The first 6 weeks after Hip Surgery: Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement

Recovering from Hip Replacement surgery doesn't just happen in the first 6 weeks after the operation. This video looks at what you should expect in the weeks and months to come.
For example ...
... when you can return to work;
... when can you start to drive?
... when should you start to get involved in sport again?
... and what should you do if you are concerned that things may not be progressing as smoothly as you would have expected?

[@amythomas1124]

I went home the next day after my TRHR. The hospital had me doing stairs the next morning after my surgery. I had 7 stairs to climb at home. They said I was doing very well. This was October 2018. I’ve had many major surgeries since December 2014, and recovering from my TRHR was by far my easiest! My hip was done posterior, and my incision was glued. I was off all prescription pain medication by 2 weeks, driving short distances by 4 weeks! Love my new right hip! ❤️

[@sk-vs9nt]

How much it costed you

[@amythomas1124]

@@sk-vs9nt I have a private health insurance through my husband’s workplace. $1,000 deductible per year, and $3,600 out of pocket for the entire year, which included the deductible amount! My deductible was in by the time my TRHR was done in October 2018. Also once my deductible is in for the year, the insurance pays 80%, I pay 20%. Our premiums at work is nice. My husband’s is free, and he only pays $22.50 every two weeks for mine.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

All the same but at 5 weeks the pain is worse than 2 weeks.

[@annettejones1300]

Great to hear I'm praying my recovery will be as yours is 🌹

[@goldie20lw]

@@annettejones1300 Same here. My surgery is nxt wk, can’t wait to be on the road to recovery! Hope you had a speedy one.

[@Blanco83]

Had anterior approach hip replacement on the right hip, no pain at all no pain medications, no limitations at all. Back to normal within 4 weeks, absolute miracle.

[@mikeh4650]

Same its been exactly 1 month for me. Anterior hip done. Stopped walking with a cane at 3 weeks.

[@fallback8314]

do you know if or are you able to use an excercise bike during recovery?

[@mikeh4650]

@@fallback8314 with the anterior approach I really didn't have any restrictions,however, I still waited until about 6 weeks to use an exercise bike. Just to be on the safe side.

[@dme1016]

No meds? I LOVE my oxys & Tramadol!!!

[@badtriad9684]

@@dme1016 2+ wk's out, & can't imagine recovery WITHOUT med's! (honestly wish oxy & tramadol BETTER at pain relief...)

[@roisinwhite390]

Had hip replacement May 27th past,2022. This is day 11, able to get in/out of bed, suoervised by my husband. Able to sit/stand at sink and have a basin type wash. Pain killing meds every day. Overwhelming need to sleep. Pain in both hip areas. Need more energy to get on my feet,and regain strength. In N I waiting lists are very long . I paid for this surgery. I have had no follow up care/call from any gp. I have a physio appt tomorrow, as I was on their books and arranged the appt a while before operation. It's up to me now, to battle ahead. Had other hip done 2013 and have continuing bursitis, painful on a regular basis. Off to walk now.

[@projectdelorean3133]

Sorry to hear! Praying for you. Dr is telling me I have bone on bone but I can walk. Ride a bike. Don't know why she's recommending surgery. Kixkbacks? Did they go over any non invasive treatments with you prior?

[@jimmy5634]

I had hip replacement surgery less than three weeks ago. I was walking without a walker in four days. The pain has subsided to an ache and mostly in the evening before bedtime. I get tired easily and I'm still working my way back, but so far it has been remarkably good. I am also in very good shape for a 69 year old

[@daphnesplinter2842]

Had a hip replacement 9 days ago and the pain is still terrible. Makes me sad and upset. I still regret the operation. Maybe that will change in a few weeks.

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

@@daphnesplinter2842 I would love to hear how you recovered. I’m post 3 weeks. It’s been tough for me. The pain was horrible because I don’t tolerate OxyContin well so I was only on Extra strength Tylenol. I’m depressed. Doctor makes it sound like it’s not a big deal.

[@daphnesplinter2842]

@@bornwin-sx9oz It is over a year ago. I needed 180 tablets Oxycodon and even more paracetamol for 6 weeks. The pain was terrible. The first 4 weeks I could not move at all. And still after 15 months the wound is still not feeling good. I had to go back for a check in September. Did not go. Have no trust in this surgeon. They made me believe it was no big deal. But it was. I wish you a lot of strength and patience. You are not alone in this. Regards...

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

@@daphnesplinter2842 find yourself another doctor. I was given a heavy CAM boot to “heal” a sprained ankle. I believe that caused arthritis on that hip. There are so many bad doctors out there. Best wishes on a good recovery.

[@daphnesplinter2842]

@@bornwin-sx9oz I will never go back. I wish you all the best too and thanks for your concern.

