Hip Replacement

[kuhio98]

Bobcat had hip replacement surgery yesterday. He is doing well.
They had to replace some parts for the original hip replacement he had 13 years ago.

I'll ask him to tell about his experience when he gets out of the hospital. But, what I noticed is that he was in awful pain for many years. Once he had the surgery, he no longer had pain and wondered why he had waited so long. Surgery is never fun, but he had more problems with the anesthesia than the hip.

Bobcat had his surgery at 8:00 a.m. yesterday. By 2:00 he was up walking with a walker with the physical therapist!

The operation procedure and materials they use are radically different than 13 years ago. This operation was a piece of cake compared to that one.

If you PM me with your e-mail address and/or questions, I'll ask Bob to answer them.

FYI ~ Bobcat is going to be 80 years old this summer. If he can do it, a youngster like you should sail through it.

Also, I worry about the popping sound. Bobcat's started doing that about 3 months ago because it was coming loose. The doctor told him it would be safer to have the surgery sooner rather than later because the popping means that the bones are rubbing against each other. The longer that goes on, the more chance of permanent bone loss -- making the surgery more difficult.

[caseysmom]

My mother had both hips and a knee replaced years ago, the hips were much easier than the knee and she felt a lot better soon after.

[Catsnclay]

I had my first hip replacement when I was about 23. Way back then they didn't know too much about replacements, so I did have some problems. But once the problems were solved, I felt MUCH better. They have come such a long way in the developements of any joint replacements. Years ago the scars were much bigger than the 3" scar today.


I have now had both hips replaced and walking around just like normal!

You do have to be very careful the first few weeks after surgery, but after that you should be just fine. And yes, the rehab afterwards is extremly important.


Here is a list of a few famous people that I know of that have had a hip replacement:

Barry Goldwater had both done - by my doctor!! (and yes, I know he is deceased now)

Eddie Van Halen - just saw him in November, and he was jumping around the stage!!

Dion Sanders - football player (acctually played after surgery )

Arnold Palmer - golfer - I think he had both hips done.

I know of a lot more, but now that I have to think of them I can't sorry!

But today it is a common surgery and you should have no problems whatsoever.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me at any time.

Good luck and you should be up, walking and most of all PAIN FREE!!!!!!

Bunny

[lizbud]

I have no personal knowledge about this surgery, but just want to wish
you the best of luck with yours. I see more positive experiences here than
not, so hopefully you will be glad you had it done also.

[K9karen]

Thanks, my lovely friends! I feel much better! I know that PT is most important (and painful) and I plan to take it VERY seriously!!! I'm thinking June, the same month I had my back surgery and all went well. I'll do it as a birthday gift for myself!

[RICHARD]

One of the companies that make hip replacement parts is SYNTHES and Smith and Nephew is another.

You can find out which your doctor will use and bone up on the product reliability.

That used to be a monster operation but the techniques and times are light years from what they were about 15 years ago.

[Pam]

bone up on the product reliability.

Oh Richard! **big groan**

Karen, I think the surgery is not only necessary but vital to your future well being. You are too young to have to face the rest of your life in that kind of pain. Please keep us all posted as the date draws nearer. I can think of more fun things to do for a birthday present to oneself though!