I’m finally having my hip-replacement surgery tomorrow. (I’ve written before about my ongoing trials and tribulations.) I kinda didn’t want to mention the date before now, because while I’m not superstitious, I am excellent at catastrophizing, and so many things could have conspired to scuttle tomorrow that it was very easy to imagine me putting the date out into the universe only to have to retract it. Something could have shown up on my pre-op assessments that meant I wasn’t fit for surgery. If I had caught Covid again — or any other bug — or even gotten anything so much as an insect bite, that would have meant the operation would have to be delayed. There could have been another big NHS strike that would require rescheduling.
My mom had a hip replacement, and she went from "could barely walk, even with a cane" to "doing yardwork and taking long walks like it was nothing" in a matter a couple months. The best of luck to you!
My wife had both hips done nearly twenty years ago (two years apart). In the time between the first and the second hip, the incision went from 6 inches to 2, and the recovery was much shorter. No guarantee, but with robotics and natural progression of technique, I suspect you will have a good outcome -- and one that is long overdue.
Being 3 months into recovery & rehab for tibia fracture, I'm here to say, "you GOT this!". Pain that feels productive isnt as bad - just tiring. Masks in medical offices feel a bit safer. Take care of yourself & go slow. Treats are very much allowed. Thinking good thoughts.
My hip-replacement surgery went very well, and I am home! (Yes, they send you home the same day.) More soon…
My mom had a hip replacement, and she went from "could barely walk, even with a cane" to "doing yardwork and taking long walks like it was nothing" in a matter a couple months. The best of luck to you!
Good luck!
My wife had both hips done nearly twenty years ago (two years apart). In the time between the first and the second hip, the incision went from 6 inches to 2, and the recovery was much shorter. No guarantee, but with robotics and natural progression of technique, I suspect you will have a good outcome -- and one that is long overdue.
Being 3 months into recovery & rehab for tibia fracture, I'm here to say, "you GOT this!". Pain that feels productive isnt as bad - just tiring. Masks in medical offices feel a bit safer. Take care of yourself & go slow. Treats are very much allowed. Thinking good thoughts.
Thinking all the biggest and best thoughts to you from Seattle. May your recovery be swift and complete.