6 weeks today

Bones, joints and muscles
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So I am 6 weeks today. I have had a bit of roller coaster ride in getting here, but I am glad that I have had it done.
I am still limping, but I know it will get right eventually. It may be connected to the tightness in my muscle. But since I have been doing the extra stretches, its beginning to feel looser!
Finally my beloved stockings are off too! I have even slept on non operated side, mainly when I have woken up in the early mornings.
I have my 6 week check on Monday.
Ann

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Hi Ann,

That is great news…well done. I am still awaiting op and as yet do not know when this will take place
( I am in Spain )but so good to read a positive post !
My friend also had the dreaded limp - actually for around 3 months, then rather surprisingly over the course of only a few days, she noticed it got less and less and very shortly after this time "back to normality !! "
Keep up the good work.

Helen x

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delighted to hear youre healing well Ann. Unfortunately I dont share same outcome. Had CHR of right hip on Mar 16, 2017. Still experiencing quute a lot of soreness, esp if I lift ANYTHING heavy on that side, even a 3lt carton milk! Ive had an inj in site in Feb last year to no avail..then following an MRI that showed some tendon damage had an ultrasound guided steroid inj in November..still no improvement. Still cannot lie/sleep on that sidefor any longer than 15 mins. Rant over !

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Good for you hope you continue to improve

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Ann thats fab news and im really happy for you its good for everyone to hear good news journeys !
Im 10 days into my second hip replacement with 6 months inbetween both this one so far has been much easier than my first right hip replacement much less painful with only odd spasms which was a problem with my first
Hope everything continues on the right path for you take care Lynne

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Hi. Great news- well done. I’m pre op but I’m waiting my turn patiently. Giving me time to get my house sorted for when I come home ie things on raised areas so I don’t have to bend plus hopefully a new walk in shower ( been promising it myself for ages and seems right time now to sort it ).
Everyone’s journey is different and it’s good to read those who wish to share.

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Hi Ann, pleased you are doing well. Such a great feeling when you don’t need the stockings any more! Don’t worry about your limp, it should gradually improve. I was certainly limping beyond 6 weeks, and now I’m absolutely fine.
All the best,
Judith

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Hi Brigit, i had my THR in November 2018 and afterwards having less pain and able to walk short distance without any aid til Jan 2019.
I went back to work on the 7th of January and started with knee pain beg if Feb.
Had an MRI of he knee and that all looks fine. Also had xrays on knee, thigh and hip and they were all fine too.
The Consultant I saw today that the pain I have in my knee, groin, hip and lower back could be as the OP has not been that long ago and that the body has to be balance it self and heal itself.
so basically that it could all be after effects from being in pain for 2 years with a hip fracture which did not heal and the THR.
Stick with it and hopefully in time you will get better.
Take care
Petra

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thank you Petra. best wishes

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I think your pushing it ops take time to heal do some work if you can but you need time to rest and heal mine took 2 years still not right

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Snap Jane…I am 2 years post op since yest 16th. Total right hip replacement..still in a lot of discomfort esp if standing for any length of time, lift anything heavy and still cant sleep on that side, it just gets so sore! Although Ive arthritis in other hip too, wouldnt consider replacement unless ABSOLUTELY necessary!

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luckily my surgeon put me on medication so i didnt need the stockings. i am 10 weeks post op and my wife says i still have a limp when i am not thinking about it. I am sure your six week check will be fine and then every week gets so much better

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Thank you for your messages, I had my six weeks check today. And now I understand why muscle is going to take time. ‘If you had seen how much
muscle that I had to cut through’, where his words. I can sleep on my side, but he still wants no bending and twisting.But he is happy so far. And will see me again in a couple of months.
I also feel like Ive turned a a bit of a corner, I have started to walk to and down garden path without crutches.
Ann

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I am sorry that you are still in pain and struggling to sleep. I hope that it can be sorted out for you. Just a thought have you tried rubbing Arnica into muscle.
Ann

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Thanks Ann. No I havent used Arnica but thank you for the tip!

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Good luck

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Well done Anne. I had my THR on Saturday, home Monday and unbelievable well. Realise everyone is different and that I will have ups and downs but so far so good.
Megan

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Hi Megan,
Ahh, I had a fair few wobbles and a melt down. Happier regarding tightness of muscle since seeing surgeon yesterday. Its due to how much he had to cut through. (I am not huge, but went from 8 stone to 10 .5 stone after thyroid issues).
Good to hear that you are feeling well. Remember to do your exercises and build up your walking gradually. And we all heal differently, Good luck with your recovery.
Ann
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Just wanted to drop in and see well done!!!

Six weeks is such a huge milestone and everything gets so much easier from here

I am at the same stage as you and definitely still limping. I remember last time worrying about this, and wondering if it will ever go!! It will correct itself in the end. Just concentrate on every single step, making sure you are heel to toe.

Well done!

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Your messages are always so reassuring Judith. Thank you. I always feel better after I have read one of your posts. At this stage we worry we will always be limping.