@KT53, it's strange there's so many differing instructions for recovery from hip ops isn't it?
OH was told he had to wear the compression stockings and lie flat on his back to sleep for 6 whole weeks. He also had to get out and walk every day, not a long way but as far as he felt able. As he hadn't hear from the NHS about physio he paid for three sessions at the private hospital he'd had the operation in - they were brilliant but not cheap.
Glad you're recovering well. I know what you mean about the memory foam mattress, I have the same problem trying to turn over!
@Catherine Mansley I don't know if you can help but, for some reason, emails from GW suddenly stopped arriving about 2 months ago. The last 'Announcement' was Dec 22. I get on to this site via emails notifying me that someone has mentioned me. I'm here today because of @LunarSea's post on 12th Feb. Anything you can do? Thank you.
Do you use a phone or a laptop? Can't you add it to your favourites by clicking the little star on the top right when you have GW on your laptop screen? Can't you Google Gardener's World forum?
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Yes it's funny @Lizzie27 how instructions differ after the hip hop. My surgeon said no need for pillow between the legs after yet my physio says yes! I had four sessions of physio at home and now go to him three times a week , all arranged for me by the healthcare here.
@KT53, it's strange there's so many differing instructions for recovery from hip ops isn't it?
OH was told he had to wear the compression stockings and lie flat on his back to sleep for 6 whole weeks. He also had to get out and walk every day, not a long way but as far as he felt able. As he hadn't hear from the NHS about physio he paid for three sessions at the private hospital he'd had the operation in - they were brilliant but not cheap.
Glad you're recovering well. I know what you mean about the memory foam mattress, I have the same problem trying to turn over!
Instructions do vary greatly. I attended a pre op chat at the hospital. We were told that laying flat on your back is no longer recommended. Even the sheets were given for exercises states "Do not do this exercise if you are a patient of Mr X", so even treatment at the same location varies. My consultant uses tablets for anti-coagulant, but he is the only one in the hospital doing so. All the others still use injections - I'm glad I have my consultant. My physio is recommending hydrotherapy after 6 weeks although I will have to pay for that myself. Assuming it is available I will sign up for it as it will benefit my knees as well.
My knee clinic has a hip section and they recommend physio straight after the op with first a lesson or two, whilst still in hopsital, on driving crutches or a walker. After that they prescribe daily cycling on an exercise bike and other exercises to regain strength, including walking with two canes for the first month.
They say to avoid crossing one's legs, bending forward or sitting in low chairs as this can risk dislocating the new hip joint. You should be able to drive again fater 6 weeks and take up non-violent sport after 3 to 6 months depending on progress.
i do know people who've had two hips done at once there and have been fine but then one is the father of my physio so he would be and the other was a younger woman with 6 kids ranging from 10 to 25 so motivated.
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@Busy-Lizzie I have a laptop. Clicking on the red star told me I had no bookmarks and no info on how to make one. I'm not computer literate so didn't think about Google. However the main problem is lack of emails like the ones that tell you about what's coming in the new magazine and offers etc.
OH had to take the height measurements of all the chairs he is likely to sit in after his hip replacement to his pre-op assessment today. They have ordered 2 loo seats with arms each side to be delivered to our house. Op is (hopefully, been postponed 6 times) next Thursday, 23rd.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
@Busy-Lizzie I have a laptop. Clicking on the red star told me I had no bookmarks and no info on how to make one. I'm not computer literate so didn't think about Google. However the main problem is lack of emails like the ones that tell you about what's coming in the new magazine and offers etc.
That's not the star I meant, hard to explain and I don't know how to do a screen shot. I thought you meant you had trouble finding the forum unless you had an email from GW to click on.
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OH was told he had to wear the compression stockings and lie flat on his back to sleep for 6 whole weeks. He also had to get out and walk every day, not a long way but as far as he felt able. As he hadn't hear from the NHS about physio he paid for three sessions at the private hospital he'd had the operation in - they were brilliant but not cheap.
Glad you're recovering well. I know what you mean about the memory foam mattress, I have the same problem trying to turn over!
Instructions do vary greatly. I attended a pre op chat at the hospital. We were told that laying flat on your back is no longer recommended. Even the sheets were given for exercises states "Do not do this exercise if you are a patient of Mr X", so even treatment at the same location varies. My consultant uses tablets for anti-coagulant, but he is the only one in the hospital doing so. All the others still use injections - I'm glad I have my consultant. My physio is recommending hydrotherapy after 6 weeks although I will have to pay for that myself. Assuming it is available I will sign up for it as it will benefit my knees as well.
They say to avoid crossing one's legs, bending forward or sitting in low chairs as this can risk dislocating the new hip joint. You should be able to drive again fater 6 weeks and take up non-violent sport after 3 to 6 months depending on progress.
i do know people who've had two hips done at once there and have been fine but then one is the father of my physio so he would be and the other was a younger woman with 6 kids ranging from 10 to 25 so motivated.