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Title: Hip replacement
Post by: Printficient on October 03, 2015, 09:21:54 AM

Well it has been 10 days now and I feel like a cooped up wild animal.  No driving for 6 weeks will probably not happen. The meds are great I must say.  That's it for now.  Right hip replacement with posterior procedure.  Have a great Oct. people.  See some of you at SGIA.

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: Frog on October 03, 2015, 09:35:10 AM

Good for you Sonny! I understand that they have really got this down now. I, frankly, was surprised to hear that recovery for a hip is shorter than for a knee.

And btw, not to bum you out, but two of our German Shepherds had hip replacements, and though they seemingly recovered better than new, neither ever drove after the procedure.  :(  ;)

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: Printficient on October 03, 2015, 10:18:38 AM

Quote from: Frog on October 03, 2015, 09:35:10 AM

Good for you Sonny! I understand that they have really got this down now. I, frankly, was surprised to hear that recovery for a hip is shorter than for a knee.

And btw, not to bum you out, but two of our German Shepherds had hip replacements, and though they seemingly recovered better than new, neither ever drove after the procedure.  :(  ;)

Wow I am sorry to hear that.  My dogs don't drive either. :o  On a side note I was told I would be able to play the saxophone.  I still can not >:( >:(

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: GaryG on October 03, 2015, 01:24:59 PM

Couldn't imagine, but may happen to me some eay- wish you well Sonny.

At least he doesn't talk I suppose.  :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAK0J8Uhzk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAK0J8Uhzk)

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: Sbrem on October 03, 2015, 02:47:59 PM

just starting with my hip, out of the blue. Prednisone for inflammation to start... good luck Sonny, hope you recover quickly.

Steve

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: Northland on October 04, 2015, 05:26:53 PM

I had my right hip replaced earlier this year.... I would encourage people to check into the anterior replacement if they are a candidate for surgery.
Because there are no large muscles cut... the downtime is 4 weeks and there are very few post surgery restrictions.

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: 3Deep on October 04, 2015, 05:46:52 PM

Take care Sonny and yeah I'll see ya at SGIA, hey do what the doc's tell ya and don't be hard headed.

darryl

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: jvanick on October 04, 2015, 05:53:00 PM

Listening to the docs and following your PT is key to making a 110% recovery.

Don't push yourself on your own too fast, but at the same time don't go too light in PT and your exercises.

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: mk162 on October 05, 2015, 07:59:57 AM

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Listening to the docs and following your PT is key to making a 110% recovery.

Sonny only ever operates at 50% anyway, so he really doesn't have far to go. ;)

Title: Re: Hip replacement
Post by: Printficient on October 05, 2015, 09:10:42 AM

Quote from: mk162 on October 05, 2015, 07:59:57 AM

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Listening to the docs and following your PT is key to making a 110% recovery.

Sonny only ever operates at 50% anyway, so he really doesn't have far to go. ;)

I thought you said you would keep that to yourself.  Half full is "full" half the time :o :o :o