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. 
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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..
Wow. That’s great. Thanks for sharing. And I and doing great as well. Most the time I forget that I have a new hip. It’s just part of me and I can’t feel it. It’s great.
Thank you. I'm bone on bone hip left one. As well I'm doing anteriar
How did you do it by yourself? You are amazing! I live alone to and am really scared of having to do post op recovery by myself without any help. Hope you are doing well.
I’m having my hip replacement July 17,2024 and live alone, I’m 72 yr old woman, I applied for a caregiver temporarily while I recover…great job, you give me high hopes for a speedy recovery.
@@LindaFoyle I had my hip replaced two years ago, I was 62, also live alone with two dogs. I had help for 3 days and then alone. My cousin is 3 years younger than I am and she had help for two months! Some of it is mental. I just wanted to get better and life my best life.
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.
Ha ha I'm a golfer too, just about to have a THR.
Hoping it's gonna cure that pesky slice!
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.
Wow. Your recovery was faster than mine. I thought mine was quick. Keep up the great work. Thanks for watching.
in construction in 13 days. Who do you think are u bullshitting here?
@@teodormacovei4648 Believe what you want to. But it is true. I was remodeling a kitchen at the time. I had been cleared by my doctor to return to work.
@@teodormacovei4648 totally true. Cleared by my doctor to return to work in 13 days. Was remodeling kitchens.
Wow
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.
Thano you. I will see me surgeon next week for left hip repacement. I needed to see this. I'd love to see where you are now. Seeing you do squats, bike ride and lift your daughter encouraged me. I
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.
Check out my part two. It covers up to 6 months. Thanks for watching.
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!
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.
You should be 2 weeks post operation now. How are you recovering?
@@FrankGuest Actually at 5 weeks post op. Doing OK. Lot more pain than I imagined. Been walking without a cane for a week now. Still limping more than I think I should be at this time. Physical therapist thinks so too. I feel I have lots of pain at the end of the day if I walk too much. Morning not too bad. Looks like it'll be a long slow slog up the side of the recovery hill. Thanks.
@@TaipanTex I was worried about my limp post operation as well. But one day it just went away! Keep doing what your doc and Physical Therapist tell you. You will get through this and be very happy.
@@FrankGuest Thanks for the encouragement.
@@TaipanTex Hope your recovery is complete soon. I have my surgery in 2 weeks 7/27/22. Wish me luck.
Came across your video. It is helpful to see what to expect. I’m having right hip replacement May 30, 2024.Over a period of 10yrs I was treated aggressively with high doses of steroids for chronic migraines and reactive airway disease. Unfortunately I developed AVN (avascular necrosis). The pain is now unbearable. Over time it’s progressively gotten worse. Your video helped me to have an idea of what to expect on the other side. Thank you
Thank you. I am 75 and getting to getting the same approach done late this year. PS. You are great dad!
I had a bilateral total hip replacement. Went home after 4 days. Looked after myself. Got 14 syringes and realized I had to inject myself every day to prevent blood clots.
Did my exercises and after two weeks walked with a cane.I hated those damn compression socks😅
Sleep on your back, don't cross your legs, raised toilet seat etc. Made a t bar from the ceiling to pull myself up and out of bed. All worked out well.
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
Thank you for watching. I’ll be posting another video in 2 weeks. I’ll be 3 months post op at that point. I would consider myself 85% recovered at this point. I still can’t run or jump, but I have not been able to do that for 5 years. LOL. About 2 weeks ago I was able to tie my left shoe. That was a huge step for me. Thanks again for watching. Please subscribe so you don’t miss my next video.
Life dies not get back soon dont believe that
Thanks so much!! I feel better after seeing this video. I will be having the anterior approach hip replacement in 1 month and I can’t wait. I need to get my life back .😊
I was 58 , was awake through out my op, 12 was post op I thought it was a failure, but then all of a sudden I was walking unaided and back to work , went cold turkey on pain killers (tramadol & morphine,) no regrets now whatsoever.
