hi all
one week since thr and had no pain at all. Earlier sudden pain in hip when I walked which then eased and is now just a slight ache which I haven't had before. Feel apprehensive now, is this pain normal to have?
Lots if new experiences each day
Ride the wave
I found as healing was occuring inside sometimes a drawing feeling
Even an itch or jolt maybe all normal
I am almost 3 weeks today thr
Just accept the healing at your own pace and check in with us often 🌺🌺🌞
Check with your GP, but you will probably find that it's the muscles working at getting strong again. I still get pain after 10 weeks , especially in the evening after walking and general activity. Don't worry, just take it steady and trust your body to tell you when it's stressed.
Thanks jo, just because first week was pain free, probably expect too much. Also the fact I'm 80 must make a difference. Was surprised at how young some recipients of hip replacements are.
Hi Bet I'm 5weeks tlhr today you will have all sorts of aches ,pain, twitches and pulls as the days
rolls by I no I did you get rid of one pain and something else appears just ride them out don't over do it or you'll pay for it hugs and good thoughts xxxxx
Wel bet u rock
U r gifted on the internet and lucky there
Take each day as a few goid things like wow i walked to the xxx
And a few strange things each day like am i blk n blue there?? Did that hurt kast nite? Wow i am so tired i should nap and its only 2:00
Keep us posted and akways call your dr with hi fever or swelling etc
I sure hope u have house help etc
I was just tossing little bits of laundry down each am and then finally doing it when a friend came by so they would carry up
Also keep sone nuts n apples near where u nap in case a bit hungry
I also have found sleeping with a few toss pillows helps at nite under a leg etc
Have a lovely nite
I start work mon at barely 3 weeks post op oh boy
Jozie🎉🌺🎎🙋🌞✅😀😀😀
Hey there! Don't want to damper spirits, but I had a hip replacement July 18. Thought all was good, but began to notice pain every time I put weight on leg, was dismayed but was assured by my physical therapist it was normal. But then I noticed operated hip was higher, leg appeared shorter. Even family noticed but thought it was me possibly leaning cause of pain. Well when I came for 3week check up turns out I dislocated the hip! Much to my surprise!! Just go slow, look for signs like maybe what I experienced. Be patient and take it easy! God bless you with His healing and speedy recovery! Hugs, 🤗🤗🤗LD
Crikey Linda, that sounds horrendous, poor you!
A bit worrying that the physio didn't notice anything wrong
Take it easy xx
Kate just listen to your body....I didn't...if things don't seem right to you get checked. 🤓
I went home from Hospital 48 hours after the operation, really progressing well. 3 days later I suddenly had a severe pain in the hip and found it difficult to move. It could onlybe controlled by seriously increasing pain relief, that eased of over the next few days and we could find no reason for it.
When I went back for my 6 week checkup I had new xrays taken and my consultant noticed a small crack in the bone close to the new joint, He suspects that this caused the pain when it moved slightly, just like a new break in the bone, possibly occured during the operation but not noticed due to the amount of muscle and sinew in that area.
It has been absolutely fine since and I have had no more pain in that area, but thing like that can happen but they are no long term cause for concern.
hi bet,
great responses - You just had major surgery and are still early in recovery - are you still taking your pain medication? Like manyn others, I wanted to take less when I got home from hospital only to be told to sort of stay ahead of the pain -
there is so much healing taking place from the surgery itself but also the rest of your body is part of this process -
but of course, when the pain increases,please contact your surgeon -
do you have staples and if so, when will they be removed ?
how are you getting on otherwise ?
be gentle with yourself and come here anytime okay?
big warm hug
renee
Hi Jozie,
what do you mean you're going back to work?
oh boy is right ... what kind of a job do you have? but even so, seems a bit too soon though ....
don't jeopardize your health okay ?
big warm hug
renee
Thanks. Good to know that. First 6days nothing at all,but thought too good to be true. Just slight discomfort now when I walk. Walking slightly slower probably because I'm apprehensive.
Thanks, makes me feel better.
thanks, makes me feel better. I know I expect too much. Walking a bit slower but. Probably because I am a bit apprehensive.
Hi renee , staples come out next Tuesday. Feeling pretty good, but the usual loss of sleep and no appetite. Have got to remember it's only last week it was done.
Ah, THR, the gift that keeps on giving!! Every day a new experience, a pain, a twinge and somewhere as we all get stronger- moments of triumph
Mine is getting on a recumbent bike and peddling for 5 minutes this morning after my basking whale impression in the pool.
Don't try something unless you feel strong enough, remember we have all had major surgery. considering what they've been shifting, twisting , rotating and dislocating I'm constantly amazed at our bodies ability to fight back.
every day in little ways we get stronger, xxx
Hi hun, you are one day in front of me, mine come out on Wednesday
I'm 9 days post op, with very little pain my main concern is my knee
It's ENORMOUS! So many bags of peas have given their lives trying
To reduce the swelling.
Try not to rush things, sleep when you are tired eat little and often. I
gave up at 4am and got up this morning, strangely my heels were
Hurting? What's that all about?
Be kind to yourself xxx
Kim
Hi Kim you made me laugh out loud with
your frozen pea tale just what I needed
a good laugh ,I also have had the sore heels and had to get up in the wee small hours ,what's
that all about? Love and hugs Anna xxx
To true Kate xxx