Thanks for sharing! I’m 5.5 months out of a bilateral surgery and on my way to play soccer!
Best thing I’ve ever done after suffering for over a decade
it can be terrifying but even if I hadn’t read abt peoples post op pain I could only assume that ai would have intense pain for a few days, considering all that goes into a hip arthroscopy! I’ve had success and did have some pain in the early days but 2 weeks out and I am so thrilled at my experience. Search success in the sub and you’ll find some positive stuff!!
Good for you! Hope the recovery continues to go well. I think it’s good to share both types of experiences here so people can see what are the possibilities. Unfortunately how your recovery goes is random imo. I did mine with one of the top surgeons in this field and pre op given my age etc my recovery was expected 3 months and now it seems it will be 9 months +. So you never really know… I think people who have had difficult experiences feel alone in this hence more likely to seek advice and share experiences here and seek validation not necessarily being negative and we should give them grace!
Good luck with the rest of your recovery- keep doing well!
I’ll just say to be cautious about claiming success until maybe the 9 month or 1 year mark. Specifically after the window of scar tissue formation. Be positive and optimistic but don’t get cocky. Things fell apart for me in month 10 one day just walking down the hall. Normal day, normal steps. 2 years later I’m still suffering and am overall worse than before the surgery.
Think you misunderstood the point of the post. Being cocky was exactly what I wasn't trying to be.
Lots of people are scared about going through with the surgery and especially the first few days, after reading this sub. I was simply trying to offer an alternative story.
But in all honesty my surgeon says I should be much much better by 6 months. Meanwhile it's up to me to do the physio work.
If you really are still struggling you should have correcting surgery. Assuming it would help.
My local one here in Norway. Was in line for about 24 months unfortunately, but that's how it is.
On the other hand I've lived with a bad hip for many years, so the waiting time was the least of my worries.
I love this. Thank you for sharing, I’m hoping to have a great experience as well. I’ve been feeling very nervous because of some of the experiences I’ve read about on here. But at the end of the day, I just need to have trust. No way around it!
OP did you do any prehab work to set yourself up for a smoother recovery?
Did nothing before the surgery.
I have a physio program I follow now mind, but in retrospect the only thing I would have done differently would be to prepare the apartment for being slightly handicapped. That toilet paper or coffee you keep on the shelf, take it down. Move extra pillows to your bed. Inform your spouse they should go to the local sports store and buy XXXXXL sweat pants, cause putting your pants on is a bother! Organise help to do shopping and so on.
Oh and get icepacks.
First two nights I couldn't really sleep because I had to lie flat on my back and that just gave me massive aches.
Third night I slept half the night with a big pillow between my thighs, but I ended up removing it and slept normally.
It helps taking some powerful painkillers for sleeping the first few nights. My impression is that the recovery is massive the first 4-5 days.
I wasn't told any restrictions. I have even slept on the operation wound. Biggest thing is really to keep your leg raised the first night because of swelling. My knee and thigh was absolutely massive.
I had bilateral surgery 5.5 months ago. While I’m thrilled with where I am at, I think it is important to be realistic! The first month after surgery felt very smooth-almost too smooth. There have been ups and downs since. After you get on your feet and up your rehab there are challenges. At this point I’m running on a treadmill and working up mileage. Overall I would definitely recommend the surgery if you are suffering.
I’m a week post op and am hopeful. I’m an athlete who hasn’t been able to run for 6 months so surgery didn’t feel optional. Staying careful and optimistic
I am day 9 too technically. June 6 buddies? *high five!*
The hardest sleeping thing for me has been neck pain from not moving at all, and I’m starting to get sores on my heels. More about the sleeping-like-a-board than the pain itself.
Idk abt that! I feel like my posts haven’t been negative as well as those commenting and giving me advice! I did just post abt still being numb in my genitals but I feel a lot of people do have success and positive feedback, especially if you read the comments on the posts that seem to be having bad experience.
Truthfully, this sub helped me feel more confident about the surgery especially after I asked how long it took post op for people to feel the surgery worked and I received so many positives! There’s a lot of posts here daily so sometimes you gotta sort through them and look at a posters history too to see if they are more pessimistic or optimistic! I’m glad you’re recovering well, please dont break your protocol on the crutches my PA stressed so hard that even if you feel ok walking don’t you gotta let that heal!
I’m 15 days post op and I’m feeling great (although I agree with you that sleeping is the worst so far) I just started in office PT (was doing home physio) and aside from my numbness I’m extremely happy about my surgery!!
I’m sorry to hear that but speak with your doctor before hand and see if there are other options. I’m 38 with no other health problems so this is more of an inconvenience for me but see if you can use a recliner. I know the big thing was keeping my legs from rotating inward so the pillow was a must for me
technically they did clear me to drive because it was my left leg but I am on a walker, I have a large SUV and I’m very short so I have a hard time getting in and out of my car alone and then getting the walker in and out without breaking my hip precautions so as of now my husband takes me to PT until I’m off the walker.
Agreed! I had my surgery 2 months ago and it has been an amazing experience. I haven’t regretted it once. It truly depends on the doctor in my opinion.
Thanks for sharing! I’m 5.5 months out of a bilateral surgery and on my way to play soccer! Best thing I’ve ever done after suffering for over a decade
Wow this is awesome to read! So many posts about the hell for the first few days it's terrifying
it can be terrifying but even if I hadn’t read abt peoples post op pain I could only assume that ai would have intense pain for a few days, considering all that goes into a hip arthroscopy! I’ve had success and did have some pain in the early days but 2 weeks out and I am so thrilled at my experience. Search success in the sub and you’ll find some positive stuff!!