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)
Inspirational! I'll be 53 this year, I'll go in about a month for my THR, and it's nice to see the ability/limitations and progress you show, puts me more at ease.
I'm getting ready for surgery soon and I need this video to help me on recovery and give me information on what I can expect . Thank You 👏👍
Exactly the video I needed to see too.My hip replacement is coming up,and this video has put me at ease.
I appreciate your AV integration videos, so feel better and get well soon! 👊
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.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for making this video !!!
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.
Thanks so much Frank I’m a AirForce Vet and having my hip replacement in November at the VA here in NC I have been so afraid but your video has helped me I put it off for 5 yrs and now can hardly walk at all without a walker due to the bone on bone pain Thanks so much
Thanks for sharing , good video . I’m a month away from surgery and the way you showed what you can do physically from the bed o the walking and stairs in time line helps me tremendously . Thanks again for sharing a tremendous help
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!
How did the jam session go with your band at week 6? I bet you were feeling pretty good by the 6 week mark.
Thanks so much for your video and being so honest with your recovery and everything you went through. I'm having my anterior hip replacement surgery next Monday and I'm encouraged after seeing this! Thanks a bunch!
How did the surgery go?
Thanks! This video has taken a little fear out of getting my hip done!
It’s still scary. But I’m so happy that it’s done. I could not feel any better about my decision!
Same here!
Hey Frank, I just want to express my thanks for creating this video. You've reassured me in a way that nothing else has since I got the news yesterday. I thought I pulled my groin or hip flexor at first, but that was six months ago. I've been limping ever since. Sure it's been getting better very slowly, but I was in denial. After the doctor gave me the news, although I thought I was ready to hear the worst, it still took me a bit to wrap my brain around it and accept that I had to get the surgery. Thank you again. I will continue to rewatch your video throughout my recovery for your positive attitude and inspiration.
Thank you for the kind words. I found out 5 years before this video that I needed mine replaced. I wish I did not wait so long to have it done. I’m very happy with my new hip!
Sue Wolfe- I'm having anterior thr at the end of March. Your video and comments were very helpful. Thanks for putting this video out for us! It helps to see the healing process. 👍💪❤️
Thank you so much to make this video for all of us who need hip replacement. It is so nice to see your progression in a short period of time. Love your dance with your daughter.
Thank you for watching and glad it was helpful to you. I’m still doing well. No hip issues at all. So happy I had it done.
Thank you man for sharing your recovery story.
I'm on my week 3, and I'm happy to know that everything is going on like in your case. Ready to dance on my week 4 :)
Nice video, on day 3 of my recovery! Thank you!
Thank you for your honesty it is what I need for my upcoming surgery thank you so much
Thank you for watching my video. I wish you a speedy recovery for your upcoming surgery.
17:04 Great video, Frank. Thank you for this very honest and informative progress report on what this experience is actually like. I’m just at the beginning of arranging to get this done, planning for mid December 2022 before Christmas..Merry Christmas gift to me is a new right hip😁. MD does anterior procedure and my PT friend says his patients she treats do very well. And MD also said there really are no restrictions with anterior approach. Your progress reports are extra reassuring…thanks again!
Thanks for sharing your experience with anterior THR! I’m 65 and I’m scheduled for surgery in 3 days! Your video answered
A lot of questions I had!
Thanks again ❤
Based on when you made your comment on my video. You should be at the hospital right now. I’m sure everything will go smoothly. I would love to hear from you in a few days to see how you are doing.
My surgery is tomorrow morning! Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching. How are you feeling now?
Thank you Frank! Awesome video. I just watched the video. Very encouraging. I will have my surgery tomorrow.
Best of luck. I look forward to hearing from you in a few days. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much! I'm very active and physical! I'm a ranch hand on an alpaca ranch and love my job with a passion. I am so encouraged by your video that I can merge back into my job in a positive way. NOT what others were telling me. Thank you so much for giving optimism!
