B&BVettes

Here's some hope for you. I had a total hip replacement in Sep '07 and did rehab with the total hip replacement protocol (no bending <90degrees). After week 4 I drove my '57 Vette & 66 Vette that I had at the time (granted, much easier to get in and out of than a C7). Anyway, nine years later still driving my Vette collection, doing all my own yard work and going to the gym 4x a week (@66 years old). Listen to your doctors orders but be hopeful for your future!

jgzo6

Thanks for the post

LDYSTIG

My husband is 29, he had surgery on both of his hips two years ago (microfractures). It was a solid three weeks before he was remotely comfortable getting in and out of the car as a passenger. He wasn't able to drive for closer to 6 weeks due to our cars both being manuals. I would listen to your doctor, the most important part of a surgery is the recovery period so your body has time to heal and build strength to prevent any future problems.

kvozel

Glad to hear all the positive info. I had my right hip replaced one week ago. Getting around better than I thought, and still using a walker. I have my C7 on the battery tender, but I can still hear her calling my name; "drive me, drive me".

At 6'4" 300lbs. in and out was never perfect. Sliding in with the top down is easy, getting out always fun.

MAKC7

Depends totally on the individual and muscle strength. My wife has both knees, both hips and both shoulder joints replaced and can get into the Vette by cannot get out without assistance.

vbdenny

Broke my leg, luckily the left one, skiing way up in New Hampshire a couple years ago. Put the ski back on, skiied down and put the skiis and one pole in the Silverado. Hobbled into the lodge and somehow managed to get my boot off but jt hurt. Packed up and drove back to our house in Massachusetts then the next day back to Virginia Beach. Not one bit of fun. Hips are a whole different thing. Several of them going on around. The lack of mobility is tough. Had knee surgery and good as new. I quadrupled the amount of PT they said I should do so maybe that helped.

oemtech

My wife at age 73 had both hips replace in the same year... Your looking at 3 months before your back what think is normal. But, she no problems from the hip surgery getting in and out of our 08. Now that being said, old age does give both of a little trouble getting and out. We are butt first entry and wat ever works to get out. lol

kvozel

Phanni

LOL,,grammer cop busted.

SD_Dave

May I humbly suggest two things:

First: Sheepskin seatcovers
Okay, I'll wait a moment for the laughter to subside...
Now, the thing is, thick SS covers (not fake fur, but nice thick SS) will provide A LOT of cushioning to the entire seat. It will also allow air to circulate and also give more surface area to move around on. I don't have any (major) hip issues but my hip and back Arthur does start barking sometimes and the SS covers in my daily drive C7 really makes a difference.

Second: Door Dog
This is something new that just came out from Custom Corvette Accessories. A quick search on this forum and you can find it.
So why this? Well, hips aren't just for sitting, they're also used for support. The DD will make opening and closing the C7 door a lot easier. It gives you an accessible handle and provides leverage that can reduce the effort.

Just a couple of little things that may make the C7 more comfortable to live with.

My two cents...

Dave

460HP-YLO-JAKT

Had total hip replacement in Feb. 2014..........did what doctor said for rehab......... in Aug. 2014 drove our 2000 FRC 6 speed from Lilliwaup ,Washington, to Bowling Green on 2014 Caravan. We came home on Route 66. One of the best trips we ever took in our Corvettes for 3 week trip.
PS I have also had 3 back operations since 2000 that required fusions.

ken roy

The basics: a good surgeon, good nights sleep the night before, good rehab and your attitude following surgery. I was over 80, and back to shifting in less than 3 months. Better than before.
Ken