Good for you! Hope the recovery continues to go well. I think it’s good to share both types of experiences here so people can see what are the possibilities. Unfortunately how your recovery goes is random imo. I did mine with one of the top surgeons in this field and pre op given my age etc my recovery was expected 3 months and now it seems it will be 9 months +. So you never really know… I think people who have had difficult experiences feel alone in this hence more likely to seek advice and share experiences here and seek validation not necessarily being negative and we should give them grace! Good luck with the rest of your recovery- keep doing well!
Tbh I've expected 8-12 months recovery myself. The physio work is a long haul.
Thanks for sharing! Keep us posted on your recovery please
I’ll just say to be cautious about claiming success until maybe the 9 month or 1 year mark. Specifically after the window of scar tissue formation. Be positive and optimistic but don’t get cocky. Things fell apart for me in month 10 one day just walking down the hall. Normal day, normal steps. 2 years later I’m still suffering and am overall worse than before the surgery.
Think you misunderstood the point of the post. Being cocky was exactly what I wasn't trying to be. Lots of people are scared about going through with the surgery and especially the first few days, after reading this sub. I was simply trying to offer an alternative story. But in all honesty my surgeon says I should be much much better by 6 months. Meanwhile it's up to me to do the physio work. If you really are still struggling you should have correcting surgery. Assuming it would help.
Thanks for sharing. Can I ask which hopsital you had your surgery at and how long you had to wait?
My local one here in Norway. Was in line for about 24 months unfortunately, but that's how it is. On the other hand I've lived with a bad hip for many years, so the waiting time was the least of my worries.
wow that’s crazy over here in the US it took 3 weeks to get diagnosed and then a month after that i had the surgery
Yeah I could have done it private here as well, but the best surgeons are in the NHS.
Can I ask where you had it done in the UK?
Didn't do it in the UK.
Oh I assumed it was UK as post said NHS?
Sure did. Many countries have NHS, but I suppose I should have specified.
I love this. Thank you for sharing, I’m hoping to have a great experience as well. I’ve been feeling very nervous because of some of the experiences I’ve read about on here. But at the end of the day, I just need to have trust. No way around it! OP did you do any prehab work to set yourself up for a smoother recovery?
Did nothing before the surgery. I have a physio program I follow now mind, but in retrospect the only thing I would have done differently would be to prepare the apartment for being slightly handicapped. That toilet paper or coffee you keep on the shelf, take it down. Move extra pillows to your bed. Inform your spouse they should go to the local sports store and buy XXXXXL sweat pants, cause putting your pants on is a bother! Organise help to do shopping and so on. Oh and get icepacks.
How do u have to sleep or are there restrictions to how you sleep?
First two nights I couldn't really sleep because I had to lie flat on my back and that just gave me massive aches. Third night I slept half the night with a big pillow between my thighs, but I ended up removing it and slept normally. It helps taking some powerful painkillers for sleeping the first few nights. My impression is that the recovery is massive the first 4-5 days. I wasn't told any restrictions. I have even slept on the operation wound. Biggest thing is really to keep your leg raised the first night because of swelling. My knee and thigh was absolutely massive.
I had bilateral surgery 5.5 months ago. While I’m thrilled with where I am at, I think it is important to be realistic! The first month after surgery felt very smooth-almost too smooth. There have been ups and downs since. After you get on your feet and up your rehab there are challenges. At this point I’m running on a treadmill and working up mileage. Overall I would definitely recommend the surgery if you are suffering.
Yeah I sort of expect the same. Not assuming it will be easy for sure.
I’m a week post op and am hopeful. I’m an athlete who hasn’t been able to run for 6 months so surgery didn’t feel optional. Staying careful and optimistic
Same here. Day 9 now. It's alright so far. Something has clearly changed for the better. Pain is minimal really, but struggling to sleep now still.
I am day 9 too technically. June 6 buddies? *high five!* The hardest sleeping thing for me has been neck pain from not moving at all, and I’m starting to get sores on my heels. More about the sleeping-like-a-board than the pain itself.
Idk abt that! I feel like my posts haven’t been negative as well as those commenting and giving me advice! I did just post abt still being numb in my genitals but I feel a lot of people do have success and positive feedback, especially if you read the comments on the posts that seem to be having bad experience. Truthfully, this sub helped me feel more confident about the surgery especially after I asked how long it took post op for people to feel the surgery worked and I received so many positives! There’s a lot of posts here daily so sometimes you gotta sort through them and look at a posters history too to see if they are more pessimistic or optimistic! I’m glad you’re recovering well, please dont break your protocol on the crutches my PA stressed so hard that even if you feel ok walking don’t you gotta let that heal! I’m 15 days post op and I’m feeling great (although I agree with you that sleeping is the worst so far) I just started in office PT (was doing home physio) and aside from my numbness I’m extremely happy about my surgery!!
How was the sleeping part for u? Was there any restrictions to the way u had to sleep?
yes I had to sleep on my back with a pillow between the legs for the 4 weeks. it’s probably the worst part just because i’m stiff in the mornings
Oh I don’t think I can do that with arthritis in my back:(
I’m sorry to hear that but speak with your doctor before hand and see if there are other options. I’m 38 with no other health problems so this is more of an inconvenience for me but see if you can use a recliner. I know the big thing was keeping my legs from rotating inward so the pillow was a must for me
Are you able to drive to PT at 15 days?
technically they did clear me to drive because it was my left leg but I am on a walker, I have a large SUV and I’m very short so I have a hard time getting in and out of my car alone and then getting the walker in and out without breaking my hip precautions so as of now my husband takes me to PT until I’m off the walker.
Agreed! I had my surgery 2 months ago and it has been an amazing experience. I haven’t regretted it once. It truly depends on the doctor in my opinion.