There are lots of exercise dvds on the web and NRAS have a leaflet about this. I go swimming and the place is always very warm and there is a beach I can go down to get into the water. The water is always warm as they have lots of toddler classes going on.

I would love to have a Wii, but feel I can't justify the expense right now. I do exercises given me by the physio, but obviously they aren't very energetic, just ones to loosen my pelvic girdle.

Lyn

My physio told me to roll onto my operated hip and onto my stomach to strengthen my back. Couldn't have done it without a hip, but I'm finding now I've got a new hip its not that difficult. She then said to arch your back and tighten your glutes! I do this when I get in bed at night.

Hi Carol

I always used to sleep on my front but haven't managed to turn over since I had both hips replaced. Do you reckon it would be safe to attempt with two replacements, or should I check with my physio first do you think?

Love Jeanx

In hospital they always ask you to roll ONTO your operated hip, to change sheets etc. They put 3 sheets on when you're going down to theatre, including a thick canvas to transfer you from bed to table - quite an art one nurse doing this with patient in bed!

Not sure what you do when its both hips Jean, but I suppose they mean its safer to roll onto your most recently operated hip? After about 6 weeks post op physios told me its ok to roll onto a new hip. The worst you can do is roll the opposite way, without pillow support.

I'm 11 weeks post op and will be seeing surgeon next Wed. to go back on waiting list for left hip. I shall ask him if I can use my exercise bike again - usually its ok after 12 weeks, although mine's a revision so takes a bit longer. That should tone up my legs and give me a CV workout. We've got a Wii fit but I don't think my quads are strong enough for that and with one leg longer than the other, I don't think my balance would be very good!

That's nothing Carol, she normally can't tell her ar** from her elbow!

Hi Bouncing tiger
good thread thankyou
I dont have wii fit or monye as yet for one but while away i did manage to go swimming twice had far less porblems doing so than 1 year and half ago.Managed few lengths just had to change strokes was using for instance less back stroke due to shoulder movement.
i feel tired afterwards but no where near same as before.
so i intend this along with my regular walking to be my exercise for now, been told try do 1 weight bearing exericse so thats walking and 1 non weight bearing re swimming.
as a balance.
obviously i am going to discuss with my Gp first before upping my exercise they already know im doing more walking and that was fine.

so u go for it hun no harm trying if feel pain stop,adapt or seek advice first may be wise.


lv inky07

It's a secret little something Stewart sent me, Carol!!!

I tried the rolling last night and just wish you could have seen me. I got stuck half way and Steve had to sort of shove me over - we won't even go into the getting back again. However, I did some back arches and shall continue to do this - whether I get stuck or not!! Thanks for the advice.

As for knees - Mr Turner said "just get on with life" - it's almost impossible to dislocate knee replacements. I am allowed to kneel but being so overweight it would probably take a crane to get me up again!!
Love Jeanxx

With a bit of practice, it should get easier Jean! Your brain will get used to the movements and after a while it will be second nature. Don't forget to add in your glutes!

Pleased to hear that Jean! Even the rolling over will work muscles you might not otherwise use. I got on my exercise bike today. Ok, its a little early (4 days) and it was a bit awkward getting my leg over. I only managed 3 minutes and felt out of breath. Just shows how unfit I am. I'll aim to increase by a minute a day.

Oh I love the bowling one! I used to love going bowling but my wrists didn't and I didn't fancy using that ramp thingy

The golf is fun and if you find standing in one position too hard it'll still work sitting down with the chair to the side (so you're still in a 'putting' position)...... boxing definitely works the biceps! The tennis I find tricky and don't really get on with it.