Daily living and activities at home after having a hip or joint replacement

[@m.taylor]

I wish this guidance was given at the time I was seen by the doctor/his staff who would have experience having worked with patients. It was frustrating figuring these matters out on my own when I need to focus on self care, that I turned to the internet for resources or had to use creative thinking. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to youtube for these videos.❤

[@mainman.9551]

10 months after my hip replacement and walking normally without a walker or cane. I’m so thankful I had this done after I broke my hip. It was well worth it!

[@mikejones5364]

How long before you walked without a cane or walker?

[@anneillut3630]

Thank you so much for your sharing.

[@tootsla1252]

If I'd watched this video I'd never have gotten my first hip replacement let alone the second! If you take the time to find a surgeon who is trained and experienced in the Anterior Approach - none of this is necessary. I bent over, tied my shoes, got dressed, climbed into a Dodge Ram 2500 pick up and went home in 36 hours ( my husband drove). I used one crutch for 5 days. No movement restrictions, no walker, no physical therapy. Piece of cake. I went back to work in ten days.

[@peacheslyntreasure8682]

Thanks am doing d anterior approach in July

[@JH-ki2iq]

Thanks for that comment....I am having an anterior replacement done this month (July).....talked to Doc this week for pre-op visit and he said the same ....no restrictions...said probably overnight stay. He has done over 9000 of these surgeries! There is a lot of out of date and scary stuff out on KZbin regarding this subject. This technology has improved immensely over just the past 4 years. 😃

[@geukhayswee8890]

May I ask, when can you bend your body after hip replacement operation. When can i wear socks by myself. Am curios to know, after 22 days operation. Had sat down for nearly two hours, later in the evening found, buttock areas n groin are painful. Is it normal.

[@azsweetpea2010]

@@JH-ki2iq As a student OTA we are being taught both way, but Antero surgerys still can have restrictions such as avoiding hip extension (stepping backward or hip flexor stretch), external rotation (rotating toes out), and hip adduction (crossing operated leg over midline toward other leg). Less issues compared to posterior surgery!

[@judir.4437]

TOOTSLA, I'm so glad you did so good you sound like you were a Super Woman. Hope all of us facing this does as good as you did. Take care and good luck.🌞

[@n.8295]

I 42 and had a dubbel hip replacement- -all was good till I started getting cramps from unhappy muscles.... it’s been very painfull

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

NV that was a year ago how are things now? What made them unhappy, from working them too hard? Im going for a double double aswell not sure when I just met with the surgeon. I hope your fine now!

[@lennyluzitano8920]

Yeah me too....the. Pain clinic..is going to prescribe.."muscle relaxers"...what they give you when you pull and sprain a muscle...i hope it works...

[@donnasmith275]

I pray yure all doing fine now. I had my double hip joint replacement in 2020. I followed the healing instructions and of course I am careful as I know I dont ever want to pop one out, my surgeon said is very painful to get it popped back in place. I am so happy I had that surgery!! No more double forearm crutches!

[@cliveevans9795]

I'm due a hip replacement on Thursday and feel bit apprehensive but I know I'll be ok

[@A180-f3l]

How are u after the operation I'm 46 and have to get mine done in 5 weeks

[@cheryl62ify]

This is wonderful. However it would be practical to use people who are actually in this. The movements are much slower and much more painful until this level is achieved.

[@shirleygiles3249]

I read about Kegels about ten years ago and started doing the exercise. Now I do one or two when I stop for a traffic light. At home I do about four or five a day.

[@kekabanerjee4827]

This is very useful but'd like to know the process for using the bathroom.

[@sumanngon]

I going to have both my hips operated...I wont have an unoperated leg to prop me up. What to do?

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

Thanks for this, im getting a 2 for 1 job. I can see it will be a tough recovery hopefully being 58 will help abit. I have been a very active guy all me life and now I barely get around with pain in every step I take. I kid of given up on struggling with my underwear anymore.

[@judir.4437]

Good luck hope everything goes great for you. Wish all of us had done this a long time ago. Keep thinking of NO PAIN, I really can't remember what that will be like.

