Any advice for a cyclist whose just had a hip replacement?
john_h-2
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It's been 3 and a bit weeks now and I'm desparate to do something that'll make me sweat ... wasting all this good summer weather!!!
My surgeon says 6 months off the bike ... any advice otherwise?
My surgeon says 6 months off the bike ... any advice otherwise?
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Listen to your surgeon..
The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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What you got against Pornhub?shimanobottombracket said:Netflix for 6 months
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Hi John_hjohn_h-2 said:It's been 3 and a bit weeks now and I'm desparate to do something that'll make me sweat ... wasting all this good summer weather!!!
My surgeon says 6 months off the bike ... any advice otherwise?
I started this thread some five years ago now just after I had come off my bike and had to have a hip replacement ( Dec 2016) I tracked my recovery as I went along which was good for me to see.
The thread gets a little ’derailed’ at one point, but otherwise I hope will be useful. I’ve just shared it with a friend who had elective surgery some 7 weeks back and he has found useful.
The thread shares when I and others got back on the bike etc. I was gutted at the time, but used what happened to come back better than before
Above all else follow your medical advice of course! You don’t share details of what you have had done so circumstances could be different to mine and others.
I found walking really good, but getting back on a turbo at around 8 weeks even if gently was a fantastic morale booster! My friend ( as above) appeared at my door having ridden his mtb round very gently the other day around a mile or so here.
I used a Wattbike Pro as was v easy to get on and allowed me to see the power return to my right leg over time until I got back to 50 / 50 again!
Five years on and all is still good. I know I have had a replacement on occasion, but it never stops me from doing anything at all.
As noted follow all medical advice above all else, but hope the thread will help you.
In the period up to 8 weeks in particular the biggest threat is dislocation, so go easy in this aspect. There are just 3 basic stretches.Time is always the healer. You will see progress, particularly in the period of 6 to 8 weeks. Do a little and then rest. I slept plenty in the early days and tired easily.
Feel free to PM ask any questions if that helps too. Good luck with your recovery!
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13073435/just-had-hip-replacement-any-advice-please/p12 -
Thanks Molteni (and others) ... I'll have a good look through your thread ...molteni_man said:
Hi John_hjohn_h-2 said:It's been 3 and a bit weeks now and I'm desparate to do something that'll make me sweat ... wasting all this good summer weather!!!
My surgeon says 6 months off the bike ... any advice otherwise?
I started this thread some five years ago now just after I had come off my bike and had to have a hip replacement ( Dec 2016) I tracked my recovery as I went along which was good for me to see.
The thread gets a little ’derailed’ at one point, but otherwise I hope will be useful. I’ve just shared it with a friend who had elective surgery some 7 weeks back and he has found useful.
The thread shares when I and others got back on the bike etc. I was gutted at the time, but used what happened to come back better than before
Above all else follow your medical advice of course! You don’t share details of what you have had done so circumstances could be different to mine and others.
I found walking really good, but getting back on a turbo at around 8 weeks even if gently was a fantastic morale booster! My friend ( as above) appeared at my door having ridden his mtb round very gently the other day around a mile or so here.
I used a Wattbike Pro as was v easy to get on and allowed me to see the power return to my right leg over time until I got back to 50 / 50 again!
Five years on and all is still good. I know I have had a replacement on occasion, but it never stops me from doing anything at all.
As noted follow all medical advice above all else, but hope the thread will help you.
In the period up to 8 weeks in particular the biggest threat is dislocation, so go easy in this aspect. There are just 3 basic stretches.Time is always the healer. You will see progress, particularly in the period of 6 to 8 weeks. Do a little and then rest. I slept plenty in the early days and tired easily.
Feel free to PM ask any questions if that helps too. Good luck with your recovery!
https://forum.bikeradar.com/discussion/13073435/just-had-hip-replacement-any-advice-please/p1
I had an elective surgery on my right hip which was more insurance for the future rather than resolving disabilities now as I was managing the pain pretty well... but it had to be done!!!
