tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520412246310459623.post4697185465925083576..comments2023-09-06T07:14:09.986-04:00Comments on No more running: The surgery sagaDebbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17727115174070254910noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4520412246310459623.post-18974212654867764872015-11-02T23:09:16.117-05:002015-11-02T23:09:16.117-05:00Sounds like fun…NOT! I haven't had hip replac...Sounds like fun…NOT! I haven't had hip replacement, but did go through knee replacement a couple of years ago. Part of my pre-surgery requirements was to attend a "joint replacement" class at the hospital. It was a combination and knee and hip replacement folks, so I learned a little about hip replacement then.<br /><br />It seemed to me that hip replacement sounded like a more difficult recovery, as there was a lot of talk about how easy it is to pop the joint out of place if you don't follow the instructions. Can't do a lot of twisting etc. They didn't talk about anything like that with the knee joint.<br /><br />It also seemed even more important for the hip replacement people to have some of the "tools" after surgery - things like extra long shoe horns, a "grab-it" stick to pick things up off the ground, etc. I never did buy any of that and never did need it. And you'll have your hubby to help out if you drop something etc., so may not be necessary for you either.<br /><br />On the other hand, everyone I've ever talked to about it has completely disagreed with the feeling I had when I left that class - that hip replacement is harder. They have consistently said the actual recovery process in terms of healing etc. is much easier with hip replacement than knee replacement, so I guess my impression from the class is more than likely unreliable!<br /><br />In any case, the best advice I can give you is to listen to what they say and follow instructions. All will be well!denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873046572246069891noreply@blogger.com