?‍♀️Hip Replacement #2 ?‍♀️ (Knees Welcome!) ?‍♀️

As a follow up have lost the pounds gained on holiday. That’s the good news. The bad is for the first time I have tested positive for COVID. It’s like a bad flu which affects appetite. Feeling ruff! Has a lovely busy week booked and it’s all had to be cancelled ?

Back from holiday and have put on another 5 lbs. Have noticed my new hip starting to ache a bit if I walk too far so will have to shift at least a stone.
I agree that a few peanuts can stave off those ‘hungry’ moments and if you say I can eat a few without guilt Aveline then I’m happy.
Thanks ?

I read the research on them. They are VG and don't lead to increased weight. The research wasn't sure if that was because they were virtually pure fibre so pass through you or because they are only roughly crunched up. Just a small handful simply switches off my appetite. I like roasted unsalted ones.

I have a Fitbit too....

Peanuts?
I usually avoid them eben though I like them

Before my hip op I lost a lot of weight (in case the pain was due to that). I used Huel and combining this with my Fitbit to show calorie deficits each day I did very well. It was absolutely OK once I got used to it and it became routine. Apples and peanuts were fantastic appetite fillers.

I have been struggling since enforced reduction (because of pain )in exercise since before Christmas
Have gained about half stone and despite effort havnt managed to get rid , I go down then up amd so on,
i am Short amd already overweight so it’s been a struggle but just did a n avqucise class at the hotel we are in amd will repeat when we get home after a lovely holiday In The sun.

Sorry. Can't say I have. Enforced Covid lockdown reduced my physical activity and a bit of weight gain but now I'm out and about again and exercising more (as it just doesn't hurt ) I'm back to my substantial normal weight I think.

A random question has anyone noticed they are gaining
weight since hip operation???

Zilch, ? nada.

Well done Charleygirl.
Let’s see where this gets us.,.not holding breath.

We had even crept off Last Day so I decided to bump us up in case anybody needs advice.

I am off to bed, the heating is on and the house is cosy.

I'm just off to bend. Can't remember how I do it but it's OK!

Charleygirl5, I'd had the other hip replaced not long before the second and was recommended to put the leg out behind me initially. This advice to keep my knees apart was meant as permanent advice, maybe because I've had both hips replaced. I do it automatically now, can't imagine bending any other way.

My apologies, that should state bend instead of bed.

I agree Charleygirl but not keen on the alternative either.

silverlining re swimming- if I ever got into a pool I could not do breaststroke which is all I ever could do before, because of my knees. The metal annoyingly does not bed!

As for the sea, because of my ankle, I use a walking stick so swimming is out and I would not feel comfortable or safe paddling. As of today, I am cancelling this old age lark.

Mizuna I am surprised you were not told to put your operated leg backwards and straight when you were picking something up. Each surgeon has his own thoughts.

iPadGrandma, it's a year since my hip replacement and I can bend as much as I like. My surgeon said at the six-month check up to keep my knees apart as I bend and then my hip can't dislocate. It looks somewhat inelegant but who cares! ?

I am surprised that so much is out of bounds for life. I would have thought after a year I certainly would be happy to do everything except bend beyond 90 degrees. I may be going OTT because hips have changed drastically for the better since the 1960's but I personally would err on the side of caution- thankfully each one of us is different.

IpadGrandma after everything you have been through this was the last thing you wanted to hear.

So sorry you have to deal with this now. I'm sure once you get those muscles around your joints strong and flexible you will be able to do much more.

If the XRay's are normal, and you are on a personal "rehab" program, why are they saying this?
I doubt your going out to run a Marathon in the next few months? Or are you ?? Just keep doing what your comfortable with, getting your fitness back.
We all are aware of the slim chance of dislocation, but we aren't daft? We are all careful knowing we have this artificial joint.

I am sure you will overcome this, you are pain free and boy that helps.
You will soon be back sorting out those cupboards.

Best wishes and Go Hipsters ?

Unsurprisingly It’s in at the very end. It’s forever a mystery

Just to ( see if this gets onto active) say that I have been in and out of the sea twice today without incident (but with a fair bit of fear).
Feeling rather pleased with myself ? .
Only a couple more days to practice this skill before returning to reality.
Brrrrrr

Charleygirl I know about the fear of dislocation - an awful thought. I was interested to know why she was told she'd never be able to bend more than 90 degrees etc.

Like Susie I am 5.5 months post op and still struggling with socks and so on.
I don’t understand why you habe been told ‘forever’ unless they have told you why.
Chin up you are on your way to recovery and I still do the courtsey bend with bad leg sticking out. Habit I suppose.