[@virtualtreadmillwalknature1488]

This is amazing !! I hope my channel will help with indoor workout and fall in asleep as well. Thanks for your amazing work!!🇺🇲❤

[@eillem123]

I discovered I needed both hips replaced because over the years, I had literally worn the cartilage away through running and martial arts. Within 2 weeks after having the right hip replaced, I was pain-free and fully supporting my weight on that hip/leg, yet am still dealing with the left. I will have to wait another 2 and a half months before having that replacement done, but I am not worried about pain or the therapy needed post surgery any longer. Keeping your overall health and strength up has been the key to my very speedy recovery.

[@redrumax]

so I should be fine as I am a lazy person

[@judir.4437]

Mellie, hope you're feeling better and things are beginning to get alot better for you. I'LL be praying for u and thinking of you. I start going for all my preops tomorrow. My syrgery is the 9th of Sept. 2021. I'm scared to death wish I had this taken care of several years ago when this really started hurting me. Was going to last spring but Covid started.lost my sister and my best friend 4 days apart. In the last 2anda halfyrs. I've lost my.mom 95. My brother in law 75 and my nephew on this past Easter. He was retired from airforce and had been.to middle east 5 times. Im hoping things will get better after mh hip is fixed. I have alot of angels praying for me up in heaven

[@gracechaffee2960]

Glad to read this. I too have 2 bad hips and am going in for my rt Dec. 19th. Had a right knee replaced and that was very painful and hopeing this will not be seeing as I have 2 to go through. would love t know owmany months you had to wait to have 2n one done. thanks for writing. Grace C

[@obscurelyvague]

"Eileen Smith" An orthopedic doctor told me that the arthritis I have is genetic and nothing I did caused it. I used to do a lot of running too. The doctor said that there are people who engage in sports or athletics that are high impact on the joints and never get arthritis and some people who mildly exercise and low impact activities may still get worn out cartilage and arthritis.

[@m.taylor]

If I had known these problems would arise while being athletic as a youngster, I would never have engaged in fast and heavy sports that can take its toll on the joints.

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

I’m facing replacing both hips. I have a low tutami futon bed.

[@pumpupjam9648]

I am set to do partial hip replacement. It will take approximately 6 weeks to the day! I've been practicing the strength in my arms, lifting off from the armrests on my chair unto my walker. Same thing from the bed to the edge, lifting off with my arm's. Extending my soon to be replaced leg out, and using good leg to help strengthen the new. Going up steps with good leg and then fixed, coming down with good leg and fixed. Using a walker for this for now. Need to bring sweat pants, non skid socks, comfortable top. No underwear to tear at wound. Will use other types of under garments. Hopefully pre0-practice will strengthen my arms and legs. Exercises to not get blood clots, moving of my toes, and heels, leg strengthening too. Hard part will be to sleep with a pillow in between the legs. Sleeping won't be easy due to fresh pain. No matter how much pain Med's you get or use. I think after about 2 weeks, I may use pillow to lay on side, since I am a sidewinder anyway. It's keeping the wound clean and cleaning my hands and using clean towels and wash clothes. Disinfection my home is important. And any pots or pans or dishes remove from lower shelf and add to top of counter. It's only for a little while. Do it right and never CROSS THOSE LEGS! Your surgery would become a waste! And don't turn so fast that you hear this crrrraaackkkk!!! Big mistake! Am hoping my blood thinners will be a 81mg of baby aspirin, the 325mg, is a bit to harsh particularly to my stomach, even with food! Most of my friends who had hip and knee replacement in 2019, all said they got baby aspirin. I'll talk to my doctor and see if he will allow me to have it. Pain killers, extra strength Tylenol. I don't want Opioids! Tired of them, particularly the hydro-done ones. Man, I'll be asleep for hours why knock my self out more! Hello!! I want to get well not worse. So since it's now going into fall, winter, wear a mask if friends come to help you, and if you go outside for a 1/2 ride and come home. No bending that operated leg! Follow instructions and you will be fine!

[@redrumax]

are you ok now?

[@singinprofessor5260]

Why no bending operated leg? If it’s hip, not knee?

[@judir.4437]

Thanks you very much to everyone who sent replies. My surgery is 9/9/21. Really very nervious, will be grad when its over. Be thinking good thoughts for all of u. GOOD LUCK.

