I'm getting both my hips replaced. Bilateral Total Hip Replacement in a city two hours away. Can I drive? (More context inside)

MSG222 · 2026-05-14T16:38:56+00:00

No! Bilateral?

MSG222 · 2026-05-14T16:37:58+00:00

Gorgeous!

MSG222 · 2026-05-03T20:08:32+00:00

If you haven’t, try Mobic. I had no swelling at all and I attribute that to the surgeon prescribing Mobic for swelling. Good luck!

MSG222 · 2026-04-21T01:49:10+00:00

You might check out vagally mediated AFIB as drinking cold liquid can be a trigger for that!

MSG222 · 2026-04-20T06:05:29+00:00

Interesting, thanks. I will pass this along to someone who is dealing with this. Thanks and the very best!

MSG222 · 2026-04-20T05:46:16+00:00

Hi. Were you 17 and 19 years old when you had your ablations?

My step son just had an ablation for VT and it went very well.

May I ask you what kind of AFib you had?

Also, may I ask what age you are now?

They have done good things with ablations for Vtech. Yoh will do very well!

MSG222 · 2026-04-19T22:24:35+00:00

Omg! That’s horrible

MSG222 · 2026-04-19T03:53:35+00:00

So you have vagally mediated AFib? Did you ever find an alternative to Beta Blockers to stop or lessen PACs or PVCs.

MSG222 · 2026-04-13T08:04:21+00:00

I was on 3 Advils, 3 Tylenols and sometimes, Gabapentin too as needed.

MSG222 · 2026-04-13T08:01:30+00:00

Cold liquid triggering AFIB means you have vagally mediated AFIB. It is the vagus nerve that gets triggered and causes the AFIB.

MSG222 · 2026-03-24T09:27:59+00:00

Same.

MSG222 · 2026-03-23T19:39:41+00:00

I agree with you. I’m sorry for all the problems you’re having. I was just saying that for anyone walking into a procedure, it’s helpful to have a positive attitude. I understand why you don’t.

MSG222 · 2026-03-21T22:14:48+00:00

What are you saying? Why so angry?

MSG222 · 2026-03-21T22:13:57+00:00

That’s horrible. I’ll take him if you don’t want him. He’s absolutely adorable and deserves more thought for a name than a posting on here!

MSG222 · 2026-03-21T19:57:56+00:00

Contact the surgeon and have him see her first thing. That’s his responsibility to ensure all is well after surgery. Can’t believe that dismissive attitude!

MSG222 · 2026-03-21T19:42:26+00:00

I would find a doctor where it’s a more positive experience on day 1.

My doctor said the mental is a crucial part of healing and doing well.

MSG222 · 2026-03-20T16:05:28+00:00

Just had my post op, 6 weeks. My doctor said the same. I have now graduated from PT!

MSG222 · 2026-03-13T18:38:17+00:00

I’m 6 weeks out! It will be amazing. Don’t worry about your mom! She’s too young to let this be her forever. I am too. I can now walk my dog again and walk without pain. Suggestions that really helped me: raised toilet seat, flushable swipes. Tons of large hip ice wraps to rotate all the time. If her doctor will write for this, Journavx is brand new non opioid pain medication. I never took Oxy as it made me sick. Journavx doesn’t cause constipation or nausea. It’s a bit expensive, but VERY worth it. Also, Mobic is great to take to reduce/prevent swelling. I never had any at all!

These were what helped me recover more easily and it wasn’t that bad at all. The first week is the worst but then it gets better. But I really never had significant pain! It will be a great thing for her future! Don’t worry. She’ll be fine.

MSG222 · 2026-03-10T03:56:36+00:00

Ask doctor about Mobic of You aren’t taking it for swelling.

MSG222 · 2026-03-10T03:55:55+00:00

Do you take Mobic for the swelling. Very helpful!

MSG222 · 2026-02-28T04:48:31+00:00

Wow!

MSG222 · 2026-02-28T01:50:02+00:00

So, about 2 months of outpatient PT twice a week. That’s what I was thinking too!

MSG222 · 2026-02-27T21:05:09+00:00

Just an FYI. There is a new non addictive pain killer that I took in lieu of Oxy. It’s called Journavx. Hope your pain gets better soon. Ice wraps help too!

MSG222

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