[@MrAlex326]

I had anterior right hip replacement 5 days ago and the pain is relentless. Today was a better day I was able to shower and get Out of my bed by myself but not into my bed. I am still taking all the meds prescribed. the pain now is not the same constant pain in my groin. I appreciate any help how you all got in the bed, I am not able to lift leg up for that.thank you.

[@donkinghan5958]

when I had mine done. I found that if I sat on the edge of the bed and put my "good" foot under the foot pf the operated leg and used my good leg then to lift my bad leg....I found that helped a lot in getting the operated leg up onto the bed. Hope that make s sense. Good luck with recovery.

[@debbiechadwick861]

I had to pull my leg up onto the bed w both arms. That will ease up. Now I can get in and out of bed without helping it. You might try a Long resistance band to help pull your leg up.

[@jeffhampton2767]

I'm 4 weeks after surgery and I had almost no pain the entire time. I have problems lifting my leg to get into bed you were pajama pants and then grab ahold of your pajama pants and pull your leg up

[@thomaskingston4560]

Use an a cane with an open curved handle.while holding the bottom of the cane, place the bottom of your foot into the curve of the cane handle and lift your leg up and onto the bed by pulling the bottom part of the cane upward. try to keep some pressure on your foot in contact with the cane handle.

[@Maven0666]

I’m on my fourth week and it’s only a little achy. Most of my hip is stronger now and the pain I went through was nothing compared to the pain of osteoarthritis. By far!

[@susanb5058]

That is so good to hear! I’m only 1 week post surgery so that’s very encouraging!

[@Maven0666]

@@susanb5058 I did fall down twice this week. Five months almost six in.

[@susanb5058]

@@Maven0666 oh no that’s awful!! Are you ok? Did the falls affect your hip?

[@Maven0666]

@@susanb5058 It’s swollen.

[@susanb5058]

@@Maven0666 oh no! I hope you feel better quickly!

[@Elizabeth-rp1pi]

The anterior approach of total hip replacement is nothing like the other types. There’s no cutting of muscle or tendons. Recovery is very fast in comparison. I was told that very soon it will be day surgery and patients will go home a few hours afterward. If you need a total hip replacement, you must find an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the anterior approach. You won’t regret it. Also, avoid general anesthesia after age 60! Getting a spinal with sedation is far safer for your brain.

[@wwps54]

Yes I went into surgery at around 9 am and was released from the hospital at 3;30 pm same day. Anterior approach is the only was to go. All good from So Cal.

[@mikeh5928]

Im 42 had a anterior hip replacement done 2 weeks ago. Already walking with no walker, cane etc and never any pain.

[@jonathansingleton7147]

@@mikeh5928 hey bud I'm 40 and just had mine because of a failed pelvis fracture repair that destroyed my hip . How long did the swelling and pain from the actual surgery last . I want too stop using opiod pain killers as quickly as possible I can handle slow healing joint just need the untolerable pain too go away quickly so I don't need these pills that I hate

[@mikeh5928]

@@jonathansingleton7147 Honestly I had very little swelling and pain. Very minimal. I never took opiods. Maybe just some motrin here and there. I was walking unassisted within a few weeks. The anterior approach was the way to go.

[@jonathansingleton7147]

@@mikeh5928 I'm 3 weeks post op now I only needed them for like 3 days . I had a pelvic fracture repaired that didn't hold up that took out my hip . I was in so much pain before the surgery I should have had them now it's like I have a new leg besides my sever limited range of motion I'll need too do therapy for . It's the best decision I made I can actually start working out and living again. I could barely walk too the bathroom before

[@LisaDawnn]

Am 56 --- had total hip replacement Wednesday Nov 18th and came home Thursday Nov 19th. Had a spinal block and sleeping aid instead of general anesthesia. That was excellent. Don't remember a thing. Was up and walking 3 hours after surgery. Wanted to walk more but there weren't enough nurses to help me. It's a totally different kind of pain now. It burns or stings. Skin feels tight. The only thing I'm concerned with is, I have (had) arthritis in both hips but the left one was the one that cripple me up. Now that that was replaced, the right one hurts like never before. Am anxious to find out why. I hope it's just temporary but I think when he put the rod in, it might have evened out my pelvis and now there's more pressure on the right side. That's only a guess. But overall, I'd do this again without hesitation.

[@ashtonsmith5065]

Isn't that spinal block thing the greatest thing ever? I was scared of it from all the horror stories, but it too is now just textbook easy. I LOVE it!!!! I was smiling for hours after it.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

Lisa im 58 and both hips are bone on bone every step I take is painful. My surgeon told me he would do both at once because like you its going to be tough to heal when the other one is worse than the new one. The pain is tightness in the skin (may be from swelling?) I hope the recovery and pain go better than I expect. How are you now 3 years later? you must have had the other done? Is there a reason why you had the spinal block?