I've managed the recovery pretty well and after 3 weeks am walking comfortably without crutches round the house. The hard part is going from 120 miles a week to a hobble round the block ... I'll have to look into a wattbike or the like as I live in Sheffield where there isn't much flat ... even to get to a flat (more rolling) bit I've got to go over two stiff climbs and decents!!!
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JESUS CHRIST! Thats a long time. I rarely bother actually looking at the date a thread was created. I just post to threads assuming they are at least somewhat recent. I rarely even look at usernames either (so literally don't even know the UN I am replying to at this point).molteni_man said:
Hi John_hjohn_h-2 said:It's been 3 and a bit weeks now and I'm desparate to do something that'll make me sweat ... wasting all this good summer weather!!!
My surgeon says 6 months off the bike ... any advice otherwise?
I started this thread some five years ago now
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alea jacta est.....shimanobottombracket said:
JESUS CHRIST! Thats a long time. I rarely bother actually looking at the date a thread was created. I just post to threads assuming they are at least somewhat recent. I rarely even look at usernames either (so literally don't even know the UN I am replying to at this point).molteni_man said:
Hi John_hjohn_h-2 said:It's been 3 and a bit weeks now and I'm desparate to do something that'll make me sweat ... wasting all this good summer weather!!!
My surgeon says 6 months off the bike ... any advice otherwise?
I started this thread some five years ago now.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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You are doing well at the three week stage John _h if you are already moving around like that.
Keep asking for that medical advice re cycling and when you can get back to it.
BW
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Unbelievable. You're going to listen to what people on a forum think? What's wrong with you?0
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Very politely this is stated “Above all else follow your medical advice of course” .dennisn said:Unbelievable. You're going to listen to what people on a forum think? What's wrong with you?
And this…. “As noted follow all medical advice above all else.”
It’s also very difficult when medical advice is not available after a hip replacement as my friend has found out. He has had no physio appointment offered and his review is not until October 4th!
All that is being offered are the accounts of others to try and help others along the way when there’s often very little to go on. The NHS does a fantastic job, but does not always have the resources for the following up.
You made the same point in my original account and this was acknowledged hence the emphasis on always going on medical advice.
“In the period up to 8 weeks in particular the biggest threat is dislocation, so go easy in this aspect.” I paid for advice and this point remains the most salient!0 -
Chill Dennis ... I've seen your input on the other thread ... I know of your injury ... I'm simply looking at the lay of the land to see what I can expect ... I will be well enough to get back on the bike (and according to the physio, back into karate) at some stage ... but as everyone is different I wanted to hear what everyone elses experiences are ...dennisn said:Unbelievable. You're going to listen to what people on a forum think? What's wrong with you?
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So you're going to take the advice of some forum guy OVER a medical doctor. Good luck with that. Think about what you're saying and doing.john_h-2 said:
Chill Dennis ... I've seen your input on the other thread ... I know of your injury ... I'm simply looking at the lay of the land to see what I can expect ... I will be well enough to get back on the bike (and according to the physio, back into karate) at some stage ... but as everyone is different I wanted to hear what everyone elses experiences are ...dennisn said:Unbelievable. You're going to listen to what people on a forum think? What's wrong with you?
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fella ignores surgeon's advice following medical procedure to follow advice given by some fella off the internet he's never met.
mega.
what could go wrong?.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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Thanks for the good luck wishes ... I offer the same to you ...dennisn said:
So you're going to take the advice of some forum guy OVER a medical doctor. Good luck with that. Think about what you're saying and doing.john_h-2 said:
Chill Dennis ... I've seen your input on the other thread ... I know of your injury ... I'm simply looking at the lay of the land to see what I can expect ... I will be well enough to get back on the bike (and according to the physio, back into karate) at some stage ... but as everyone is different I wanted to hear what everyone elses experiences are ...dennisn said:Unbelievable. You're going to listen to what people on a forum think? What's wrong with you?
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Me- 6 weeks and a gentle pootle on rollers (with T bar) to start. That was after number 1, 2, 3 and 4 replacements (revisions x 2 to be precise).
Turbo trainer - too much resistance.
Makes going through airport security 'fun'.
