2nd hip replacement / 3wks post op and forget had it done
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Hi
I'm 3wks post op. and this time the experience was different from last one over 12 months ago.
Even get up without thinking about it, get in bed without thinking about it... and its worrying me a little that i forget.
I've been told as this hip had hip dysplasia, that i have to use crutches for 12 wks too, and i do if i go out for a walk or shopping to supermarket, but round house use 1 or none, but hard thinking that i have to use crutches fully for another 9 weeks, but at least in 3wks time i can speak with my consultant about this.
i can lift my leg at the calf in bed, Which last time took over 6mth to do, i can move it easily side ways, still in with my precautions. Im going back to work monday, and in all honesty don't even give it much thought. should i be worried or has this happened to anyone else as on here we mainly see problems not progress stories...
thx
vickie
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dale94413 vickie1976
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Happy to hear you have had your operation and it obviously went really well.
As far as recovery goes I can relate to your experience. I was able to do all the exercises the physiotherapist gave me and more (which worried her more than a bit) the day after the op. I ditched the crutches in the house within a week of getting home but kept using them outside for a few more weeks. I've had a few off days but, all in all it's been a positive experience
sylvie123 vickie1976
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The majority of people don't have any issues so just get on with their lives. Those for whom the outcome is not so good tend to want answers or support and hence they are in the majority on here. You are obviously doing very well for someone with dysplasia and I hope soon you will forget that you had a replacement and will enjoy some walking in the spring like weather.