[@aloklfa]

Ashton Smith morning

[@Lisan177]

This is exactly how mine is except it was my right hip that was giving me excruciating pain so I had THRR on the 10th of August 2020. The excruciating pain is gone and I am so grateful to first God and then my Surgeon. I also feel stinging, tightness, slight burming everything you described ( on my surgery side) and I'm guessing that's the wound healing BUT now my left leg is in excruciating pain just like my right side was. I figure it's all the compensating that my left side had to do for what the right side could not. We will see what Dr. says as they ordered x-rays for my left side again. Best wishes and God bless everyone!

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

@@ashtonsmith5065 when he stuck the needle into my spine I felt it 3 times the nurse said I shouldn't feel it but apparently I have arthritis in my spine not just my hips..all good now and advise anyone suffering the pain of bone on bone get it done.. your right one will likely need a new one..

[@mariacatharina8829]

Clare Schmidt - both my hip prostesis operations were posterior. Muscles cut through. But the wounds healed very quickly! Both hip prostesis function perfectly! Important to do "your homework" before operations. And after! Follow the instructions! And remember to get up asap! As soon as the anesthesia is gone and you are "clear in your head". The hospital should have a high rollator that you can use as support to walk when you are back in the ward. Allready in the "wake up area" it is good to wriggle your tears and do some peristaltic pump exercises with your legs. To avoid blodclots or swelling. Good luck! The cruciating pain from the hips were gone right away. The operation wounds hurt a little. But nothing compared to arthritis hip joints! In Denmark they prefer to operate one hip at the time. In case there would occur complications.

[@barrykrajeski5598]

I'm doing great like you. I had mine posterior 12days ago and I can walk a couple of blocks no limps.I have to stop walking cause I need two knee replacements too. The only pain meds IS Tylenol. It's like I have a new lease on life

[@ruth5320]

Did they use a minimally invasive approach?

[@catharinaholm6035]

@@ruth5320 nope. If you are squeamish check the procedure out via the link. If you like to see real footage you find excellent videos: tutorials hip prosthesis surgery. I have had two, one right, one left. Both perfect. Very fast recovery. Important to train before and get up and go same day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqDWopV7rp2Ymbs

[@catharinaholm6035]

@@ruth5320 what do you mean by "minimally invasive approach"? Of course they do. But you can't insert a hip prosthesis without the procedure described in the video. I was virtually pain-free immediately. The surgery wounds weren't painful even during the healing. The hematomas were not pretty - but who cares. Not painful and vanished in due time.

[@catharinaholm6035]

@@ruth5320 if I would known how perfectly my hip prostheses functions, no pain and very sturdy - I wouldn't have waited and suffered so badly, as I did the years before hip surgery. I have had pretty bad horse riding accidents since my hip prosthesis surgeries. My hip prostheses are truly sturdy! And have passed the young horse 🐎 test etc 😉😁

[@mariacatharina8829]

Clare Smith did you get my answer on your question? Both operations posterior - with fast recovery and excellent result.

[@badtriad9684]

common sense presentation -advising lifestyle changes MUST OCCUR!!! Thx!

[@catharinaholm6035]

I did muck in the stable - driving the muck out in a wheelbarrow only three weeks after a complete hip replacement... But I had done my "home work" before the surgery. Training, healthy food, food supplements, sleeping properly. And of course no smoking nor alcohol three months prior to the surgery. After the surgery laser treatment every day for 14 days - so the wound healed rapidly. After the three weeks "sick leave" I have been physically active at the stables 3- 4 hours every day. Started to ride three months after the operation. (But that is not so nice - as my other hip also needs a total replacement.) One of the young horses got scared and I fell - landed on my oprated hip. No problems besides I got a little bit bruised. Gender: female. Age 70 years

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

Catharine there is hope then. Im 58 I have worn out both hips they are bone on bone so my surgeon said he would do both at one time. Im in so much pain in both hips so I guess its hard to recover when you new hip is your good hip, is any reason why you didn't have both done at once?

[@KatJ3st]

Bloody horses! That's how I got osteoarthritis of the hip/shoulder/lower back 😉

[@claresmith9261]

Catharine , was it a posterior hip replacement as I’m having one in a month and I’m 67 because people are saying the anterior is better but I can’t afford that.... I’m bone on bone at this stage... Clare

[@incognito7479]

Been 4 weeks since hip replacement, my impatience doesn’t help. Doc says 2 more weeks and I can leave this recovery ward. Slow but can handle. Soon.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

How did you make out hope you're well..I was in for 2weeks my potassium was low???

[@carmenwilley8858]

I have read that posterior hip replacement is easier on the surgeon--they can see everything better than with anterior. Which one are we talking about in the video?

[@bantumwt]

The direct anterior method is the way to go. almost or no rehab. Recovery time 1 month. No muscles cut during operation.

