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Second hip replacement needed and I got issues

Posted by darlas1967 @darlas1967, Feb 18, 2023

First and foremost I can’t quit smoking! I’ve tried chantix and it upsets my stomache. I’ve tried slowing down and that lady for about five days.
Secondly I’m scared to death to do it again. I had a bad experience with first hip so naturally I’m afraid of going under the knife again. It’s very painful and quite draining. So much I’d have to do to prepare. Might even have to go stay somewhere else cause
Of my dogs.
What to do???? Pray I guess

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brockagain | @brockagain | Feb 19, 2023

Praying always works for me! I had hip replacement last March, shoulder replacement in August and my knee in 2018. I found each experience different, so you never know exactly how your joint will react. I learned to do all the exercises as best I could (I HATE to exercise) I was amazed that my hip was the easiest replacement of all, maybe because the pain I was feeling before the surgery was so bad I could barely walk, even with a walker. I also have dogs .. may I suggest you have them go someplace else instead of you? I was so glad I was able to sleep in my own bed. I just stayed away from my dogs until I felt steady on my feet. As for as smoking, that is a tough one if you are a big smoker. Fortunately I was not, so I was able to stop cold turkey ... of course, the fact that I had strep throat and the pain when smoking was a BIG incentive! Praying that God gives you the tools you need to deal with whatever comes your way. God bless.

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LA Hipster | @lahipster | Feb 20, 2023

You have experience! I'm about to undergo my third (hopefully), and the first two helped in getting me, my house, family and support system ready. While I don't smoke, I am overweight and losing weight for a faster recovery is also challenging, especially since I have limited mobility.

Exercise - before and after surgery - is a game changer. It seems like I can't do enough, but something is better than nothing. My recovery from my second was different from my first, my doctor told me it would be, but at least I had some expectations. Since I was 10 years older, recovery took a little longer, but I was up and about in about six weeks.

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LA Hipster | @lahipster | Feb 27, 2023

I can't help but think that my recoveries would not have been so complicated had I not been overweight. I got wise and lost a few pounds but upped my exercise routines before my last surgery, so maybe my recovery benefitted from that.

I fell into the rabbit hole of the untold number of wheelchair exercise videos on YouTube. These have helped immensely and I've been able to keep myself on a somewhat regular schedule of doing either cardio or weight training every day. Since I rely so much on my arms for mobility, it's been a help. I can definitely feel the improvement in my abilities to transfer and other ADLs. The most difficult part is sticking to a schedule and holding myself to task with daily activity.

Even with my limited mobility, I have near total access to my kitchen...trying not to use discomfort as an excuse to snack...

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darlas1967 | @darlas1967 | Mar 2, 2023
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@brockagain

Praying always works for me! I had hip replacement last March, shoulder replacement in August and my knee in 2018. I found each experience different, so you never know exactly how your joint will react. I learned to do all the exercises as best I could (I HATE to exercise) I was amazed that my hip was the easiest replacement of all, maybe because the pain I was feeling before the surgery was so bad I could barely walk, even with a walker. I also have dogs .. may I suggest you have them go someplace else instead of you? I was so glad I was able to sleep in my own bed. I just stayed away from my dogs until I felt steady on my feet. As for as smoking, that is a tough one if you are a big smoker. Fortunately I was not, so I was able to stop cold turkey ... of course, the fact that I had strep throat and the pain when smoking was a BIG incentive! Praying that God gives you the tools you need to deal with whatever comes your way. God bless.

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Thank you for your response. I
Happy hear you are recovering well. I’ll look in to sending the dogs and car somewhere but mostly I can’t afford it. Seemed more likely that I could go to stay with family that don’t have animals. We will see. As for smoking I joined a group for therapy and to help with additional resources to help me quit but I’m
Honestly not very optimistic about those types of things. I feel I should be able to stop myself but apparently it’s more complicated.

Thank you so much for responding. God bless you and yours!

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darlas1967 | @darlas1967 | Mar 2, 2023
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@lahipster

You have experience! I'm about to undergo my third (hopefully), and the first two helped in getting me, my house, family and support system ready. While I don't smoke, I am overweight and losing weight for a faster recovery is also challenging, especially since I have limited mobility.

Exercise - before and after surgery - is a game changer. It seems like I can't do enough, but something is better than nothing. My recovery from my second was different from my first, my doctor told me it would be, but at least I had some expectations. Since I was 10 years older, recovery took a little longer, but I was up and about in about six weeks.

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Good luck and prayers coming your way. Thank you for responding. I’m sure you will achieve your goal in weight loss. You sound very prepared and determined.

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