HI I am feeling very frustrated and concerned, I had a week with my daughter in Scotland, its 7 weeks since I had my second hip replacement, I had the first one done beginning of December last year, I am still recovering from first one. Its been very disappointing as I thought by now I would be feeling much better, I eventually pushed my self to visit my daughter, although nervous about traveling on my own I got there. I requested assistance and traveled light. My daughter was at the station to meet me. We had a great week, I had the best nights sleep in ages! we went for walks and visited the gym, I didnt do anything extreme but did what i could, gentle walk on treadmill, used the bike etc and felt so much better! However since I have returned I have felt tired and seem to have the pain back three fold I cant think why? her bed is probably not nearly as firm as mine, cant think why??? I feel the way I do I struggle to keep my eyes open! I got home Wednesday and trying get back to the way I was when away but not doing very well, even my physio was a let down! going back for physio tomorrow, hoping to do better???
You are likely to simply have overdone it. I would suggest a few days of taking it easy but continue the exercises.
Good luck, Richard
H iCyndy,
if you live by yourself, is it possible that you may be suffering from a little depression that is minimized when visiting family and returns when you are home alone? I live alone, and I know that when I am with friends and family, my mood is better and discomfort is minimized or not noticeable because of distractions; but, when I go home and I’m alone with the dogs, my discomfort is top of mind, as is my depressed mood.
Just a thought. Best wishes.
Karen
I think you have done amazingly well for only being seven weeks out! But, I do think you might have done a little too much and now your body wants to recoup. Relax and take care of yourself. You’ll soon start feeling better again.
THANK YOU ANNE I hope so
HI karen yes its possible I am feeling depressed and wishing I was back to normal! I find I do more when with my daughter it seems never ending thanks
Thanks Richard
Hi Cyndey,
I think you have just answered your own question, you do more with your daughter and do not think about it.
Do you have a leisure centre near you you could join, it may help with your recovery, just talking to people and exercising can take your mind off yourself.
We moved to North Wales April 2017, did not know anyone, had hip op April 2018, I joined the leisure centre 5.5 months after hip op and quickly became a regular in the pilates class, I have a good laugh and chat with the ladies. You can use the exercise equipment, as they are council run they are fairly cheap.
Hi Jen thanks for your message I do intend to get back to the gym, when I able to drive, which shouldnt be long, I found that I went out more at my daughters, she also has stairs which was a challenge as i live in a bungalow. I used the treadmill as well if we werent going out thanks again!
Hi Cyndey,
I live in Denmark and my daughter lives in Scotland. I have had 2 hip replacements about 2 years apart.The recovery from my first hip took about 3 months (when I say recovery I mean I was able to go back to work).
I did not return to work after my 2nd replacement. The recovery of my second hip took about about 7-8 months. I complained to my PT (Physical Therapist) and she said she thought it was because I was not happy. I was going through a job related stress/depression period. My PT could tell something was up. She PT asked me what made me happy. I love music and dancing. She asked me for a song that I liked to dance to. She danced with me as she showed me some exercises to incorporate with my own moves. She told me that if I am not happy my body will not be happy. I visited her once a week. Each time I took 10 minutes on the stationery bike and then she would come and we would just talk. If the weather was good we would walk and talk. She took me away from all the standard therapy machines and told me to do what makes me happy. I did and I was happy, very happy and recovery came with the happiness. I eventually told her I was okay and went back to the machines and to this day I’m still dancing with a huge smile. In Denmark the therapy recovery period is 3 months-then back to work. When I would ask my PT about her time limitations with me she would just say that she would decide when I was ready to go and not the municipality. If you are depressed talk to someone and find something to do that makes you happy.
Although stress, depression and a new hip took a toll on me I am working again.
Having said all that I also know that sometimes we think we can do many things with our body and we do them with a huge smile and think we’re just so good! Hours later our body says, “Oh no you didn’t …what were you thinking?”. After all this time I do what I want but I have to be aware and careful about not overdoing it.
What a lovely story. I’m a great believer that having a positive attitude makes a huge difference and know how destructive mental stress is to our bodies even if you are unaware that you are under it! Cheers, Richard
