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Total Hip Replacement - Post-Op Cramping in Gluteus Muscle(s)

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@heyjoe415

Hi there Rosemary!

I truly believe you will find a hip replacement easier to recover from than an organ transplant.

To answer your questions - most procedures allow you to go home the same day, I did. After surgery and before you are released, a PT will come and show you how to get around with a walker, and then she or he will give you a list of at-home exercises. Please be very diligent about these.

(And cushion your expectations. My surgery and recovery went as well as they possibly could. We're all different!)

I did have an anterior incision. That way no muscles are cut and recovery is much faster than a posterior or lateral approach.

I did take oxycodone for two days and then stopped that. Your surgeon will also likely prescribe Celebrex to be taken with Tylenol 3x/day. But yes, post-op pain was well managed. Also, I tend to handle pain better, so don't be surprised if you need to stay on stronger painkillers longer.

I hope that helps and I wish you all the best. If you have more questions, don't hesitate!

Joe

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | 5 days ago

Hi Joe. I like hearing all of the positive aspects of this procedure from patients, as well as the individual tips related to one's own experience. So much of what I am hearing is just as the surgeon has told me, so I feel ready-to-go, especially on my most uncomfortabledays. I will be seeing surgeon a few days ahead of the procedure, and feelo better prepared to discuss my concerns with him. I'm not sure which pain medications I will be able to take, but I will be discussing that with them, too, as I will be doing the hip locally, and not near Mayo where I had my transplant surgery.
I hope that you continue to do well with your recovery and the progress to your favorite activities. I look forward to walking without pain, and, in time, hiking again. What are you looking forward to doing with your new hip?

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