Thread: I'm getting a new hip

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An aircard from True or Dtac is another method.

and, they are fairly fast these days...just gotta sign a contract but if you have the Yellow Book, no problems.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

An aircard from True or Dtac is another method

You don't need a contract. Also if your phone has internet sim, you can stick that sim card into the air card and it works fine.

Good luck with the op.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

An aircard from True or Dtac is another method.

Right. I had forgotten about those. I will pick one up tomorrow.
The first couple of days you are flat on your back and on some pretty strong narcotics for pain. After that its a lot of lying flat on your back with intervals of physical therapy. Some connection to the world would be a welcome diversion.

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

An aircard from True or Dtac is another method.

Right. I had forgotten about those. I will pick one up tomorrow.
The first couple of days you are flat on your back and on some pretty strong narcotics for pain. After that its a lot of lying flat on your back with intervals of physical therapy. Some connection to the world would be a welcome diversion.

Hey Humbert a good mate of mine had a double hip replacement done about 12 years ago, he told me in no uncertain terms that the initial pain of the op was worth it ten times over, simply cos it made a "new man" of him ,he's now a sprightly 74 and has never had a bit of trouble with his new replacements whatsoever

^Hey Piwanoi I updated this thread today because I am having the other leg done now. I had the first one done 3 years ago. I know it's worth it but I have a lot of bad memories about the first one which I reported here at the time. I had to have two surgeries because they dropped me in the ICU and disloged the new joint. Then I got a blood clot during my recuperation. I am really hoping that this one goes smoothly and without incident.

Originally Posted by Humbert

they dropped me in the ICU and disloged the new joint

Holy moley- if u were back in the states, you could sue the arse off them for that. Unlucky- but lightning doesn't generally strike twice.

Enjoy the drugs, Humbert. And good luck.

My dad had a total of 4 artificial knees over time and the family joke was when asked how he was he would say "Not bad, really. It only hurts when I move".

Originally Posted by sabang

but lightning doesn't generally strike twice.

Nice one -- now you've put the hex on him!

Break a leg Humbert!






There, that should fix it

Originally Posted by Humbert

^Hey Piwanoi I updated this thread today because I am having the other leg done now. I had the first one done 3 years ago. I know it's worth it but I have a lot of bad memories about the first one which I reported here at the time. I had to have two surgeries because they dropped me in the ICU and disloged the new joint. Then I got a blood clot during my recuperation. I am really hoping that this one goes smoothly and without incident.

Jeez Humbert it would appear you've had some what of a rough passage ,I'm sure with the help of a bit of positive thinking on your behalf and a bit of good luck you will be sailing in calmer waters in a few months from now , ya know they can keep all their masses of money, good health especially in our later years is Paramount and priceless ,and as long as we have got enough to live a decent life as you obviously do looking at the photo's of your des res some while ago , what the heck eh

I am recuperating at home now. The hip replacement went off smoothly. The surgeon was quite cautious because of my past history. No swelling at all this time and I actually only required morphine in post op. I should be able to get around with only a cane in about three more weeks and walking unassisted after two months. The first couple of weeks at home after hip surgery requires a lot of assistance and patience. I am very grateful to my wife - I could never get through this without her help.
Cheers to all those who wished me well!

Take it easy mate, lucky you have the support.

I tried to green you, but I guess I'd recently sent a red.

Seriously though, best wishes and I hope you recover 100%.

Originally Posted by Humbert

I actually only required morphine in post op

Good fun eh?

Glad to hear you're doing well Humbert.

Does hip replacement pretty much rule out jogging for exercise?

Originally Posted by Storekeeper

Does hip replacement pretty much rule out jogging for exercise?

I'm afraid so. That would create a lot of wear and tear on the artificial joint.

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by Storekeeper

Does hip replacement pretty much rule out jogging for exercise?

I'm afraid so. That would create a lot of wear and tear on the artificial joint.

A recent study came out with data showing walking is just as good as jogging anyway. Anything that get the heart rate up is good.

Originally Posted by Storekeeper

Glad to hear you're doing well Humbert.

Does hip replacement pretty much rule out jogging for exercise?

I have a friend with two replacement hips. He doesn't run any more because he is getting on a bit. Used to jog with replacement hips though.

A friend of mine is weighing his options between having his hip replacement here or in San Francisco at Kaiser. The technique at Kaiser is to make two smaller incisions which are less injurious to the thigh muscles. They also cement the new hip joint into the bone which allows for walking much sooner. I had a single larger incision without cementing. My doctor feels advised that a non-cemented joint will last longer and create a more organic result. If he goes back to the US he will certainly need his wife to go along and assist him in his recovery which is a big cost issue in itself. I have heard that hip replacement in the US can be very costly. Over $30K. In Thailand the cost runs between B350-450K.

Hope its all going well for you Humbert

I know a little about this industry. If I were you I would ask the surgeon what brand of parts will be inserted. Avoid asian comapnies and stick to western ones, for example Zimmer or Stryker. Western companies are extremely regulated, asian ones not so and are happy to supply sub quality parts. Zimmer have a warehouse in BKK and distrubute to all of the Thai hospitals. Surgeons tend to stick to the brands they know, so you may need to change doctors.

Originally Posted by Humbert

A friend of mine is weighing his options between having his hip replacement here or in San Francisco at Kaiser. I have heard that hip replacement in the US can be very costly. Over $30K. In Thailand the cost runs between B350-450K.

My mate bought his 80 year old mum over from Australia to have a new hip done at Bumungrad.

That was 5 years ago. She was well happy with the results, they done a great job.

Cost nothing compared to here in Aussie plus in Thailand they done it the week after she arrived and in Aussie she would of had to wait.

Originally Posted by terry57

Cost nothing compared to here in Aussie plus in Thailand they done it the week after she arrived and in Aussie she would of had to wait.

Probably a long time too and in constant pain.

Not good...

Originally Posted by Bazzy

I know a little about this industry. If I were you I would ask the surgeon what brand of parts will be inserted. Avoid asian comapnies and stick to western ones, for example Zimmer or Stryker. Western companies are extremely regulated, asian ones not so and are happy to supply sub quality parts. Zimmer have a warehouse in BKK and distrubute to all of the Thai hospitals. Surgeons tend to stick to the brands they know, so you may need to change doctors.

I'm not sure who you adressing your comment to but my two replacements are complete so as for changing doctor's it's a bit late. I recall that my doctor said the parts came from the US.

My recovery is going well and I expect to be back at work next week sometime.