Hi guys,
I'm 4half mths p.o.. I'm still off work, and been sent a letter to go to occupational therapy. It really makes you feel bad, as if you are lying to them. My hip is healing well. It's my foot and heel that is sore. Still swollen (most days) I had few hectic days it was my birthday so out with daughters then hubby took me out for meal (all walking) I had to sit most of yesterday, as foot had come up. I've seen doctor about it. He said it can take up to 12 mths to get back to normal😧 I wish I was feeling good enough to go bk to work. Going away on holiday next wk (Already canceled one because of my op) I will end up with mobility scooter to get about. No long walks for me. At least I'll have a pool every day for exercise.
Take care, happy healing to you all.
Good luck Brenda, As we know all heal differetly, I see some walking 4 miles a month out and think " I am a looser" but we are all different and heck I would never walk 4 miles before my hip gave out, maybe 3 on a treadmill 10 years ago or on the street 30 years ago.
Enjoy your holiday!
Thanks Annette, hope the occupational therapist see it that way ha xx
Hi there we have been through such a big op
my Doctor said to me your not going to get
over this in6 to 10 weeks it takes 18 month to getto how things should be.
I was worried about getting back to work in 12
weeks(I'm 9post now) but I feel we have come
such a way if I'm not ready or leg not strong
enough I shan't go back to undo all the hard
work I've done suffered to many years before op
Anyway I wish you well hugs xxx😄
Dont worry. Its not an easy recovery. Im just over 5 months and am in a worse condition than i was before the surgery, my mobility is even more limited and pain is 10x worse. You will get there eventually. Stay strong x
Hi Sarah1996, sorry to hear you are worse off after surgery. Did something go wrong & how come your pain is 10x worse now.
Hope you improve soon
As far as im aware the surgery went well. Iv no idea why, iv always had severe chronic back and knee pain due to the knock on effects of my hips, but since tbe surgery those have both got worse, especially my back, but even the hip pain is still there with a vengence. Its very odd
Yes Anna, I've got to think of me, before my job. Hope you are recovering well xx
Sorry to hear you're not doing to well. As everyone says, we all heal differently. I hope your healing starts soon xx
Thankyou hun, its just life before the surgery all over again so nothing im not used to. But i hope things start looking up for you too soon xx
I work for the NHS and like many companies Occ Health has a policy on getting involved in long term absence as in THR. It is not that they think you are lying but partly to keep an eye on you and to help if possible. I was able to get hydrotherapy by involving Occ Health and arrange a very slow phased return. Use them if you need to
Could it be a pinched nerve from your back? I had those issues even before hip surgery and I'm sure I could use another adjustment from my chiropractor but my doc says not till 6-8 weeks po.
Im unsure. I had a curved spine before the surgery so perhaps its that getting worse x
I also have a curved spine but my pinched nerve was caused by bulging discs. I try to sit straight but need an adjustment every now and then. Been doing that for at least 10 years and sure does help and without meds too
Sounds a lot like me. I cant sit straight without agony. How did they resolve the pinched nerve issue?
Thanks Maggie, I'll see if they offer me anything xx
Honestly I would recommended hydrotherapy for almost everyone - it made that much difference for me. Xxx
The chiropractor adjusted my back. I would go about 3-4 times and would have relief for 9-10 months.
Hi Brenda,
Happy belated birthday ... sounds as if you had a great day ...
What kind of job do you have?
it is annoying to hear that all of it is part of the healing process, but it really is ...
where are you going to ?
Maggie is always the voice of reason, she knows so much and is such a wise woman ---
Take care and enjoy your holiday
big warm hug
renee
Hi Renee, I had a lovely birthday & getting spoilt. I am a school cleaner, so quite a physical job and one girl has left so her work has been spread between us 3 that are left. It's very demanding especially now since my op. I can't rush around like I used to. (Scared as well in case falling/slipping )
My whole family are going to Majorca for our hols. I can't wait.
Take care xx