[@KatJ3st]

The best way to go is with the best surgeon you can find! Regardless of approach

[@bantumwt]

@@KatJ3st Certainly that's important. But, some of the best surgeons still cling to old methods, which have very extended recuperation times and months of rehab. The old ways are not always the best ways. After my THR by the Direct anterior approach, I was walking around the block in 2 days ( with a walker) and I was cleared to return to work in 13 days after surgery. Zero rehab required. And there were no restrictions. I wore compression socks and used a cane for about 10 days. That was it. of course there was no kick boxing or the like allowed. (sarcasm) And I avoid high impact exercise simply to extend the life of the new hip. I have been walking at least 2 miles per day around a course since week 2. I don't want to give the impression that the new hip does not need to be protected. It does. The new prosthesis takes a few months to mesh with the surrounding femur bone and so being aware of that is important. My case was somewhat unique I think. I had extremely little pain and I went into the surgery in relatively good physical condition. But, for me, the surgery was as easy as having a wisdom tooth pulled. And I truly mean that. I have a 5 inch scar on the front left hip and no muscle was cut during surgery.

[@KatJ3st]

@@bantumwt Google nerve damage with Anterior. My surgeon is young bright and worked with top surgeons in a large NY hospital. He observed that apart from a two week recovery difference there are less chance for nerve damage and permanent disability with posterior. It's all about the surgeon.

[@bantumwt]

@@KatJ3st I can only tell my own story. I did tons of research before my surgery and had to travel 200 miles from to have it done. All surgeries have a risk. But, I am certain that the difference in standard recoveries is much more than 2 weeks. No muscles are cut. That is a major recovery taking a few months to heal. My surgeon had done over 2000 of this type of hip surgery. And some of the horror stories I heard from others who used the traditional method convinced me that the newer anterior method was the way to go. There is still some numbness in the area, but it is minimal and improving. I had my surgery on July 29th 2020. It's almost 3 months now. I have a follow-up appointment in December and another at the one year interval.

[@susanb5058]

@@KatJ3st I agree you have to trust and rely on your surgeon … let them decide the approach. I had a few people tell me to ask for an anterior approach, but when I found a surgeon I really liked he told me he does a mini posterior approach. He’s been doing hip replacements for 20 years and he used to do the anterior approach but for whatever reasons, he feels the mini posterior is better, so I just trusted him on that. It’s only been a week since my surgery but making progress.

[@colin_a]

Which type of hip surgery are we talking about here..?, anterior where muscles are not cut..?, or other methods..?

[@ashtonsmith5065]

I'm at Day 10. I've always slept on my sides, NEVER back, but this is 10 days on back. I'm fine, but I can't wait to sleep on my side. I've tried a couple of times, with pillow between legs, but it only last like 10 minutes.

[@mildredwhittedma.4823]

I'm the same post o.o day 16

[@VinitVerma1]

Ashton Smith you have done total hip replacement or pelvis surgery

[@rachelenglish3453]

I hope im not in pain! Im sick of it. I go Dec 11 for my operation im hoping its not painful.looking forward to no pain.

[@dorothywilson4545]

@@rachelenglish3453 I had my left hip replacement on Nov.15th.the first 3 to 4 days was a little rough.but after that I could tell that every day was getting better and beter.I drove my car to Wal-Mart on yesterday.I now getting up and moving around very well with my walker.You will appreciate that you won't have that pain after surgery.

[@sraj7022]

@@rachelenglish3453 i am going for hip replacement surgery.. After surgery are u able to walk normally

[@elizabethbizziefrost1510]

I am already a wheelchair user as I have a previous spinal injury which made my right leg very weak. Every single video that I have been watching, and all the post op hip replacement instruction that I have found, assumes that your other leg is strong enough to stand on while your operated leg sticks out straight in front of you. Please could you post something that covers people who aren't quite so strong? Getting in and out of a wheelchair without bending is also almost impossible.

[@Abhshekguptajajsw9726]

Recently I have gone through with hip replacement before operation my surgeon said that you will be able to walk in just two and the very next day of operation he said that it will take minimum three months. It was really a shocking moment for me.

[@eddenoy321]

Instapizza HR Same thing in my case. The surgeons always paint a rosy picture of recovery. I began really improving after 9 months.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

Take your time but try using crutches the 2canes 1cane..I found walking was the best thing. Pick a spot walk to it,next day abit further..push yourself but don't over do it

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

I saw a video of a guy says he had both done and was playing goalie on ice within a month.I call bs on that,it takes time your body has to grow around it.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

They all lie when your in the office...oh its easier than knee surgery...bull ITS THE BIGGEST BONE IN YOUR BODy but the get paid to cut. Im 5 weeks out of surgery. They did get me out of bed the next day...but there was big painI told them I wanted oxicontin. I got off pain mEds by day 4 becaus of constipation. My secind week was good but week 4 and 5 proving a bit difficult.

