Hunting Forum

Maybe this will change the subject for a little while.

I have to have my left hip replaced in two weeks. A total replacement.

Have any of you had this type surgery and what is the recuperation time? I want to be back in the woods by the first of October for Bow Hunting.

Papaw Jim

Never had one myself but my mother had three (wore one out). When is the surgery? If its soon like tomorrow you'll be cutting it close and you'll probably need a buddy for assistance in and out of the woods. BUT everyone's different work hard at the PT and you'll be surprised how quick you're up and about.

Just do all the PT and bear the pain!! I was hunting mountains of Eastern Cape, RSA within six months or less of my total knee replacement.

Good luck with your surgery/

My wife has had both hips replaced twice .And if you are haveing it done in two weeks you should be in the woods in October .My wife was prety much doing what she wanted in about 8 weeks .She done all her rehab at home .You will be fine for hunting .

My wife has had both hips replaced twice .And if you are haveing it done in two weeks you should be in the woods in October .My wife was prety much doing what she wanted in about 8 weeks .She done all her rehab at home .You will be fine for hunting .

Thanks fellows....I'm not looking forward to the pain but I know I can't go on much longer with what I have now. I hate this walker!

I've heard people and my doctor says that 8 to 10 weeks should have me walking pretty good. I hope so. I sure hate to miss any of bow season.

July 2nd at 7:00 am is the scheduled date and time.

Papaw Jim

I'll put a word in to the "Man" for you pawpaw, I know it sucks to miss a bow season. Good luck buddy

Good luck Papaw! You will be glad you had it done afterwards!

Had a visit with hospital people yesterday and they predict (on a typical patient) that I'll be 90% within 3 months and 100% after a year.
90% is good enough for where I hunt.

Thanks for all the well wishes.

Papaw Jim

Got out of the hospital yesterday AM.

Have to go to therapy for about three weeks (3 days per week).
Still hurts like all get out but is better than it was. I should be off the walker and on to a cane in 2 weeks.

Papaw Jim

Whatever therapist tells you, does to you , do it!!
Mine made me levitate after knee replacement but it was worth it!
Glad surgery was successful and hope to see dead deer reports!

Pawpa Jim .I said you could get through it as my wife has twice on both hips .I see you aren't far from Brian .We will be there soon and would like to just meet you if possible .Holly might give you some encouragement .

Glad you're home and good luck with the recovery!

lad you're out of the hospital. Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery!!

Thanks guys, Therapy is going good so far. I didn't know there was so many ways to bend a hip and work muscles.
Man am I sore. But I know that that will pass in time.
Thanks for all the good thoughts.

Papaw Jim

You'll be fine in no time. Its all a matter of wanting it and setting goals I know.

I have several friends who have had both the knee and hip replacement surgery and everyone of them told that they wished they had done it sooner. The last one was the hip and she was up walking the next day. After 6 weeks rehab she now does it daily herself and said the same thing as the rest in that she wished she had done it sooner as the pain after the surgery and rehab was nothing compared to what it was before. It has now been 4 months and she is pain free and is able to do a she likes of course still taking care till the 1 year mark passes. You should be able to be in the woods come October without any problems but as I'm sure you know to take care and not fall and whatever you do stay out of any treestands till next hunting season. I had to give up treestands a few years ago ( I still will sneak into a good ladderstand when possible ) and now hunt mostly either just from a camo folding chair and a camo cloth in front or a popup ground blind. I would suggest a good ghillie suit as this is what I did and they work so good I have had animals standing and trying to look around that blob ( me ) in front of them. The best and get well soon.

Sorry I missed all this Jim. I would have made a poiunt to come visit ypou. You know where we are, TiT will be here in a couple days for a visit. If you can, come on over and say HI.

That's Alright ole buddy, You were kind of out of it for a long time. I'm sure glad you're doing better. You, Kathy, Lil Bit, etc have been in my prayers. Good to know they work!

I have to go back to the Doc in the AM. I almost fell yesterday and the new hip has a kind of grinding feeling when I walk. Getting it checked out. Still doing therapy 3 days a week and can't drive very far. So, I guess I'll miss the reunion with TiT unless ya'll come over here. Would love to have ya.

Hurry up and get back in the "garage". I need a new deer skinning knife.

Take care,
Jim