVERE (worse than labor) hip pain, assumed parts came loose. Nope, everything in place. Have something called HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION. Grade 4 for me. Happens in about 40% of people who have hip replacement. ASK YOUR ORTHO ABOUT IT. Before you have surgery, ask your ortho about it.
Thank you for the information, however I already had surgery. I looked up Heterotopic Ossification and if you do your exercises, and then stretch often, you have a much less chance of that happening. I believe as we get older exercise and stretching is a must, it is one of the most Positive things we can do.
Thank you for your response. I recovered well from surgery and had a normal level of activity (hiking, walking the dog, mowing the lawn, etc) until about one year ago. That's when these intense bouts with pain started. A year ago my doctor and I were sure it was sciatica and I stretched and worked my way through two months of that. I returned to a normal level of fitness and activity but throughout the summer noticed pain in my right hip that didn't make sense. The prosthesis can't feel pain, right? But that's where the pain was. Upon return from an active trip to Oregon in August, I began to experience the worst pain I'ver ever had in my life, worse than giving birth. In October the HO was diagnosed. This current exacerbation has been going on for almost four weeks and my weight loss and atrophy is remarkable. The point of my admittedly rambling original post is that patients should be made aware of this potential post-surgery problem. It can be proactively managed so it doesn't develop. I hope you are recovering well from your surgery.@@matthiashealthfitness
@@ObamAmerican48 You mentioned that It can be proactively managed so it doesn't develop. If you have any links or web sites I can go to read about this I would greatly appreciate it, thank you
@@matthiashealthfitness Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and radiation, two distinct treatment options, are the two most commonly used options for preventing HO
I am 17 days out from my Anterior hip replacement. I still have swelling around the incision, that is the only pain I have. I was walking with out a Walker in a few days. If I go out to walk I use the walker.
You really need to stress that you had the anterior approach. Posterior approach cuts through major muscles from the side. Took me a week to lift my leg 5 inches off the bed.
Hi, thank you for watching, I did mention that I had an anterior approach in the video, and can I ask what was the reason you had the Posterior approach?
Thank you for your comment. My home nurse said, years back you always had a hopital stay, however he said it's becoming more common for them to discharge you after surgery to go home. It's all about the money, next. I would love to hear your comments on the reasons why we should not leave the hospital same day after a hip surgery, the only reason I can think of is you may fall and get hurt, again thank you for your commen and please reply back.
What is the difference between hip replacement and total hip replacement. What is the best anaesthetic, is it total sleeping or spinal one. Approximately how long is recovery period. I'm doing it soon
During my total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty), both the ball and the socket was replaced, thats what I had done. A partial hip replacement will depend on your condition. I am not sure what anesthesia they used on me, the head anesthesia technologist doctor was in charge, so I just put my total faith in him, however I see my doctor soon, I can ask him. Your recovery depends on many factors, how strong and healthy you are prior to surgery, whether you have a anterior approach or posterior approach. Studies show there is less muscle damage with the anterior approach. Making the incision in the front of the hip allows the surgeon to access the joint by navigating between muscles, thats what I had done, and it depends on the job you are going back to if you are working.
Having my first hip replaced in 4 weeks time after waiting for 4 years! I hope i recover as well as you have! Cant wait to get my life back as almost totally bed ridden at the moment!👍♥️
Thank you for watching, 4 years is a long time, you will feel a lot better after you recover, I did all the exercises they told me to do, even the real easy ones that I felt was just taking up my time, and then worked out at the gym 6 days a week doing legs, only using very light weight on machines, when the doctor allowed me to squat weights I got up to 315 lbs on the smith machine doing 2 reps, however I stopped thinking that was too much to soon. by now it's July my girl friend and I started hiking mountians on the east coast by the end of August we hiked 12 including the highest moutian east of the Mississippi, by now both knees and right hip are feeling pain, my left hip that I had a total hip replacement on while not %100 feels great, and in two weeks I'm having my right hip done, so I will do a update before my surgery, again thank you for watching, feel better, and if you haven't already please subscribe.
Im at almost 2 weeks post op of hip #1. My entire body already feels better tgan it has in years. Will be glad to have them both over and done and healed and back to a normal person's life again! I waited 20 years...dont do that if you can help it! 😊
Thank you for watching, and I am glad you are feeling better, and getting back to normal.
Thanks for the insight I might try resurface first.
I left the hospital within hours. Never used the walker I bought and I stayed alone. Did all my own cares. I was 68.
That's amazing! It's great to see someone taking charge of their own care and recovering so well. Keep up the good work!
And which approach did you have… anterior or posterior? Big difference. Posterior cuts through the glute and takes a year to recover. Guessing you didn’t have that.
@@kent7384 You are right. I had the incision in the front.
WOW! That's great to hear. I'm scheduled for left hip surgery on September 9th. I'm 66 and live alone. I will have my sister & niece there for at least a couple of days. Just in case. :)
@@Reenie75 I hope all goes well for you.
You da man I’m going in Thursday 10/3/2024 I pray that i do as good as you did
You will do better than me, let me know how it works out.
I have severe arthritis and both hips I was told I need both hips replaced I've been doing cortisone shots for the past 2 years but I'm afraid my time is running out on those.
I am 54 years old over all healthy. But really anxious about having this done.
