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Well I will be 4 weeks on Monday and have noticed it s going to be a very long recovery. Im non weightbaring at the moment and decided to be daring and test putting a small amount if weight on operated side, body told me that was a very firm no. I also havent been able to walk for more than around 8 minutes (with crutches) so obviously dont get very far yet haha. Cannot see me being able to walk without aids by the time my 6 weeks ap comes along but im ok with that because I know just how complex my op was.
My leg is still pointing out at an odd angle (photo below) and cannot bring my feet together if i stand with feet flat on floor. I also think there is some LLD
Went to college yesterday in my wheelchair as advised but just sat on a normal chair, well thats when my chronic back pain kicked in and by the end of the less i could barely sit as my hip and back were killing me, this worries me as this was exactly what i was like before surgery. Handed in evidence of my surgery to give to exam board to see if i am awarded special requirements for my exams in a few weeks, i have been told not to expect getting that help.
Scar is healing nicely, all 11 inches of it, I have now got 20 inches worth of surgical scaring down my left leg but I wear my surgical battle scars with pride and cant wait to get my new one out when I manage to get back in the pool.
I also hope this post helps those who believe they are 'not doing enough, or progressing' at any stage in there recovery, it will take time. There is no need to force ourselves to do stuff we cant, i know i wont be pushing myself to limits i cannot reach and will take my recovery with teeny tiny steps
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lori50016 sarah1996
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sarah1996 lori50016
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josh55 sarah1996
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simply suggest that you keep going! Even if it doesnt appear that your progressing dont stop working at it!
some tome the pataus can feel long bit over time your body is designed to improve and heal up! I will come
Good luck adn courage to you!
sarah1996 josh55
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CelsB sarah1996
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You've had a whole new socket made in your pelvis (if I've understood correctly) so I'm not surprised you can't weightbear yet. You have a lot more healing to do than the rest of us. A lot more swelling too I'd imagine after 7 hours of surgery, so probably any LLD is still due to swelling.
I think I would have sat in the wheelchair in college. I know you probably feel you don't want to do that but sitting in a normal chair is still painful for me, at nearly nine weeks with a 'simple' THR.
Your scar looks very good Sarah. Teeny tiny steps are good.
Keep it up hun,
Cels Xxx
sarah1996 CelsB
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CelsB sarah1996
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Xxx
sarah1996 CelsB
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Lallydye1 sarah1996
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Keep at it :-)
Alison x
Rocketman_SG6UK sarah1996
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Now that's a neat looking scar . Wear with pride - I like your attitude there.
Not surprised you have some feeling of LLD, but remember mostly it is swelling in the pelvis, so when that subsides, it disappears. Mine did.
At 17 weeks, I find sitting uncomfortable at times - it takes a long time for this to heal properly.
Teeny steps are great - especially for you, you have been through a lot.
So good to hear you being so positive, well done to you.
Best wishes.
Graham - 🚀💃
sarah1996 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Yes im really happy with the scar.
Hope you're doing well x
Rocketman_SG6UK sarah1996
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If I ever think I am unhappy, I just think what it was like with the OA pain, which stopped me from riding my motorbike.
Graham - 🚀💃
LDW sarah1996
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think you are doing great.
im 3 months post thr. mine is a slow recovery, but i am making progress and ive learned to be at peace with the pace of my rehabilitation and re emergence into life.
managing my expectations and taking care of my body and being slow and steady and careful and surefooted is the way to go for me.
all the things I've fretted about over the last 12 weeks have sorted themselves out, so now i trust that the rest will too.
maybe its the same for you.
lindsey x
lynn48178 sarah1996
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Hope you don't mind me asking but did your leg go out at all before your latest op?
Mind did and my Consultant said it was because i was compensating for my bone on bone hip. Making it easier for me to walk some how. He said that after my op I would need special support inner soles in my shoes and it should go back to normal. Then I wouldn't need the inner soles any more.
sarah1996 lynn48178
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It was the day after the surgery when i was lykng in bed that i noticed the leg pointing outwards xx