How to survive the ROUGH FIRST WEEK after Total Hip Replacement

[@dentonallman6154]

The most honest and realistic depiction of the first week post op hip replacement. It reads as if I wrote it. Compared to other posts where you feel guilty if you're not walking a mile after 4 days

[@Life411]

Glad you found it helpful. That first week can be rough for some of us! Hope your recovery goes smoothly going forward.

[@PARTYPATT1]

I agree! I'm 3 days out from my THR, and it's true about your leg being totally useless. The problem I'm having is that my arms are short, so trying to lift my body to get in and out of bed is so difficult and painful! Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm 4'11, and because my arms are short, I literally have to drag myself, getting on and off my bed and some chairs.

[@madonnadove]

I’m so glad he didn’t do jumping jacks! Love the jokes!

[@ronlee5571]

I am 50 & had a total right hip replacement on Jan 17, 2023. Mistake #1 - I’m a 13 yr bachelor and insisted on going home alone when released after my 3rd day. On the 4th night, I got up to use the bathroom and lost my balance falling across my walker, of course on my new hip. I dodged the proverbial bullet but had some set back. 8 days later, this genius slipped on the stairs going into my sunroom. Of course I fell on my new hip and on my metal cane. Seeming to only have 20/20 in hindsight, I should have hired a home care person for the first week or so. So PLEASE, use better judgement than I exhibited. As for the hip pain that I’ve endured for several years that progressively worsened, I could tell by day 3 after surgery it was gone. THAT has been a relief and I am grateful to have had a terrific surgeon.

[@Life411]

Thanks for sharing Ron. Absolutely, you need help at least the first week after surgery and longer if possible and depending on many factors. Glad you survived it all relatively unscathed (except perhaps your ego 😇 ). Do you mind me asking how you happened upon my video/channel?

[@ronlee5571]

@@Life411 I don’t mind at all! Thankfully, 😂, I waited until after surgery to begin watching KZbin videos of the actual procedure taking place in the OR. While searching for tips on faster recovery on YT, I came across the “Talking with Docs” channel which is the most informative I’ve seen. Both gentlemen are Orthaoedic surgeons and do a phenomenal job explaining procedures and recovery IMO. I said all that to get to this……I’m assuming Google algorithms as your channel was at the top of my feed. I sincerely appreciate people that take the time to share their experiences like you did. Not that you asked but I commented hoping my words of caution would benefit someone else. Originally, I was going home with my parents for the first week but my dad had come down with a bad case of the flu. However, I had options available and means to hire in home care which I should have done. On top of that, I have balance issues related to my Ménière’s disease which will lead all your readers to further question my IQ level when it comes to staying alone right after surgery. Lol, as they should! I’m young for a total replacement and mine was due to a birth defect in the right hip not fully forming which became evident when I began learning to walk. The Dr that delivered me told my mother I would have to have it replaced by 40. I made it ten yrs past, obviously, but if I had it to do over, I would have had the surgery 6-7 yrs ago. My apologies to a book worth reply to your simple question. Once again, thank you for sharing your experience.

[@Life411]

No apology necessary, that's good info. I have seen the Talking with Docs and think I watched one of their videos. I'll have to watch some more. Honestly, I spend so much time creating content that I don't have much time for consuming the content of others. 😀 Thanks for sharing and hope you keep watching!

[@daisyroots8926]

Thank you for this sound advice.. I’m waiting for my surgery & you’ve been a great help

[@Life411]

Thanks for the feedback Daisy . When is your surgery scheduled?

[@RDB342]

I'm 65 and had a total hip replacement (anterior method) on Feb. 14, 2023. While in some ways similar to yours, in other ways, my experience differed. I was sent home about 9 hours after surgery 1. My leg was pretty useless the first few days, but I never used or felt the need for the invisible dog walker. If I didn't have the strength to move my leg the way I wanted to, I just manually picked up my thigh and moved it (getting out of bed, into the car, etc.) 2. I also had swelling but no trouble putting on my pants. Even though my leg was often elevated, but not above my heart, my ankle swelled noticeably. My PT said that was normal, and it subsided after about a week or so. I also iced my hip a lot, especially after walking. 3. I never felt bad after the surgery. No fever or chills. On a scale of 1 - 10, my pain never exceeded 2. There was discomfort, yes, but I would not call it pain. I'm sure I could have done things to make it hurt, but I didn't!! 4. I only had bruising near the site of the incision. 5. I was given a 5-day prescription for oxycodone, but only used it the first night - I wanted to make sure I got a good night's rest. After that, Extra-strength Tylenol provided more than enough pain relief. I often forgot to take it after the first 5 days. 6. I WAS allowed to sit after the surgery. My Dr. told me not to do two things: don't fall down the stairs and don't get into a car accident. If either happens, all bets are off. 7. I used a walker the first week and slowly transitioned to a cane during the second and third weeks. Now, one month out, I still use the cane but only some of the time. I can walk with only the slightest trace of a limp. 8. Do whatever exercises your physical therapist recommends. It will speed up your recovery. 9. Pre-op suggestions: A) strengthen your quads and hip flexors as much as you can (pre-hab). B) Don't watch a video of an actual hip replacement until well after (like months after) your operation. I made the mistake of watching one a week before. It's definitely a case of too much information.

[@Life411]

Thanks for sharing your story and for watching! I laughed out loud when I read that last bit about not watching a THR video! 😂 I still haven't and maybe never will...that stuff really bothers me. Reading through your experience, I have one question that I think I know the answer to - were you bone-on-bone heading into surgery? And kind of related, how long after being diagnosed as needing THR did you wait before having the surgery?

[@RDB342]

@@Life411 I started looking into orthopedists about a month before covid, but didn't actually see anyone for it. Then all elective surgery stopped. I kept putting it off for a variety of reasons. I became eligible for medicare late in 2022, decided to wait till 2023 to get it looked at, and got an appointment on January 6. After looking at my x-ray for about one second, I was told I needed a THR. It looked "pretty bad." It was bone on bone and my right leg had became about 1/2 inch shorter than my left (which was corrected by the surgery.) The Dr had a cancellation for February 14 and I took it. So it was about 5 weeks after being told I needed the THR that I got it. Before getting the x-ray I suspected I would need a THR.

[@Life411]

That was my guess. My surgeon has had both his hips replaced at different stages (kind of an experiment for him to see what his patients were telling him). He told me that recovery is nearly pain free if you wait until you get to bone-on-bone, so it sounds like that is the reason some of what you experienced seemed easier/better than what I experienced. His explanation was that if you're not bone-on-bone, your hip and all the surrounding tissues are inflamed and surgery makes it much worse. Evidently this leads to more pain, more inflammation and longer recovery times. But for other reasons, I chose not to wait until mine was bone-on-bone. Anyway, thanks for playing and glad you are doing well!

[@MrQuinnydog]

Point six made me chuckle. Hope you’re doing well.

[@FLSandye]

I'm a nurse, 67 yo, with bone on bone ... hip dysplasia (from birth) and had a right THR on 4/25/24. In reading what you wrote I swear my experience was the same! I am sooooo happy I had this done. No more pain. The gave me tramadol and oxycodone (for break through pain .... never took). I only took tramadol for first day only then Tylenol. My PT said swelling (hip to ankle) was normal & dont worry. I do elevate a lot but with no pillows. Walk walk walk lol. I'm glad you are doing fine! Now get up and WALK lol

[@traceyraybould7863]

I 🇬🇧enjoyed the video but what everyone has to understand is, everybody’s journey is different. I have just had a THR on my left leg. I am 59;years old. Because I had no muscle I have had reconstruction of my thigh with 11 layers of stitches inside my leg as well as the hip replacement. I am five weeks in from the Op. I am in the UK 🇬🇧 and was discharged 48;hours later. I was in absolute AGONY even with the help of liquid morphine. My husband and Mum were amazing. 5 weeks on I am walking with one crutch. Bathing my self and even cooking a few meals.The difference in huge. but you have to understand everybody is different. Good luck! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👏

[@Life411]

Hi Tracey, thanks for watching! I absolutely understand what you're saying which is why I created this other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnZc4yEp5Jrqbs . Sounds like you have had a rough time of it, but are on the mend. I wish you all the best in your recovery.

[@stanislava7415]

Tracy , you cannot day words like SHOCK ( caps letters) . You do not realize that there are two kinds of ppl . The guy who made the video is a good person very useful info. Simply he carries a good soul You are from those ppl who are negative say horrible words because you carry an EVIL SOUL. I got a pontine stroke was dead on the cement bed then came to life Never said and talk as you WHATS SHOCKING ???? . Now I need to undergo urgent hip replacement . Don’t you fear God when you talk with the mouth of the devil. I am quite sure that maybe even u go to church . You yourself do not realize that you are devil. God will tell you

[@arrowheaddev]

I’m 57 and 5 weeks in now from right hip replacement. Week 2 I started riding stationary bike 3 times a day for only 10 mins at a time . I found that really got me moving and muscles working again and was good without the cane by week 2/3 . Week 3 started back at the gym mostly upper body w some light leg extensions and hamstring curls . Week 5 now I’ve started light - high rep hack squats and body weight lunges along with elliptical trainer . I feel mechanically/ physically excellent , great mobility, just holding back waiting for the 8-10 week mark when I know the bone has grown solid to the prosthesis . Goal is to be water skiing again in June 🤞, feel 20 yrs younger 💪

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching and for the synopsis of your hip journey so far. Sounds like you're doing great. Your comment about "waiting for the 8-10 week mark when I know the bone has grown solid to the prosthesis" gave me pause because my surgeon gave me a significantly longer timeline. That said, I just tried googling and couldn't find any concrete information one way or the other. Good luck and let me know how it's going. I'm coming up on 8 weeks post op and can't wait to resume beach volleyball. I've started warmups and peppering with friends, but only for 15 minutes at a time so far.