[@marqueasheppard4789]

I had mine done Dec 3 2015...I'm at my 6 weeks of recovery still walking with a cane I still have a sway in my walk very little pain just tightness in the area and less muscle spasms can't drive long because I have pain in my femur haven't been able to lay on my sides too well because of the heaviness and soreness although I'm experiencing these discomforts doesn't compare to the level of pain I had before surgery

[@manishpatil1412]

After 6 weeks hip replacement surgery can I walk without walker

[@eddenoy321]

My right hip was done 2 1/2 yrs. ago. My recovery was very slow, for 6 months it was not easy getting out of bed, dressing myself, and my walking was at most 20-30 minutes at a time. I thought I would always be that way. After 9 or 10 months, I began to really improve. I could walk for an hour at a time, I bought an elliptical machine ,and started to slowly use it. After 1 and 1/2 years I was either doing the elliptical 45 min. a day, or walking 1 and 1/2 hours a day. I believe regular elliptical use and walking eventually not only improved my balance, but somehow reduced the difference in leg length, (2 sides of the same coin). I did try physical therapy but really don't think much of it. I recommend an elliptical machine , even a cheap one in your home.Use it with caution in the beginning, and always grip the handles,never let go, as you might fall. But the elliptical is probably the best and safest device for rehab after THR. Wait a few months post-op before you start is my advice. Physical therapists will never mention this to you, it's not good for their business. Just my personal experience.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

I agree the best thing was walking,same here I walked to the bottom of my driveway to start.. good to hear your well..I won't play goal on ice again but I can ride my motorcycle again

[@eddenoy321]

@@KevinJohnson-jc9ju No doubt you can ride a motorcycle ! No one has to tell you to ride carefully, right ? Enjoy your life and best of luck to you my friend.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

@@eddenoy321 no no one has to tell me to ride carefully DAD lol..I went into a courthouse(nothing criminal)the officer asked me to empty my pockets,she wands one side zzzzp I told her I had both hips replaced,she check the other side zzzzp well atleast I know for sure both were done lol

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

@@eddenoy321 I suffered depression big time,I couldn't ride,play hockey let alone skate,workout?no way, I was on crutches 8months before my surgery.. Best of luck my brother and let's pray these hips will last a lifetime.

[@eddenoy321]

@@KevinJohnson-jc9ju LOL well in your case, the replacement may not last your entire lifetime because you've got a long time on this earth. But I am sure in the future , they will have an even better replacement and a quicker rehab. Yep a worn out hip is painful as hell. I was nearly headed for a wheelchair and drugs. It was hard to even sleep. I should not have waited so long to get it. Told the wife when they cremate me she can have it as a keepsake, LOL.

[@lesamos8900]

recently had second hip replaced spent 3days in ICU one week in surgical ward several weeks in other wards finaly let home it was not untill i saw my xray at the fracture clinic i saw the leg part was tottaly diferent shape no longer a thin tapering pin ,new part was put in a carved out femur leaving a thin area of bone arround it i was told leg must not carry any weight for 6\8 weeks to allow bone to knit with metal, at six weeks i had three falls the third was smack down un my butt ,it has been painfull from the start falls did not increase the pain ,im hoping every thing is ok

[@mariamkasirye2845]

The encouragement am reading here is pushing me with full pain am collecting money for my surgery remaining 4000$ hope to get my hip surgery by December God willing but working with pain its horrible single mum know

[@stevebrown1261]

In Canada I was in hospital 2 days then back home. The first 2 weeks following at home were the worst.

[@MrsEyes512]

At 6 weeks did anyone have bad lower back pain and general soreness all in the pelvic region front and back?

[@surayyalawal7231]

i had my left hip replacement the pain i went through before the surgery was terrible it's been 4 weeks now. but i want to know when can i start walking normally without crutches

[@JasmineDev]

I had my hip replacement a few weeks ago. Ended up in icu. Was in hospital for a week. Hated every minute of it. Refuse to have my other hip replaced. I was driving after 3 weeks, and walking without aids 1 week after I came home.

[@danielbalint9447]

I am now six months out from my anterior left hip replacement surgery. I still have swelling at the hip. I have weak glute muscles and was in PT for three plus months. I was finally dischargerd from PT as we both agreed that I would not be getting any benefit from PT. I was told to continue my exercises at home. Still doing exercises. My left hip swells more after the exercises, and at times can be very sore. I can walk 3/4 miles, but by the next morning I am really sore and there is more swelling. Not as bad after 24 hours. I am icing my hip after the walk. I was told by my surgeon that I have atrophied muscles in my butt and might never get back to full strength. My therapist agreed. Perhaps it is time to go back to see my surgeon? Yesterday, I tried to do slow jogging. Did not have much pain or swelling after. Any ideas?

