Hip replacement operation.

Don't do the exercises!! Just walk and use stairs. Helps to build up stamina too not just static movements.

NotSpaghetti

I suggest you call the consultant's secretary and say you are happy to take a cancelled appointment - even at last minute (if you can).

That will I hope speed up the first bit.
My first offer of a date was 4 months.

I went to Nottingham for the operation but that's not my area.
I wanted a particular surgeon.

Only pain on day 3/4/5 I'd say. Obviously had the heavy medication the day of the operation but only paracetamol after that.
My hip is terrific - but my stamina is still poor. 😕
I had great physio including hydrotherapy. I asked for a referral for that and one was through within a few days!

I am still doing the exercises. This is key. I think you need to commit to your own recovery.

Great advice! I did that and she said ‘well you’ve chosen a good time to call! Can you come in on Friday? ‘ I could and I did.

Don’t hesitate. I went from constant pain, hobbling along with a stick, to perfectly fine. Just make sure you do the exercises.

PS had it done with local anaesthesia too.

NotSpaghetti I think I will do that. How would I find out who the consultant's secretary is?

I suggest you call the consultant's secretary and say you are happy to take a cancelled appointment - even at last minute (if you can).

That will I hope speed up the first bit.
My first offer of a date was 4 months.

I went to Nottingham for the operation but that's not my area.
I wanted a particular surgeon.

Only pain on day 3/4/5 I'd say. Obviously had the heavy medication the day of the operation but only paracetamol after that.
My hip is terrific - but my stamina is still poor. 😕
I had great physio including hydrotherapy. I asked for a referral for that and one was through within a few days!

I am still doing the exercises. This is key. I think you need to commit to your own recovery.

I waited 4 mths for my first and 6/7 mths for the second both done in London. Instant relief from the grinding pain it’s a life changing surgery.

Once I saw the consultant in spring 2024 I only waited a couple of months. Devon.
That was my second hip replacement and I had no post-operative pain with either, much to my surprise.

It’s an absolute godsend. I can hike over the moors for miles and I no longer feel older than my years.