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Arachnid

Had both mine replaced

Congenital hip displasia. Second one was easier. Doc had me wear compression hose and calf pumps at night so not much swelling. First one had way more swelling right above the knee and much more pain with no compression hose or calf pumps. Never took anything stronger than advil for either. Second one I was at surgical center about 630 am and home by noon. And yes they use a saw and a hammer. My recommendation is you ask your surgeon about compression hose and calf pumps.
Posted: 07/06/2026 at 04:00 PM ET
(In response to this post by RhinoVT)

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OK, folks, beginning my journey to being bionic tomorrow a.m. If you need
RhinoVT • 07/06/26 01:46 PM ET
Rhino, hope the surgery went well and you are at home on the sofa with the
HokiesDiver • 07/08/26 02:02 PM ET
Get a hip replacement recovery kit and bring the leg lifter to help get in
HokiesDiver • 07/07/26 01:00 PM ET
My wife is just recovering from one, 11 weeks ago
VaTechie • 07/06/26 08:52 PM ET
Did dbl total hip replacements summer of 2010, just do rehab, u be good 2go**
astrohokie • 07/06/26 06:33 PM ET
I'd like to get a hip replacement. I've got necrosis in left hip.**
IB4TECH • 07/06/26 05:29 PM ET
^Godspeed/God Bless^**
bourbonstreet • 07/06/26 05:10 PM ET
You are a brave man. Best of luck.**
Coach McGuirk • 07/06/26 04:36 PM ET
My titanium collection: 2 hips, left shoulder, right knee...
Culpeper Hokie • 07/06/26 04:36 PM ET
"We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better...
Spud • 07/06/26 04:44 PM ET
Hips are comparatively routine with very few complications
tallahasseehokie • 07/06/26 04:29 PM ET
Had both mine replaced ◄
Arachnid • 07/06/26 04:00 PM ET
Good luck!**
EDGEMAN • 07/06/26 03:52 PM ET
BTW - you may have seen this NSIR thang- but if so OR if not -**
PhotoHokieNC • 07/06/26 03:50 PM ET
This is what my wife suggested . . .**
RhinoVT • 07/06/26 03:57 PM ET
USB?**
TomTurkey • 07/06/26 02:51 PM ET
Do you have the sound effects too!?**
ColoVT82 • 07/06/26 02:49 PM ET
Good healing to you!**
PhotoHokieNC • 07/06/26 02:33 PM ET
^^^ He's more machine now than man, twisted and e-ville ^^^**
JoesterVT • 07/06/26 02:21 PM ET
Better, stronger, faster.
Brown Water • 07/06/26 02:15 PM ET
Best wishes and prayers for a good surgery. Update us on...
Spud • 07/06/26 02:12 PM ET
I've been limping for a over a year. Beyond time to get it done. **
RhinoVT • 07/06/26 02:27 PM ET
It's been about two for me but I'm not as old as you
HokieMacDaddy • 07/06/26 02:41 PM ET
severe osteoarthritis. I wanted a cortisone shot before going to Portugal
RhinoVT • 07/06/26 02:56 PM ET
oof - hope the procedure goes smoothly!**
HokieMacDaddy • 07/06/26 04:05 PM ET