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kel40
kel40

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.

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  • maureen44782
    maureen44782 kel40

    Posted

    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.
    • kel40
      kel40 maureen44782

      Posted

      Yes im in herfortshire.i did 2 days of physio in hosp but thats it.
    • maureen44782
      maureen44782 kel40

      Posted

      As someone said further down the thread, the regions

      are different.  I live in Wales and haven't stopped weekly physiotherapy, sometimes twice weekly especially early on, including hydro therapy.  It does seem terribly unfair.  I'd ask your GP for a Physio referral.  Good luck with everything!

  • margaret45049
    margaret45049 kel40

    Posted

    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!

  • ray14428
    ray14428 kel40

    Posted

    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

  • Detty
    Detty kel40

    Posted

    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.?

    Xxx

    • Detty
      Detty kel40

      Posted

      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

    • Detty
      Detty

      Posted

      I'm near Brighton x

    • kel40
      kel40 Detty

      Posted

      Hi detty im also 41! Theres so many questions i want to ask about walking etc and i know a physio would beable to answer them.its ridiculous that we have no physio afterwards! I will get onto my g.p tomorrow and get the ball rolling in the meantime keeping on with the exersizes and crutches.
    • Detty
      Detty kel40

      Posted

      Ha the same age! 😊 Which hip have you had done? Mine was my left, so glad I had it done I was in a bad way before, limping and in a lot of pain and bent over to the side 😔 But now I'm walking straight and no limp!

      How are you feeling? Xx

    • kel40
      kel40 Detty

      Posted

      Mine was my right hip.to be honest i wasn't in a dramatic amount of pain before the op but it needed doing and i would rather recover while im youngish.im doing ok i suppose,worried about getting addicted to the painkillers and not sleeping very well atall due to my lower back becoming painful because of sleeping in the same position.how are you doing?

    • Detty
      Detty kel40

      Posted

      Yes the sleeping is a nightmare to begin with, I was waking every two hours and really uncomfortable with stiff back! My husband says I look dead when I'm asleep as on my back ridged but trust me it's gets better I'm only waking once or twice now. If you can't sleep just get up walk around and watch Netflix 😊 Have you been told to stay on your back for 3 months? Xxx

    • kel40
      kel40 Detty

      Posted

      No not been told to stay on my back,i was told i could sleep on my good side with a pillow between my legs but its hard to control my bad leg while sleeping like that.
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