[@arrowheaddev]

@@Life4115 months post op for second hip , feel great , back to cross fit , Mtn biking , surfing and waterskiing . 59 yrs old now and feel strong and quick again , squatting 4 sets of 10 at 225 lbs , nothing crazy . My biggest accomplishment is getting my pistol squat back !! Returning to hockey and skiing this winter . Very thankful for the surgeon and the technology !

[@Life411]

@@arrowheaddev Great to hear from you. I was looking and it was 1 year ago we were talking about your first hip replacement. Glad things are going so well. It was interesting, in last year's discussion, I didn't have good information on the healing timeline (osseointegration), but since then I put together a video with the best research I could find. Have you seen that one? Wish you all the best in your continued hip journey and thanks for checking back in!

[@mikekane4873]

Hi all! I had simultaneous total hip replacement Aug 6th 2024. Having both done at the same time was the smartest thing I could have done. Anterior approach. 3 days after surgery ditched the walker. 3 days after that, ditched the hiking sticks. 8 days after surgery, walked a mile. 12 days after surgery, walked 2 miles. 2 weeks post op appt, was released from any restrictions and was told I didn't need any PT. Yesterday and today I walked 5 miles each day. Only going up from here. The reason I'm able to progress so quickly is because of the preparation well before the surgery. 59 years old and I weigh 180. I tried to be in the best possible condition I could be in even though my hips absolutely tried to sabotage that everyday. Being physically strong absolutely is essential to the recovery. I also had hernia surgery 3 weeks before the hips surgery, which made everything a bit complicated but it worked. Just keep walking and resting. That is the everyday fix. Best of luck to everyone!

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

So young, and that’s why.

[@josephdonato930]

your a lyre

[@marcellasolima7099]

Hi I’m 2 1/2 weeks post op total hip replacement lateral (upper right thigh incision). I am 66 yrs old with arthritis thru out my body and severe lumbar scoliosis. Like you I felt great day after surgery, I spent 24 hrs in hospital being given IV pain meds. I was able to walk the hallways with a physical therapist using a walker and learning few exercises and then released with oxycodone and anti nausea meds. Day 3 at home i felt like I had been hit by a truck. My leg was useless and I was in excruciating pain and the pain medication barely helped. By day 4 my leg swelled up twice it’s size to my foot. I elevated and iced it for 3 days until it went down. My tips are educate yourself ahead of time, do your physical therapy exercises religiously, listen to your body if your having hip or leg pain do whatever you need to do to rest it, accept help for anything you need, use the pain medication if you need it…it’s for a temporary medical need. I’m now getting around much better using the walker, able to put 80% of my body weight on surgery hip/leg, going to therapy 2x a week, the pain is no longer excruciating like first 10 days but now is more like achy muscles and throbbing bone pain from the physical exercises, and the ugly hip, thigh-butt, and calf bruising is now disappearing,

[@Life411]

Hi Marcella, thanks for watching and sharing your story. Sounds like you had a rough couple weeks, but I'm glad to hear that things are getting better for you. One of the reasons I'm sharing what I've learned through my hip journey (now 8 weeks post op) is to your recommendation to "educate yourself ahead of time." So hopefully these videos will help others. I will continue to create content as long as I feel that I have something to share that may help someone. Hope you will subscribe and stay tuned for future content. This weekend I'm publishing my 7 week post op workout routine. Wish you all the best in your recovery - please check in from time to time and by all means feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Peter

[@Life411]

Hi Marcella, How is your hip journey going? I am starting a Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook and wanted to invite you to join me there as we continue our hip journeys. Hope to see you over there. Here's the link facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/ Peter

[@celesteredding1550]

I did pre surgery exercises for many weeks, had my surgery March 13,2023 and according to my therapist (who has come twice now) I'm so progressing ahead of schedule as of today March 17, 2023. I've had no swelling, it feels very tight ( obviously). Research beforehand helped me tremendously.

[@Life411]

Good for you! I'm a big fan of prehabbing. What's been your biggest milestone so far? Thanks for watching!

[@hkinley55]

Day 5 of the TLHR, yes, the leg is uncooperative for a few days. I use the lifter, too

[@TraceyMush]

Kitty looks very happy to have been keeping you company. I mean who else do they know who wants to lay down and sleep as much as they do ? Lol

[@robertcox6567]

Thank you. I just had my right hip replaced yesterday. Thank you for letting us know what things to expect and how to handle them.

[@Life411]

You are very welcome. Just hang in there this first week...hopefully yours will be easier than mine...it is for some folks. It gets better pretty quickly after that. If you ever have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

[@Life411]

Hey Robert, How is your recovery going two weeks post op?

[@jpk1707]

Just had my pre-op today for total hip replace (UK). This video popped up and has helped me as to what happens after. Thank you.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Hope your surgery and recovery go smoothly. Also hope you will check out my other hip vlogs...they should prove helpful in your hip recovery journey. Best wishes. 😺

[@cranberrymorning7490]

With my first hip replacement I learned that satin sheets on the bed along with wearing silky shorts are essential to easily getting in and out of bed. And the easiest clothes to get on with the grabber are pull-on skirts and pull-on shorts. Easy.

[@Life411]

Yup, those are great tips. Thanks for watching.

[@vivgrant9538]

Hi from New Zealand. Thanks for the video. I wish I had discovered your video before my operation. I am now 6 days after surgery and am finding every day I am better than the last. I didn’t know about the sitting so thanks for that information.

[@Life411]

Hi, great to hear my content is helping Kiwis! Since I've got over 20 videos spanning almost two years of my hip journey, hopefully you can find some others that will prove helpful in your recovery. Cheers! 💪

[@deatricegreathouse7701]

Thank you for sharing, this is my 4th day and I’m having similar experience too. Yesterday was the worst so far. Even though I’m a nurse my expectations were a bit to high I guess. Today is better and my 2nd therapy visit I am using a cooler blanket called Nice’ which is great! It cools for 30 min and shuts itself off for 30 and keeps doing that. Im behind you but appreciate your comments toward hope and progression.

[@Life411]

My pleasure, I'm glad you found this video helpful and hope you will find many of my other hip vlogs helpful throughout your hip journey. Expectations are the hardest thing to get right. I thought that I was prepared, but still plenty of stuff surprised me. That cooler blanket sounds cool. Best wishes for an ever-improving recovery. 😺

[@willster1863]

Thank you, Sir. Great info! The symptoms and challenges I’ve been having are identical to this video. It’s Day number 4 post surgery for me (December 5, 2024)

[@Life411]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful. Hope you see a dramatic improvement over the next few days. Also hope you will help me spread the word...there are over 1,000 Total Hip Replacements performed every day in the U.S. alone and I'd love to help every one of them!

[@superpoacher6711]

I'm 50 years old and had a total hip replacement on my left side 4 days ago I am so thankful to God that I really don't even need my Walker right now I'm going to have my right one done in 6 weeks my pain has been about a four considering the hip that still needs to be replaced is about a seven

[@Life411]

Sounds like a good recovery so far...hope it continues so well for this one and for your second!💗

[@dougirvine6978]

Hi, Just re-watchefd this video now I'm home from hospital. Some great pieces of advice that I will try and follow. I'm 3 days post op and so far haven't experienced any bad swelling. Amazed at how little power I have in my op leg. I am hoping that I will be able to go out for a family Christmas meal but I won't do it if I don't feel capable. Thanks again! Regards Doug

[@Life411]

Thanks for the positive feedback Doug. You sound to be recovering normally despite the "dead leg syndrome." Hope your recovery continues well and you feel up to the Christmas meal with family. Regards, Peter

[@alexanderevanska4274]

My left leg is fine a week after surgery (full hip replacement) Off the crutches now. Walking but taking my time. It hurts a little where they cut in but that will go away. I have full movement pain free. standing on one leg and hopping. It feels great walking. Even my back is pain free now. After only one week. Surgery date, wed morning, 27th November 24.

[@Life411]

Sounds like you're recovering well. Congratulations!

[@rachellebeseman3450]

Everyone certainly is not on the same trajectory, but everything you’ve documented has been extremely helpful.thank you so much for the thoughtful postings, I’ve learned more from your vlog series than anything else…day 4 and still in the fatigue stage…

[@Life411]

So glad my videos have been helpful. Thanks for watching and I hope you find my other Hip Vlogs just as helpful in your recovery. Hang in there, it definitely gets better! 😺

[@debbieblake6864]

Thanks for sharing.It's always helpful for those of us who are pending a surgery schedule. And I hope you are doing well, wondering if your other hip is healthy.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. I'm glad you find my Hip Vlogs helpful...please share if the opportunity ever arises. My other hip looked fine on the xrays when they diagnosed my one bad hip. But I'm beginning to wonder if I need to go in for fresh xrays as it started clicking this week. Hope it's nothing. Best wishes for your pending surgery!