[@catharinaholm6035]

@danielbalint you can regenerate atrophied muscles: "Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a type of electrotherapy stimulates a muscle contraction using electrical impulses in order strengthen weak muscles, reduce swelling, relieve pain and help heal wounds." By a small apparatus and use it fex 30 min every other day! It helps to stimulate the growth of new muscle tissue. Don't give up if you don't spot fast improvement! It depends on how badly your but muscles are atrophied how long it will take. I had to have a shoulder prosthesis too. TSA reverse . Rehab didn't progress as it should at all. My right arm was lame. Neurological tests (with needles and electrodes) shoved there was an injury on a nerve and that my deltoideus was "dead" - atrophied. It took 6 months of hometreatment with a small devise before my atrophied deltoideus muscle started to respond! Now it's doing its job fine!

[@JavedKhan-ox5qe]

Very very helpful. Thanks

[@Mewsaphine]

4 going on 5 weeks post op. I'm laying on non operative side, and contemplating trying out operative side at week 6. i still have a limp, but I'm almost good to have an almost limp free stride on my cane. I'm still terrified to try and move my hip in any other way than straight ahead in the normal walking motion. I'm too scared I'll dislocate my new hip.

[@ccruise5821]

Kelli Chambers DO NOT DO THAT I AM 2 WEEK AFTER OPRATION DOING GOOD ,BUT MY DOCTOR TOLD ME DO WHAT I ASK YOU AND YOU WILL BE GOOD FASTER 6 WEEKS NO TWISTING YOU LEGS ,HIPS TURN SLOWLY ON YOUR GOOD LEG USE WALKER FOR THE 6 WEEKS ,,NO WHEELS,, AND I HAVE 1ST VISIT TO MY DOCTOR 2 WEEKS 4 WEEKS AND 6 WEEKS PROPOBLY AFTER 6 WEEK HE LET ME GO WITH THE WAKERON WHEELS OR CANE DO YOU EXERCISERS 3 TIMES A DAY 10 TIMES REAPID ,,DO THAT DO NOT LOOK FOR EXCUSES 2 WEEK AFTER MY I WALK 5 TIMES A DAY FROM MY BEDROOM TO LIVINGROOM 100 STEPS EACH WAY OR MORE MY PAIN ONLY 1 OR 2 ONLY TYLENOL,,REGULAR 2 TABLET IN THE MORNING AND BEFORE BED GOOD LUCK, DO NOT PUSH RECOVER FASTER BETTER BE EASY NOW THAT SORRY LATTER 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaycamacho9520]

@@ccruise5821 this was really helpful thank you!

[@jeffhampton2767]

I had my surgery four weeks ago and I have no hip pain whatsoever there is slight pain in my thigh and slight pain in my incision. I did not walk for 2 years so at this point I am only walking short distances with a cane

[@lizmoore7281]

How soon after total hip replacement posterior can I go back into the pool,,,,,,

[@susan-s9y]

my hip was shattered soo 4 weeks on doing all exercises,but when l sit dawn still have discomfort on my right buttocks like lam sitting on tennis ball is that normal otherwise slow but shore , thank you these videos help a lot 🌹

[@needles1975]

I publish this new pain paradigm decade ago not recognizing that it had already been resolved thanks to hundreds of Physicians who came before me and us so one to one ratio meaning cause effect, problem solution, think muscles

[@m.stokes8058]

Don’t read any comments unless you want to be majorly depressed.

[@monicathompson9751]

Omgoodness ...more bad than good..

[@VinitVerma1]

I have done pelvis surgery on 18 june now i am in rest ,doctor fix plate in my pelvis and now for 21 days i am in sleeping position and anybody have done pelvis surgery please help me what should i do now

[@mmmmmaaaaaaaaa560]

It really annoys me how all these sites say different things. I notice this one is playing the more careful card whereas the American ones basically say you can do anything after your hip replacement and you have recovered. It’s very confusing .

[@jeffhampton2767]

I'm American and had hip surgery 4 weeks ago and I'm only able to walk short distances with a cane

[@Eclectic_RN]

Things have changed, a lot in 9 year...time for an update, I think.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

So im getting both done at the same time so im guessing the recovery will be tougher. I like to think that the pain im in now (gets worse by the day) with every step I hope it get better than this.

[@RichAlston]

Hi, I am having both of mine done on the 16th Nov. How are you getting on ?

[@moosenbeans903]

Both! You are my hero. Hope all went good. I am post one year on getting my right one done. Thinking of becoming a dr so I can do my own

[@eddenoy321]

Kevin Johnson I hope you can give us an update and that you have improved.

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

@@RichAlston just saw this.. almost back to normal..still abit weird..how are you doing

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

@@moosenbeans903 easy peasy all the best

[@danielbalint9447]

I am almost 4 weeks post op. My hip is still somewhat sore and stiff...especially when I first get out of bed. I do PT and I am walking .2 mile every day. The day after PT I really hurt Keep wondering if there is something wrong. Hip is still swollen, but not like it was. I see my doctor next Thursday. My worst problem is I have a tooth that needs a root canal. My dentist took an X-Ray and said the tooth is beginning to have infection. I am so worried that the infection might end up in my hip. My dentist and my doctor have spoken. Doc is reluctant to give the go ahead for the root canal. I am currently on a Z Pack antibiotic. Any ideas?

