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<blockquote data-quote="Nelson Vergel" data-source="post: 238216" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>People kept telling me it would be an easy surgery. It was not.</p><p></p><p>It took me at least 3 months to be almost pain-free. The hip that was replaced was great, but past sciatica problems on the other side flared up while I was learning to walk and balance my body. Gladly, that has gotten better.</p><p></p><p>I had a horrible issue with Charlie Horse on my glute on the other side during the first two days of recovery. I realized it was dehydration. So, make sure that you drink Pedialyte or other hydration drinks right after the surgery.</p><p></p><p>These are some suggestions for you:</p><p></p><p>1- Get something to raise your toilet seat that has a handle on each side, as it is hard to go that low when you need to poop.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=toilet+seat+raiser&crid=1X1JSBI3A7Z4L&sprefix=toilet+seat+riser%2Caps%2C118&ref=nb_sb_noss_2" target="_blank">Any of these</a> would do.</p><p></p><p>2- Get a rail to get out of bed.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Compact-Bed-Rail-Silver/dp/B07NWWWKNJ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3UUIO7NDH5KX2&keywords=bed%2Brail&qid=1668274078&sprefix=bed%2Brail%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2-spons&th=1" target="_blank">This is the one I got.</a></p><p></p><p>3- Make sure you walk frequently with your walker; otherwise, you will get stiff. Put yourself on a 30-minute timer. Stiffness after seating is an issue.</p><p></p><p>4- Purchase a cushion to elevate any seat while sitting. For some reason, I needed to sit more elevated to prevent pain.</p><p></p><p>I was on pain meds just for the first week. I drove carefully at week 4.</p><p></p><p>5- Sleeping on your back during the first few days is a must. After a while, you will be able to sleep on either side. I used a large pillow in between my legs to stabilize my hips while sleeping on my sides.</p><p></p><p>6- Get yourself some slip on shoes or sandals since you will not be able to tie shoe laces or put socks on by yourself for a month at least.</p><p></p><p>7- I was able to take my first shower on day 3. It helps to have a walk-in shower with no tub. At first, raising the leg on the operated side is difficult.</p><p></p><p>I will think of other suggestions.</p><p></p><p>I went to the gym after 3 weeks to do light upper body machine workouts. I used the recumbent bike, also. I had no physical therapy as my surgeon thought I was in good shape and could do it myself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nelson Vergel, post: 238216, member: 3"] People kept telling me it would be an easy surgery. It was not. It took me at least 3 months to be almost pain-free. The hip that was replaced was great, but past sciatica problems on the other side flared up while I was learning to walk and balance my body. Gladly, that has gotten better. I had a horrible issue with Charlie Horse on my glute on the other side during the first two days of recovery. I realized it was dehydration. So, make sure that you drink Pedialyte or other hydration drinks right after the surgery. These are some suggestions for you: 1- Get something to raise your toilet seat that has a handle on each side, as it is hard to go that low when you need to poop. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/s?k=toilet+seat+raiser&crid=1X1JSBI3A7Z4L&sprefix=toilet+seat+riser%2Caps%2C118&ref=nb_sb_noss_2']Any of these[/URL] would do. 2- Get a rail to get out of bed. [URL='https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Compact-Bed-Rail-Silver/dp/B07NWWWKNJ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3UUIO7NDH5KX2&keywords=bed%2Brail&qid=1668274078&sprefix=bed%2Brail%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-2-spons&th=1']This is the one I got.[/URL] 3- Make sure you walk frequently with your walker; otherwise, you will get stiff. Put yourself on a 30-minute timer. Stiffness after seating is an issue. 4- Purchase a cushion to elevate any seat while sitting. For some reason, I needed to sit more elevated to prevent pain. I was on pain meds just for the first week. I drove carefully at week 4. 5- Sleeping on your back during the first few days is a must. After a while, you will be able to sleep on either side. I used a large pillow in between my legs to stabilize my hips while sleeping on my sides. 6- Get yourself some slip on shoes or sandals since you will not be able to tie shoe laces or put socks on by yourself for a month at least. 7- I was able to take my first shower on day 3. It helps to have a walk-in shower with no tub. At first, raising the leg on the operated side is difficult. I will think of other suggestions. I went to the gym after 3 weeks to do light upper body machine workouts. I used the recumbent bike, also. I had no physical therapy as my surgeon thought I was in good shape and could do it myself. [/QUOTE]
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