[@paulinehuntington1475]

Thank you for doing this video. I have my first hip replacement coming up in 5 weeks and the other one to follow when possible. Your calm approach has helped to calm my nerves. I know everyone's experience is different, but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[@Life411]

Glad it was helpful. Be sure to post an update after surgery so you can tell us how smoothly it all went. 💪😺

[@joanjackson9374]

I am in day 3 after mine and your video gave me a lot of encouragement. I am in the”blah” stage - want to go do something but can’t get that leg to cooperate. Thank goodness my husband is great! Had not heard about sitting, so will do more laying and less sitting.

[@Life411]

Glad you found the videos helpful... Hang in there, it gets better 💪

[@luccalayla2]

Thank you so much for doing this video!! I am having a THP this coming Wednesday, March 15th and I’m scared to death but listening to your positive and comforting words really helps me going through. I do also have a leg lifter as you call it invisible dog walker lol. I heard that really helps out carrying your leg over. Hope my surgery goes as well as yours. I’m having the best in the city Beacon orthopedic surgeons and again thank you for your video. I really appreciate it. God Bless.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. I'm so glad that you found it helpful and comforting especially since that is the whole reason for doing it. Wish you a smooth surgery and recovery. Thanks for taking the time to post a comment and for the positive feedback. Since you're heading into surgery Wednesday, did you also see my video on Day of Surgery?

[@luccalayla2]

Hi Pete, yes, I did, I thought I post a review but if I didn’t I definitely will, I’m actually reviewing all your videos. You’re such an inspiration to me and my husband because he’s very very nervous for me as well and for himself… Lol he is going to be my caretaker, oh boy!!! I have 20 steps to come into my floor, so I’m pretty nervous about that.. I was told that until I feel comfortable doing steps, they would not send me home so we’ll see and thanks again for your reply. That means a lot.

[@Life411]

Thanks again for the kind words. If you're both already thinking about being a good patient and caretaker, I have a feeling things will work out. I told my wife very early on that I wanted to be a good patient and wasn't going to take advantage of her as a caretaker. Sometime near the end of the first week after surgery, I asked her how I was doing and she told me that I was a "great patient." Whew! And I've told her more than once that she was an absolute Angel of a caretaker. Yes, same here, I had to climb up and down 3 steps before they released me from the hospital. Somehow it was easier in the hospital, maybe because I really wanted to come home. But after I got to our second floor the day of surgery, I didn't even try stairs again that first week. Again, good luck with everything and thanks for watching!

[@stormywinds6497]

Today’s the 16th. Hope all went well.

[@bekahinrio]

Just had my hip replaced 5 days ago. Thank you for a realistic impression of what I'll be able to do and that it's normal that I don't have a ton of control over my leg.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Wish you happy healing!

[@melodireyes9687]

I am 77 and will be having a THR in about 2 months. I have 2 friends who recently had THRs - one anterior and one posterior. Mine, sadly, will be posterior. They report almost no probelms at all. I was an Occupational Therapist for 30 years and I found this hard to believe. My surgeon told me I would hate him for severla weeks - mentioned pain and swelling. Your experience sound more realistic to me and the good news is that you got through it and lived to tell the tale! So thanks for sharing.

[@Life411]

@@melodireyes9687 My pleasure. My understanding is that if your surgeon is employing modern muscle-spearing techniques, both anterior and posterior approaches can have very similar outcomes and very positive nowadays. Hopefully yours is a great success and you have a smooth recovery. Best wishes 😸

[@KennyRademeyer]

I had a bilateral total hip replacement. Alone at home. Looked after myself. Had a t bar from the ceiling. Pulled myself out of bed with it. Easy Did my exercises. Got 14 syringes to inject myself to prevent blood clots. Hated those socks. Followed instructions to the letter. After 12 days bandages removed. Two thin pink lines. No infection. After a month started walking with a walking stick

[@Life411]

Wow! Good on ya. I wouldn't want to inject myself, but I guess I'd do it if I had to. So did you not have a fever, etc.? I was pretty wiped out for a few days. Congrats on a successful recovery. Did you see my Compression Sock burning video? 😺

[@stanislava7415]

Amazing this is a good person Tracy it will really start being SHOCKING FOR YOU. EVIL

[@stanislava7415]

How not to love such a good guy . Positive . Unlike the “ shock” b

[@williehewitt2678]

I had total replacement 8 weeks ago and I am doing great. Therapist say I am ahead of schedule. Swelling is gone, still hurt where I was cut and down my thigh a little. Still use my walker and cane most of the time. Not taking many pain pills.🙏

[@Life411]

Glad you're doing well. How long do you think until you can walk unassisted? Were you using a walker before your hip replacement? Thanks for watching! If you found my videos helpful, I hope you will share them with others. There are over 1,000 Total Hip Replacements performed every day in the U.S. alone and I'd love to help as many people as possible.

[@williehewitt2678]

@ I was in the wheelchair , I can walk without assistance for a short distance before it hurts. Think it best not to rush walking without assistance, I think it will make you stronger.

[@Life411]

Gotcha. In that case, sounds like you're where you should be in your recovery. Best wishes for continued healing!

[@margochanning11]

This has made me very aware I need a divorce. Yes, first day went well ... now 3 days out, I'm pretty much on my own. I so wish I had gone to a rehab center.

[@Life411]

Ouch! Sorry you don't have a more supportive partner. Hang in there!

[@colinkennedy908]

Hey . My second day after right side replacement. Apparently surgery went longer than normal because of some much muscle!! Soccer and tree climbing I think. I've always had " frog legs" Cat jumped on my leg already!!! Thanks for your info. Very helpful. Sincerely, Colin.

[@Life411]

Thanks for the update Colin. I'll ask Mike to have a chat with your cat about its bedside manner. Glad you've found my Hip Vlog helpful...I hope it helps you throughout your recovery. Best wishes, Pete

[@MrCazix]

Thanks for taking the time to make all of the hip videos sir, three days out from FHR right side. These videos have been great to look back on. 👍 the swelling is crazy haha. Have a great day !!

[@Life411]

You are very welcome and thanks for taking the time to let me know. I wish you all the best in your recovery and in getting that swelling down.

[@danielbroinas]

So this is my 5th day after double hip replacement using anterior approach, and I can say that my legs feel like they’re about to explode still 😂 so much muscle soreness, btw I’m 25 years old, looking to get back to skiing in one year and going to the gym in a few months. Thank you for this video, it does show that yes, you don’t die when you have a hip replacement but it is definitely not EASY going through the process of recovery afterwards. Wish you all the best!

[@Life411]

My pleasure and thanks for watching. Sorry you had to go through this at 25, but hopefully you'll be back on the slopes and in the gym before you know it and for a long, long time going forward. Please share my Hip Vlog with others who might find it helpful.

[@summer.coates38]

Great to share your experience, I’ve read a few blogs and watched some videos but your point on the leg being a dead weight is spot on. Getting in by and of bed is a struggle and if I make a small error it’s pain city. But only day 3 post surgery so let’s see what the next few days reveal 😊

[@Life411]

Thanks for the feedback Phil. And thanks for watching. Wish you all the best in your recovery and look forward to hearing how you progress. Hopefully every day a little bit better. Best, Peter

[@lovethemflowers]

Those first few days WERE rough when it came to getting my operated leg on and off the bed. I had to have one of the CNAs lift my leg a few times. Thank God it gets better. Even though the leg is a LITTLE bit painful to get into bed later, I noticed it was definitely better than with my old deteriorating hip.

[@ssjones350]

Super helpful video! I wish that I had found this before my surgery. You captured all of my surprises. I was fortunate, it was my left leg,and I sleep on the left side of the bed, so lifting that leg up was a lot easier. I also have a nurse cat, who a week after surgery, jumped on my incision in the middle of the night. Not cool, but forgiven! I'll share this with a buddy getting the same procedure and doctor.

[@Life411]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and especially for sharing with your friend. That's honestly the best way to get more views of this content and help more people.

