Total Hip Replacement Anterior Approach 0 to 4 week Recovery

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Recently I had total hip replacement surgery. Anterior approach. I chose this approach because it had the quicker recovery time and the least amount of restrictions.
Follow me on my firs t4 weeks of recovery.

[janetdavis]

I had hip sugery at. 84 yrs old and don’t regret it one bit., I got so tired of hurting every time I walked, it has been a yr now and I’m very happy with it.. I had no one to help me and I came home the day after sugery.. Took care of myself and cooked for myself. hope your doing well..

[bantumwt]

I had the Anterior method done about 3 years ago. Spent 1 night in the hospital and was walking around the block twice the next day using a walker. Zero PT, zero rehab, back to work doing construction in 13 days. It was amazing.

[danamoore]

Pretty much my experience as I’m 3 weeks post op with THR anterior style. 69 and in good shape, walked a mile with the dog yesterday and felt it last night. Ice therapy about 4 to 5 times daily and keep it loose by moving every hour; walking around the house or light exercises. Tylenol n aspirin pain therapy since day 3; don’t like narcotics and constipation that comes with it. Goal is to walk 9 holes at 12 weeks! Hope my golf game improves too but it’s always a good walk.

[mucjud]

I had Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery on Aug. 11 early am.
That night l woke up with a horrible Rash around my surgery incision. It was extremely painful, itchy, and sensitive to anything touching it!
Doc put me on Prednisone for 7 days and Rash came back again!
Back on Prednisone for another 7 days plus Extra strength Cortisol cream (l went thru 3 large tubes, No sleep now 14 nights!!
I had no Aide but my neighbor took my dog out for me every day.
I was house bound over 50 days.
I finally got rid of Rashes and began PT homebound.
It's now Oct 13 on a Cane. I can drive small trips
Still have a limp but getting stronger.

[lindachristie]

My surgery is tomorrow morning! Thank you very much!

[TaipanTex]

This is exactly what I needed to see. I'm having hip replacement surgery in 2 weeks. I really appreciate showing us what to expect in the first critical 4 weeks post-op. I feel a lot more at ease about having it done now. Thanks.

[Aj-ijef]

I really was inspired by your video. Today is my 2nd week since my hip replacement surgery.
I saw your video the same day I got home after surgery and thought you were full of it. Two weeks later I saw it again to compare my progress. So far I'm keeping up with your time table of progress
and all I can say is that you are honest and helpful by doing your video. Please keep us updated with your progress. Best wishes.

[Terbug]

Love the dance with your daughter. My daughter is getting married on Oct 2024. Looking forward to our Father, daughter dance with my new hip.

[climberguy]

Thanks! This video has taken a little fear out of getting my hip done!

[charleslyall]

I had my left hip done, was home the following day, went home no one to look after me, I walked up to the store some messages on the second day with 2 sticks about 400 yards away, started driving after 5 days as it’s automatic not long journeys just the shops, I got on the bus to the pub 12 days with no sticks, I’m in construction but not going back until 5 was after surgery not doing major work, I’m 65 yrs old but everyone is different, take care guys ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[planelover]

Thank you! Like you, am on the younger side to have had this procedure. So, both physically and mentally challenging. Only 5 days post op (total hip, left) so far, and am feeling impatient already. Your progress from 0-4 weeks gives me hope. Thanks again!

[jenniferspangler]

Hi there. I am 54 and will be having hip replacement soon. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and it is very comforting to see that life gets back to normal fairly soon. Wish you the best in your recovery. This was super helpful

[GiveHerConfidence]

Thanks for this video. I am at 10 days post hip replacement, and thank you for the reminder that there is light at the end of recovery. The muscle soreness that feels like a pulled muscle is what is getting me down. There is no joint pain anymore so thanks again for this video.

[elvispresley]

I'm 61 and in somewhat good shape. I am going to have this in my left leg sometime this yr. THANK YOU so much for your vid. Great to see someone actually going through it. Many of the other vids do not show this.

