My Recovery from New Hip Surgery - Part 1

So, I have been waiting for hip surgery to replace my right hip and the time is now upon for the surgery to take place. I thought it would be interesting to chart my progression (or not!) from the day of the surgery to when I don't need a cane or frame to walk. So, join me for the ups and downs of my recovery from getting a new hip!

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Not only are you an optimistic gardener but your an optimistic rehab patient as well! Keep up the good work! Prayers for your continued healing and recovery.🙏😊

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Thank you :)

[@laurenb6451]

Speedy and complete recovery 💚💚💚💚💚!!!

[@vmcshannon]

Looks good so far! I can’t believe how fast they put you out of the hospital nowadays. As optimistic as you are, you’ll be dancing soon!

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Thanks you :) Christmas coming up, go to be ready for a bit of "sideways shuffling"!

[@gillianhigham3065]

Very best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery.

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Thanks you :)

[@lindawisner3525]

Swift recovery 😊

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Thank you :)

[@the_original_dekester2843]

Wishing you the very best on your recovery Steve!

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Thank you :)

[@patcloss1700]

Good job Steve. Made me reminisce my first post hip replacement days in March 2021. Keep up the good work 💪

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Ooh, not sure I would want to reminisce! :)

[@elizaC3024]

I had total hip replacement at the age of 45, 17 years ago. Mine was titanium from Stryker. Mine wasn't glued in, due to being younger, mine had a shaft that was porous looking. I read up in an arthritis magazine as to how to prepare for a hip replacement. It really helped. I wasn't able to bear weight on it for 6 weeks. The big key, do your physical therapy, and do it as often as you can tolerate it. Your pain gets less after you get stronger. Also take any pain medication 1 hour before physical therapy, it helps you do more exercises without discomfort.

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Thanks for yours great comment Elizabeth, it is always nice to here from someone who has gone through the same. Last night (3 weeks) was my first night without any painkillers, so no painkillers at all now, which is great. I will just keep going, slowly but surely 😀

[@carladelagnomes]

Ohh, I was watching you at the bottom of the stairs with your walker thinking, "He's not going to go up the stairs with the walker?!" Then the walking stick makes an appearance! And I sighed with relief. Don't know why I thought they would have instructed you to use a walker on stairs 🙄 Anyway, it looks like you are not shying away from the work it takes to bring on a full recovery. I hope everything comes out tip-top for you Steve! Carla

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Moving along great now, just have to be patient :)

[@steveday4797]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I had my hip replacement scheduled for the 11th October, it was cancelled as I've got flu. I'll be following your progress and hopefully I'll learn something

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Good luck!

[@tichenkwenzin5878]

Get well soon 🙏 Just to add. That bed is soft. Put a piece of plywood or something hard like a tatami mat under the mattress protector. It will help the base of your spine and back muscles to support your leg muscles to lift.

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

I will have a look at that, mind you, the bed is firmer than it looks :)