Hip Replacement Op Tomorrow

[ferlew]

(Well, unless it gets cancelled because of the current situation)
Trying to remember back to when I had the first one done 12/15 years ago and I just can't think how long I was 'indisposed'.
Can anyone add a rough guide as to how long before I can walk, get into a car (passenger) and finally drive again?
No blurb from the hospital as this was all arranged so quickly after being on the list almost 5 years.
TIA :)

[hellywelly4]

I hope it goes well for you.

[MargoTester]

I came home after 2 nights and was picked up by car and was allowed to drive after 6 weeks. This was made a lot easier because I have an automatic car. Good luck I hope it all goes well

[MargoTester]

Oh I was up and walking the following day with 2 crutches. You have to sleep on you back for a while but I can't remember just how long. I'm sure you will be given all relevant details and be taken up and down stairs before you leave hospital

[Old_Geezer]

Good luck ferlew, not that you'll need it.

[Tilly2]

I wish you well and hope you are soon back on your feet.

[barry1010]

Can't answer your questions but just wanted to say 'all the best'

[bednobs]

i agree with the timelines given by margot, although i was driving after 5 weeks i think.
But i would add that it was 3 months before i was doing what i did before and 6 months before it didnt feel like they'd re-attached somene else's leg!

[anneasquith]

Good luck. I hope you are not delayed by the industrial action .

[ferlew]

I'm sure you are all right and I will be given full info before leaving, it's just that I seem to find myself in panic mode now it's so close.
I think I've covered all the bases I need to, all rugs removed, tall toilet seat rescued from last time, high chair put in lounge. Heavy 3 wheel walker brought in from garage etc.
Bound to have forgotten something.

[choux]

Best wishes it all goes well for you and as planned. You sound well prepared, just make sure you don't have to stretch or bend to get items from kitchen cupboards. Do you have a "grabber"? Take care, ferlew and here's to the ideal recovery x

[brian j john]

I'm sure it won't be long i hop

[MissTerious2]

Best wishes for tomorrow.

[RAINYDAYS]

Hi, I have just got back from seeing the surgeon who did my hip replacement 6 weeks ago. He was very pleased with my progress. I can start driving & doing housework. Don't need any walking aids or toilet raiser anymore. I like u had my other hip replaced 13 years ago. I am positive this time its been a quicker recovery. Good luck for tomorrow.

[sandyRoe]

I hope your operation goes ahead. It should make a great difference to your life.

[ferlew]

Thanks Choux, just been and got out a couple of plates/cups/dishes etc so I won't have to bend for them.
Got a grabber in both the rooms I use most, like I said just panic setting in because I am on my own here and fear that I might miss something important.
Thanks for all good wishes :)

[roopower]

Margot's timings are about right, I think. My friend had hers done three weeks ago but has complications as she needs the other hip and both knees done too. She says the new hip is the best bit of her! I think I've got about a year to wait for mine, can't come quickly enough.

[jourdain2]

Yes, Margot's timings are about right. I've had both hips replaced. It was longer before I could drive when my left hip was done, because that one has to use the clutch - unless you have an automatic car of course.
Tip - do all the physio, and a bit more.
You'll be fine. It's wonderful when that pain is gone.
I'm more worried about my knees which seem to be ready for replacement. :(

[choux]

Fingers crossed the op has not been cancelled and ferlew is ok.

[furrypusscat]

I had my hip done 29th December. Was in hospital for 1 night only, out of bed within hours of op. Physio showed me exercises to do at home. Had to sleep on my back for 8 weeks, was driving after 6 weeks. Still using one stick. Was able to shower with supervision after a few days. Annoying thing was I couldn't wash and dry my feet or put socks on for about 3 weeks, had to rely on OH. Pretty much pain free, certainly am managing more things now than before op. GP suggests it will take 12 months for it to heal completely.
Good luck with it.

[Peter Pedant]

Most people have got it right. Sleeping Y shaped is VERY important.
NO crossy crossy of legs. I think I first crossed mine two y later and thought oo-er!

I was very shy of getting into a car because of the near-crossing of legs.

I was v lucky: the next doors pit bull ( speyed ***) adopted me on day 1 and guarded me for ten days. Sitting on the arm of a sofa, panting. I think the wound must have smelt. Great for both of us