[@MrTuna315]

Thank you very much for your post. As others have pointed out, post surgery experiences can really differ. I am 74 and had a THR 6 months ago. My hospital recommended spending the first night there after surgery, which proved to be very beneficial. I was on my way home 24 hours after surgery, and the first day back I didn't do much except read and watch vid in my pop-up recliner, which I bought specially for recovering from surgery. The first few days, my surgical leg didn't want to do much at all, but on the 4th day, everything seemed to start working well. I did take oxycodone every 6 hours for the first 4 days but then was able to taper off so I was only taking acetaminophen after 10 days. A week after surgery, I was walking at a regular pace using a walker, then graduated to using a cane. After 2 weeks, I needed no assistive devices whatsoever for walking on uneven ground, being on my feet for hours, and climbing stairs, and I had no pain except if I happened to bump the incision site. What helped me was being in good physical shape before my surgery, especially concentrating on upper body strength. My surgery was elective due to severe osteoarthritis not because of a traumatic injury, so I was able to prepare for the surgery 4 months ahead of time. Having had such a good experience, I won't hesitate should I need a THR on the other side sometime in the future.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Sounds like you are recovering well. Thanks for the update on my recovery. @MrTuna315, in the US alone, surgeons perform over 300,000 hip replacements each year and I'd like to help them all, so I appreciate it any time you help spread the word about my Hip Vlog to friends, family, co-workers, heck even the person standing next to you in the checkout line. 😸

[@Skin-ve2tt]

I had my right hip replaced nine weeks ago. First week was painful with very little sleep. I was quite low after the first week, I didn't feel like I had made any progress since surgery & then you look on KZbin & see some people, 1-day post-op, cartwheeling down the street (these people are either bullshitters, or on better med's than I was privy to 🤨). Anyway, after two weeks, I was making good progress & after three weeks, I was able to drive & walk a decent distance without crutches. At the end of the fourth week, I was at my friend's birthday part & doing "New York, New York" at the end of the night!...(The beer possibly helped a little 🤔). I can now walk as far as my body will take me without my hip interfering. Make sure you get the leg-lifter (I didn't have one 😪) & do the post-op physio! - Great video!

[@Life411]

Thanks for the update and for the positive feedback! Our recoveries are all different, but it's tough not to compare to others. Yours sounds right in the normal range to me. Happy continued healing! 😺

[@LoriBurrer]

Very helpful 👌 I just had my right hip replacement last week.

[@Life411]

Glad it helped! Best wishes for a smooth recovery! @LoriBurrer, in the US alone, surgeons perform over 300,000 hip replacements each year and I'd like to help them all, so I appreciate it any time you help spread the word about my Hip Vlog to friends, family, co-workers, heck even the person standing next to you in the checkout line. 😸

[@mitymous1]

Super helpful info and Nurse Mike is obviously a superior caregiver!

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching and of course Mike agrees! 😸

[@markg3025]

January 10th of this year I had a right hip replacement anterior approach. You are 100% correct the leg muscles are out of commission. I used my non surgical leg my left foot to hook under my right anlke to lift and lower my right leg. It worked like a charm.

[@Life411]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching. Hope you are doing well in your recovery!

[@Hoffenditty2081]

Thank you so much for posting this. I am having my hip replaced in 2025. I dont have help so i Have saved your video to rewatch.

[@Life411]

You are very welcome. I am glad you found my Hip Vlog. There are over 1,000 Total Hip Replacements performed every day in the U.S. alone and I would love to help them all!

[@philangell1403]

Really useful. Thanks from the UK!

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to Comment! It's very important to the YT algorithms to make this visible to help more people (I sincerely hope). Do you mind me asking where you heard about my video?

[@philangell1403]

It just popped up on my timeline. Wife having hip op in 4 weeks so have been looking at youtube vids. How did you manage going to the loo????

[@Life411]

Thanks Phil. That was challenging. Fortunately, I'd already put in a raised toilet a few years ago - mostly just because I have long legs and am tall. That helped. I was able to manage it myself using a crutch, but it was really a struggle. A friend was unable to do it by herself and her husband had to help lower/raise her using a strap that is intended for that purpose (helping another person sit/rise). I have seen others that buy (or make) bars that sit next to the toilet so they have something to hold onto or push up against. Others will use a walker (I never used one). So I'd definitely recommend investing in something to help with this. Unfortunately, I don't have any specific recommendations since I just suffered through it without purchasing anything. If I had to do it over again, I'd definitely make that investment. Hope this helps!

[@philangell1403]

@@Life411 Thanks and very useful again. We have her pre-assessment appt next Wednesday so will ask more about this including the strap thing you mention. Cheers!

[@Life411]

Hey Phil, I should have asked before, but have you Subscribed to my Channel and set Notifications so that you're notified when I publish new videos? I'm 6 weeks post op, so am planning to share a lot more. Cheers!

[@RR-hm2qj]

Thanks brother. This is helpful in knowing what to expect and how to handle it.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. How long until your surgery?

[@RR-hm2qj]

@@Life411 Its a family member and she had to have the procedure done suddenly because of injury. Now we have to decide if she should go to rehab or home where I can help her. Can one rehab at home just as well as at a rehab place?

[@Life411]

Sorry to hear about the injury of your family member. Depends on some factors like their overall health, age, fitness level and whether or not they had any pre-existing mobility issues (like a pronounced limp). Some hip replacement surgeons now recommend NO PT after hip replacement and that is the path I'm following. For many, just walking and a couple other light exercises are all that's required to heal from THR (Total Hip Replacement). But I'm only 55 and was very fit and active right up until my surgery 8 weeks ago. Personally, I hate staying in the hospital - get no rest. I was able to come home the day of surgery, but I needed someone to help me ... that first week is rough! My wife was an Angel and I tried to be a good patient. Does this help?

[@RR-hm2qj]

@@Life411 Yes thank you. Very helpful. That is very surprising about no PT. She's 90 so the situation is pretty different from yours but I agree I would rather she was home.

[@stephenriley6541]

3 weeks after THR at Nord Clinic.. been in the gym since day 3 as they encourage all kinds of workout therapy.. no sticks now 😊

[@Life411]

Congrats, sounds like you are recovering well. Hope you have found many of my hip vlogs helpful.

[@jodimucha2143]

Very helpful. I'm anxious about surgery and not looking forward to it. Your information is so encouraging and helps me to prepare!

[@Life411]

So glad you found this helpful. Thanks for watching. When is your surgery scheduled if I might ask? Peter

[@bizeesherii]

Had my right done March 21. You are so right! Walking today, April 12, with no walker around the house. Last night was first in bed, used recliner.

[@Life411]

Sounds like your recovery is going well, congratulations! Thanks for watching!

[@lovethemflowers]

I sometimes walk around the house with no walker, but I think I should go easy on that and not try to put too much weight on the operated hip. I’m almost four weeks post-op, but don’t want to try to do too much too soon. My cane should be arriving from Amazon today. It was supposed to arrive two days ago. A package DID arrive that day. Box seemed small even for a collapsible cane. Received some hand tool called a snap lock punch. Box it came had the cane label stuck on over the snap lock punch label. (??) Luckily, I’ll be able to drive to Staples to drop it off before the 30 day window to return is up. A PT or OT is supposed to arrive today. Can’t wait to show them the first “cane” Amazon sent. Luckily, I have a good sense of humor and hope to get a laugh out of the therapist as well.

[@lovethemflowers]

I ordered my leg lifter from Amazon. My daughter brought it to me in rehab after going to my place to feed my cat. My 5 year old granddaughter was with hr, and I also told her it was an invisible dog leash. Both grandkids had fun playing with my grabber.

[@Life411]

Unexpected benefits from THR...entertaining the grands. 🙂 Hope your recovery goes smoothly.

[@lindas5964]

My mom, at 86, is scheduled for a total hip replacement next month and I’m worried. She has never liked exercise, has not done any pre-op PT. But she really wants to go through with this and so I’m tentatively hopeful that she will be in less pain afterwards. I’m watching videos to learn how to help her. 🫤

[@Life411]

I can empathize. My mom got her hip replaced at 79 last year and she couldn't remember to do the PT or even go for walks regularly at the beginning. I guess the good news is that hip replacement is unique in that you can have a positive outcome without pre-habbing and without a lot of PT post-op. Just let it heal and walk...and even walking not to excess...and the hip will heal itself. My mom is 80 now and able to get around without the pain, so I would say it is a good outcome. Best wishes for you and your mom.

[@RaisulHassan-d6g]

Am going to have my both hip replaced in few weeks, very helpful content, You put it so well, thanks

[@Life411]

Thanks so much for watching. Good luck with your bilateral hip replacement. Sounds like you were having it both done at the same time. I've heard of that.. please let him know how it goes.

[@olgahentze]

Thank you so much for sharing. Very helpful and very positive despite the nature of this situation.

[@Life411]

Hi Olga, thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. I continue to post new content when I believe it will be helpful to others in their hip journeys. If you want to be notified, please subscribe and turn notifications "on". Wish you all the best in your hip journey. Let me know how you are doing from time-to-time. Best, Peter

[@Life411]

Hi Olga, I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/

[@bettybrooks2004]

Excellent advice! Love your videos!

[@Life411]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting. By any chance, did you subscribe and set notifications on so you know when I post more hip videos?

[@Life411]

Hi Betty, How are you doing? Have you already had your hip replacement surgery, or is it scheduled? Best, Peter

[@bettybrooks2004]

⁠@@Life411 I did! I’m still watching and rewatching your videos. They are the most helpful ones I’ve found! I’ve been putting off my surgery for a while now. I’m going back to my surgeon in two weeks to discuss a surgery date- so nervous!