Keep in mind the recovery from 0% to about 80% happens quickly. (At least for me) That last 20% could take up to a year. But I think you will find that at 80% recovered, you will feel better than you do right now. I was surprised how quickly I started resting on my new hip. I never did that before. I always leaned slightly to the right side while standing. Now I don’t even think about it but lean towards my new hip. But please Listen to your doctor and be careful with your new hip.
Doing this video from the patient perspective was great. I'm 59 and planning for my hip replacement. Your honesty about your experience was also inspirational. I wish your recovery the best and I hope to have a similar experience to yours.
You will do great. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful and inspiring. I have not had surgery yet but it is in the horizon. Thanks for sharing your story, I needed it!
Thank you for watching!
Wife goes in for her hip replacement in 2 weeks. Thank You for the Valuable info!
Thank you for watching!
Thank u so much for documenting ur needs and ur surgery and recovery. My man is needing a total hip at 69. He felt so much better after seeing ur progress. Good luck with ur continued success.
Thank you for watching and hopefully your husband’s surgery goes as well as mine.
Thank u for sharing this, my guy needs to have a total hip replacement at 69 yrs old .I’m so glad u put this up, he feels so much better.
How did it go? Did he get the surgery?
Thanks for posting. I'm a 71 yr, old woman & getting hip surgery in 3 months. This was most helpful
Good luck with your surgery. Please watch the next video in my hip series if you have not done so already. Thanks for watching!
Hello Sir from NJ! Scrolling around youtube while reliving some youtube research memories on my June 10, 2022 right hip replacement and came upon yours. I can relate definitely to your video. I was up and walking within 4 hours of the surgery (with assistance from a walker) with PT and OMG I was amazed on how far I was able to walk. Getting over the initial "wonderment" of even standing up straight was crazy! At 72, I finally decided to go thru with it. My surgeon and staff were amazing - oh yes - thru the butt too. Pix are available upon request. lol. 2 weeks of visiting PT and OT and then 6 weeks of PT at my local hospital - they picked me up 3 x's a week. Actually drove to PT the last 3 weeks. Keep up the good work. Rehab and exercise is key too!
Glad you had such a great recovery. I was walking hours after surgery as well. I went home same day and was driving by week 2. I had physical therapy at my home 2 times a week for 6 weeks then never again. And you are right, good PT is key. I’m so glad I had it done. My new hip is much stronger then the one I came to earth with. Thanks for watching!
So glad I found this as I surgery in 2 days. Looking forward to my recovery. Thanks for making this!
How did the surgery go?
@@FrankGuest went really well. Its been 2 1/2 months and getting back to normal activities.
Very inspiring buddy. I’m on the list for both hips for the next year. I’m an active 64 yo man, looking forwards to enjoy life to the fullest. Thank you for sharing !
Best of luck!
Excellent video. Very informative for anyone contemplating THR.
Thank you for your kind words.
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.
Excellent information. Well put together. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot.
Great video! I had my surgery, and fears slowed me down. Very encouraging! Thanks
Thank you so much for watching! It means a lot to me. I have had some great conversations with hundreds of people on this video.
Great video. I just had mine 2 weeks ago. Thanks for inspiration. 👍🏼💪🏼
Thanks Frank. My hip surgery is schedule for January 4th, 2023. Loved the information and very encouraged by your comments and advice.
Thank you for watching. Good luck with your surgery. I’m still very happy with the outcome of mine.
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!
Everything you said about the surgery is correct. It’s a very intense procedure. That said, I am so happy I got it done. Your 14 days post operation now. The trouble sleeping at night and soreness around the incision will persist for a while. But it will get better. My hip is 3000% better now than before the surgery.
so sick of people who say, ahh, piece if cake, walking for miles after 2 weeks......really?? BS!!
@@lizstromsnesdolz629 It is a tough recovery. You must keep moving in order to get better but it hurts. Your body has to figure out how to work with the new hip. All your leg muscles have to learn how to work after being manupulated. My knee hurt for a few months after as well. It will be 2 years next month. It's all good now.
