Got a new Hip (THR) ...

Martee · 2021-03-28T11:40:16+00:00

Well Mar 23rd came, I went, and on that afternoon I stood next to my be bed. I would like to say I felt like a million bucks, but after that invasive of a p...

braveheart

Martee,
Please be advised that doing what you are told by the therapists and not overdoing anything in the early stages will most certainly create an excellent outcome for you. This is from a fellow golfer and one who provides PT for orthopedic patients.

raggmann54

Walterjn The "Tip of the Spear" guys are programmed to ignore the pain, physical or mental, in any given situation. Kind of hard to reprogram after that, even after 40 years...

letthebigdogshunt

Walterjn
Thanks, I did not think of it that way. I guess I was just trying to show even if you are tough and oblivious to pain you must still follow your doctors advice.

Walterjn

letthebigdogshunt that was my whole point. Joint replacement is not a dislocated shoulder, knee, broken hand, or wrenched back. It is NOT something that ANYONE should consider "walking it off". Go to the point where one might consider gutting out, and stop rest and don't push it any further for a while. Push yourself next week and see where you make it in comparison. Take your time and let your body heal.

Martee

PA-PLAYA
Wishing best of luck, hope feel as good as i did on day 2 if not better.

Martee

garyt1957

I don't know if its just this area, but it seems you go in on Tuesday and either get released on Friday or Saturday. Like I said few over 60 go straight home but to rehab center for 7 to 10 days.

Someone is paying.

braveheart

Martee Actually, the majority of patients who have total hip replacements in my hospital go home rather than short term rehab regardless of age. Of course, if they struggle too much in functional mobility and don’t have assistance at home, STR is then an option. Especially, during these Covid times, the preferred option of all involved is to go home.

Martee

I agree with wisdom of many, dont rush or overdo.

My doc will be the one who will clear me to play golf and my daughter is the one let me touch a club.

I learned this to late in life but if it hurts, Stop. I can tolerate pain, but working through it is what has got me here, not worth it.

All good advice from many who have experience.

Walterjn

Broke my arm almost 3 years ago, between breaking it and surgery I lived on Advil for two weeks. Tapered down from almost 2100 mg to about 400 a day. Definitely take your time and be gentle!

PA-PLAYA

Walterjn

I've been living on 6 extra strength Tylenol per day for the last 24 months basically. My PCP prescribed Meloxicam about a month back, which is non-narcotic. Honestly it hasn't done squat, and after looking at the Xray a few months back - I can see why nothing was helping. The surgeon doing the procedure tomorrow told me it was one of the worst cases he's seen in his career and couldn't believe I was walking without a walker.

Just got my confirmation call this afternoon from his office about the upcoming surgery tomorrow, do's and don'ts, and other specifics. I report @ 10:15 a.m. Should be out of surgery by 1 pm if all goes as expected. Fingers crossed...

Walterjn

PA-PLAYA some people's pain tolerance is crazy high. Sounds like yours is.

Martee

PA-PLAYA

Be Safe,

PA-PLAYA

Walterjn

Yeah. Sometimes that's not a good thing.

I suffer from a very stubborn pride that hates to admit I need help. I'm that guy who would spray the ball left and right for half a season without getting a lesson. And then.... knowing that, eagerly tell others that nothing changes if nothing changes and to go get a lesson. lol

golf_bhoy

PA-PLAYA

Given the time difference between us (830pm here) and in case you're offline later, I hope all goes well for you and look forward to your post-op and recovery posts.

LBlack14

Suck it up soldiers!!

PA-PLAYA

In my room after a 90 minute nappy nappy. 🙂

Starting to get some feeling back in my legs, feet and toes. So far so good!

Walterjn

PA-PLAYA good to hear!! Don't push yourself too much too soon.

Martee

PA-PLAYA

Super... heck i spent the better part of 3 hrs. I must be living in the wrong area. Anyway Great.

Heres hoping your feels are of delightfulness.

garyt1957

Martee Super... heck i spent the better part of 3 hrs.

They forgot to tell you your surgeon had never done one before.

PA-PLAYA

Got a 9:30 in the morning and need a 4th.

😁

Martee

PA-PLAYA
Fantastic, remember smooth and slow and go.

Get a good night sleep, you're driving the cart

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