[@Life411]

@@bettybrooks2004 Hi Betty! I noticed you first commented 1 year ago, so thanks for being such a loyal viewer! It means a lot to me to hear that you've found my videos on hip replacement to be the most helpful especially since you've been researching this for so long. Good luck with your appointment in two weeks. Please let me know when your surgery gets scheduled. Best wishes, Peter

[@judynortonwilliams51]

I had a total hip replacement July 16,2022… Recovery was Great, only problem is my left leg is 2 cm longer than my right so it throws my back out all the time and I walk like a pirate… Tried to return to work in December for 3 weeks and ended up going back out on Disability.. I work in sales at Nordstrom… Now have to have a cat scan of my legs next week and then my Dr. will figure out what I need… 😢 I am hoping Custom heel lifts for my right leg….❤

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching! Funny enough, I was actually told by a Doctor 25 years ago that one of my legs was longer than the other, so I wore orthothics and lifts in one shoe ever since then. I just stopped using them. Hope that works for you too!

[@sandramae1772]

Yes

[@tpaineredux3745]

Great video and tracking along with my experience.

[@Life411]

Glad you found it helpful. Hope you'll keep watching and wish you all the best in your hip recovery!

[@paulcampbell6791]

Thank you for your videos. They are a great help and are encouraging. I am scheduled for my left hip in about 4 weeks. I'm 68 and swim a mile about 3 times a week and recently been lifting weights to further strengthen my legs. The surgery must create quite a bit of trauma to the leg muscles.

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching Paul! Great that you swim and are prehabbing for better recovery after surgery. Yes, the legs have a lot of trauma. I get cramps and twinges pretty regularly still at 8 weeks post op, but it gets better every week. Swimming is an awesome overall workout - the other 4 members of my family are all big swimmers. Have you checked out any of my other Hip videos, like the one about prehabbing or the 10 Days Before Surgery one? Hope you'll find them helpful as well and please stay tuned to my channel after surgery as I continue to put out new content. This weekend I'm publishing my 7 week post op workout routine. Wish you all the best in your surgery and recovery! Keep in touch. Peter

[@paulcampbell6791]

@@Life411 Thanks for your reply. I've watched most of your videos including the one of you practicing getting in your sports car; I agree with your wife nowadays. Luckily it's my left leg and I just have to hoist myself up into my truck or into my wife's car. After watching one of your videos regarding your surgeon, I worry if I'm doing this pre-emptively. I've had thigh pain stepping up onto curbs for the last couple of years and then visited my brother in Oct who lives in a two story house and found it difficult going down the stairs the first couple of days with pain in my thigh. And then in my groin and knee. Made an appointment with a surgeon who took xrays and said I you could delay it for a year or two and was surprised this was my first visit; the swimming helped. I have a trip planned to New Zealand/Fiji in Oct and it was either do the surgery now or wait till Jan 2024. I've seen people around me who put off a hip or knee replacement far too long and have terrible limps that cause other problems. Hopefully my approach will work out and I will have 5 months for rehab before my trip. Thank you for your videos.

[@Life411]

Paul, sounds like we're of similar minds having hip replacement before it causes other problems. I think people (including surgeons) who recommend waiting several years are stuck in the old mindset where these prosthetics only lasted 10-15 years. Now they last 20-30! I'm sure you'll have a great trip to NZ and Fiji. I've been to NZ twice, but never Fiji. Have you heard of the Milford Track? It's an amazing multi-day hike on the south island ending at Milford Sound. We planned both our trips to NZ around the Milford Track and it was the highlight. Regardless, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time with your brand new hip! Best, Peter

[@paulcampbell6791]

@@Life411 Peter, Thank you so much for your videos. Your tips have been very helpful. It’s great I can go back and re-watch them. I had my surgery on Monday, the 24th, so far things have gone really well. I stayed the night in the hospital and came home Tuesday afternoon. I’ve been taking Tylenol for pain and Meloxicam and ice for swelling. There is pain and stiffness when I get up and some swelling. Thanks for your tips about swelling. You’re right about the wonders of modern medicine. My surgeon and his team deserve a lot of the credit. Your videos are very helpful.

[@TheMuery]

Just had my hip done yesterday 3/24. I’ve seen a couple of your vids in a fb group I’m in. You’ve def got good info here

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback Christine! Hope you get through this first week after surgery more smoothly than I did. Were you bone-on-bone?

[@Life411]

Hi Christine, How is your hip journey going? I am starting a Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook and wanted to invite you to join me there as we continue our hip journeys. Hope to see you over there. Here's the link facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/ Peter

[@annrotunno6791]

This was very helpful, thanks

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Glad you found it helpful. Where are you currently in your hip journey? 😺

[@glennabrooks5294]

I am having surgery in a week. thanks for the input.

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching and best wishes for a successful surgery!

[@Lehmann108]

Three days out from my posterior THR. Everything you talk about is happening to me. Hope you are doing well now a year later.

[@Life411]

Sounds like a recovery by the book then. Hang in there, it should start getting better faster next week. That said, patience and baby steps win the day! Happy healing!

[@ajbonjovi]

I had a complicated hip replacement 12/21/22. I had to have hardware removed from previous surgery. It has definitely been a rollercoaster but I’m finally starting to see the light. I’m still using a cane but hopefully not for much longer. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Life411]

My pleasure Angie. Thanks for taking the time to post a comment! I hope you found my video helpful. Sorry for your complicated THR and rollercoaster. So after 3 months, what's the most important milestone you've achieved?

[@ajbonjovi]

@@Life411 going from using a walker to a cane was a huge one. My momma was so excited to see me walking again. I’m mainly using the cane for balance now, hopefully not much longer though!

[@Life411]

Nice! Not a bad idea to have a cane or crutch with you for a while longer anyway...let's others know to be cautious around you. I did that for a while especially because dogs can sometimes lunge and I know my balance was not as good as normal. Thanks for sharing!

[@Life411]

Hi Angie, How's it going? Do you participate in any of the Hip Replacement support groups on Facebook? Peter

[@ajbonjovi]

@@Life411 doing good. How are you? I had no idea there were groups on Facebook for that. I’ll definitely check them out

[@txlatinchicka5138]

I would love to have seen your BEGINNING exercises Day 1, Day 2, all the way to 5. Basically, the first week. I'm scheduled for surgery July 28, 2023, Anterior muscle sparing. I did go hiking in the NC Smoky Mountains & Chimney Rock, & Pisgah Mountains (we live in Tx.). I'll be 67 in August & VERY active. So, your journey is very hopeful for me. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing.

[@Life411]

My pleasure, glad you are finding my videos hopeful/helpful. Glad to hear you are a very active 67 year old...I hope to be able to say the same in a few more years. In terms of exercises week 1, there wasn't much. Mostly my surgeon recommended Abductor endurance which is basically hold up the leg while lying on your side and see how long you can hold it up. Goal is 5 minutes and boy does it burn by the time you work your way up to that! There were a few other little exercises in the paperwork from the hospital, but my surgeon's notes said "Abductor strengthening only." I didn't start any other type of strengthening exercises until after my 2.5 week post-op checkup. Hope this helps. Peter

[@txlatinchicka5138]

@@Life411 , thank you so much for the info. Of course, every dr. is different & every patient is different. I'll update you & your subscribers as to what my dr. gives me. 🤞🤞🙏

[@erasmusmonk]

Excellent informative video. Thank you very much-

[@Life411]

Glad it was helpful! Have you had THR yet or when are you scheduled?

[@robbarron8635]

Just to mention, do you know you've got the 'invisible dog walker' upside down? The solid put you've got pointed down is the bit you should be holding, the wider softer webbing you're currently holding is what you put over your foot to lift your foot and leg onto or off the bed. The way you're doing it is very uncomfortable, using it the correct way up is much more comfortable and practical. So glad of mine for sure :)

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching. Whatever works for you is great, but I've checked some Amazon listings and confirmed this. The bottom loop is rigid and kept open to make it easier to slip a foot into it. Happy continued healing.

[@gwenmandell9076]

Haven't had surgery yet - but loving your videos! :) And they're very helpful

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching Gwen and glad you're finding some of my videos helpful. Do you have your surgery scheduled yet or still trying to figure that out?

[@Life411]

Hi Gwen , How is your hip journey going? I am starting a Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook and wanted to invite you to join me there as we continue our hip journeys. Hope to see you over there. Here's the link facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/ Peter

[@Life411]

Hi Gwen, I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/

[@madonnadove]

Thanks for the jokes; it made your video truly unique! I will save my invisible dog walker for Halloween! Great reuse ♻️ idea! Thanks for not doing jumping jacks, like so many others. Those videos make me jealous, grin!

[@Life411]

You made my day! Thanks so much for the positive feedback, it keeps me motivated to produce more content. Did you know there are over 1,000 total hip replacements performed every day in the U.S. alone? I appreciate any help spreading the word so I can reach and help as many folks as possible. Have a great day! Peter

[@dnalclkns]

I'm 60 years old. I had my left hip replaced in November. Two months later, my right hip. Best decision I ever made.

[@Life411]

Good for you! Thanks for watching. So what was your most memorable milestone in your recovery so far?

[@dnalclkns]

@Game of Life 411 thanks! My most memorable milestone, was after having my second hip done, I was able to walk. I hadn't been able to walk for almost two years.

