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Right hip replacement

Posted by youbgsterinva1953 @youbgsterinva1953, Sep 14, 2023

I’m having my hip replaced in one week on 21 September’23 will the pain get better, because I can hardly walk anymore and I used to walk around with no problem. I refuse to admit I might be getting old but I don’t want to. I’m a young 70

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billddrummer | @billddrummer | Oct 14, 2023
In reply to @walk4life "I started driving at about 3 weeks post op. Everyone’s recovery is different. I started PT..." + (show)
@walk4life

I started driving at about 3 weeks post op. Everyone’s recovery is different. I started PT a few days after surgery. I had some soreness and pain for several months after surgery. I didn’t start sleeping on the operative side until about 7 months after surgery. I used tylenol to sleep at night for about 6 weeks. Walking and PT is the best thing you can do to recover. After 6 months, i felt almost back to normal- still working on getting my strength back. Good luck!

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Strength takes a while. I was squatting over 200 lbs with my bad hip and now I can barely squat my body weight.

Patience and consistency will pay off.

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drummergirl | @drummergirl | Oct 14, 2023
In reply to @bani "yes, but in my case it is unrelated to surgery. It is called polyuria nocturia. More..." + (show)
@bani

yes, but in my case it is unrelated to surgery. It is called polyuria nocturia. More urine is produced at night and relatively little during the day. I have been told it results from the kidney's overproduction of urine at night. Normally there is a hormone called desmopressin which makes the kidneys less active at night. Apparently this can wane as you get older leading to nighttime bathroom visits. It is a very frustrating problem. I have seen a number of doctors about it with no real resolution. I would love to know if anyone has had any success dealing with this problem.

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Thank you. Very interesting. I did not have before surgery, so I think surgically related, but I am going to investigate your issue if mine does not improve.

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bani | @bani | Oct 14, 2023
In reply to @drummergirl "Thank you. Very interesting. I did not have before surgery, so I think surgically related, but..." + (show)
@drummergirl

Thank you. Very interesting. I did not have before surgery, so I think surgically related, but I am going to investigate your issue if mine does not improve.

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Let me know how you make out and I will also tell you if I find things, or doctors who are able to help.

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dratprice | @dratprice | Oct 17, 2023

Hi Does anyone feel the implant? I feel like i feel it when im on my back and when im getting out of the bed. I pray nothings wrong 🙏🏾

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drummergirl | @drummergirl | Oct 18, 2023
In reply to @toby94 "After a hip replacement has anyone experienced frequency in urination? A culture was done, but no..." + (show)
@toby94

After a hip replacement has anyone experienced frequency in urination? A culture was done, but no uti. Just curious if anyone has had this experience. My hip was done 3 weeks ago.

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At first I had scimpy urine, then symptoms of a UTI. Tests showed a mild UTI and I took an antibiotic for it. It was like the flood gates opened up and I was up all night. The next morning all the “swelling” in my leg was gone and it was clear that it was fluid retention, not swelling. I am almost 4 weeks after surgery and I am only now returning to more normal urination, but still getting up several times/night.

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walk4life | @walk4life | Oct 18, 2023
In reply to @dratprice "Hi Does anyone feel the implant? I feel like i feel it when im on my..." + (show)
@dratprice

Hi Does anyone feel the implant? I feel like i feel it when im on my back and when im getting out of the bed. I pray nothings wrong 🙏🏾

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@dratprice, how long ago was your surgery ? For several months after my surgery , it felt like there was a stick in my upper thigh. I am now 9 months post’op and don’t have that feeling any more.

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dratprice | @dratprice | Oct 18, 2023
In reply to @walk4life "@dratprice, how long ago was your surgery ? For several months after my surgery , it..." + (show)
@walk4life

@dratprice, how long ago was your surgery ? For several months after my surgery , it felt like there was a stick in my upper thigh. I am now 9 months post’op and don’t have that feeling any more.

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@walk4life life My surgery was 8.21. I hate to say I’m happy to hear that 😀. I was scared something had loosened, but i followed directions to the tee! I don’t always feel it either. I was thinking pt may help with it Thanks for your response !!

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skoogka | @skoogka | Nov 4, 2023

I am in debilitating pain awaiting a hip replacement...any advice? I'm trying to stay as active as possible, but I'm deteriorating...

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 4, 2023
In reply to @skoogka "I am in debilitating pain awaiting a hip replacement...any advice? I'm trying to stay as active..." + (show)
@skoogka

I am in debilitating pain awaiting a hip replacement...any advice? I'm trying to stay as active as possible, but I'm deteriorating...

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Welcome to Mayo Connect. I had really bad pain before I knew it was my hips (docs had always blamed my back) so I rode a bicycle. When I couldn't manage that anymore, I switched to a stationary bike or walking in the pool. I feel they kept my quads strong and that helped with recovery.
Are any of those possible for you?
Sue
PS I was also eating NSAIDS like candy - that I do not recommend. It took my stomach years to recover.

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vmwjbc | @vmwjbc | Nov 5, 2023

Right
Riding a stationary bike and water walking will help with recovery and do your PT afterwords
You will be so glad
Hardly any pain after replacement!
Good luck

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