I would appreciate any and all prayers for safety and care. I'm having a total hip replacement, and although it's almost considered routine, it does involve cutting parts of your body out and replacing them with hunks of metal and plastic :) Problems associated with this surgery are considered rare; I just don't want to be one of those rare cases :) I've asked for prayers in the past for others, and greatly appreciated those, now I'm going to be a little selfish and ask for prayers for myself :) I'll hopefully be able to provide a report tomorrow late afternoon when I'm back in the hotel room next to the hospital. (as long as the pain medication doesn't take away my ability to type :) )
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With a total hip replacement, you usually get to be weight bearing as tolerated, so that is good. But you aren't allowed to bend at the hip more than 60-90 degrees (varies, but usually 90 degrees).
Here is a video demonstrating the 90-degree flexion precaution. https://youtu.be/-ocBuicqimI?si=N9NV-FrpeObyIeuZ
Here are the precautions:
Do not bend the hip more than 90 degrees Use tilt back w/c and raise toilet commode. Do not cross legs or feet Do not roll or lie on your unoperated side for the first 6 weeks cuz it makes you adduct past midline. Do not twist the upper body when standing (causes internal rotation) Sleep on the back for the first 6 weeks The patient may benefit from a shower chair or elevated seat for home use Avoid bathing for 8 to 12 weeks (flexed and bent down in the tub) Use aids to put on underwear/socks/shoes for 6 weeks to avoid deep hip flexion angles
Dear Jesus. We lift our friend PhDinNY up to you in prayer. We trust in you and have peace, as our faith in you is strong. Please be with our friend and the surgeon and nurses. Let your guidance and healing power make this surgery a full success with miraculously quick healing. We give you the glory, Dear God. We ask that you give opportunity for PhDinNY to be a witness to the hospital staff and other patients. We thank you even now for all your blessings. Amen.