It's interesting to read the comments about post total hip replacement. It really seems to vary quite a bit. I am exactly two weeks post anterior THP. My surgeon said the surgery lasted no more than one hour. He used a HANA table and I was given an epidural and moderate sedation. I am 56 yo and in good health and fairly fit. I was seen in a surgical center and avoided all the problems of a hospital. I left the surgery center about 3-4 hours after the surgery. My question is how far can I go in terms of exercise? Today I walked a mile with a cane mostly as a back up. I did my own upper body/core work out. I feel great, although the new hip area is still very weak. The surgeon doesn't want me to do PT outside of the home until after I see him in 2 weeks.
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It's interesting to read the comments about post total hip replacement. It really seems to vary quite a bit. I am exactly two weeks post anterior THP. My surgeon said the surgery lasted no more than one hour. He used a HANA table and I was given an epidural and moderate sedation. I am 56 yo and in good health and fairly fit. I was seen in a surgical center and avoided all the problems of a hospital. I left the surgery center about 3-4 hours after the surgery. My question is how far can I go in terms of exercise? Today I walked a mile with a cane mostly as a back up. I did my own upper body/core work out. I feel great, although the new hip area is still very weak. The surgeon doesn't want me to do PT outside of the home until after I see him in 2 weeks.
August 4, 2016 - 7:18amThis Comment
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