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

It happens every time Charleygirl. I cant understand it.

Grandmasue, please dont worry about size, there is no need and do keep an eye on your temperature.

I am just back from a long walk up a huge hill, 15,000 steps, I am exhausted and need a

I checked there were 2 minutes between Grandmasue writing and me replying and we were 2nd from the bottom. It is beyond me.

Grandmasue I do not understand how you managed to take two different temperatures.

I was asking you to take your body temperature- is it the type of thermometer to pop in your mouth? If your body temperature is 37.5 C or higher you should get in touch with your GP.

I have forgotten when you had surgery but there is a slim possibility you have a low grade infection.

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Grandmasue Did you see my post about self referral to hydrotherapy. Not sure if that's everywhere but maybe worth an ask. I have sent iff my form. Think it will be deiayed by the postal strike so will have to be patient.
Might be worth mentioning the warm hips to the dr or physio.

I did see that, but I'm very wary of going into water. Embarrassment because of my size and fear of slipping on wet floors.
I did take my temperature with one of the head thermometers and there is a difference between head and hip. Never thought of mentioning it to doc but I might keep an eye on it for a few days.
Thank you.
Hope people are recovering well.

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Our local hydrotherapy pool was closed last year when it was discovered there was asbestos in the roof during repairs !
So everyone in the know goes to a public pool about 20 minutes drive away for the gentle swim session . There is no instructor or physio but we all do our exercises recommended by our physios . The shallow steps and warm water is a good incentive too.
4.5 months too and I really don’t think about it much now . My back ache remains a problem but I think even that is improving with the osteopath sessions every couple of weeks .

Grandmasue have you tried to take your temperature as that will give you an indication if you may have problems? Good luck.

Grandmasue Did you see my post about self referral to hydrotherapy. Not sure if that's everywhere but maybe worth an ask. I have sent iff my form. Think it will be deiayed by the postal strike so will have to be patient.
Might be worth mentioning the warm hips to the dr or physio.

My hips are warm to the touch, not 'given', actually sometimes they are very hot!

So glad to hear that most people are doing well after the ops. I'm controlling my pain with meds and ice packs. Both my hips are very warm to the given and I do find the ice helps enormously. My struggles vary from day to day and there have been a couple of nights when it's been so painful lifting my right leg going upstairs and other times I have skittered upstairs like a ... oh 50 year old . I wish I knew what I was doing on those particular days though. I'd love to be getting into a pool again. My daughter and I used to go to a lovely hotel in York with a spa. It was heaven in the Jacuzzi and the pool with the shallow steps and most of the time we were the only ones in. Oh the feeling of weightlessness.

Glad your second hip was drama free, the first sounds dreadful.
Onwards and upwards, til you are able to hop skip and jump again. Me, 4.5 months post op, I just want to get into/out of my bath.

I believe he did via muscles as my previous Hip replacement (which I believe was Posterior approach) during the Op they broke my femur putting the hip in. So ended up in ITU with blood loss and 10 days on the ward, 3 months non weight bearing.
Think he played safe and decided on a different approach.
I told him I would be rather hacked off if this happens again!
He's a good egg did my Knee replacement last Christmas with the help of a Robot, so I do trust him.

Congratulations and Good to hear your news Visgirl . Havnt heard of the Exeter procedure. Surprised you have to sit about fir so long, but they know best presumably. At least you are half way through towards 6 weeks now. Assume you are able to potter around at least. Are you still using sticks?
All I know about mine is it was a posterior op and the oedema and necrosis is no more. I hope that’s true as that really concerned me at the time.

Hi Hipsters.
3 weeks today post new Hip. All fine.
Had a very uncomfortable weekend, I think my muscles went into overdrive repairing themselves.
I had the Exeter procedure via muscles, so instructed to not exercise just sit around for 6 weeks.
Tbh it's driving me nuts, groundhog days, but I'm doing as I'm told.
Hope you are all fantastic and getting there. ??

Nope ? we are still invisible . Wish I knew why this keeps happening. Oh well.
Best get up now.

Hello ? all
Shameless effort to get on the active post list though given it’s history it may not succeed !
Hope all hipsters are doing well and a reminder for anyone who needs info or support with new hips (and/or knees) that one and all are welcome.
Have a good day folks, September tomorrow!!

I have noticed you haven’t posted again since your original one, but I do hope you are in less pain now Jamalmeg6.
It did sound as if you were struggling which is perfectly understandable, as yours wasn’t a conventional replacement.

I expect your recovery will be longer than perhaps a conventional operation as a broken and crushed bone were involved, from what you said.
Are you able to take a few steps yet or are you non weight bearing?
I hope all the other new hips are bedding in well and not giving their owners any problems!

I wish our pool had graduated steps. I have to have a go with the ladder. Luckily it's got a good hand rail. I love the feeling that you describe of just floating off once I'm in.

Our pool where the gentle exercises session is held has wide steps with a handrail so easy to get in and out . Many walk to the poolside with frames and sticks , it’s so lovely to see them get in the water and see them float off with ease .

That’s true Charleygirl. I had forgotten about getting into a pool down those steep steps.
It was easier getting into the sea the other day, though harder to get out (waves got stronger and I ended up a beached whale).
Will check. Thanks.

I would not be able to get into the pool unless it had a graduated walk-in area and few pools have. There is the minor fact of not possessing a swimsuit and I am not sure if anybody would like to see one on me never mind without!

I mentioned self referral fir hydrotherapy up thread and have been sent a short form to complete and return,
Will report back when I hear further.
In the meantime will look at Aquafit classes at local pool.
Had a wonderful swim in the sea yesterday. It was truly exhilarating.

SusieB50 I find Aquafit classes really help. We have a good instructor who goes through every muscle group but I really find the core exercises best. We have to just support ourselves on floats out of our depth so have to really use our core muscles to move around. Sometimes quite sore the next day but a good sore if you know what I mean.
I did try TaiChi but found that standing for the whole session was too painful. That was before by ops so might be easier now. I didn't love it though.

Hi travelsafar I am in the same boat as you unfortunately , a knackered spine with osteoarthritis. It’s 4+ months since my hip replacement , hip is great but back pain persists .Both physio and osteopath say strengthening the core muscles and back muscles will help . Also that your body is realigning to your new hip - like me you probably walked with a lean prior to op, I did get a bit lax about exercises before my hip op as everything was so painful and difficult . Swimming has helped a lot and would recommend it . I’m intending to find beginners classes for Tai Chi in September to try and improve my appalling balance, and hopefully rejoin a Pilates class but so far all local classes are full ?. The Osteopath manipulated my feet yesterday , he said I was walking like a penguin! They certainly feel better today ..