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thing is, Dennis is right.john_h-2 said:
Thanks for the good luck wishes ... I offer the same to you ...dennisn said:
So you're going to take the advice of some forum guy OVER a medical doctor. Good luck with that. Think about what you're saying and doing.john_h-2 said:
Chill Dennis ... I've seen your input on the other thread ... I know of your injury ... I'm simply looking at the lay of the land to see what I can expect ... I will be well enough to get back on the bike (and according to the physio, back into karate) at some stage ... but as everyone is different I wanted to hear what everyone elses experiences are ...dennisn said:Unbelievable. You're going to listen to what people on a forum think? What's wrong with you?
.The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
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John, I had a hip replacement in January this year. First thing to say is we're all different - so there's no timetable for getting back on the bike. With that caveat, I chart my progress. I'm 70 and pre op rode 50m twice a week.
I set wife's sit up and beg on the turbo and video'd (?) myself to show the surgeon pre-op. He could see that my hip angle when pedalling wasn't anywhere near 90deg. He said that's fine but not for six weeks after op.
Six weeks on I started with a few mins turbo with no resistance each day. Felt a bit strange but no pain. Did this for 2 weeks increasing duration to 12 mins - never been so bored in my life! Took same bike onto the local flat roads and started at 15 mins and built up to 30 mins (5 miles) over a couple of weeks. No problems at all but making sure I didn't put any real effort through the operated leg. Built up to 71/2m, 10m, 15m, 20m by doing at least 2 or 3 rides at each distance. I used my mountain bike for 10m+ and back on road bike at 25m on.
Long gradual hills no problem, just used my good leg to do most work. Steep hills no go; even a hump back bridge brought me to a stop - unbelievable!! I also stopped for a sit down when I went above 15 miles and got off and walked on long hills when I felt the hip needed a rest. After completing 25m at the end of May I did my first 30m early June - 5 months after op, with a cafe stop and a short stop on the way there and on the way back.
Last week I did my first 50m (OK 47.8m as I took a short cut on the way home as it was too hot!). I still have to nurse my operated leg on hills although it is getting stronger but I think it will probably take another few months to get to full strength (assuming it will).
Oh, I should mention that I overdid it 3 times and had to take a week off the bike each time for my hip to fully recover. The first was when I decided to push on over the hump back bridge - very painful and had to head straight home. First 20m where I didn't have a second stop - and walked less on a long hill. Third was the first 30m which was to one of my traditional cafe stops, I was so pleased I pushed on a bit much and was fine - until I got home.
Forget the sweating for a good few months, you can ride but at a fairly sedate pace, you need the hip to heal and the muscles to build up. I didn't really sweat until I was doing 40m plus - and the weather had become quite warm by then.
Incidentally, I was out of hospital within 24 hours, no physio and my post op x-ray
and meeting with surgeon after 61/2 months rather than 6 weeks - due to Covid.
This is my experience only, I hope it goes as well for you. Best of luck1 -
Thanks jessand ... interesting read ... naturally I'll follow what my body and the meds say but it's good to other people's experiences ...0
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Is this true, or just hearsay? I have two metal hips (Sept 2012 and May 2018). Whenpinno said:
Makes going through airport security 'fun'.
I went through the security at the Houses of Parliament, no alarm or buzzer sounded.
I suppose not all security systems are super-sensitive?
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It's true. It may be the use of different types of metal used in the screws for the Acetabular cups. I do not know if Titanium is the trigger.de_sisti said:
Is this true, or just hearsay? I have two metal hips (Sept 2012 and May 2018). Whenpinno said:
Makes going through airport security 'fun'.
I went through the security at the Houses of Parliament, no alarm or buzzer sounded.
I suppose not all security systems are super-sensitive?
When I had Core decompression, the surgeon snapped the tip of a drill bit off inside the femoral head and I had a letter I used to carry when travelling but that bit of metal came out with the hip when it was replaced.
I got asked to drop my pants in a private room at Newcastle Airport. I showed them the scars. This I found strange and undignifying. Pointless even, except for the fact it proved I wasn't concealing anything.
At Edinburgh airport, they took me aside and used a hand held device and it went off around the hip area; same in Glasgow.
At Faro, Lisbon and Barcelona, they just waved me on when I explained.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