[@paulinehuntington1475]

Thank you for making this comment. I am 70 years old and have these two surgeries just ahead of me. Your comment gave comfort to my apprehensive mind.

[@dnalclkns]

@@paulinehuntington1475 you've got this! 💗

[@KTB3007]

This is bang on.

[@debbie70711]

Thanks for the info! My surgery is coming up beginning of April - I found your video to be very helpful 😊

[@Life411]

Thanks Debbie! Mind if I ask how you found my video? Also, since your surgery is coming up, you might enjoy my video on the Day of Surgery as well as the one on the 10 Days Before Surgery. Wish you all the best!

[@ronlee5571]

Best wishes! I noticed the deep burning pain in the hip joint I had dealt with several years was gone a few days after surgery. I hope all goes well for you as well! 🙏

[@debbie70711]

@@ronlee5571 Thank you! 😊

[@debbie70711]

@@Life411 Thank you! I did see the other video - I have been looking for info on hip replacements and your video popped up on my “suggestions”. I’m a bit nervous so I’m trying to be prepared 😉

[@Life411]

Absolutely! If there's anything you have a question or concern about, please don't hesitate to ask. Are you gathering information from any other sources like FaceBook groups?

[@donnacroucher2914]

Thank you! I had my hip replacement today. This is very useful!

[@Life411]

Congratulations! Let the healing begin! If you're up to it, let me know how your first week compared once you're through it. Any surprises so far?

[@jamescarmody6467]

Hope it went well,I’m in for mine tomorrow 3/5 can’t wait to get back to normal 👍🏼

[@Life411]

Good luck with surgery tomorrow! When you're up to it, let me know how you're doing and if you had any surprises. Best, Peter

[@Life411]

Hi Donna, I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/

[@Life411]

Hi James, I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/

[@toke7560]

Fantastic to hear as it is.

[@breachedreality8133]

Thanks for the video man. I have just gone through my total hip replacement in goa, India on 2nd December 2024. I will be in hospital for first week under doctor's care. I also not able to move my leg at all.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Do you live or work in India, or did you go there for hip surgery?

[@breachedreality8133]

@Life411 I live and work in india only. I work in IT sector so I'll be working from home only after few days. I am still in hospital. So far not much pain as i was given general anesthesia during surgery. It's the third day after surgery.

[@pauls199]

Great video, wish I had seen it sooner. 9 days post, and leg has swelled up thigh to knee making very painful movement. Will follow these recommendations , hopefully it helps.

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching. Hope it helps you get the swelling under control. Best, Peter

[@fatcattowing8990]

im getting my THR on Jan 17/2024. Looking forward, and also scared. Im lucky that the wife works from home and SAYS she will help (ya right) I have been looking on KZbin for the different videos including the videos from the physo its my LEFT one that is being replaced. I have been using my grabber unit (the grabber nabber) as the grandson says, and sliding myself into bed.

[@Life411]

@@fatcattowing8990 being scared or nervous is normal, but I'm not in all likelihood you will have a great outcome. Just keep practicing those things for the next couple weeks before your surgery and letting me know how it goes

[@tracehillman5056]

Thank you for the great info

[@Life411]

Our pleasure!😺

[@michaeltorrey3603]

Thanks for your video it was very helpful. I am looking at hip surgery in a few months. However Mike was very distracting!

[@Life411]

@@michaeltorrey3603 you are very welcome and I am very glad it was helpful. I hope to reach more of the 1,000 people receiving hip replacements in the US every day, so appreciate any help sharing. Good luck with your surgery and please check in to let me know how you're doing

[@crmnzcndn5901]

Hi, thank you for posting this video with great info. Can you share with us if you had lateral or anterior approach?

[@Life411]

My pleasure. I had a flavor of Anterior called ABMS (Anterior Based Muscle Sparing). What I have learned though is that any modern, muscle-sparing approach can have similarly positive outcomes. You might want to check out my video on the different approaches. Are you awaiting surgery, or did you already have THR? Best, Peter

[@crmnzcndn5901]

@@Life411 thank you so much Peter for your sooner reply. I am waiting for total hip replacement, and learned that my dr does lateral surgery. I really prefer the anterior approach vs lateral, according to my research is less invasive…

[@crmnzcndn5901]

@@Life411 can you please send me the link on your video of the different approaches? Also have you preference on metallic or ceramic “new joins”?

[@Life411]

Lateral approach seems to be the least common approach, so I haven't heard much about it. Do you have any choice in surgeons?

[@Life411]

Most hip implants are primarily metal (Titanium mostly), but then you have options for a cermic ball and/or ceramic cup (liner?) and another choice is plastic-lined cup. Mine was ceramic ball with plastic-lined cup which I believe is currently the most common configuration and believed to be the best. Sure, here's that link, but please do check out some of my playlists...I'm sure there's lots of other information you will find helpful in your hip journey. The playlists make it easy to binge watch :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaeVYamtnJ2iq80

[@GoldieJoRv]

Thank you I just had my rt hip done one week ago.

[@Life411]

My pleasure and thanks for watching! How are you doing one week post op?

[@charleslyall4911]

I’m 65 and had my new hip on fri 13th sep 🙈got home on the sat ,I live alone and have German pointer dog ,I walked up to the shops on Sunday myself about 400 yards maybe too much ,both my legs are swollen but I got my new hip on my left side ,its natural for your leg to swell but apart from that everything is good ,I let my dog out to the back garden but put her on a lead when we go inside,I’m amazed how great it feels .I know that everyone is different the only thing is hard to do is sleep ,I hope everyone is doing ok ,I’m from Scotland,all the best ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@Life411]

@@charleslyall4911 glad you are doing well ❤️. Agree swelling is natural, but it can cause it's own problems if you let it go too long. I talk about how I got my swelling under control in one day of concerted effort in several videos... For example the post op guide video. Happy healing 😸

[@lovethemflowers]

We’re the same age, but you beat me by about a week on the surgery. Even four weeks post- op, my new right hip has a fraction of the pain my old hip had. Had to get rid of that old hip, as it was only getting worse. Nice to be PROgressing instead of REgressing like I had been with the old hip.

[@charleslyall4911]

@@lovethemflowers I’m glad your getting better Take care 😊👍❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jeanblackmon1106]

Great and informative video. Thanks

[@Life411]

Glad you found it helpful. How are you doing in your hip journey?

[@jeanblackmon1106]

@@Life411 currently in process of meeting with my ortho to finalize questions and schedule surgery. Hoping for a mid to late June date. Would like to be able to travel internationally in the fall.

[@Life411]

Got it, you're still early in your hip journey. Hope you find some of my other videos helpful in your journey too. If you use Facebook at all, there are some good support groups there. I've started a fledgeling one myself and would love to hear from you there. Hope you will let me know how you're doing from time to time. Peter

[@debbieblake6864]

Just wondering, if you had anterior replacement? And did you have epidural anesthetic to numb your lower body?

[@Life411]

Yes, I had a flavor of anterior called ABMS (Anterior Based Muscle Sparing) and Yes I had what's known as a spinal block (shot) and Propofol (aka Milk of Amnesia). I've actually got two other videos that go over Approaches and Anesthesia for THR. Please check them out.

[@fanofipa]

I like you. This was helpful and also hilarious.

[@Life411]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful. Sounds like you are early in your hip recovery. I think you will find many of my other hip vlogs helpful. Best wishes in your hip journey!

[@Lionzgate788]

Thank you so so much !! You’ve given me a great look at what to expect TRHR June 27 and a bit less scared now that I’ve listened to this What approach did you have ?

[@Life411]

You are so welcome. Do you mind me asking how you came across my channel/video? I'm assuming FB, but the usernames don't always match (rarely do). I had anterior and actually did a quick FAQ video about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaeVYamtnJ2iq80

[@Lionzgate788]

Had my TRHR yesterday Had to stay overnight due to surgery later in the afternoon. Posterior. Home today , pain not bad but worrying about tmw

[@Lionzgate788]

I’m re- Re listening to your videos Actually found you via a link someone shared in a hip support group

[@Life411]

So how are you doing today? Congratulations on what I hope was a successful surgery. Best, Peter

[@rainahay2050]

Thank you so much for your vlog. I am 51 and having a full hip replacement in 2 months. I have been scared to death about everything I have seen, read, and heard until I came across your vlog. I know everyone is different but now I have an honest idea of what to expect.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching and especially for the kind words. I made the vlog to help others, so it means a lot to know that you found it helpful. Since you're still 2 months out, have you checked out any of my other hip videos. You will want to do as much prehab as you are able to. I wish you all the best in your hip journey!

[@intensivemanagement]

Hello Pete - Another great video - prior to your surgery were you struggling to walk ? I’m scheduled for June 1st and this video answers a question for me . I spend hours a day sitting in a basic chair and that can be giving me problems. I do this because I’m limited in how much walking I can do and I feel lying on the couch would make me feel lazy . I do go Pt 2x per week . I may have to stand or lie to reduce the pain . Please run my scenario by Mike 🐈 I really appreciate your videos & Mikes appearances

[@Life411]

Thanks Star Dog! Mind if I ask how you found my video? Glad you liked it! Sorry to hear that you're struggling to walk prior to surgery. I had to 😂 when you asked me to run your scenario by Mike the 😺. I guess Mike has more questions before he can offer an opinion. How old are you? How long have you known that you need THR (Total Hip Replacement)? How fit and active were you prior to the hip problems and pain? Thanks for watching and for the question!

