I Am 52yrs old,4wks post lthr,still on 2 crutches,not progressing as i had hoped,feel very bad bout this,as i was very fit and healthy,bar arthritis in hip,walked everywhere,looked after my hubby,who has heart failure,having op made me realise i have no patience and dont like depending on help,i'm doing everythng hosp and physios suggested,very frustrated,any advice welcome x
Hi I'm 49 and had first hip done in DEC and second in June I must admit 1st hip took longer on recovery x You should really try walking round house with no crutches at all at this stage only if you feel confident though . exercise 3 times a day and do those bum clenches they help loads:-) 4 weeks is still really early days and a lot of it is patience I'm afraid:-( hopefully a couple more weeks and you should be feeling loads better x Take care and rest when your body tells you as sleep is an important healer also x
There isn't really advice I can give only to say it will get better with time , I'm 10 weeks post op and still have a slight limp , swelling in my ankle and don't feel 100% yet , let others help you as and when you need , keep smiling and stay positive, it takes TIME
I remember feeling the exact same way at 4 weeks. It can be terribly frustrating. I'm heading toward my 3 month post op in a few days but still using a cane and going to PT. I wish I were able to run right now! Try to take it a day at a time; you'll get there. This is a long process of healing and it's OK to feel the way you do. Just don't overdo anything because you are impatient and wind up in pain. Best of luck to you. Cindy
Thanx Cindy,i cant put full weght on op leg yet,had suspected fracture on thigh,ct scan cleared it,but it makes me wonder???? X
Thanx 4 that,nice 2 talk 2 fellow hippes lol x
Thanx Vanessa,cant put full weight on op leg yet,tryin with 1 crutch x
I am right with you, Pauline. I am at 4 weeks too. I sort of feel like the first few weeks I was flying on adrenaline a bit. Everything was great. Isn't it wonderful I survived the surgery. All is good. Now the last couple days, I'm feeling more down. Like, how long is this going to take? I worry that I'm going to have that t-gait (can't remember the word....) because as soon as I try walking without a cane, I limp unless I'm 100% focused. And I'm tired and I'm walking longer distances and getting sore sometimes and then that worries me......... Someone says this is common for 4 weeks.....and maybe it is.....it's all so new at the beginning and people visiting lots and everything is great. Now it's been 4 weeks and I still can't do much! Although I am -- I'm outside walking with the walker and can walk longer and longer distances. Must stop complaining!
Hi Leslie,you sound just like me,i was determined 2 b up on my feet asap,was totally not expecting 2 b so dependent on others,had a few tantrums in hosp cos i could'nt go 2 loo or get washed on my own!! A very nice nurse explained how big the op is but,i think they shld warn u b4 hand,it was a major shock 4 me!! X
HI Pauline. I had a fracture repair at the time of surgery. Was told it takes a good 3 months for healing. Don't push it, you'll get there. I was not full weight bearing until almost 10.5 weeks. It was frustrating; even maddening at times. I still use a cane. Trying to get rid of the limp. Cindy
Its ok to complain Leslie. This is a brutal recovery process and it is long term. Complain away if it helps. Just be sure to balance it out with some positive affirmations and statements. Best of luck to you! Cindy
Thanks, Pauline. Not sure what I'd do without this forum! So nice others are feeling the same way. I think the dependence on others is a huge thing for me too. I live on my own and it's always been hard to ask for help. Friends have been beyond wonderful but I'm still ready to do for myself! It is a huge surgery and I have to keep reminding myself of that. Hugs, Leslie
Thanks, Cindy. You're right that it is important to balance the complaining with some positive thoughts. I've been reading lots of posts here this morning and it has been making me feel more lucky. I'm 67 and went through most of my life until now being able to do what I wanted physical (though I must say running always hurt.....I'd work up to running for maybe 5 minutes and then my hips would start to hurt....I think there has always been something amiss with my left hip). So really, I don't have much to complain about. I have two wonderful daughters who are doing well and also the most amazing 11-month old granddaughter. Lots of positive things to be thankful for. Now I have to practice patience!!! Hugs, Leslie
Thanx Cindy,feel better 4 reading that....note 2 self "everyone heals at different rates"😊😊 xxx
Very true Leslie, onwards and upwards!! Never realised how popular thr was til i found this forum x
You should be gently exercising and resting. The resting overtakes the exercise for quite a while then gradually you'll feel you want to do more.
Listen to your body don't feel guilty about not doing too much, it'll always be there. You will get there 😉
Thanks Gwen,so glad i joined this forum ,everyone so helpful xx
Hi Pauline I can understand your frustration but try to be patient, it will all come together eventually. 4 weeks is no time people keep telling me it'll be 9-12months. If everything goes well for you it should bea lot less. The main thing is to look after yourself then you will be more help to your husband.
Look after yourself
Brenda
No-one seems to recover as fast as they think they should. There is an interesting graphic which goes something like this :-
(THR ) ------- (Where you) ------------ (where you think) ------ (Fully )
(Operation) ------- (really are 
------------ ( you should be ) ------- (Recovered)
Graham
Hi Pauline:
Your frustration sounds so very familiar. Many of us have went through periods of frustration and depression (crying jags), when the reality hits us that we can't do as much as expected. At least not as fast as we expected. I am 8 weeks post op and was still using crutches at 6 weeks. I am now using a cane most of the time but if I need to sweep or something like that I use my crutches. Like you I took care of everyone else and when I had to have someone take care of me it was a hard pill to swallow that is for sure. None of us heal or progress at the same rate, please don't get discouraged, keep doing your exercises and rest. You will continue to see improvement it is just a slow process. Wishing you well.....Barb