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10 weeks post op

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mkwins63
mkwins63

It will be 10 weeks Wednesday since I had my hip replacement.  I am a 51 year old female.  I have been told I am on track and doing well.  I still have a limp and pain when walking.  I am trying not to get upset.  I so badly want to go back to work and have been told give it 12 weeks.  Well in two weeks, it will be that twelve.  Is this common?  I am starting to feel this wasn't the best decision to have this surgery.  Can anyone give me input that has had this surgery a while ago.  Thanks!  I need some support.

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  • pat04615
    pat04615 mkwins63

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    Hi mkwins63 I am 80 years young and this is my 10 week  of having complete anterior hip replacement and am doing very well am bending down a little walking everyday a mile and riding a stationary bike for 5 mins very slowly I asked my Dr and he said it was ok I went for 8 years with pain and have none now Hope you get better soon are you doing any exercise ?you have to do exercise
    • mkwins63
      mkwins63 pat04615

      Posted

      Yes, I am exercising.  I have good points and bad.  I am coming along.  I think it just takes longer then you think sometimes.  Thanks for the advice.

       

  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee mkwins63

    Posted

    Major surgery like this can take up to a year to feel normal again.  It is different for everyone of course. For me, my first hip replacement was easy with all returning to normal and pain free within five weeks.  I did all the exercises and feel that it helped.  My second  hip replacement four months later and now 13 months out, has been a nightmare with pain despite my best efforts.  

    Despite the huge difference between my two THRs, I do believe that exercise is very important and it helped my emotions by giving me a sense of control over such a huge change in my body. 

    Wishing you well!

  • kathy20438
    kathy20438 mkwins63

    Posted

    hi

    im also 10 weeks today and feeling very disheartened. im 67 and was fit before breaking my hip in December. i dont seem to have got any better since about week 6. i cant walk without a stick or i waddle. i also feel like my hip is so heavy and theres a lump inside. when i get up from the chair i am so stiff and my knees have started hurting. am getting very depressed and feel like im never going to recover.

  • amanda55517
    amanda55517 mkwins63

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    Hi

    I am 11 weeks in after having a THR right side. I took ages to heal, it has all been a slow process. I have had to see the physio every 2 weeks. I do walk without a limp, but still have other aches and sitting down problems,. I can only pass on the advice the physio gave me

    Every step should be a good step. If you start to limp use your crutch or a stick or stop walking.

    Walk onto your heel first and let the rest of your foot follow through.

    It is not a race, we are all different, and walking as much as you can is the best exercise at present.

    Hope this helps

    Amanda

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