[@rvcool2646]

Thank you very much this is all that i want to know cause i did my surgery one month ago nd now I'm in recovery period

[@AnimeBlaque]

Hey everyone 31 years old. I have lupus and before the bone deterioration I was a dancer. For now I still am and I'm scared because dancing is my life's work. Does it disappear after hip surgery, are there dancers that can help me through this? I'm trying to stay positive but this everything I feared and I just wanted to hear perspectives from athletic individuals and dancers if possible. Anything to not feel like I'm losing my whole identity.

[@Liikebuttababe]

Did u have your surgery yet??

[@nathansingh6917]

@@Liikebuttababe yes

[@salwawahby5916]

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[@bobthebuilder9553]

difficulty in recovery is an issue the older you get. A person around 60ish is going to fair better than someone who is 80+. Overall general health makes a huge difference, too.

[@robertchristian1664]

how long does it take the hip replacement to be safe to do normal things and not worry about it popping out?

[@mainman.9551]

Robert Christian I’m at 10 months after my replacement and no troubles what so ever. I’m able to walk better then I have in years. Even sitting down in the bathtub without assistance. It’s been a long journey but so greatful I had it done

[@hzahara630]

@@mainman.9551 Can u walk without walker after 10 months. My daughter had right hip replacement since 5 week ago. We can't get checked by doc due to lock down. Can we use wheelchair nowadays.

[@singinprofessor5260]

Is it eventually possible to put socks and shoes on in a normal way? Or it’s going to be a problem for ever? Are these precautions temporary? For how long?

[@Bynggo]

I’m sorry you didn’t get an answer because you have asked exactly what I want to know. Have you had it done yet and do you, in fact have the answers?

[@pinakdesai3347]

yeah, I have a same question. let me and other know if you get the answer?

[@masulliv55]

Call your dr ask him or her

[@traderinme9037]

What do when both legs are oprated

[@veronicamassahbangura2108]

What if it is the hip , what do you do

[@dianakyoseva7669]

Thanks 👍

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Can a person walk up stairs after a hip replacement? sure hope so. After 3-4 days?

[@DS-qt7kj]

Yes they will show you how to use stairs in the hospital right after surgery. They showed me after day 2.

[@drmrinalkantinath4336]

Greetings from Kolkata, India. Your video is really fantastic and enlightening. I am a victim of femoral head fracture and it was operated upon three months back. (Let me tell you I am nearly 80 years of age.) My physiotherapist (they call them selves Dr) have given me a number of exercises, he gave 40 sittings with the same exercises! I asked him how to climb up and down the stairs (though I did not start it), he told me to climb up first surgical leg should move up, and while climbing down, non-surgical side move. I am confused. Please enlighten me about it. More questions I have which I will ask you after getting the reply.

[@hariniumesh4339]

Which side to sleep please reply

[@SalomiSmit]

I understand that sleeping on sides is not a good idea, only sleep on back with pillow between legs for 6 weeks

[@eillem123]

The side NOT operated on. Place a full size pillow between the legs

[@harpreet.kaurpinkythukral3066]

Good 👍

[@skihills]

Please define "mid-line of your body".

[@mameer8618]

Good

[@traceyraybould7863]

Nothing in this video talks about the PAIN. Rubbish!

[@lindamortimore5274]

How do you actually wipe pee and poop?

[@CM-il4hg]

Standing up is easiest.

[@singinprofessor5260]

Using bathroom right after surgery is my worry too😓

[@patriciac5657]

@@singinprofessor5260 i had my hips recently done,the first was 9 months ago,and the next 2 weeks ago ,wiping myself after goinh tot toilet I Find it very difficult,I stand up and use only wet tissues, works beter than toilet paper,bending forward little bit,I am so tired after wiping my ass 😅

[@KatJ3st]

Nope no using a creepy walker. Alpine sticks.

[@obscurelyvague]

I'm having both hips operated on. Later today.

[@elhamfathy5856]

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[@gorakapudisarika1723]

My.son.same.prablam

[@ebelondok282]

I did it

[@KRISHNAKUMAR-nv4lg]

mujhe aaj 2 mahine ho gye h ek per me kyle me impatient laga h or usi per me palit or rod or ek trf sote sote meri halat kharb ho gai h or KZbin par 2-4din me aadmi ko chala diya jata h sb jhut

[@ExMuslimZulfikarali]

dard kita tha

[@MdFaroz-ou2ep]

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[@mahtabkhan3777]

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