👯‍♀️ 👯‍♀️ Hips and knees Part 5 👯‍♀️ 👯‍♀️

I started this thread 3 years ago, a few weeks before my hip hop op because I didn’t know anyone who had had this operation and was getting nervous. I was reassured and advised by many grans who could answer my questions so felt more able to face the operation because of their help.

A very sensible young man with good advice Grammaretto.

In my youth I worked at Fairmilehead for two years and then moved to Dundee.

Aveline I will try to keep anything I write not overly long if attention spans are low.

My SiL is having her hip replaced and the sooner the better because she is "doing my head in". I do not want to refer her to here because then she would know more about me.

My next discussion with her will be Zimmer frames. She thinks she will have a choice between crutches or a frame. I am about to burst the bubble.

I'm here Aveline!!
I think we should keep it going.

That other one was supposed to be specifically for very recent hips, I think.

Anyway I wanted to tell you I had my first physio appointment today with a burly Australian. I asked him why on earth he'd chosen Scotland - was it love?
He joked it was for the weather and midges but then said Australia is too far from anywhere and he loves Edinburgh and all of Europe. Sometimes we forget how lucky we are.

He told me I was doing well but that I should leave off my exercise classes for another 6 weeks and no running not even for the bus!!

Oh dear. Such a hardship.

He told me to be sure to watch for signs of infection in the wound. If it got hot or painful and also to tell the insurers that I had had surgery but was now driving again.

Not much point in posting here any more as new joint people find it too long to read!

grammargran we know our place!

My last knee replacement was in 2018, and I had a numb area on my knee. Pain was my problem and I hope my replacements will "see me out."

We’re miles down the table now, thank goodness for the dancing girls, at least we’re easy to spot!

After my first TKR it was very hot. I cut off the bottom of the trouser leg of that knee so the scar wasn't rubbed but also was exposed to fresh air to aid healing. It was fine unless people came to the door unexpectedly!

We shall be driving to France, so no flying involved.
I was surprised it was a different surgeon but there are a large number , so I think they must specialise.
I think some of my trousers rub the knee scar. Thank goodness wide leg trousers are in fashion!

Some of my clothes, not so we!

grammargran my scar has healed well, but sometimes is a bit sore, I think so we of my clothes rub it. Cold and wet here too, so I’m not going out for a walk. I had to go to the emergency dentist this morning and was in such a flap that I was half way there in the car before I remembered I hadn’t picked up either crutches or walking sticks! Fortunately I could park outside so no problem. I may give the exercises a rest today. I just hate this weather and really would like to hibernate.
nannytopsy;most of the surgeons in our local hospitals operate on both hips and knees, but some of them will say they’ll do both, but prefer hips (or knees).

Numbness can last quite a while longer still, and soreness is to be expected as well. It’s still early Grammargran. You are doing fine, honestly.
As for weather, have been out this morning it’s cold and damp here [SE] too.

Pretty cold here too. I'm steeling myself to go out but quaking at the thought of having to change first. I know. I'm a cissy!

It’s bloomin’ freezing cold down here, Aveline*, not going to venture out today. I’ve done all my exercises with the stretch bands & think I might tackle the bike again. One continuing niggle, although my scar has virtually disappeared after nearly 13 weeks, it’s still a bit sore at the top end and also quite numb there as well. Did someone have the same problem with a knee scar? How about you, Redcar?

Bumping again in the hope that the poster who has asked for the information posted here can be bothered to actually read it. Feeling nippy? Yes I am!

Nannytopsy I am amazed the same surgeon is not operating on your hip because normally its hips and knees rather than just one joint.

With all due respect, I cannot see you flying anywhere in September. Don't forget you cannot fly for a few weeks post-surgery. Because of the milestones, I would have thought it would be three months.

You have done so well, but please do not forget that you will also have the odd "down" day. Rome was not built in a day but Spring is not far away if you skip the remainder of this month!

I had my 6 week review today and the surgeon was pleased. He said a 90 degree bend should be expected but I can do 120! I should now contact the hip consultant and tell him I am good to go!
Since we had to go that way, we went to Anglesey Abbey for lunch and to see the snowdrops before the hospital. I walked about 3/4 mile.

charleygirl I saw the adverts for the lightweight rollators online too. I was very tempted as they looked really versatile, but when I saw the price I d nearly had a fit! And decided not to bother!

I saw a folding lightweight one online, but the photo did not show the lady with a handbag or having any shopping, so that was a no-no—apart from the minor fact that it cost nearly £700!

My rollator is a four wheeler and does fold down a bit, but is too big for the boot of my Fiesta, so I have to put the back seat down to get it into the car. I haven’t tried it since my most recent hip op, but I can certainly walk further using it.

Still clinging on to the bottom of the page , I thought posting would pop it up a bit ,!,

The three wheelers are easier to fold etc , but no room for shopping , mime is four wheels and the best bit is the seat , I san sit in queues and it fairly rests my back having a seat

I can agree about the rolator being a bit heavy , but I can lift it onto the bus , mind you the driver usually shouts to me to leave it for him to lift ,
Off to Edinburgh next week and I can push it straight onto the bus , I would love a bigger place for shopping on mine ,

corner I really could use the drop-down when I get off the bus. The pavement is rarely close, so for me, it is quite a drop. It took a couple of minutes longer, and the sighs were audible.

charley many folk use our buses with folding rollators. The driver drops the bus front down (no idea how!) as they do for wheelchairs and pushchairs. We have horribly ancient buses so assume if they can do it so can most.