[pascalmorin]

Hi Frank, Thank you for taking the time to make these posts.My name is Pascal. Small world! I just had left leg anterior hip replacement on 14 Nov 22 in Sydney Australia. Im 45 and had started the whole hip op journey at 40 like yourself, I also wanted to wait til i was at least 55-60 yrs old but it was clear that wasn't going to be an option. Like yourself i ride but the hip developed osteo arthritis on its own, no falls, crashes,in fact not a single thing trauma wise up to 40. I did a lot of Thai boxing in Thailand since my early 30's and have always been active but not a good enough reason for it to happen. Just a genetic predisposition type of bad luck. One surgeon said the formation of the femoral heads had shapes that were destined to annoy the acetabulum and eventually cause wear and tear. Watching your first video brought back my first week in an instant. Almost day for day identical. However after 4 days in hospital recovery i was lucky to get a full week as in patient at a really cool private rehab center called Walper, insurance covered that. So my second week was really easy as i had meals done, meds organised, physio and hydrotherapy twice a day and a lot of rest and icing. Felt a bit spoiled but paid a bundle for everything so why not. Managed to attach my ps4 for some guilty gaming and hours of streaming! Im now on a single walking stick and will head home Thursday 24/11/22. then i will do my own rehab at home and visit the center just twice a week. Your dead right, daily work and getting moving again is vital for a quicker recovery. I actually stopped all pain meds, had palexia instant and slow release, both stopped since Tuesday 22nd. No Pain but definitely feel discomfort after too much time on feet. Rest, panadol and ice fixes that but i think ill use something stronger on and off when im at home. I've got nothing against meds, just didn't like the fog it created in my mind. Your clip was informative and very encouraging, kinda wish i documented my op as well to help motivate others. I might get that chance in a few years from now as the right leg, although really strong and pain free, is unfortunately diagnosed with grade 3-4 OA!!!! We decided not to do a double as the right leg is currently doing perfectly well. Im kinda glad about that but you still wonder if a double is better in the long run. Ill keep watching your progress videos. Something tells me your right back on that motor bike and pain free these days, i can only dream for that time to arrive and get back to riding and if the universe allows it back to surfing. Did you manage to improve those dance steps? lol All the best from down under. (more of an essay than a comment i know)

[trishmiller]

I had my left hip replaced 10 days ago. My walking experience is very similar to yours. I can currently walk with no cane, and drive (just to PT), I have muscle pain in my leg but as you say it is to be expected. The Doctor and Hospital videos make it sound like easy surgery, but really, it's quite the opposite. They cut open your hip, retract your muscles, dislocate your hip, saw off your bone and stuff a titanium rod in your femur! And then there is the freezing medicine, anesthesia, morphine, fentanyl, antibiotics, and oxy. It is quite a trauma on your body. I still take Tylenol and have trouble sleeping, but it's only been 10 days! PT is rough. They are assertive. This week the surgeon will remove the bandage. I don't anticipate any issues. I am very excited about my hip no matter what. The old one was useless. Thanks for your video!

[elisap]

Thank you for posting your journey with hip replacement surgery. This has helped me to understand what I might expect. Of course, everyone is heals differently and progress might be slower or faster. Thank you for taking the time to post your video.

[michaelmoss]

Thanks Frank
My surgery was this past Thursday at 815am. The first 72 to 96 hrs were pretty tough in various ways. Mostly nausia and not sleeping at night but worked that out with ginger and short sleeps during the day. I get up every hr to walk a bit. Not too bad considering. My pain is the stiches and swelling around it but today starting day 5, im feeling more relief in general moderately that is.Thanks for your video. It is helpful and a guiding light! Im hoping to get on my drums and rehearse with the band a bit the beginning of week 6. I had the anterior surgery like you so I hope this is realistic. What an experience! Enjoy and keep on keeping on!

[annchambers]

Thanks for posting. I'm a 71 yr, old woman & getting hip surgery in 3 months. This was most helpful

[cristiangodinez]

im 24yo, that "too late" you were talking about with your doctor, to the point you cant walk.. thats where i am. hopefully ill have my hip replacement soon enough. just wanted to thank you for the video. you definitely gave me hope to be able to walk normally again and get back to enjoying life.