11 days post op total hip replacement

I had problems sitting, too, But, for me, it was better than laying down because my back and butt were getting much sorer there. I guess I had a tough time getting comfortable in general - I tried all the beds and chairs in the house. I ended up renting a wheelchair for just that purpose, for something to sit in - and that helped!

I'm 4 months out from my right hip surgery. I had to have 2 surgeries since my first one I dislocated it and had to have a revision. I still find it difficult to sit comfortably on chairs. It's that awful lump feeling I have that's bothersome. I had a wheelchair cause I had to be non weight bearing for six weeks after second surgery and I find that is my go to chair!! Lying down used to be good but now I get a lot of groin discomfort wound up lying on my good side. Cushions and pillows help. Hope you feel better soon and for a speedy recovery!! 🤠 LD

Hi Sarah, that was exactly me 10 months ago, same age, same hip. I did end up buying a new armchair for our living room and found applying some pressure to the affected area helped ie rolled towel between hip and arm of chair. It did last a few weeks and i wondered how i would ever cope at work although i am not desk bound in my job. It does get much better and you are very early days. I am cycling and walking all over now. Occasional discomfort now but I think it's bursitis which isn't constant. Glad to hear laying down is okay. Enjoy a rest over Christmas and then get going with the more advanced physio exercises you will get given.

Hi im currently 12 days post op and i only feel discomfort sitting down if i dont have proper back support so i have to put a pillow behind my back and make sure i have support of my lower back..i also sit on a pillow...mostly on the side where the incision is...for me its all about cushion and support

Yes, this is quite typical.

You may find a medium height bar stool more comfortable...the one higher than a chair but lower than a standard bsr stool.

Gel packs frozen should be your friend...I keep at least two in my freezer at all times. Gel packs don't leak, remain frozen longer, are flat without the points of ice cubes. You might consider a couple for your hip and and a couple for your back...this way two are in use and two are freezing.

Use crutches or even one crutch on the good side so that you minimize limping which will save your back from so much ache.

Healing is hard work for your body. Rest is just as important as exercise.

Give yourself a facial, chat with a friend, catch up on reading..

hi sarah, 

warm welcome to the hippies forum ...

So sorry to hear about the discomfort you are in ...  

you know that you are early in recovery from a major invasive surgery, right -

an incision was made in order to get to the hip joint ...

The incision cuts small nerve fibers that run from inside to outside of the hip, so the skin to the outside of the cut always feels numb after hip surgery. Usually, this sensation will resolve over time and is part of the healing process -

did you get the posterior or anterior approach?  I had 2 THR surgeries the posterior approach used and the 2nd incision was made closer to buttock than the 1st one --- I was uncomfortable sitting for weeks, just because of the scar ...

how does your scar look?

big warm hug

renee

Hi Sarah, it is still early days. I am six months on and still don't like driving Or sitting for any length of time. My sofa was my best friend, lounging is fine!  My other best friends were gel packs and box sets!

I was lucky that it was the summer, I bought myself a v expensive sun lounger that I could raise on blocks, so managed to lounge read books and get a tan!  

I promise it will all get a lot better. I have got my energy back now and even run up and down stairs!  

Best advice is rest and give it time. 

Sending healing fairy dust. 💫??🌟

Tiredness is a sign your body is using all the energy to repair itself after this brutal operation.  At 11 months post-revision I am still not back to full stamina levels - it really takes it out of you, but we also all recover at different rates.

Hi I know exactly what you are saying I am in the same position painful to sit for to long, get very tired trying to walk around no happy medium..but we will get there.

Christine