Hip Replacement and RV'ing

I can't comment on a hip replacement, I've never had one. I did have Total Knee Replacement. My doctor told me a hip replacement is easier than a knee replacement. (just repeating what I was told)
And, four weeks after my surgery I was running my walk behind snow blower.
Go into the surgery with a positive attitude, do the therapy after your surgery and you will be fine.
Let us know how you make out.

Any suggestions for RV'ing after hip replacement surgery, or any suggestions/modifications to the trailer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance...

My Mom asked me to put in a "riser" for her rv toilet. Seemed to help her with it being raised a little bit higher.
(side note) My Mom never gained back all of her mobility. Had to use a cane or walker after her surgery and never got along without it. There is really a reason why I share this. My Mother in law also had hip replacement surgery (2 weeks after my Mom). My Mother in law did all exercises her Dr said to do, then she would do extra, if she felt OK with it. My Mom did only the min and sometimes skipped that. Mother in law fully recovered and still living. (Move forward 8 years) My Mom had several falls and never regained spark in life and afraid to walk anywhere and became a "shut in". I think she really died of broken heart.
P.S. Please do your exercises!

DH had his left hip replaced last July, the right hip replaced 3 months later in Oct. and by Dec. we were on the road with our 5th wheel for a 3 month trip. It was so much easier and pleasant for him with the new hips. Made a world of difference!

Good luck with the surgery.

Thank you for your comments.....I've also heard that the hip is suppose to be easier than the knee replacement. Others have said the same about exercises and how important the are. I'm definitely going in with a positive attitude and will follow the therapy routine. Thank you for your comments and well wishes!

TravelTracer

Most of the people I kow that have had ht surgery are doing fine. About the MOST important part of the recovery is the therapy prescribed by your doctor. Do what they tell you to, and always give as a goal to be able to use and go RVing again. Do that and you will be fine. Have that as a goal, and be determined to get there.

My mother had both hips replaced........follow the doctor's orders to the T, and do your physical therapy. You'll do fine!

Had THR in 08. Got it done at Stanford University. They used this method
Anterior Method
It is less invasive and thus a faster recovery.

I've had at least 8 knee replacements over the last 40 yrs. Oops, I guess mine don't count.

Peg Leg

My DW had her left hip replaced one yr ago yesterday and you would not know it by watching her walk. She was driving her car in two weeks, going shopping etc. She did not do her exercises, she just got up two days after the surgery and has not slowed down !!! We were camping three weeks after her surgery

Really glad you posted this topic. The Sunshine of My Life is planning to have this surgery when we return from our current trip in late October. This has been in the back of my mind, and it's good to hear some real-life responses about getting back to RVing soon.