So just got home from the hospital

[k0rs]

Total left hip replacement. This is, er, interesting. Found a walker at Good Will for $9. Racing blue, everybody at the hospital was impressed. Have my Great Grandfather's cane from the 1800s. Op was yesterday afternoon and zero pain overnight. That's a different story today now that I'm up and walking on it. Orders to walk every hour...no rest for the wicked. Desk full of new prescriptions, mostly pain meds. Prime directive is "Don't fall down." Today and tomorrow are supposed to be the worst, we'll see...

[dweller]

1. Wow

Best healing and back to normal for you !



✌🏻

[leftstreet]

2. No disco tonight for you

Speedy recovery!

[radical noodle]

3. If they gave you a pain regimen

stick to it for the next few days without fail. Definitely don't fall down! You got this!

[blm]

4. 💐💐💐

[hamsterjill]

5. Sounds like you have a great attitude.

Now take your pain meds, do what the docs have ordered, and get better fast!

Wishing you all the very best...

[mcar]

6. Did you have the anterior procedure?

From the front, I mean? Hubby has had both hips replaced in the last 5 years in that way - they did it outpatient and the recovery was so much easier.

I hope you're recovery is as easy.

[SheltieLover]

7. Healing vibes on the way to you

[Solly Mack]

8. Hoping for a full recovery.

[applegrove]

9. Once my mom got over the operation, I never heard her complain of pain in her hip again.

[riversedge]

10. Get rid of ALL your rugs meaning ALL. Also place some chairs in your walking lane if not using walker.

good luck.

[LoisB]

11. Glad you are healing. I hope you have as pain-free and speedy a recovery as possible

[IcyPeas]

12. Oh gosh. Feel better! Tomorrow will be over in a jif.

Enjoy your "racing blue" walker. That will entice you to walk.

[3catwoman3]

13. I've had both hips replaced - right in 2013 and left in 2021.

2 night hospital stay the first time, and home same day and climbing stairs the second time!

I borrowed a walker and specifically always referred to it as "the" walker rather than "my" walker as I didn't want any sense of long term ownership of it.

I did get a cane, which I used for several weeks. I treated myself to one that looked very like the one used by Maggie Smith's dowager countess character from Downton Abbey. My rationale - if I have to have a cane, it's going to be an elegant one.

https://fashionablecanes.com/products/chrome-fritz-handle-cane

Wishing you a prompt and uneventful recovery.

[niyad]

23. I tell people, it is not a cane, but a walking stick, an elegant fashion

accessory.

[k0rs]

14. Thank you guys...

DU's the best because of the people. I don't post much, but I've been here over 20 yrs. I'd be lost without this place.

[3Hotdogs]

15. "Don't fall down."

Good idea.

[MIButterfly]

16. Dear K0rs, I wish you the speediest of recoveries.

My good friend had one hip replaced last year and couldn't wait to have the other one replaced this year. I hope you do as well as she has.

Take it easy and you'll be better in no time!

Best wishes,
MIButterfly

[CentralMass]

17. I hope that you have a speedy recovery. Stay safe.

[iluvtennis]

18. What a deal you got at Goodwill- way to go.

Healing vibes to you.

[niyad]

22. When a friend's husband had knee replacement (both), we were on the

hunt for a large (he is over 6'3&quot shower seat. I was cruising through the ARC on senior day, and found a really great shower chair, excellent condition. $8 with senior discount. They donated it back when it was no longer needed.

[iluvtennis]

36. Very cool to donate it back when no longer needed. We do that also. n/t

[niyad]

19. Healing vibes for swift and complete recovery. Listen to your care team,

do your therapy, and enjoy that new bionic hip!

[HeartsCanHope]

20. Sending healing vibes and hopes for a speedy recovery!

You take care.

[marble falls]

21. Good! So, are we still on for squash at the club Saturday?

[Bayard]

24. Hope you're mobile quickly

[Figarosmom]

25. You'll be fine. Sounds like you know what to

Do and will do it. Take it easy and watch where you are going and leave lights on over night. No tripping over things or bumping into things.
Take care.👍😊

[sheshe2]

26. Get well soon, Koz.

[AllaN01Bear]

27. now the real healing begins.

[usonian]

28. Best wishes. Be very careful.

[Permanut]

29. Nicely done, now the hard part..

My wife had her right hip replaced three months ago, is now done with the walker and the cane, and her gait is back to normal.

Best tip for starting out, have the walker handy for bathroom trips at night.

And just so ya know, I beat your price on the walker. I paid $7.50 at Goodwill.

[calimary]

30. Wow! No shit don't fall down!!!

How long were you IN the hospital?

And how are you feeling? Is the recovery coming along like you’ve expected?

Taki It Easy!!! And please let us know how you’re doing!

[k0rs]

37. Hi Cal,

1. Just overnite. Some YouTube vids say home the same day! I can't imagine. There's too many things that have to take place, like PT and instructions on stairs, vehicles, showers, etc. BTW, I had a great Doc and the hospital was wonderful, other than some bad mac & cheese.

2. Shitty actually. Just loaded up on drugs this AM.

3. Taking it easy is enforced!

[calimary]

38. Thanks for the update, k0rs!

My dad used to say “I’m enjoying poor health.” First time I heard that, as a kid, I turned it over and over in my mind for the rest of the day, trying to figure it out.

Keep it easy, my friend.

[electric_blue68]

31. Good Luck! Here's to your Full Recovery!

[Alice Kramden]

32. Best wishes for a comfortable recovery

[pansypoo53219]

33. yeah. gotta move. my great aunt didn't + SEVERE SWELLING. her legs leaked. in her mid 90's. lasted til almost 99.

[Talitha]

34. Just remember: every minute of every day, you're healing and you're getting stronger.

I've had both hips replaced (2013 and 2019) - very important to do your post-surgery exercises.
Here's a BIG hug from all of us.

[cally]

35. Recover quickly!

and as pain free as possible. I know several people who had hip replacement and they worked!