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Hip2020
Hip2020

Hi everyone

I've finally had mine done a week ago and just have some questions.

how long do most people take medication for after Surgery?

is is normal to see the knee and ankle swell up?

how long should one be ok sitting in a chair for at my stage?

can my knees be bent when sleeping?

when will i feel more comfortable with rotation cause i cant move it much at the moment.

any other advice?

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  • dale94413
    dale94413 Hip2020

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    I stopped taking opioids as soon as left hospital. I take paracetamol as required now ( not often )

    The first two weeks after were the worst, I started to feel much better after the staples were removed and by 6 weeks I felt pretty good. I'm now almost 11 weeks post surgery and feel almost back to normal.

    I bent my legs when sleeping, I was allowed to sleep on my side right away and I put a pillow between my legs.

    I sat as long as I felt comfortable but initially spent a lot of time lying on my bed.

    I was fortunate in that I didn't experience any swelling but I think it is perfectly normal .

    Hope this helps.

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy Hip2020

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    I stopped taking painkillers as soon as I got home too. I managed to faint in hospital while having a shower and dislocated my hip. After that it got very swollen, including my ankle. My surgeon said it was quite normal, it is still swollen six weeks after the op.When I got home I did try and get up every half hour although if I felt too tired I didn't bother!

  • ruth39320
    ruth39320 Hip2020

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    its early days so becareful, i tried to leave out an anti inflammetary yesterday i defo need the two a day if i want to walk a do the amount im doing around the house now.

    so basically everyone is different , you do what suits you pain wise but dont do without them!

    get up and move around every half hour.

    give yourself goals to reach like reaching a lamp post and then extend your walk every couple of days.

    i went shopping with my daughter this morning she drove and i was exhausted this afternoon

    if you feel grotty the odd day then rest, on good days dont overdo it

    im 6 weeks post op and still get tired and sore, i sleep every afternoon and when i first came home was in bed at 20.30 every night .

    just remember its not a race not everyone heals or recovers at the same rate, listen to your body and it will serve you well .

    just becareful

  • steve86482
    steve86482 Hip2020

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    swelling for months is normal. Pain meds depend on the persons pain tolerance, procedure and other I took Norco for 5 days and then just Tylenol. I slept just on my back not sure about bet knee but you bend your knee in walking and therapy. Good luck it gets better each week

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