Hi, and thank you for watching. What I can say is that I felt a lot of pain in my back, glutes, and down to my ankles, after having a Anterior Hip Replacement four months ago I fill great, although the Doc is saying that I have some inflamation which is causeing some discomfort in my hip, when I lift my knee high, he has me on a 5 mg of prednisone for 30 days. I am so glad I got this done. I can't tell you what to do, I hope this helps, thank you.
I had the posterior left hip replacement done two weeks ago. I was home within four hours after the surgery ended. Within an hour of getting home, I walked my sidewalk repeatedly, with a pretty decent gait without the aid of anyone or anything. The next day, the swelling slowed me down a bit but I am back to driving, walking further everyday, and doing stationary biking. I got an extended grabber and set my home up prior to my surgery that would not require me to bend over more than 90 degrees. I had a friend stay with me the first night, only because it was required - and have cared for myself since then. My pain and swelling now have to do with the incision. I was given various pain meds but never found it necessary to take the strongest ones - but they were there. I am a 76-year-old male. It can be done with great results. Hope this has helped you!! Best!!
Had my right one done 6 years ago feels amazing just had left one done a over two weeks and im feeling great
Thank you for watching, can I ask how long it was before you fully recovered?
@@matthiashealthfitness they say it's takes a year to fully recover and but I was back to work after 7 weeks and golfing in 10 weeks I'm hoping to be golfing 8 weeks after the 2nd one this one's seems alot easier of a recovery so far getting stronger everyday
Heads up! Had total right hip 3 years ago, 60 yo at the time. Fast forward to last year. Developed SEVERE (worse than labor) hip pain, assumed parts came loose. Nope, everything in place. Have something called HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION. Grade 4 for me. Happens in about 40% of people who have hip replacement. ASK YOUR ORTHO ABOUT IT. Before you have surgery, ask your ortho about it.
Thank you for the information, however I already had surgery. I looked up Heterotopic Ossification and if you do your exercises, and then stretch often, you have a much less chance of that happening. I believe as we get older exercise and stretching is a must, it is one of the most Positive things we can do.
Thank you for your response. I recovered well from surgery and had a normal level of activity (hiking, walking the dog, mowing the lawn, etc) until about one year ago. That's when these intense bouts with pain started. A year ago my doctor and I were sure it was sciatica and I stretched and worked my way through two months of that. I returned to a normal level of fitness and activity but throughout the summer noticed pain in my right hip that didn't make sense. The prosthesis can't feel pain, right? But that's where the pain was. Upon return from an active trip to Oregon in August, I began to experience the worst pain I'ver ever had in my life, worse than giving birth. In October the HO was diagnosed. This current exacerbation has been going on for almost four weeks and my weight loss and atrophy is remarkable. The point of my admittedly rambling original post is that patients should be made aware of this potential post-surgery problem. It can be proactively managed so it doesn't develop. I hope you are recovering well from your surgery.@@matthiashealthfitness
@@ObamAmerican48 You mentioned that It can be proactively managed so it doesn't develop. If you have any links or web sites I can go to read about this I would greatly appreciate it, thank you
@@matthiashealthfitness Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and radiation, two distinct treatment options, are the two most commonly used options for preventing HO
I am 17 days out from my Anterior hip replacement. I still have swelling around the incision, that is the only pain I have. I was walking with out a Walker in a few days. If I go out to walk I use the walker.
You're doing really good, thank you for the inspiring words
Speedy recovery 🙏
Thank you so much for your well wishes! I really appreciate it.
You really need to stress that you had the anterior approach. Posterior approach cuts through major muscles from the side. Took me a week to lift my leg 5 inches off the bed.
Hi, thank you for watching, I did mention that I had an anterior approach in the video, and can I ask what was the reason you had the Posterior approach?
Heal quickly 🙏
Thank you so much for your well wishes! I really appreciate it.
I have had both hips done and no way should a hospital let you out same day for multiple reasons
Thank you for your comment. My home nurse said, years back you always had a hopital stay, however he said it's becoming more common for them to discharge you after surgery to go home. It's all about the money, next. I would love to hear your comments on the reasons why we should not leave the hospital same day after a hip surgery, the only reason I can think of is you may fall and get hurt, again thank you for your commen and please reply back.
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What is the difference between hip replacement and total hip replacement. What is the best anaesthetic, is it total sleeping or spinal one. Approximately how long is recovery period. I'm doing it soon
During my total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty), both the ball and the socket was replaced, thats what I had done. A partial hip replacement will depend on your condition. I am not sure what anesthesia they used on me, the head anesthesia technologist doctor was in charge, so I just put my total faith in him, however I see my doctor soon, I can ask him. Your recovery depends on many factors, how strong and healthy you are prior to surgery, whether you have a anterior approach or posterior approach. Studies show there is less muscle damage with the anterior approach. Making the incision in the front of the hip allows the surgeon to access the joint by navigating between muscles, thats what I had done, and it depends on the job you are going back to if you are working.
If you have any more question please ask, and I will try to answer them.
Any updates since this video?
Sorry, no updated videos, I plan on making one soon.
Your doctor said no specific restrictions. This tells me you had the anterior approach
Thank you for watching. Yes you are correct, I see the doctor tomorrow for the 7 week follow up, again thank you for watching.