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Total hip replacement - What to expect for recovery
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Did they go in from the front or back? I'm having total replacement on the left side in 2 weeks and they are talking quite a recovery time. They will be going in through the back and I guess it does take a little longer to recover from. My bedroom is upstairs so we are checking on bringing in a hospital bed for a few weeks. I have 14 steps to get upstairs.
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I had a posterior approach - it's someting of a misnomer, because it is really from the side...I was going up and down 7 steps 3 days after surgery (but only once a day, with standby assist.)
PLEASE do not let the fact that they are doing a posterior approach concern you. So I don't need to repeat, please read this recent comment:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/total-hip-replacement/?pg=12#comment-973891
For the next 2 weeks, it would be good to concentrate on getting your legs as strong as you can before you head in to surgery. I bet there is a sheet or list of exercises in pile of stuff from your doc - highly recommended!
Also, unless your housemate(s) are good cooks, get some easy meals into the freezer, some comfy pull-on pants to wear, a shower bench & a seat riser for your toilet. With grab bars for pushing yourself up. And a Cryo-cuff with a hip pad, or lots of large ice packs. I used them nearly 24/7 for the first few weeks, several times a day thereafter.
Come on back and let us know how you do - we're here to hold your hand. It will all be worthwhile in the end
Sue
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Hi....Thanks for responding.
My understanding is ...there are 3 approaches. Posterior, Anterior and Superpath(?).
It sounds like yours is the Posterior. Your incision will be from the backside .
There are 3 different ways to reach "the target". I think the approach depends on the patient .
I believe mine is posterior, too. i will definitely check with my orthopedic re: the different
options..
Good Luck!!!