Week One After Posterior Hip Replacement

[@marycomer1978]

Thanks for posting this video. I’m having surgery in three weeks. I’m trying to stay upbeat about it … figure I’m having so much pain now that I should be able to handle pain after? 🤷‍♀️ looking forward to getting back to my normal, active life! I’ve slowly given up most of my activities in the past year. It was very uplifting hearing you talk about hiking, etc., in the near future! I’ve got a new great-granddaughter I want to keep up with! 😁 Thank you and God bless.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@marycomer1978 With that upbeat attitude, you should be fine. Just stick to what they tell you & do the exercises. You will be up & about in no time. 👍👍

[@superpoacher6711]

God bless my friend. I to have an amazing wife helping me through. Im 50 & need both replaced. Im 18hours out from hip # 1 surgery & i have to say i feel pretty dam good. 35 years of heavy weight lifting & just abuse took its toll. I fought the pain for 3 years, refusing to admit i needed new hips but thank God for today's modern medicine & talented doctors. Best of Luck

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@superpoacher6711 Awesome to hear that. I'm having my 2nd done next month. Hope it goes as good as the first. 👍👍

[@VivianB27]

Helpful video. I am Day 4 and having a similar quick recovery.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@VivianB27 Thanks! Thats great! 👍

[@smfilipek7]

I had posterior RTHR yesterday and am doing well. I’m glad I did it. Thank you for making this video. I made a day one video yesterday that I posted on my social media. I’m glad you were doing awesome!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@smfilipek7 Awesome!!! 👍👍

[@oldgoat50]

Had my left hip replacement on 11-24-24 with a left knee manipulation for scar tissue in knee after 4 surgery's. Take pain meds every 4-6 hours. Ice it 2-3 times a day. Pain is a 5 now.Was kept overnight as I live alone .

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Wow! That was a lot of surgeries. Hope all is well now. I'm having my other hip (left) done the end of January. Hope it goes as smooth as the first one.

[@oldgoat50]

​@@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLDI am 74 ex senior state champ bowler and found your page and will keep watch on your posts. Good luck .👍

[@roseannallan4944]

My hip operation was a breeze last week awake with spinal injection don’t be scared to get it just trying to get over the stiffness now

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thats great 👍 Im doing my other hip next month.

[@hoosfan]

I need to have both of my hips replaced . I've listened to so many of these videos, and, frankly, it scared me to death. Glad to hear you had a good experience. Maybe I need to get on with it and get rid of this pain. Thanks for all your reports and updates!!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@hoosfan I'm very happy I did it. I'm 6 weeks now & doing well. I will have to do both at some point also. Good Luck. 👍

[@hoosfan]

@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, I only have pain when I walk. It's not like I'm in constant pain, but who wants to sit around all the time ? I recently retired and have things I want to do ! This hip situation is holding me down ! Lol

[@alwas8916]

Find a really great Dr. with a positive attitude who gives you a great impression when you meet him. i had pain for 5 years till i just can hardly walk, moved from AZ to AR and so glad i did. it was meant to be! posterior next week and seems the pain after will be easier than what i feel now. good luck!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@alwas8916 Sounds great! 👍 I am putting out a video next week on 3 months post.

[@debbieblake6864]

I just want to say, I also have to have both hips done. I'm going to do it at the same time. I'm not going to go through 2 recoveries. I will have anterior procedure.I have put it off for a year. At first I was scared of the surgery, then I accepted that and became more afraid of recovery. I have a dear friend who had bilateral total hip replacement about 15 years ago and her advice was do them in one surgery. So I have a second opinion coming up in a few weeks and i'm going to accept whatever surgery did they offer. I'm having to medicate every night. In order to sleep and even then, I don't have a solid night at toss and turn with pain. So good luck to you. I'm hearing so many people doing so well and gaining knowledge through the experiences of others🍁🍂

[@DCOutdoors]

Thanka for the update, Tom! Wishing you continued healing!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@DCOutdoors Yeah I'm doing good. Took a short day hike today. 👍

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Praying for continued healing for you and that you are back up and running soon.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thanks! I appreciate that. I have no doubt I'll be out on the trail in no time! 👍

[@crystalcoleman8668]

wow your recovering faster then I am, lol Im on day 8 today , still using the walker , but will walk with out it short distances , But I had so much pain the first few days , and the last 2 days are a little better , But I still would not walk far like this . Im thinking at about 2 weeks Ill turn a corner . Where do you live ? So beautiful , all the land ,Im from MI , and moved to FL 10 yrs ago , So busy , so many people, noise , traffic , houses so close to each other . Thanks for the video,

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Yes you should start feel significantly better in a week. We live up in the foothills border of south & North carolina. Moved out of Florida after 35 years there in may 2023. SE Florida. 👍

[@crystalcoleman8668]

@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD well today I'm 8 days out. The last couple days have been a tad better. But things still are a struggle. My leg is a inch longer now , lol. I guess that will pass they say. I'm I. Good shape and a avid walker daily . But this has been tough. Did you get hit by Ian like us.

