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Hi I had my hip replacement 5 weeks ago , and yes that happen to me , I was worry about that too , but nice I am so much better , just move it about as much as you can . You will soon feel better in time . Take care

Lack of sleep, or too much seems to be the order of the day, post hip replacement, also anxiety, and depression.  You must try to eat lots of protein, milk, fruit juice, or as much as you can get down, I could barly manage a half cup of anything. You are re-building bone, blood, and muscles so good quality food is a must, not too much junk food.

Exercises - I was given some in hospital, butt clenches, leg flexes, bend knees up and down, even in bed, keep that blood moving, ankle rotations, get someone to moisturise your heels they can get very dry.

Another exercise to do at the bathroom sink, washing hands, dip at your knees, only a little, no more than a couple of inches, each and every time you go, also standing at kitchen sink, do your dips, worked for me.

Operated leg falling out - over stretched and weakened muscles, the exercises do help with healing.  look up post hip replacement exercises there are some very good sites on the internet, watch for the hospital sites.

there is also a you tube video of what they did, very confronting, and horribly gory, was only able to watch a little bit at a time, husband freaked and left room, he was not able to watch it at all.

Hi and I too slept most of the day when returning home. Never get any rest in the hospital OR while in rehab.The body requires lots of sleep to heal.

As far as leg turning out mine does the same will push sheet or robe or even towel to hold it straight . Otherwise my toes go numb and I get calf muscle cramps.

Take it slow and easy one day at a time and each day holds new healing. Every day is a challenge. It is worth the outcome soon there will be no pain and normal life will return with a better quality of life.

HOPEXXXXXX

Luck of sleep after hip replecement is normal also depresion. Drink lots of water ,excersice, walk ,rest if you are tired. Eat lots of fruits and good

food. Sleep will come with time. Im 5 months after hip replecement and take me while to get good nignt sleep. Still now some time i wake up few times during night time. Take care

Hug Madla💗

Hi chrizzy

I had a spinal block and morphine made me sick. Coming home I slept a lot too had no appetite and felt very depressed and cried a lot. Everything does start to get better after first couple of weeks. I was worried about my leg flopping out and used a cushion in bed to keep it straight. It takes time and normal routines go out of the window. Sleep when you need it eat when you feel like it. Exercises and moving around are crucial though. Sounds like you are doing fine don't worry but we are all here to support you. Like you wish I had found the forum in the early dark days.

Take care Julie