hip replacement

[Ilnumero]

I had a ceramic replacement last year.

 

Prior to that, I walked with a stick for 18 months and was on all the usual drugs, only just working, and thoroughly miserable.

 

After the replacement, out in two days, driving in two weeks (although shouldn't have been, but was so positive all of a sudden, just wanted to do everything) and back at work full-time after 6 weeks in a physical job that meant me on my feet all day.

 

It was hard at first because I had become so sedentary over the previous 5 years and was so unfit. Also, was recovering from a 5-hour kidney op that had to be done before they would consider the hip replacement.

 

Today, after a year, back to full fitness and no pain.

 

Yes, it takes time to resume your previous lifestyle but don't even hesitate, get it done as soon as you can because it makes such a difference to your life.

[treepanda]

I had a total hip replacement about 4 years ago and am at home recovering from having the other one done as we speak. It depends whether or not your prosthetic is glued into the femur ( I was considered younger so had a non cemented prosthetic) If you have the noncemented version, recovery time is longer as the bone has to set around the prosthetic. I am currently applying for a job with a power company so doing bucket work.. Climbing in spikes should be avoided I reckon... My old new hip hasn't given me any gype at all.. I climb with a Skylotec kolibri, I had bought a Buckingham Traverse thinking the seat might be easier but it wasn't... If you play the long game and don't rush into things you won't have problems IMHO