Will be consulting with my Dr about hip replacement and am watching everything on the subject. I strongly recommend everyone do the preparation work on any health subjects. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and knowledge is power. ❤😉👍
I agree with you 100%. Thanks for sharing. I don’t think my recovery would have been as quick if I was not as healthy as possible going into it.
Thank you for posting this. Just a bit over 2 weeks till my hip replacement. I’m nervous and excited. Glad to see how well you’ve done!!
Thank you for watching. I had a very positive experience. I’m almost a year post operation now.
Hi Therese, I was wondering how you made out? My surgery is Oct 10 2022. Thank you.
Thanks for this video.I’m meeting with a surgeon tomorrow.I have significant osteoarthritis in my right hip,that’s probably gonna require surgery.This eases the fear a lot.It’s mostly just fear of the unknown.I’ve been in pain and limping around for a year or more.We got this !
Thanks again.
I am no doctor, but I can say with confidence that you will be happy that you got the surgery.
Man thank you for this vid. And congratulations 💪🏾
Thank you for watching my videos.
So glad for you. 3 weeks after surgery i sat down on the sofa , my hip popped out. So starting over again. Thank you for the video
I’m so sorry to hear that. That was a big fear of mine after my surgery. I feel like I took it slow. Even at the gym I felt like I could push myself more. But I held back. Good luck with your recovery
I'm 45 years young, going in May 9th for my anterior approach total hip replacement. I have stage III Avascular Necrosis in right hip. Motorcycle accident in 2002, Rod taken out 2004. This is the suspected cause. I cant wait! Glad to hears you're doing good and everything went well. !!👍🙏
@bvoasis I'm so sorry you've gone through all of this. I sure hope this can be a final replacement for you. Prayers for a healthy recovery, and hopefully no more surgeries. I can definitely relate to hell, as I have spent over 120 days in the hospital in the last year and a half due to intractable back pain after a failed surgery, then I got the AVN diagnosis. It's taken a lot of support from family and friends to make it this far.
Great Recovery.....after watching this video..... I get confidence....for hip Replacement surgery
Thanks for sharing.
I had a right THR in 2019 at age 60. I was able to drive one week post-op. I used only one crutch on day one and then a cane (umbrella) after day six. I started PT after ten days and biking on the 13th day. I started biking regularly after that.
I was never in any pain that required meds. I experienced only transitory discomfort.
Biking allows me to strength train my hip similar to weight training in a gym by gradually increasing duration and intensity without risking injury. I usually let the hip rest for a day or two between bike rides.
Three years and nine months post-op, I have no mobility or pain issues and no activity restrictions other than that I have not resumed long distance running.
My orthopedist says that I may resume running if I want, but he recommends that I run in the grass or on sand and not on a road. He advised me, however, that the “manufacturer” does not recommend running.
That’s great to here. I’m a year and a half post operation. No mobility issues at all. My doctor said the same thing about running. I don’t plan on running again unless someone big is chasing me. LOL.
WOW, YOUR VIDEO IS VERY ENCOURAGING... I'VE BEEN TOLD BY MY DOCTOR THAT I WILL NEED A HIP REPLACEMENT IN THE FUTURE DUE TO ARTHRITIS.... I'VE BEEN SCANNING RUclips VIDEOS THESE PAST FEW MONTHS BUT YOUR VIDEO GIVES ME THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO DO THE SURGERY... THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING THIS VIDEO...
Thank you for watching and good luck with your surgery.
It'll be my turn soon. This video was really helpful! Thanks for showing us all what to expect. Glad you're doing so well. Your dance partner is a real sweetheart!
Glad it was helpful! And she is the best dance partner ever!
Hi just watched your video and I appreciate you sharing your experience in a relaxed at-home atmosphere. I'm 70 and my surgery will be February 4 so I'm thinking about it alot. I'm glad you are doing so well.
Thank you. I am 6 months out from my surgery now and could not be happier. Good luck with your surgery.
Thank you for this video I’m in my early fifties I will be having surgery September 2024
Glad to see you’re doing well, I’m scared to be honest, that’s why I’m watching videos to see whats coming.
