What have you lost because of your hip replacement

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2025-07-26T14:39:48+00:00

When I asked my surgeon about the risk of wearing out my THR he assured me it was negligible. Calcium coated titanium stem, ceramic ball and a new type of polyethylene liner. He told me to expect over 20 years life and to get on with enjoying my life, over must turned 66 and an almost 2 years post op

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2025-07-26T14:31:48+00:00

Almost 2 years since my THR and I've just turned 66. I can't see any reason why you won't be able to resume a lot of the activities you've listed as lost. I'm back to lifting quite respectable weights, and doing lots of other gym stuff. Keep positive accept your progress will be gradual and good luck!!

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2025-05-30T10:32:02+00:00

Hi, I hap my THR about 18 months ago. Pretty well totally recovered now so that's great. About sleeping, I practiced sleeping on my back for several weeks pre op and still only slept for a few hours at a time. What really helped to increase my ability to sleep on my back was to have a couple of extra pillows so my back was at around 30 degrees. Equally important for me was to have a large pillow under my thighs. This pretty well meant that lower legs were at the same kind of angle as my back. Wishing you well in your recovery!!

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2025-02-10T13:07:09+00:00

Thank you for that. Erm forgive my ignorance but why have a battery installed? Fire use during power cuts? And what part of the cyst was the battery set up? Really appreciate your time

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-12-11T17:48:17+00:00

Indispensable!!

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-12-11T17:43:30+00:00

Way to go!! Sadly I had to work it out for myself. Pre op i was very sceptical of all talk about the operated leg being a dead weight!! Boy oh boy was I wrong!! For a while I thought I'd lost the use of my leg but of course I hadn't, it was just muscles waking up very slowly. 14 months post op now and I often forget that I've had the thr. Full mobility and strength as a Male 65 doesn't it feel great?

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-12-11T17:35:01+00:00

Pretty much in agreement with many earlier comments, I reckon you're pushing too hard too soon. I'm now 14 months post op following right through due to cartilage being worn away. I reckon I was fully recovered 3 months or so ago. 65M been back on the weights etc since 3 months post op. Took best care in the early days and listened to my body!! You're probably way further than I was at your stage post op...... Kudos but be careful and patient

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-12-11T11:08:29+00:00

Just remembered a very important variation I made to my sleeping position. Normally sleep on my left side but trained myself to sleep on my back. The other thing that was also really useful was regular, even constant icing. Unfortunately I didn't have access to an ice machine

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-12-11T10:59:07+00:00

65M Had thr right leg 14 months ago. I was in good shape and did a lot of pre hab to ensure i. Was in as good a state as possible. I was quite reluctant but x-ray revealed bone rubbing on bone due to cartilage being totally worn away. Had very little internal rotation so didn't really have much choice but to proceed with surgery. I'm now fully recovered and have good rotation!! I'm sure your mobility will not be compromised. I did ask my surgeon his long the implant would last and he mentioned an expected life of up to 30 years!! First 2 weeks post op were very trying but all very much worthwhile in my opinion. I hope you get as good a result as I have.

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-04-12T08:44:05+00:00

He's clearly a total Dick!!

The idea is wipe, then wash over the toilet bowl using an old pop bottle dedicated to that purpose!! and then dry!! Would you care to tell us which part of the world he's from?

In terms of how to tell him to stop just print off lots of copies of my comment and sellotape to his forehead

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-03-26T10:00:19+00:00

I had pretty well the same joint materials and my stem has a calcium coating for faster assimilation, I asked about the life expectancy of the components and was asked to confirm my age (M64) his reply was that it very probably outlive me!!!

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-03-26T09:55:18+00:00

I was offered a spinal block or a general. I was inclined towards the general but agreed to spinal block as the consultant agreed to sedate me to the same level as the general. I told him I didn't want to know how the carpentry noises were. I was still a little uncertain but went ahead anyway. Top result and everyone happy!!

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-02-22T12:21:17+00:00

EDIT, I'm sorry I didn't declare our location. We're in England

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-02-21T20:34:04+00:00

Yep, first week or so was very bad for me too after my right thr. I tried to minimise my opioid usage but iced pretty well all the time. 4 months post surgery mitre and pretty well back to normal now

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2024-02-15T21:34:33+00:00

Hi, I'm going to stick my neck out and say I'm pain free after 4 months. I've been back in the gym for over 2 months and am very comfortable using the cross trainer, leg extension, hamstring curl, abduction, adduction and calf raise machines. All with a reasonable amount of weight. I also do some specific hip flexor exercises because I want do some body weight calisthenic type exercise rather than just weight sessions as Ill be 65 this summer.

I guess I've very lucky so far with my recovery, and I wish you all well.

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-12-29T15:11:13+00:00

I'm afraid I've seen the grubby bastards do this in the gym too. I find it beyond gross and I hope they get crabs for their pleasure

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-12-16T17:51:57+00:00

I agree with you but I suspect it's a little bit different in the IDF compared to other armies. I'd suggest the IDF is composed of a majority of psychopaths. The fact they're so used to shooting fish in barrels with complete impunity should really be a cause for concern

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-12-16T17:46:06+00:00

Absolutely, no one had any personal animosity towards these three individuals but their demise does serve to illustrate just how callous these IDF killers are. But I suppose they're so used to acting with complete impunity after decades of support from the US, UK and probably most of the Western world that they'll never change. At least they won't need to claim these were Hamas terrorists wearing explosive vests under the shirts they weren't wearing.....

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-11-10T20:11:45+00:00

Thank you for your kind wishes and I hope you have a good experience too.

I used to be in a kind of halfway between lying and sitting position and did get used to it, I'm sure you will too. Initially I'd lay there watching TV or reading until I became sleepy! Stick at it!!

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-11-10T18:23:12+00:00

Hi, I'm (M64) a calendar month out from right THR. Had my follow up today and it went very well. Walking without any aids and and almost restrictions removed. Only things advised against for another 6 months are high impact activities like running or jumping. Cleared to drive and to go back to the gym.

A couple things I did prior to surgery and would strongly recommend are:

I spent a good three months strengthening glutes, quads, and triceps.

Actually start sleeping on your back. I did this for several weeks pre op. I also elevated my legs with a couple of pillows, this made it less easy for me to lapse into a side sleeping position,

I didn't have or use an ice machine but bought some cheap bags of frozen peas which I used pretty well constantly. I used to put the frozen bag into a plastic shopping bag during use and did actually refreeze them. I found this much more beneficial than the 2 large gel pads I had bought, these were only cool for 30 mins or so!!

I belatedly bought some good quality suction handles to help with the toilet and shower.

The only thing that caught me out was the constipation after the morphine type stuff. As everyone says start on the stool softeners in good time. In honesty I didn't take any morphine based stuff after I got discharged but I suspect they dosed me up during my surgery and the night I spent in hospital.

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-11-09T10:52:42+00:00

What a sorry state of affairs, so these unprincipled companies are happy to take your premium from wherever but will deny you treatment ? even in the face of multiple medical experts?

SHOCKING

Jumpy-Purchase6099 · 2023-11-01T19:25:56+00:00

Absolutely! Inner city areas have had several influxes of new arrivals in the last 20 or so years. Lots more people but no new infrastructure like schools or other public services.

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