Just want to run again - 4/9 with Dr. Su

[hernanu]

Hey congrats Arrojo!!!  Nice to have it turn out well, good call on going forward, stay ahead of the pain and you'll be able to do all the recuperation you can. Don't avoid the meds, if you need them, use them. Nice to have that OA pain gone isn't it?

[Arrojo]

Thanks hernanu. Dr Su said my hip was in really bad shape but the muscles and bones were very strong. Just had my first PT and walked across the room! I wanted to do more but she was too nervous. She complimented my upper body strength. :)

[Arrojo]

Day 2: Just walked 200 feet... On crutches! Was only supposed to be using a walker. The PT was amazed. No pain either, just a lot of stiffness. No doubt the painkiller helped. Hopefully they will kick me out tomorrow.

[hernanu]

The hospital drugs do help, once they wear off a bit, you'll get some more discomfort and swelling. All of it is normal, so just be ready for it and don't let the pain meds slip if you need them. I was on large amounts of tylenol after being released, but others were on stronger pain medicine.

Whatever works to let you move and start doing your walking and exercise is good. Pleased that you're doing so well.

[Arrojo]

Had a lousy early morning, was nauseous a couple of times and had a bad headache. They said its likely from the meds. But that passed, I had breakfast and coffee and feel fine now. Saw Sr. Su and he said everything looked great with the incision(dissolvable stitches I can even shower).

Then, I nailed the stairs and took 2 laps around the floor for good measure. The PT loves me. Cleared to leave.

[stephen1254]

Sounds like you are doing well. It's a cliche to say that it only gets better from here but.....it only gets better from here.

[hernanu]

Good job on the laps. Keep it up at home, you're just off the blocks.

[Tin Soldier]

Nice job and it does only get better from here.  Although there will be some good and bad days.  Lots more good than bad.

[Arrojo]

Took the train from NY home yesterday - discharged two days after surgery.   3 hour train ride on the Acela, not too bad at all.  Today showered, shaved, BM (TMI sorry about that), doing exercises, and reading.   Hopefully took my last narcotic overnight and am now just on tylenol. It's in the 50's today ( I despise hot weather) so plan on walking outside a half mile or so later on.

Can't say enough about Dr. Su and HSS, they are amazing.  I also can't emphasize the importance of coming into your surgery in as best shape as you can.  You really need good upper body strength to get yourself in and out of bed as you cannot rely on your upper operated leg at all.   I know everyone has a bad hip (or two) coming into surgery but do whatever you can to maintain fitness and upper body strength is my best advice. All those pushups, situps, pullups, and other exercises I did for months leading up to surgery are paying off and really helping this recovery go smoothly (so far, knock wood).

Happy Birthday to me!  I turned 53 today and am planning on having a beer later.

[hernanu]

Happy birthday, enjoy your suds and getting your life back. I'm going out today, will raise the glass for you.

I didn't do a half mile walk until a couple of weeks had gone by, so take is easy, you're going for the long term here.

[David]

HBD Arrojo...be safe and listen to the body...
I hoist a Kona Brewing Co. Koko Brown to you!

[mslendzion]

Happy Birthday.  I'll have a beer too to celebrate with you. You just got a great b-day present with your new hip and new life!

[WTW15]

Happy Birthday!!  Raising a New Belguim Trippel in your honor! 
You know the drill - you have a lot of time ahead to recover, but honestly it goes faster than you can imagine after those first 2 weeks.  Happy Hippy Healing!

[ScubaDuck]

Happy Birthday! 

I got my new hip 6 days after turning 50.  Best birthday present ever.

Take it slow and easy.  After not running for 12 years, waiting 6 months after surgery, and 2.5 months of slow build up I am able to run 27 minutes.  You will be running before you know it.

Best wishes
Dan

[Arrojo]

Walked half a mile again today and have stopped all pain meds (unless you count Tylenol). My leg swelled up a little so wearing a TED and elevating.

[Arrojo]

Rode the bike trainer today per Dr. Su's orders. One week after surgery. PT showed me a couple of  new exercises.

Watching the Boston Marathon coverage on TV. This is the first year since 1967 I have not volunteered at or run this race. :-(

[Tin Soldier]

Ok, you guys sold me, I'll get the keg filled this afternoon (Oakshire's Frog's Wort Pale Ale).  very hoppy, rrribbit.

I'll hoist a pint to you Arrojo for a job well done, keep up the good work. 

[Arrojo]

Had a little scare last night.  The dog had gotten out so I went to investigate and the gate was open (Daughter apparently didn't latch it tight enough).  While I was out there on the crutches, I accidentally stumbled. I did not fall and instinctively fell toward my good (left leg) to catch my balance.  But I must have twisted a little.

Since then, I've had a little pain in the hip where the implant is.  :(  Not horrible or excruciating pain or anything.  But I am nervous about what I might have done.  I still walked .9 on the crutches this morning on a nice day.

[Arrojo]

Went through this site scouring for a lot of old posts on cup slippage.  What a wealth of info here - thank you Pat.  Seems like it is highly unlikely for my stumble to have led to anything horrible.  The pain is just a little soreness in the hip and I can still walk.  Actually, my ITB is where I am extremely sore, yikes!

Anyway, about to go walk a mile on crutches before it starts raining!

[hernanu]

I think you're fine. We all had setbacks, you just need to get past them and keep going. Just allow for rest, ice, etc. Always keep in mind you're healing first and foremost and will be for a while.