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What is Hip replacement surgery really like?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 17 11:31am | Replies (54)

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So much has changed in joint replacement. RH -- 2018
LK -- 2020
LH -- 2022

Knee was the worst. Right hip was a slow process as I also have cancer but I tore the labrum and bone on bone. Walker for 3 days, cane for another 10 days and off to the pool I went. Knee not so smooth. Longer than expected rehab stay as I live alone. It's been 4 years, close to 5. LH -- this was a breeze except I fell 2 hours after I got home so landed in step down swing bed for 3 weeks. As much as I disliked the rehab facilities I think with PT and OT everyday really helped the joints. Pool therapy is the absolute best. Saw surgeon yesterday for follow up. Wonderful xrays. Stability is superb. I have some bursitis in left hip but easily managed. I have severe osteoporosis. However, no one loss notice. H checked right Knee and it looks good with no issues. We laughed as I said he was only needed for joints. Oh, my surgeon is Dr. McDreamy. Oh lala

Good luck. Seriously think about pool therapy after incision heals.

🐝 KIND

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@what did you do for the left hip bursitis? What helped?wittygoose