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| Thread ID: 121425 | 2011-10-25 18:04:00 | Hip replacements | pctek (84) | PC World Chat |
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| 1239876 | 2011-10-25 18:04:00 | Surgeon wants to do this to me. He said 3-5 days in hospital then I can walk on it. However, I looked it up and there's this list of stuff, do this, don't do this. Puts me off rather a lot. At work I do sit, no I don't get to choose chairs, and I do have to go up and down 2 flights of stairs. Not all day but several times. I most definitely cannot have any longer than 5 days off. Anyone know what the after part is like? Possible to just come out and carry on as normal? Cause I'd have to. Home and work. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1239877 | 2011-10-25 18:19:00 | When you say "looked it up", do you mean you consulted the all-knowing internet, full of "experts" and "doctors" who tell you that you have cancer, are dying, and need to get your kidneys removed? | somebody (208) | ||
| 1239878 | 2011-10-25 19:29:00 | At work I do sit, no I don't get to choose chairs, Why not? You're not self employed are you? But any issues about chairs you can get your workspace assessed by OSH and they will suggest to your employer improvements to be made. |
psycik (12851) | ||
| 1239879 | 2011-10-25 19:34:00 | Sorry pctek, but those I know who've had hip replacements have had to use crutches, or at least a stick to get around for the first few weeks. :( LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1239880 | 2011-10-25 19:48:00 | It was like when I had my gall bladder removed through key hole surgery, the pamphlet the DHB gave me said I would be alright in 5 to 10 days. It was like 6 weeks before I started to feel right and another couple of months or so to feel 100%. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1239881 | 2011-10-25 19:51:00 | Remember too that a hip replacement only lasts 10 years before it needs doing again | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1239882 | 2011-10-25 19:52:00 | You need an exercise ball to sit on. | Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 1239883 | 2011-10-25 20:28:00 | Remember too that a hip replacement only lasts 10 years before it needs doing again Not necessarily true these days Gary. The modern ones can last many years, which is why they are doing the op for much younger patients now. As long as they don't use the faulty ones, as exposed recently. People who have had the replacement done, even though recovery and recuperation can take several weeks, say the relief from pain is amazing, and life gets back to normal. I know two doctors who have had both hips done. That is a good recommendation for the procedure. |
Richard (739) | ||
| 1239884 | 2011-10-25 22:21:00 | People who have had the replacement done, even though recovery and recuperation can take several weeks, say the relief from pain is amazing, and life gets back to normal. Not only the relief from pain but their whole lifestyle improves. As walking around is so much better your fitness and health also improve. Never known anyone to regret it. Would it be feasible to supply your own chair if they won't. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 1239885 | 2011-10-25 22:26:00 | Re Stairs - when I had my hips done - at different times, they would not let me out of hospital until I could do stairs. Normally 2nd or 3rd day. Crutches are very easy to use. Only no no was driving for about 3 weeks. Walking a few holes of the golf course about the same time. One is now 14 years old - the other 19. Play 2 to 3 rounds a week no problems - age on the wrong side of 70. | Peter H (220) | ||
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