I had my surgery 14 days ago. Don't be fooled by him looking good. He's pumped full of drugs. When I woke up, my pain level was 9.9 and unbelievable. I had been taking tramadol for years, so they had to give me way more pain meds than normal. It took them 45 minutes to stabilize the pain. They were giving me an IV of fentynal. Two hours later, I was in heaven. Then, at about the 12 hour mark, the pain meds wore off the oxycontin didn't help much. It's a painful surgery, but I'm so glad I did it and would do it again if I had to.
Hello Mr. Guest,
Thank you for your Video, I am in process to go for Hip Surgery soon after 30 YEARS. At present 4/24/22 I am able to walk BUT Many time I get Pain LIKE CLOUD , The pain comes and go . Once again thank you for your hard work. ' IN GOD WE TRUST" TAKE CARE AND THANKS.
Great video. Thanks so much for making this and sharing your experience. Takes some anxiety away from my upcoming surgery.
Thanks for watching!
Getting mine done next month same procedure. Glad yours went well and counting on the same thing. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good luck!! Just remember, the first week or two will be the worst. After that you will be so happy you got it done. By 16 weeks you will be 80% recovered. And that 80% will feel so much better than how you feel today.
Good to see and hear I am scheduled for Surgery June 14 and I was a little skeptical ...Thanks for the information .
Thank you for sharing. I'm in my 50s and going for total hip replacement also in a couple of weeks and feeling quite nervous. Hope my recovery goes as good as yours.
Thanks for watching and please let me know how it goes.
Thank you so much for doing this. My same surgery is scheduled next week and it gives me hope and comfort. I have already had a right shoulder replacement and basically will have both hips, both knees and the other shoulder replaced in time. Thank you and so glad you did so well. God bless.
Good luck with your surgery. Sounds like you are the bionic woman. 🥺
Would never do another surgery helllll no
Thanks for your video. I am 60 and been a nurse for 30 years. I had this surgery 16 days ago. I have not been taking pain meds, making it hard to put weight on hip. I will do so, so that I can get to walking better. Really want to start trying to walking better and goal to without walker soon. Thanks. Hope you are doing great now.
I’m six months out right now. I could not be any happier that I had the surgery. My hip feels great. I can’t even tell I have an implant. You need your meds to put weight on that hip. It’s very important. I have another video half edited. Week 4-16. I’ll get it posted hopefully before the new year. Keep at it, do your physical therapy and continue to push yourself. Hope your swelling has not been too bad. I was lucky and did not have much swelling.
I appreciate this post! I just had my 2nd outpatient anterior hip replacement on September 20, 2022 in the md / dc area where i live and recovering now.. My first anterior hip replacement was Jan 2016.... Eight days later i am almost off the cane, anterior method is a miracle! Dealing with typical pain and swelling now as this is normal progression. I'm a glutton for punishment and I've been taking only 500 mg of Tylenol every day now and no oxycontin yet! Last hip replacement, same approach and i did not take one painkiller which Is not always a good thing! I'm 56 and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 32 y/o. Xray showed deformity in both hips, paper thin cartlige and doc said i only had a couple years left max and options were risky given my lifestyle and the posterior method was the only option.... this was horrible news but it motivated me to prove this doc wrong and timeline, which i did and let him know 17 yrs later! He did not do the surgery as the anterior hip docs are specialized and choose one that has performed lots of them. I was
very athletic growing up, played lots of sports and have now been in the construction contracting business for the past 27 years and also very hands on. Hips were always stiff and sore my entire life. In other words I've beaten the shit out of myself and thats ok, i have no regrets! Anterior approach worked the best for me and good luck with yours!!!
Im very happy I choose the anterior approach. But listen to your doctors. Anterior may not be the best option for everyone. But it was for me. And most people that had this approach would agree. Thanks for watching my videos!
I'm 56...having surgery early May. I can say, this was very informative and really glad to find this. Very mind settling. Thank you for posting this...cheers!!
Good luck with your surgery!
Better get a second opinion.
@@guitarzan2626 why?
