I've been discharged from hospital with no physio just a sheet of exersizes to do 3x a day. Is this a usual procedure?
When i questioned the nurse she said it was and they only give you physio if you are going back to an intense sport etc.
Are you in GB? I had double hip replacements 5 months ago. Physio started in the hospital before discharge with various physiotherapy methods ever since.
Hi Kel. I couldnt agree more. In fact had just said the very same thing to my hisband!
I am 10 weeks post op today & about to go to my last physio appt this afternoon. Like you i was given a sheet of exercises, & have had 3 appts since Nov. (NW UK private health)
I asked my GP for ab extension & ive been referred for NHS physio starting in 2 weeks. I cant understand why they do these expensive operations but dont encourage you to become more active post op. Im very keen to regain total mobility asap as I lead a busy life.
Good luck with your progress!
Hi Kel. At my age I'm not involved in any extreme sports but I cartainly had 3 sessions of physio between my surgery & my 6 week post op appointment. It may well all depend on the hospital/which part of the UK you live in though. I've spoken to a number of people around the UK who've had the surgery & things do vary depending on location. Where are you situated? Best of success to you with your recovery. Ray
Hi yes I'm the same had my op 4 weeks ago and was sent home with a sheet of paper with exercises on, I asked about Physio and they said I'd have to pay for it as I had my surgery in the Nuffield hospital which is private though I'm Nhs and they take Nhs patients.
Reading these forums people get different things I'm seeing my surgeon end of the month for my 6 week check I really wavy to know if I can start swimming.
Are you in the U.K.?
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Hi Kel, I'm in Kent and was only given exercise sheets, after 3 months despite doing the exercises I limped quite badly. I phoned the hospital and had to ask to see someone about physio, it wasn't offered any at the time of discharge. I've had 4 sessions but have been told I limp because my muscles are really weak, so it's back to doing loads of exercise. Contact your physio department and see if they can help, but keep up the exercises.
Yes, it is common practice..They should have shown the exercises though during your stay in hospital. Here in UK, you stay for around 3-4 days but they have you up and about on day 2, day after op! Then you get to exercise, try crutches, walking stick, practice the stairs etc. Every day the physio came to show me exercises and then gave me the list so I could continue when I got home.
Hi Kel. I am in the U.K. And you will probably get a letter in the post about your PT session. It is a load of crap about not giving you it unless you do intensive sport. I never have done it. Yet I do get PT. you should call your doctor and request it
Good luck. X
Hi Kel, our hospital is in Kent but comes under a London Borough. Apart from exercises on the ward. I had two physio appointments. One at 4 and 7 weeks. I persuaded them to let me joun the gym class for lower limb. Ended up getting 6 sessiins instead of 4 which was a great help. Had physio through GP in a later stage of recovery too. Push for it.
I said earlier that what you get can differ depending on which hospital you have your op at, & where you live in the UK. Following a surgery I had a few years ago, I stopped asking what they were giving me to take home & what after care they were giving me & I started asking what I was entitled to instead. Two different questions that will very often give you two different answers.
That sounds crazy to me. Usually they suggest at least a few sessions of PT so that you can be shown how to do the exercises correctly. Also, those exercises are tailored to each individual. Age, physical health, weight, etc...
It sounds to me like they are cutting corners. I would honest get a second opinion. Good luck!
Sounds crazy to me too. As far as the hospital went, it was physio twice a day in hospital (so three times for me), sheets, then follow up at two and six weeks. I didn't think they were much good, mind you. But nowhere near that bad!
Just phone your doctor surgery and ask for a physiotherapist referral , you may get a jobs worth who's says you need to see a doctor first but that's fine , your entitled to free NHS physiotherapy . Of course if you can afford it then find a good physiotherapist and go privately. A good Physiotherapist is the key to a good recovery xxx
Yes im in herfortshire.i did 2 days of physio in hosp but thats it.
Im in hertfordshire ray.
Yes in the uk
How would i push for it.would it be through my g.p?
Yes i went to the GP & said private cover was finishing so could i extend with NHS? She was all for it & referred me no questions asked. Go for it!
if you are home then yes do that. ask what you're entitled to though. I live in Wales & I have to say we get far better help than people in England & it just isn't fair on you guys. We all pay taxes & Nat Ins, so we should all get the same support U& after care. Don't be shy of asking, you are entitled Kel. Best of success to you.
Hi Kel sorry to ask how old are you? I'm 41 and had two days of Physio in hospital but that's it though I'm doing good doing my exercises and waking every day I guess like everyone says go to your GP and ask for referral.
This site is amazing such great support and advice from lovely people 💖 Xxx