[@sandeebond4514]

I'm about to have hip surgery soon. I impress with you quickly not taking pain meds,guess its a "indivdiual" person to pain tolerance! I hope I'm that person! thank you!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@sandeebond4514 Actually it was only the first few days post surgery that the pain was there. Tylenol was all I needed. 👍👍

[@patriciacruz257]

You’re going to be fine😉I’m 1 week post op, I feel great!

[@joblogs542]

Am getting my hip done next month bit nervous am 57 been in pain 3 full years good video thanks

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@joblogs542 That pain will disappear! I'm a little over 3 months now & my hip with surgery is now actually better than my other hip. Get through that first couple weeks & all is good. 👍👍

[@toryberch]

​@@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLDhope all went well for surgery and recovery I'm 59 and have both hips needing done but after my knee replacement last year not sure I want to go through that again. But knee is the hardest one It was brutal 😢

[@julianamartinvlog]

Good morning there to you Tom Everything will be ok❤🙏 Prayer for fast recovery...greetings from Macau🇲🇴🇵🇭

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thank You! Really appreciate that. 👍

[@selzer2010]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I'm scheduled in a few months for my surgery and want to be prepared. I hope your recovery has continued as well as your first week.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Yes, doing very well in just over 4 months. I can do pretty much anything at this point with no issues. 👍👍

[@MtnWanderer-TieDye-]

So glad you're doing so well! That's awesome!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thanks! Hope to be back to somewhat normalcy here soon. 👍👍

[@tedcollins9668]

Totally surprised glad your doing well way up north been following you for a while miss the old gang keep the videos up….Ted

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Hey Ted! Yes, improving nicely. Have some great trips planned. Hope all is well with you. 👍

[@sethrosen6350]

Thank you for the help

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

👍👍👍

[@WendyDu-p8q]

Hi,I had my Total left hip replacement two weeks today,,I have two crutches,doing physiotherapy and walking,take painkillers when necessary, had my staples out yesterday,feels a little easier. Compared to the pain before the op,I feel great not much pain actually,a toilet seat raiser is an absolute necessity.I still inject every evening into my stomach for bloodclotting,but that finishes on Sunday.I try and walk as much as possible.Anyway thanks for your input,goodluck keep the faith.❤

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@WendyDu-p8q Sounds like your doing well. Do the exercises they tell you to religiously & let it heal. Week by week its gets better. 👍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I remember having my hernia fixed about 5 years ago and, in and out the same day but had to pee before they would let you go home too. Good to see/hear that it went well for you and you seem to be well on the way to recovery on day 7. Cabin fever sure is a thing and so frustrating watching your wife do all the work, while you are just having to rest and take it easy. Take care buddy, cheers Alan

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thanks Alan! Appreciate it my friend. I'll be up and out again soon. Doing better everyday. 👍👍

[@SeniorHiker77]

It's great you are doing so well. I know the feeling about needing to get out of the house. I even made reservations this weekend for a campsite at PMT. I'm going to brave the 90° heat.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thanks John! Yes, after a week in the house 90 degree camping doesn't seem that bad. Enjoy! 👍

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Oh wow - glad to hear that things are going well!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thanks! Getting better every day 👍

[@carole_Uk]

Im 6 days post op and not had one good nights sleep. These compression stockings give me pain ..on day 3 my legs became like tree trunks black and blue and developed a itchy rash. Went to a&e and a very young doctor said the swelling pain was doing its job. I asked about the compression stockings giving me so much pain and making my legs worse and my daughter is allowed to take them off 30 mins only. They saidvits quite normal.They sent me home with blood thinners and ibrophen n paracetamol. I can walk fine with crutches and once the swelling goes down maybe 1 crutch but atm my leg is so heavy im convinced its the compression stocking cos when they are taken off for 30 mins my legs start to reduce in swelling. Im not happy right now, 1 nights sleep might help. I am so tempted to throw them in the bin and risk blood clots im that depressed with the leg pain. You are very fortunate you are doing great. How long do they tell you to wear the compression socks? Here in uk they say 6 week's. For me that's my biggest problem. Thank you fir making the video, very informative. Speedy recovery blessings from across the pond.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@carole_Uk I'm sorry to hear this Carole. Fortunately I did not have this problem & never had compression socks. I'm at 3 weeks now and again, very fortunate no problems & walking well. Keep in mind all patients have different results but with patience & doctors advice, most recover well. I hope change for the better for you soon. 👍

[@toryberch]

Oh Carole how are you doing now? Did you end up tossing them in the bin 🤣

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Hello, sorry to hear that things are not going well. It takes longer for some. I never had to wear compression socks. Hang in there, time will makes things better. 👍