[@intensivemanagement]

@@Life411 as expected Mike 🐱 is asking great questions. I’m 58 proper BMI active as keeping my acreage landscaped and doing cardio several times a week . Non drinker non smoker. Osteoarthritis was first diagnosed in 2019 I have went from being able to walk 10,000 plus steps a day to now very short distances. Which in turn gives me a lot of sitting time . I followed you over from FB and your always helpful posts. Last question - I feel like my hip issue has taken over my whole body as my core feels week no ability to do much even raking leaves . Thank you 😊 Charlie Cifarelli

[@Life411]

Hi Charlie, Good to see you on YT! I guess the only thing that 'Mike' can do is try and relate it to my experiences. I struggled with pain for about 9 months before I had THR. The first six months I thought it was a serious groin pull or something. I could always deal with the pain during the day, but it was a real problem at night - the slightest movement resulted in searing pain and I was AWAKE from that point on. After I was diagnosed, they tried a couple prescription NSAIDs. The second one, Meloxicam (aka Mobic) worked for me, but if I overdid it I had to supplement this with OTC stuff as well as finally a prescription for Tramadol near the end. Fortunately, though, I was able to stay relatively fit and active throughout this time. It sounds like you've lost a lot of fitness already and I empathize. As I recovery and try new exercises, I realize how much I'd lost. A few situps and next day my abs were sore! Since you've still got almost two months until surgery, I'd see what you can figure out to prehab and improve or maintain your fitness because this should pay rewards in recovery. You didn't mention the meds you're taking, but maybe there is something more the Dr. could offer in that respect. ICE also helps as well as timing your activities. I found that if I "overdid it" earlier in the day, with icing and medication I could at least get it to where I could get some sleep by the end of the day. Mind you I was also taking OTC sleep aids. Without those, I would've been super sleep deprived. They had prescribed me a sleep aid, but I didn't like the side effects one bit. If none of this is helpful, then I guess the only thing you can do is bide your time until surgery and regain your former fitness then. I hope this helps, but not sure that it does. Let me know how you're doing from time-to-time and if there's ever anything you think I'm missing in my videos, let me know. I'm always trying to figure out what it is most helpful to share. Have a good one Charlie! Peter & Mike 😺

[@intensivemanagement]

@@Life411 I will give updates as they come . I will continue to watch your videos and of course message you if you aren’t putting something in that needs to be addressed but you & Mike are pretty thorough. Lastly ibuprofen as needed is my go to besides ice 🧊

[@Life411]

Hi Star Dog, I am starting a Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook and wanted to invite you to join me there as we continue our hip journeys. Hope to see you over there. Here's the link facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/ Peter

[@hexhex7220]

First off...cuddly red cats, make everything better.....After months of trying to figure out what was wrong with my hip ( xrays, MRI) finally discovered labral tear and 5cm cyst in hip joint..shocked to be told by ortho surgeon..after 40, patients only offered THR as fix. Have thought of waiting until I can't tolerate the pain any longer before opting for surgery. The idea of THR scares the heck out of me. Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, sure helps. Thank you.

[@Life411]

Mike thanks you. 😺 My pleasure and I hope you found some of my videos helpful as you try to figure this out. If you have any questions or want to bounce anything off me, I'll try to help. Are you right at 40? Thanks for watching!

[@hexhex7220]

@@Life411 nope...right at 60...LOL...just thinking THR is rather drastic for labral tear..Seems in Canada, social medicine has an 18 month wait list for hip surgery, and doesn't offer minimally invasive repairs for anyone over 40. Thanks again for your videos.

[@Life411]

Sorry to hear that, but it seems I've heard mixed results for repairs like that, so maybe it's for the best.

[@moseschrute]

Thank you!

[@Life411]

My pleasure

[@Life411]

Hi Fun Girl, have you had your hip replacement surgery, or is it scheduled? Best, Peter

[@moseschrute]

@@Life411 Yes I’ll be 3 weeks post op this Thursday

[@Life411]

I hope your recovery has gone well so far. Mind if I ask what has been the most important milestone so far? Btw, do you participate in any of the Facebook support groups for hip replacement?

[@moseschrute]

@@Life411 I was scared at my first physio appointment last week, not sure if I’d be able to do the exercises (stand on my tip tiptoes). Being able to made me feel confident I can do this. Most embarrassing thing I didn’t expect? My bladder in overdrive and can’t quite make it to the washroom in time. I did have issues with the spinal anaesthesia, they had to attempt 4 times. Still have crazy swelling on my operated leg, especially my knee. Yes I’m in the FB group

[@butterflywas]

I'm due for surgery on the 18th. I am planning on going to a Rehab center from hospital. My question, did you do pre-op exercises? I have been doing them faithfully for almost 2 months now. Thank you for your information. Vicki

[@butterflywas]

Oh I will turn 74 at the end of June.😮

[@Life411]

Hi Vicki, Thanks for watching and especially for the question. Yes, I did hip prehab exercises before surgery and did my best to stay fit. You can see what I was doing in this video. By the way, I've got over 10 videos for all stages of hip replacement, so you might want to check out my Hip Vlog playlist. Here's the prehab video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmzZWeYbbx6aZI Is it similar to have you've been doing? Best, Peter

[@butterflywas]

Hi it is me again. Thank you, No my exercises are all done sitting. There are 9 in total. I do a set of 20 daily. I can really feel the extra strength. My doctor is booked full so far it has been 2 months. I am scheduled for the 18th. But I got pneumonia and spent 8 days in hospital and 11 days recieveing IV antibiotics. I won't know until next week if it will be rescheduled. Oh my leg is an inch longer and has a b8g bone spur too. All the best to you.

[@Life411]

Hi Vicki, I am starting a Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook and wanted to invite you to join me there as we continue our hip journeys. Hope to see you over there. Here's the link facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/ Peter

[@Life411]

Hi Vicki, I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/

[@tammarahoover8685]

My surgery is scheduled for April 28 - it will be my first replacement and will have the second one in the Fall

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching and especially for taking the time to Comment! It's very important to the YT algorithms to make this visible to help more people (I sincerely hope). Do you mind me asking where you heard about my video? I'm guessing one of the FB forums. Good luck with your THRs! Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have a question or concern.

[@Life411]

Hi Tammara, with 5 weeks to go, how are you doing? Are you able to do any prehab? Best, Peter

[@sallyleavitt131]

Thanks for making this video. I am having a THP on the 15th. I’m having it done via the Anterior approach. Which approach did your surgeon use for your surgery?

[@Life411]

Hi Sally. Thanks for posting a Comment/Question. I had a flavor of anterior called ABMS (Anterior Based Muscle Sparing), but what I've since learned is that there are tons of different approaches to Anterior and Posterior. So I think the important thing is that your surgeon has a low complication rate and is experienced with the approach. Thankfully modern medical science for THR is so advanced that it seems most approaches have positive outcomes. Hope you like some of my other Hip Vlog videos. Peter

[@Life411]

Hi Sally, did you have your surgery, or was that April 15th? Thanks, Peter

[@sallyleavitt131]

@@Life411 I did have my surgery 3 weeks ago yesterday. Progressing nicely so they tell me. Staples came out a week ago Tuesday. Had my first out patient PT yesterday. That went well. I even got permission to drive! That put me over the moon. My independence is back. It’s very stiff and painful to take those first few steps after sitting or getting out of bed but I’m told that will get better. Used a walker for 3 days then graduated to the cane. Moving around the house without the cane after I warm it up. Always take it with me when I go out just in case! The first 3 days were pretty painful but I’ve had other surgeries with way more pain. All in all I wish I had done it sooner. I won’t put off the left one when the time comes!

[@Life411]

Congratulations, sounds like you had a successful surgery and are progressing nicely in your recovery. Thanks for letting me know how you are doing. Did you have a similar experience to me that first week after surgery? Keep in touch. Peter

[@sallyleavitt131]

@@Life411 I’m certainly feeling like it was a success! The first week I slept a lot. Partly out of boredom I suspect! The second week I could not get enough to eat. I was always starving! I took a total of 3 oxy’s. Stopped the ibuprofen after a week as it was sending my BP sky high. I’ve never had high BP. I have been off tylenol now for a week. One more week on the aspirin for a blood thinner. Things have leveled out now. I still nap every few days but that is because I haven’t been able to sleep that good. Not totally to blame on the surgery. I’ve never been a good sleeper!

[@ellenhegarty1129]

Lucky you!

