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10 days post bilateral anterior total hip replacement

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annie.conway
annie.conway

Hi all, newbie here from South Africa. I am a 63yo, previously very active, female. At this stage there is still a lot of pain on the sides of each thigh (iliopsoas tendon I think - not at all knowledgeable about all the terminology). Neither hip is really very happy, but for different reasons. The left side can take my weight, but I can't lift my knee beyond about 30 degrees before it feels as if it loses all power. The right hip is very sore, feeling as if there is bone grinding against bone in a very small area; but as we now know, that's all it takes. When I lie down the pain radiates to the right buttock. Otherwise I feel well, walking on crutches but still basically incapacitated. Looking forward to advice/encouragement/somewhere I can moan and folk will understand and empathise

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  • AnnieK
    AnnieK annie.conway

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    Hello, brave Annie, having bilateral THR! You will receive encouragement and we will happily listen to moaning, since we all have needed to do it, too! Sorry about the difficulty you are having with your right hip, and hope it gets better soon. 10 days is so early, still. I was a mess at 10 days with just one THR, moving very slowly with a walker, and only when absolutely necessary for a few steps. I saw that you are having a follow-up appointment tomorrow, so good luck with that!
    • annie.conway
      annie.conway AnnieK

      Posted

      Saw my OS for a follow-up this morning and he says all the little aches and pains and niggles are completely normal and to take the time it takes. I know not everyone has that luxury, but pushing through what feels comfortable just slows down your recovery, he says.
    • CelsB
      CelsB annie.conway

      Posted

      Yes, I can see his point.  Pushing healing tissues beyond pain is surely causing damage, and I think your body is very good at warning you just how far you can go.
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