I had a anterior done in Feb 2021 and just had the other hip done March 19, 2024. I had my second surgery in a surgi center "Emerge Ortho" and went home afterwards. My surgery started at 7am I was in recovery at 8:30 and released by 10:30 after walking with my walker and doing the steps. I walked unaided two days after my surgery and the hip felt good. I was walking on my own after my first PT six days after my surgery and have never looked back. I am 71.5 years old and feeling GOOD!
You are a Rock Star! Glad to hear you are doing so well. Thanks for watching my video.
I love this comment so much! Thank you for posting your inspirational experience! ❤
Uh, I don't understand all you guys walking so soon. Everywhere I read it says bone isn't fused to the implant yet, that it takes like 4 weeks or more before you're supposed to out full weight on it????
Thank you for the video! God bless.
Thanks for your video! I’m on day four post surgery and so far so good. Looking forward to riding my mountain bike too! Congratulations and thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching. I’m sure your are on my bike by now! Take care of that hip. Don’t fall off the bike 🙏
Please tell me what kind of pain meds did you take in first weeks ? I will have my hip done soon and I am terrified.Thank you.
Nice presentation, Frank! -unlike many others touting "miraculous" recoveries, you're BELIEVABLE!
I’ve seen some of those videos as well. Unbelievable recovery time. I am very happy with mine. Fill recovery does take up to a year. But you can get to 80-85% pretty quick. I’m at 8 months now. I can run and jump but you won’t find me playing basketball competitively. I’ll holding off until next winter to go snowboarding as well. Good luck with your recovery.
@@FrankGuest Thanks, Frank! (the 4 wk's since my surg have been NO PICNIC...)
@@badtriad9684 did your leg swell up? I was lucky, not much swelling. But the incision location was sore for a while. Still to this day I am not comfortable on my left side on the ground. But I sleep on my left side in bed with no issues. What approach did your surgeon take?
@@FrankGuest hi Frank! Was anterior approach, Yes -swelling, & sleeping's a "B"! Sounds like YOU'RE doing well (& appreciate the "back & forth" we've had!) kev
Great video Frank! I'm 74 and have my anterior hip replacement scheduled for 9/20/22. Your documentation of recovery on a regularly updated bases has be the best that I have watched. It's a solid timeline of you recovery and what can be expected if therapy is followed. Gotta watch your next video now!
Next video will be up in about a week. I just had my year post operation appointment with my surgeon. All went well and my doctor is trying to get approval for my videos to be on his website.
The best video!! Thank you… very clearly stated. I am going next week 🙏🤞
Wishing you good luck next week. Thank you for watching.
Great video! I just had a bilateral hip replacement this morning and post op 10 hours. This is great documentation. I should’ve started this too right after surgery.
Right on! Now that you are 10 days out, how are you feeling?
@@FrankGuest I feel good! Walking slowly without crutches or a walker. I can do light housework. The discomfort is only about a 1/10 now (groin).
Had my right hip replaced via anterior almost 3 days ago and just found your inspiring video - thanks so much! I’m striving to achieve the goals that you conquered. I had a helpful head start - 3 months of hip exercises nearly every other day and practice last week walking up/down stairs with a cane, in/out car & bed with leg lifter from a hip kit I bought. That helped tremendously, as doing basic things was easy post op despite the pain. Been doing laps around the house with the walker until the pain hits 5-6 on the 10 scale. Overall, feeling very positive so far.
Frank, what impressed me the most is that other than the gym cycle, you didn’t have formal PT post op. Other videos I’ve watched had more structured or formal PT for the first weeks. My surgeon advised no PT other than walking for the first 4 weeks to give time for bones to adhere rather than risk compromising that, and after 4 weeks, formal PT. I’ve been skeptical about this, but after seeing how your recovery went w/o PT, I’m encouraged! I’m going to cheat a bit and do some light range of motion stretches anyway as I progress, but will hold off on anything that can pull the new hardware out of place and trust my surgeon’s advice and nail the PT in 4 weeks. Will check back and let you and followers know how this goes.