[@carole_Uk]

Hello. Actually I am 4 months post op next week. I did see the surgeon week 3 and he said the pain was nothing to do with the hip replacement, he told me to come back in a years time July 25 and any problems go to a&e. I came off the blood thinners myself knowing they didn't suit me and within 24hrs the pain level went from a 9 to a 4, I o ly then began to sleep gradually. By week 6 I was finally getting 3 hours sleep. My physio, sent email to anthroplasty for them to see me again and 2 months on no reply to physio or me. Doctor sent me to tissue viability at week 7 I still couldn't walk. They put me down as disability. Doctor sent me for xray which came back satisfactory. I am back at work I can drive but I can't walk far and need my crutch. I'm doing all I can do to stay sane. I have one hip which looks larger than the other now and I wobble without the crutch. I haven't the funds to go private to get this sorted and I simply can't face seeing the surgeon. To say prior to the op was walking my dog twice a day for near on 1hour but now I can't do that even with my crutch the pain is so bad after walking 15 mins. Every day I have to remind myself there's worse out there. I was unlucky but the majority of hip replacements have excellent outcomes. I can drive and work and so happy for that but it's hard, my movements are slow, I was way better without the surgery. Can't stomach going through all this again it's cost me dearly. My aim is to work save up and eventually get the courage to correct this problem. Thank you for asking. All I can say to others who are looking fir hip replacement check out the surgeon. I saw 2 surgeons and chose the who said he did the anterior approach, when I woke up he had done the lateral. I have been told to complain which I will eventually if I don't improve. There's such a lot happened I could write a book on the last 4mths. Nightmare tbh.

[@toryberch]

@@carole_Uk Oh Carole I know how much pain your in. I had my right knee replacement almost a year ago and it was brutal to recover. I have had spinal fusion surgery rotator cuff repair and the knee pain/stiffness took months to work out I hope and pray you will get better without needing another surgery I need my left knee done but just can't imagine doing it again. Def ask your surgeon why he did posterior instead of the anterior. That's why your in so much pain all the muscles that were cut and moved to the side Please don't risk falling by walking the dog 🐕 unless you live alone maybe play fetch instead I hope you have muscle relaxers or something else for the pain.

[@robertkent4192]

my dad had hip replacement on July 13 and is in a rehab center as of July 24 still not walking with a walker, he is 94

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

94! That age may take a bit longer. I wish him the best. 🤞

[@drebenjamin1095]

God bless him to do that 94 - Tough guy.

[@p.s.h.3913]

if you don't mind me asking, Which brand of implant did your surgeon opted for?

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@p.s.h.3913 Titanium

[@sethrosen6350]

Just wondering if you did spinal or sleep anesthesia?

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Spinal & was totally out of it. Preferable way to me. 👍

[@debbieblake6864]

I will be having surgery, and I do not want the spinal. Anesthetic, I want regular general anesthesia just because I have a lot of back arthritis and I don't want any possible complications. But everybody's different, it certainly will numb your legs.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@debbieblake6864 Hopefully it all works out for you.

[@KEVINLEEWALTERS]

Direct anterior or posterior? I had my right done 8 years ago posterior. All went very well. Having the left done next month, anterior

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@KEVINLEEWALTERS Posterior & I'm also having my left hip done already since the right went so well! 👍👍

[@routmaster38]

I was surprised to see drinks next to your bed pre opp,as Iwas told to fast at least 6 hours before opp.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@routmaster38 That was post op pics

[@VICKVICKI]

Week 3 for my I feel so bad the replacement in my hip swollen so bad it feels weird Going to hospital

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

So sorry to hear that. Wonder what that problem is?

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

DANG!!! That's a battlescar! Great to see that you're doing so well! You can TMI us when it has to do with your health; that gets a free pass. It's great that you haven't needed the narcotic so much. It's very smart to plan your surgery for summer! I don't like summer hiking either. Too dang hot. Nancy is such a trooper! What a great lady! Keep healing up good, sir! You're doing great! Nice hat! 😁 Hey, while you're house bound, watch a bunch of cool movies. Recommendations: 'A Walk In the Woods', 'Wild', 'The Way', and 'The Peanut Butter Falcon'. Keep getting better, and keep us posted! You're doing great! 😁💚👊

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Thanks IB! I Appreciate You. I saw a couple of those movies but will definitely check out the others. I'll be back on trail in a couple months. John (SH) called yesterday & we are already planning a trip already. He & Tre are braving the heat on the PMT this weekend. You remember how hot that is! Thanks 👍👍

[@stevefolland5509]

Absolute crap , if yr hospital let you out the same day you should sue. I see you sitting in a chair with yr knees higher than yr hips, if this was so it would dislocate almost immediately. 😂

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

I wasn't going to reply to that troll!

[@oldgoat50]

​@@RLWelch876They kept me overnight. Live alone and glad they did.