Resurfacing Aussies 39 Days Post Op

[david2009]

Hi All,

I have been following all of your stories and post operative experiences with a keen interest. Of course I sit here comparing procedures, speed of operative recovery and the rate that you all return to pre arthritic activity. The common thread is probably the excitement of activity that is pain free and possibly the "over" doing it due to confidence and recovery that is faster than expected.

I can certainly prescribe to the latter. I returned to work on day 21 post op. No crutches or cane. No problem negotiating our office or the people in it. All were caring and understanding as I did not sit for more than half an hour, got up, walked around and resumed my work. The first week back was tiring, and I probably would have benefited from only doing half days. However, I persisted.

Unfortunately, people started to take my recovery for granted as I scurried from one task to another with haste. My colleagues are now of the opinion that this type of surgery is easy and uncomplicated. The third day at work was a big scare for me. The lift in our foyer came down and the doors opened, However, the lift faulted and did not ground correctly. The lift floor was still some 10cm above the floor. As I enterd the lift, I tripped on my operated leg and fell into the lift and onto the floor. I jarred my left shoulder and operated side(RHS) groin. Needless to say my bosses were scurrying about concerned now that I am a liability being in the office. I do not believe I did any damage to the prosthesis, but am having a follow up X Ray on the 10th November. Time will tell.

Have been relatively pain free, however, have noticed the sore left knee come back and sore lower right back return. I notice that when I feel more lop sided the pain is more significant. After visiting my chiropracor the pain disappears and less lop sided. Hope this dissapates over time.

The thing I notice most is the walk from the car park to my office. It is up a slight hill. I no longer stop half way to adhust a tight and sore hip. I power up and grin all the way into the foyer. The past weekend was a busy one around the house. I mowed both the front and rear lawns, washed and polished the car, washed the dog and went to a bithday party on Saturday night. Too much. The following day was spent at a race track in the pits on my feet all day between 0830 and 1800. Had to go to work today for a rest!!!

My advice for what it is worth is to hit the brakes and enjoy your recovery. Don't get over confident and attempt too much (as I did). I believe I could of benefited from a further two weeks off work, but I had to pay the bills. They are amounting!!

I have not used any meds since week two except the aspirin for DVT reasons. Have had the odd Nurofen when I over did things. eg. The past weekend.

Now the big task. After the go ahead from Dr. Kohan, I need to drop 10kgs. Back in the pool and some aerobic activity. Will keep you all posted from time to time. I wish you all the very best in your journey to pain free hips. There is definitely hope out there.

Cheers

Dave

[obxpelican]

Dave,

The bad thing is early on you can easily suffer a fractured femoral head if you fall wrong..... the good thing is that your femoral head is covered with a great deal of muscle and tissue.

Be very careful though as your hip needs time to recover.


Chuck