[@jeffhampton2767]

I'm 4 weeks after my surgery and I never had any hip swelling or bruising and little pain. I had swelling in my leg but not my hip area. I was unable to walk for 2 years and after 4 weeks I'm only able to walk short distances with a cane

[@porcgi]

I’m 8 months post op....I’ve had 4 partial dislocations....still limp....still in pain....I’m a long way from being ok!

[@irenajacobs1713]

How are you now? Better?

[@ashishchauhan1307]

Now ? R u okay limping or not

[@pedrolim7838]

Why hip replacement should do early weight bearing than femur neck fixation? Im 50 years old.

[@yvonneost12]

you can lay on either side ? really wow !!!! I'm hoping I will be able to manage that at some stage, looking forward to that . Going through the " have I done the right thing here or not "at the moment , bit depressed , as I could do most of what I wanted to do prior to the operation and now i'm having to train myself to do it allover again.but if it gives me a better quality of life i'll be happy so keeping my fingers and toes crossed ( so to speak )I'm a week now with my bionic parts and have just got to believe things will get better - 6 weeks with no driving ??? might have to change that part of things though , not happy about that one , my car is my legs.

[@mustangorch5750]

You're much further now and I hope your questions are answered and you feel more relief. I'm behind you, now at 5 weeks. I drove yesterday the first time - had errands that I had to run. Getting into and out of the car was the hardest thing - not bad, but I'm sore today from it. I will probably rest today and go out again tomorrow. We swell inside when we overdo. One of the things that amuses me is that before the surgery, when I was in so much pain, I had to make allowances for every move to make it less painful. I find myself still doing that for no reason and get amused at myself!

[@yvonneost12]

I saw my surgeon at 5 weeks after surgery he was amazed at how well I am doing. I threw the crutches away 2 weeks ago , I was cleaning my bird aviaries after 9 days after surgery , 2 more days it will be the 6 weeks after surgery . I really dont have any problems getting in and out the car , and can do everything from vacuuming , shopping with trolley , driving ( now , finally ) could have driven before but insurance would not have covered me , so I went along with that LOL ) I had the operation on the Monday night and was allowed home on the Thursday so sis'nt really spend 2 full days in hospital , Dr said after I got up to leave his surgery the other day he was amazed. ( not sure if thats a good or bad thing , does it mean he does'nt normally do such a good jobs ? hehe but he did with me so alls good.

[@paulawrigley7298]

The yvonneost12

[@stevemoir314]

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[@claresmith9261]

yvonneost12 did you have anterial I’m getting mine in a month posterial really nervous, any tips greatly appreciated I’m bone on bone and my doctor says I’ll really benefit from it 🙏

[@Abhshekguptajajsw9726]

Sir what are the signs of dislocation of join after operation.

[@annieconway8998]

I had bilateral hip replacements more than 2.5 years ago. The neck of the on prosthesis is at least +1cm longer than the other. This causes discomfort in the hip itself as well as the knee. But my surgeon keeps saying wait. Why? I can’t be expected to live like this????

[@Lehmann108]

The 1 cm difference in leg length is not the source of any pain.

[@hariniumesh4339]

@@Lehmann108 does length comes to normal please reply

[@kerrylattimore2684]

BUT NOT EVERYBODY...

[@jeffhampton2767]

Anybody else not walking that great after 4 weeks?

[@macobats]

Really an annoyance? My brother is 6'2 58 in good shape and 6 weeks he is still in a lot of pain although his surgeon said everything looks good! This is not an easy recovery and pain can last a long time.

[@eddenoy321]

Priscilla Oneil The surgeons always paint a rosier than real picture of what recovery is like. Recovery takes time and effort for everyone. Maybe easier for young, I guess.

[@bobs1356]

I know that for a fact. These people say there walking I 3 days without a kane I don't believe it.

[@marycallahan6148]

How soon can you return to work

[@sharonslattery5867]

I'm scared. Had knee replacement 7yrs ago that was good. How do they send you home same day?