Seams like you had a plan. I think those that go into the surgery that think like you have the best recovery’s. Thanks for watching and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Again, thanks for sharing your journey and tips. I’m progressing well, almost exactly as you did! At day 4 I went from walker to cane. By day 7, just barely tapping the cane for balance while walking. By day 10 - no more cane for walking and per my smartwatch my stride length and speed about 75% of normal. Just using the cane up/down stairs for balance. At day 14 - walking without cane up/down stairs and no longer two feet per step. It hurt at first, but this opened up my range of motion considerably to the point where I can now reach down enough while standing to get my pants on. Still have swelling, stiffness and pain that’s manageable with Tylenol and still numbness on outside of quad running down towns knee, but my surgeon says that’s normal at this stage. Wound was checked at day 14 by surgeon’s PA, and it’s normal at this stage.
So today is day 16 and I’m very encouraged. My new right hip coming along well. With the better ability to lift my leg I now have, I’m going to see if I can drive again, being as cautious as possible of course. The next hurdle will be trying to sleep on my side. Too uncomfortable up until now, but with better range of motion, I’d like to make that transition, as I’m still not sleeping well.
Thanks again Frank as I’ll continue to monitor progress relative to your timeline and take note of your tips.
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.
Stick with the PT after your surgery and you will do fine. Click on my channel and go to my most recent video. It’s a survey update. Good luck with your recovery.
Im 31 and need a bilateral hip replacement long story how it come to this but i was fit and healthy not so long ago and now i cant get shoes and socks on sittin on hard or low surfaces, walking basicslly any movements with the legs cause pain there basically locked. I know i need a hip replacement but im really scared of all the meds and that i might end up even worse. I have a great surgeon who does the anterior approach im just very nervous
@@ael100 hi I’m from Towson my surgery is April 6 please only hope and stay praying 🙏 firt i have 42 yr and in not waiting good luck 🍀👍 for you
I am planning a THR for 2 weeks. Really appreciated your recovery video. Looks like things are going well. Congrats. Would love to see 6 months progress!
Thanks for watching. My 6 month video is up. Click on my channel and then click on the video tab. Scroll down until you see it. I am very happy with my recovery.
How'd yours go Denise? I'm 6 months out from my THR and my hip is 100%, no pain at all and I'm back to normal activities. If you are at just a week or 2, keep a smile because things will begin to improve rapidly soon. I was driving my car at 3 weeks and no cane or support at all....my swelling took 3-4 weeks to fully subside. Wishing you well!
THANK YOU for doing this video.
Thanks for watching. I hope your surgery goes well.
Very informative. I had both hips replaced the sam year. 2015. One in August and them the right one in October. Mine was done posterior.
I go hiking, walking.. and im 70 years old. It has been a blessing. I've got a friend who is about to under go his hip replacement.
Im gonna forward your video to him
Thank you and best of luck to your friend.
@@FrankGuest Thank You.... My friend Bob,... better known now as Bionic Bob... grin faired very well. He was out of the hospital and home the same day. He had robotic surgery... Its amazing how things have changed since I worked in the OR in the Military, 1972 VietNam. He did not have sutures, but was super glued shut. I recall back in the day, that was just becoming a new process... Its cool. Hope all is well with you to my friend. Keep smilin.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You look like you've come a long way. I'm scheduled to have my total right hip replaced June 22, 2022 and I'm happy yet nervous about it coming out of socket. I'll have my pre-op appointment next week and I have questions. Your video is very helpful and gives me hope!
Thanks again for posting your video!
Thank you for watching. Good luck with your surgery!
I am 33 years old and I just had my total hip replacement done on my left hip on June the 2nd 2022 so 8 days ago and I got discharged on the 7th so I have been home for 3 days. I wish you good luck on your surgery, (it might be coming out of the socket but it's going back in a waaaaay better condition + you'll be asleep so you won't feel a thing ). The pain you feel while your bones and muscles and skin are healing is sooooo worth it. I might only be 33 years old but my hip was in a seriously bad shape,...
