Glad to hear things are coming along. Keep up the good work.

so happy to hear of your progress. it won't be long before you're out on the dance floor!

Glad to hear you are making progress. How wonderful your DH has been so wonderful!

I'm sorry you are in pain still, but hope it is completely gone soon.

I’m so glad that you’re feeling a bit better as time goes on, Annie! It was so thoughtful of you to mention all the things, such as the riser, the bed, the swing arm lamp, that are helping you. I’ve copied them all just in case someone I know in the future needs this great info. Sending healing prayers!

Sounds like great progress, Annie! Your positive attitude is a huge factor!👍🏻

I’m happy to hear that you’re on the mend. It’s better to be doing this now. By the time the beautiful spring weather is here you’ll be ready for it!

Oh I meant to mention another advantage of the adjustable bed. Your leg will swell after surgery and by adjusting the bed so you feet are higher than your heart helps to bring the swelling down.

Annie, I am SO glad you’re doing well and that your husband is the supportive prince you need. From experience, I know that is most important.

I am in awe of your gumption. I believe you’ll be dancing soon.

Annie, thanks for giving us an update and, as Lynn pointed out, passing on some comfort tips and aids. Kudos to your DH for being so sweet, supportive and helpful

Did you go out any buy or rent an adjustable bed? Twin? One of neighbors who has has both her hips replaced had a double size adjustable bed. After her pets get on it, there is a bit of room for her.

Did the medical staff suggest you wear compression stockings? I don’t suppose you have one of those machines that periodically compress them? I think that’s a cool gadget, myself. Or you could train a large dog (Nina’s?) or a donkey to keep moving on and off your legs.

I wonder if you should be conservative about driving. Even if you can manage the pedals, what if you got tapped from behind — could you hip cope with a jolt?

If you’re watching weekend TV, try not to get any ideas from tose figure skaters doing the triple and quad axels. Might want to wait a few months.

You will be ready for spring yard work, walks and swims. I hope you are getting good rest, sleep and pain relief.

Thanks petalique! To answer your questions:

We bought them. We needed new mattresses, and at the store, they all came with the option of a motion platform underneath in anticipation of our not getting any younger. (a safe bet!) DH needed surgery on his nose and the dr told him no cpap for a week. For him, being able to adjust the head of the bed up really helped him breathe through the night. For things like raising your legs higher than your heart, it's so nice not to have to do with passels of pillows which shift and move throughout the night. A fellow I know had shoulder surgery and sitting up was very difficult for him...had he had the motion bed, it would've been much easier for him.

No compression stockings or machines or anything like that. Hahaha about the dog! My cats would not cooperate like that!

I went driving last week with DH and I could tell I was not quite ready yet. So I laid off for a few days. I went again on Saturday in my own car, not his, and was quite happy with it and did well. So I'm back, baby! The differences were, in my car, the seat is quite contoured so supports my leg. Driving or passenger, it's that rolling motion around curves side to side that causes discomfort. In his car, I'd put my purse between my legs and squeeze it for support for comfort. The other thing is, I can switch from gas to brake in my car with my heel still on the mat, so while I can lift my leg and move it back and forth, I don't have to. The only thing is my car sits lower so it was harder to get into than his. As far as getting jolted, that could happen as either passenger or driver. They're more concerned with being able to put full force on the brake should you have to stop suddenly.

One mistake I made was *not* applying for a temporary handicap placard before my surgery. By the time I got the paperwork from the dr and mailed it in...well, I'm still waiting for it. By the time I get it, I won't need it! I'm walking about 3/4 of a mile with my cane now each day, going a little further each day.

So much depends on what surgery you receive. With mine, because they went in through the side, I have no restrictions on bending forward so long as my hands are between my knees. What I absolutely can't do is bend and twist to the side at the same time as that could dislocate the joint. No crossing legs at all...even at the ankles isn't very comfortable. Learning to 'manspread' has been awkward for me, but is the safest for the new joint until all the healing and scarring locks it in place again. Dislocation is extremely painful and an emergency situation, so you don't want to go there!

I was concerned with getting it done in the winter as I didn't want to be driving to the hospital in ice or snow, but fortunately it's worked out well. Being home bound in January is a natural state anyway. Also fortunate that the snows we've had have not been a big deal as I can't do my share of shoveling to help DH out. And I have a huge pile of maple wood that needs splitting. Hopefully, I'll be swinging that sledge, hitting that wedge before too long!

You’re getting there! And, it’s true, what much else are you going to be doing in January?

Cool about the adjustable beds. If the same bed, I always wondered how if one side (half bed) were UP, wouldn’t that be awkward for the person lying down? Couldn’t they roll into the under-carriage? Mash a cat when the other half bed iss returned to the horizontal? The TV ads skip these details.

Am I reading that you were not required to wear compression hose after surgery? (Maybe you mean 'not at this stage'?) The battle of the hose is something DH and I still laugh about. DH is not 'Mr. Handy', and when the patient can't bend and reach...we'd be hysterical with laughter in no time.

Glad you're reaching 100% Repaired.

Petalique, I don't know as we have separate beds...in separate rooms.

chisue, no I never wore compression socks after surgery.

I'm thinking this has something to do with new methods of surgery. (Not sorry you missed out on the 'fun'.)

Annie, may I ask what caused you to require the replacement? I don’t mean to be nosey and you likely already mentioned it.

I know two people with bilateral hip replacements. One because she had arthritis; the other because of two separate falls. The falling part is scarey because KA BAM, but also the risk of dangerous blood clots.

I always hold onto (“on to” or is it ”onto”) a railing, but even then have nearly slipped (socks!).

Arthritis. Now they tell me that they're seeing signs of arthritis in my left hip as well, but not as bad.

Oh, I’m so sorry. arthritis is a stinker.