[@junekrier821]

+Sharon Slattery Compared to the pain my hip was causing me, the pain from the surgery was a paper cut. They had me up and walking in the hall, 4 hours after the surgery and you couldn't wipe the smile off my face. The hip pain was GONE. You don't go home the same day. I was in the surgical ward for 3 days, then transferred to rehab for a week where I was taken by wheelchair for physical therapy daily. I had the surgery on Friday, March 18th and came home on Sunday, the 27th. When I saw the doctor for follow-up, 2 weeks after surgery, I drove myself and was walking with a cane for safety, but I was walking freely at home a couple of days after getting home. I'm 4 weeks post op and doing great!!! Good luck to you. :)

[@junekrier821]

One more thing --- Do the research on your doctor to make sure his patients are happy. This may mean that you'll experience a longer time in the waiting room if he's popular (I always have to wait over an hour beyond my appointment time), but you'll increase your chances for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[@sharonslattery5867]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. They really do send you home same day or next morning, I still can't believe that, but, I trust what a number of you have said

[@ashtonsmith5065]

It's a different world. They've learned so much and made so many improvements since your previous knee replacement. I had hip replacement, 63 years old, overweight - and I was off of pain meds by Day 3 - there was no pain by then. It's been an amazing thing to see (I'm on day 11) - I can't believe it's been this easy.

[@DileepKumar-fe9xi]

8 ftp

[@KatJ3st]

Enough with the seniors!!! Young people get THRs too!!! I am active and fit I do not want to see little old ladies creeping around on walkers anymore

[@ExposedChannel247]

Same here, everything about recovery is geared to seniors. Very frustrating to not know where I should or could be by now 2 months later at 40 yrs old. I had a motorcycle accident and had a dislocation and full fracture on the neck below the ball of my hip.

[@moosenbeans903]

Aug 14 19 hurt my hip test after test they said needed to be replaced. Ok not happy but not happy. I am 58 knees are really bad but the stabbing hip was the worst. Insert COVID 19 it took 300 days of #7&8&9 pain laying on a bed doing nothing, losing muscle, my mind crying everyday then surgery. Thought oh boy I am fixed. No not at all. F all the surgeons all they want is money and they are used car salesman in lamb coats. Insert my wonderful caring sweet as mom my G.P. I love her. She knows everything all my pain my mental issues from being bed ridden. She saved me. I am 9 weeks post full right hip replaced. Still on pain meds it’s a super long taper. I can walk one country block with out a limp but limp back and have to rest. Tried a ladder the other day NOPE . I see my surgeon in 2 days for my last visit I am going to tell him to fuck off. It’s like this. If you get your hip replaced when your young healthy able to move good your fine. If your not well I got a seat next to me it’s called the complaining couch.

[@soapiesoap5649]

I’m 29 and getting it replaced in November I had an infection in the joint that had caused arthritis.

[@AJFRESHONE]

I'm a Veteran and was diagnosed with avascular necrosis, a death in a bone and it's in my hips. My left hip is worse than my right hip and I had a core decompression on my right hip on August 14th. At the time, I couldn't get my left hip replaced due to COVID-19. I had a 2nd follow up from my right hip surgery yesterday at the VA and got great news! If everything goes well, I'll be having my left hip replaced at the VA on December 1st! I pray every goes smoothly from now until my surgery.

[@MelindasLifeandstyle]

@@soapiesoap5649 wishing you much success. Having my right replaced on November 9. Would love to know how yours goes.

[@patrickbrown1500]

This is old information from 1.. 10yrs ago.. and 2.. not US standards...

[@reneallday8524]

This is ridiculous. I was driving in 2 weeks and working on a step ladder in 2 1/2 weeks. Dropped the walker in 5 days.

[@carmenwilley8858]

What method did you have?

[@jonathansingleton7147]

@@carmenwilley8858 had too be anterior if they cut open her glute and hamstring there is no way she would have recovered that quickly

[@TheEmmochka]

❤

[@kandacepatterson7965]

And no one is talking aboutthe extreme constipation from pain meds! Its dibilitating as the surgery!

[@jeffhampton2767]

I was somewhat constipated for 2 weeks but I actually liked it because I don't like to poop

[@marionmacdonald3768]

Had a broken phema will they exiirsises ok

[@dianealbrecht1268]

It is 6 weeks since THR for arthritis and avascular necrosis. Also took out 3 pins and screws out from previous femur fracture. Since surgery I have dropped foot and numbness in calf of leg and top of foot. Any thoughts?

[@comizr8r]

Hi Diane, I'm Deb, and 12 weeks post op THR. Sounds like muscles, ligaments and tendons are adjusting and waking up. Power thru with the exercises they give you it should improve. I found myself standing at my kitchen sink going up on tippy toes then back onto heel repeat. It helps a lot with foot drop. I'm now walking uphill at an increased pace and it doesn't drag at the end as it did a few weeks back. Numb spots might be nerve damage. That can take a year to grow back if it's going to at all. Keep working it girl!

[@diannewilliams9772]

I'm at 8 weeks of hip replacement surgery and I still can't walk without my can all day I don't know why not

[@jimoyler1780]

Minor discomfort? Ha!!

[@ohmyabigail]

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[@dme1016]

These are Brits....maybe they heal differently from us in the US.

[@glencarlson9789]

I got an awful rash on my hips after both hip replacements and not one of these videos discusses this. Most likely from the antiseptic agents used on my skin.