had a left hip arthroplasty last Monday I did well post op home on Thursday. I am wondering how hard to push myself everything is so exhausting , I walk to bathroom, shower etc and out to the letterbox then sleep on and off. I am independent other than cooking, I am doing my exercises just a bit blown away by how tired I am. I totally underestimated how big this operation is but am so grateful to have a new hip
Yeah, everyone is exhausted at first but it improves quickly.
Think just a few more steps each day, my Uncle Bill had double hip replacement at 80 and he was a wonderful inspiration to follow.
Kept telling myself if Bill could do this at 80 I can do it at 60, he was right, slowly slowly and listen to your body, if it starts hurting too much stop.
Rest and sleep when you can rather than watching the clock, this surgery seems to upset much more than the hip joint, but it does come right given some time.
Best wishes from a fellow double hippie, and feel free to borrow uncle Bill, he would be delighted.
Dear Bridget
From others experiences on here and my own it is pretty normal with age fitness and outlook playing their part. I suggest pushing yourself enough to be making steady progress, plenty of rest and if you overdo it take a break for a day or so and move forward again.
Do your exercises and use BOTH crutches until you are walking strongly and with a good gait as it takes time for your muscles to regain strength and for your body to learn to walk properly.
Good luck, Richard
Same here Bridget I never expected to be this fatigued but I guess it goes with the territory. I’m going to be 4 weeks on Monday and am getting better everyday. Hang in their all will improve.
It is a big operation. You are recovering from it and it will take months to recover. Sleeping is pretty normal and helps with the recovery. Doing Your exercises is one thing but don't push too hard. There will be plenty of time for that later.
Hi Bridget,please remember that you have had a major operation. PLEASE listen to your body.It can take 6 months to get back to normal.You need to allow y weeks minimum for things to settle down.Please ask your family & friends to help you.regards Amandah