Try going in empty headed, stress free, it helps a lot, again good luck to you.
Great FRANK - Just what I was looking for, a good honest personal account - I’m one week post Op today so I hope to be dancing like you soon 😊
Thank you for your video - really good - you have boosted my confidence - all being well I am booked in for my op in 3 days time.
Thanks for watching. How are you feeling a few days post op?
Bro ya giving me HOPE!! Had a disease in my hip when I was 10 , 1979. Fast forward 2022 my hip is totally destroyed. Can't time my shoe can't put on my sock is terrible.. But your video is inspiring to me.🙏🏼
I could tie my shoes and put on socks, but it was a struggle every time. Now I have no issues at all.
I'm glad you showed what the scar looks like. That way I know what's coming
I should have put a photo of my scare in my 6 month update video. I'll have to add it to my year update video in a few months. I'm 9 months post op and have surfed in North Carolina, rode motorcycles and I can run after my 5 year old daughter at the playground with no pain. Life is good post op!
Thank you so much for sharing. I have been reading n watching a lot on hip replacement to help me decide which approach is the best. I already had in mind the anterior approach after researching about it. I have seen orthopedic surgeons both in the Philippines n Kuwait where I both live. So far in the Phil one doctor said posterior n the other one lateral so I am more confused. In Kuwait there are few doctors who do the anterior approach and that’s why I am flying there after Christmas to consult with one doctor who is famous for this. Watching your video helped me decide to do the anterior. Hopefully everything goes well with me. I am 67 and was born with not so good hip bones. Aside from the hips I am also candidate for knee replacement. All because of osteoarthritis. There are some bad days but mostly still the pain is bearable. Again thank you. Reading all the comments gave me more knowledge n first hand experiences from others.
Thank you for watching! Good luck with your procedure. Let me know how it goes.
I admired you , i am scared . I was schocked to dee u on a bike, gives me hope . Thanks greatly for video and wish you are better and better . I will remember you . Thanks orlando
Thank you for watching my journey!
Thanks for documenting your surgery and recovery. I'm preparing for my left hip replacement at 65. Pretty nervous for sure. Glad your doing well.
Currently I am 6 months post op and could not be happier that I had the surgery. Good luck with yours. Take is slow after your Surgery, listen to your doctor and don’t break precautions. You will do fine!
@@FrankGuest hi 👋 everything is ok whit you surgery
@@KarlaFlores-bn9pg yes. My surgery went great. I was very happy with my recovery.
Great video thanks, I go in in 3 days and it was very encouraging and positive, just hope I'm as fortunate.
Thanks for watching. How are you doing now?
Thank you so much for this video. I was blindsided when I found out that I needed a replacement. I have a month to mentally prepare and you have helped me so much showing how you progressed so quickly. You gave me so much inspiration ♡
Looks like you are doing the right thing. Do your research and listen to your doctor and you will be fine. The first week is a little rough, but beyond that you will be able to get around just fine.
@@FrankGuest i have atecreliatis and can't breath
I'm in almost, my 3rd. month.I just wanted to say , my gosh was that ever the less painful surgery I've ever had., and there have been a few.
The hardest thing I had to deal with, was no sleeping. I have insomnia, as well as chronic back problems, terrible pain. Doctors say nothing can be done, so still will be on pain medicine forever Makes me sad:(:I can:t sleep on my back, it hurts too much. Good luck to all of you.
Wow, thank you for sharing all of these details of your experience!! I’m up in Canada and I’ve got a total hip replacement in 6 weeks, anterior. I’m also 41, arthritis from an accident 17 years ago.
Your story sound like it parallels mine. Not that you will need it, but good luck with your surgery. I’m very happy with my new hip.
I had my left hip done a week ago friday.. no pain in the hip at all.havnt had a pain med since the day after surgery. but still have issues with muscle tightness .. . Insurance was held up with therapy have only had 1 session thus far.. kicking myself into therapy gear and preparing for my right hip to be done... Congratulations on your success!!!!
Thanks. Hope your recovery goes well. And good luck with the next one.