[@Life411]

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[@magicunicorn6535]

This was very helpful. Other videos about THR recovery didn't cover these subjects. Not being able to sit would be a bummer for me, too. Currently sitting in my computer chair is my most comfortable position - more comfortable than lying down, and certainly more comfortable than standing! (No surgery yet, just a very sore, arthritic hip). I wish I could swallow a magic pill and make this all just go away. :^/

[@Life411]

Glad you found the video helpful. Just curious if there's any particular reason you are putting off the surgery? Ah, if only there were such a magic pill! 😸

[@intensivemanagement]

Pete I must ask you are you living live close to the way you were prior to hip arthritis? If so is Mike glad to have his space back while you are out exploring life again? Best Charlie

[@Life411]

First question, is Charlie the canine or human companion asking the question? :) I'm pretty much back to life like it was before hip replacement. I am working through a setback now at almost 7 months which is frustrating, but will report on that once it is behind me. I think Mike is fine, he comes and demands attention when he wants it and otherwise has the run of the house. 😸 Thanks for asking and for watching!

[@intensivemanagement]

@@Life411 well the human part of the duo had hip issues . I’m hopeful you will get around any set back you have approached this journey with a plan and room for adjustment. I have noticed Mike makes no concessions once’s he’s planted on the bed you have to shimmy around him 😅

[@stefanilesser1396]

I'm in it now and also am experiencing a temperature with chills every afternoon. I wish someone had told me this was normal. My legs are both very swollen which lets me know I need to elevate more. I really appreciated your hopeful post. Thank you.

[@Life411]

My pleasure. Hang in there, it gets better quickly after the rough first week. 😺

[@LEFTaTIP]

Hello Peter, (I believe thats your name from your reply's to the comments) Ron here, 60 yr male, going to have my THR on my right side on July 11. 2023. Oct 2019, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and back then it seemed I could work, play, exercise with it BUT here I am almost 4 yrs later and the pain and limitations are just to much. I am way, way past needing THR. So far, watching 3 of your videos has been quite informative, your thinking process is kinda like mine and I love your detail with the THR experiences. A few questions: --Did you have any other health issues...?. I have CHF which is a bad failing heart..? I worry about the "inner" healing of my soon to be surgical area and how the bone will graft onto the prosthetic joint. Good Blood flow can heal anything in the body but I sadly, I dont have that anymore. Did you have anyone on your Facebook group that had anything similar to me..? --I believe, I saw you play sand volleyball are you going to be able to do that again..? I want to be able to get in some 1 to 2 mile jogs. Some occasional 20 yd sprints. My Ortho surgeon, says I should be able to do those things BUT IT will depend on how I recover. BUT no more basketball, No more intense workouts .... anyways thx for your THR videos.

[@Life411]

Hi Ron, Thanks for watching! I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful. Let me try to answer your questions. Did I have any other health issues? No, not really. I do have a long history of recurring skin cancer going back 25 years or more, but I don't think that would have any impact on my hip or THR recovery. Sorry about your CHF. If that might affect bone ingrowth, you might want to talk to your surgeon about some screws and/or cement just as an insurance policy. My facebook group is still in its infancy, so I haven't heard of anything like that on that group, but I also participate in quite a few larger, older groups where all sorts of complicating factors like yours are discussed. I can't think of any occurrences of CHF specifically though, sorry. That said, you always have to take everything from those groups with a grain of salt because ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers. There's a lot of variation in just about everything about this procedure. I do play volleyball and was able to play up until the week prior to surgery thanks to some prescription NSAIDs, etc. That helped in my recovery immensely (just being relatively fit). I am back to playing beach doubles volleyball and at 5 months post-op I'd say I'm back to about 80% of my pre-surgery level of play. I still hold back somewhat to be cautious. Regarding the activities you listed, you will hear a wide range of answers about what you can and can't do. My surgeon said no more running which was Ok with me because I only ever did it for overall fitness. Running, Singles Tennis, Basketball seem in general like sports that would be tough on a hip. Some people still engage in them and you will have to decide for yourself the risk vs reward of each. Hope this helps Ron. I'll reply to your other comment separately. But feel free to ask if you have other questions, or you might want to consider joining one or more FB groups like mine. I wouldn't suggest only mine because it's still pretty young and small. Best, Peter

[@Kerri_Kristina_Z]

I haven’t watched all videos yet but did you have posterior or anterior replacement?

[@Life411]

Ha ha, I actually have a hip FAQ video that answers that question. Mine was called anterior-based muscle sparing or ABMS. That video is worth a watch if you are concerned about the differences and is only two or three minutes long I Think

[@Lisa-pp2ux]

I bought one of those dog walkers as you call them, and I find it to be a big help with my 1st surgery, so I have it close by for my 2nd one. So excellent recommendation!

[@Life411]

Thanks for the positive confirmation! Have you checked out any of my other hip-related videos by any chance?

[@gaylepollard2023]

Hi, I would like to get one of dog walkers as well for my upcoming hip replacement... Do you know Its' name or company name, PLEASE & TY 🥰

[@Life411]

@@gaylepollard2023 Hi, I couldn't remember what they called these, but did a couple searches on Amazon. If you search on "medical leg lifter" you will see a bunch. Good luck with your upcoming hip replacement and thanks for watching my channel!

[@gaylepollard2023]

@@Life411 I know there are more... Will definitely watch

[@gaylepollard2023]

@@Life411 I ❤️ your videos! TY for doing them to help others! I really appreciate people like you who help others... Peeps like you are rare... Sooo grateful I was led to your videos. 😁💕 You ROCK, Life411. 😁🙏❣️

[@jrdoyle4316]

I HAD MY LEFT HIP REPLACED OM 3/2. THE FIRS T WEEK WAS HELL. I GAINED A LITTLE EACH DAY. I HAD CHILLS. BUT MY TEMP WAS NORMAL. I WORKED THE EXORCIZES I WAS TAUGHT. BY DAY 9 I SHOWERED AND HAD SOME DRESSING COME OFF. I WAS ABLTE TO WALK A LOT MORE. BY DAY 11 I WAS WALKING OUTSIDE UNTIL I GOT TIRED. DAY 12. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FOR A FEW STOPS WITH DRIVE UPS. I MIGHT HAVE OVER DONE IT A LITTLE BUT I AM WALKING IN THE HOUSE WITH A CANE.. SO FAR SO GOOD.

[@Life411]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you're making good progress. Congratulations. Surprised you had chills and no fever...those usually go together. Since you're about two weeks post op, what is the biggest goal or milestone you look forward to achieving? PS I think you CAPS lock is stuck 😉

[@rebeccajones8628]

Can anyone share the link of the fake dogwalker so I can get one at Amazon?

[@Life411]

I got mine from the surgeon/hospital, but if you search on "leg lifter" on Amazon there are lots of options. Hope this helps

[@janenicoll6724]

Hi! Was your hip surgery a replacement surgery? And, was it the posterior or anterior approach?

[@Life411]

Yes and Anterior. Thanks for watching!

[@derickbrown1023]

Very good video

[@Life411]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@beckystauffer3483]

Did you have PT? I had two weeks of in home PT after surgery, then outpatient PT. Invaluable.

[@Life411]

Many surgeons like my own do not recommend formal PT after total hip replacement. I just worked to regain my overall fitness and it has worked out great. Glad PT worked for you. How far post-op are you now? Thanks for watching!

[@katherinewalters1987]

Can anyone help? I'm day 4 anterior approach thr, the femoral nerve in the front of my operative thigh is burning / stinging/stabbing pain with every step. Two years ago I had the other hip replaced and my femoral nerve is still not back to normal . I'm so scared I was injured again . Has anyone had this pain and gotten better after a few weeks or months?

[@Life411]

Hi Katherine, sorry you're suffering with this nerve pain after THR (Total Hip Replacement). My femoral nerve caused me significant pain after surgery and my surgeon suggested I take prescription NSAID (Meloxicam in my case) for "as long as I needed it." After a couple weeks, the pain went away and stayed away. Hope this helps. If it does, please let me know. Wish you all the best in your hip recovery. Peter

[@williamdaughtrey7291]

I wish I'd watched this BEFORE surgery. I got no advice from surgeon or pt. Three months post surgery still using cane.

[@Life411]

Hey William, I'm also 3 months post-op (Jan 23rd). Sorry you didn't find this video sooner. I give my surgeon Kudos for his pre-surgery and post-surgery communication. That said, it still wasn't enough. Do you mind me asking how you found my channel? Best wishes in your continued recovery, Peter

[@paulcampbell6791]

Thank you so much for your videos. It’s great I can re-watch them and for free. I had my surgery on Monday, the 24th, so far things have gone amazingly well. I stayed the night in the hospital and came home Tuesday afternoon. Since then I’ve been taking Tylenol for pain and Meloxicam for swelling, but honestly I don’t have much pain at all, only when I get up and that’s at the surgical site. By Thursday I regained function on my leg for getting into and out of bed and it’s only gotten better. I’ve had some nerve pain at my knee cap when lying down, but a pillow under my calf has helped. This is my second surgery in my lifetime (the other was hernia). You’re right about the wonders of modern medicine. My surgeon and his team deserve a lot of the credit. Thank you so much for your videos. They are very helpful.

[@Life411]

Hi William, I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/

[@Life411]

Hi Paul , I don't suppose you'd join me in my new Hip Replacement Support Group on Facebook? It's still in its infancy, so need to build some membership and momentum to make it a viable source of support. Thanks in advance, Peter facebook.com/groups/569985855111390/