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3 months post total hip replacement

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jen70675
jen70675

Is anyone past that time yet? Will this tight feeling in my hip eventually go away? I don't have pain however, I still can't walk a long way without the tight feeling bothering me.Anyone over 6 months???? Dr said after 6 months I'll feel great??????

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  • Free_spirit
    Free_spirit jen70675

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    I am 5 months out now and just ditched my cane last week. I had posterior approach. I only take it if I'm going shopping due to my limp. I am not ready for a long walk yet. 5 weeks out I had bursitis in operated hip and was put on light activity for 1 week with no PT. As soon as I returned to PT bursitis in the op hip again flared up and was told to rest for 3 weeks. So, I am pretty far behind the norm. Also I still have pain in my groin that is better but not completely. I was pretty acitve prior to surgery. Most of my bad pain came from stooping or sitting and getting up and it was all in the groin. On occasions I would have pain when walking but not often. So my muscles were in good shape going into this. I can't say that I am satisfied with my new hip yet as I really felt I would be far more able to walk without pain and stiffness at this point. My limo is significant still and hoping that will resolve, as well. It's not really possible to ask my surgeon questions as he doesn't answer them with any substance. Just got an appt with new surgeon to follow me as I would like a little more info with my issues. Everyone is different I'm told so I'm guessing by the first anniversary date of my op things will be a lot better. 
    • jen70675
      jen70675 Free_spirit

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      I had posterior also. Left hip I had bad arthritis I'm 52 and at times I feel very old! I'm sorry to hear about your set backs. I returned to work at 7 weeks. I take iburophen a lot I feel like it might help with any swelling I may still have. I also ice my hip s few times a week. Just want to feel normal again!!!!
    • renee01952
      renee01952 Free_spirit

      Posted

      Hi Free Spirit, 

      your response caught my eye .. please don't think your healing is behind the norm -- there really is no norm here  - I feel the same way as you do at times - that I should be better now, be able to walk longer, faster, getting up without uttering a small groan or wobbling for a couple of minutes ... 

      surgeons are doers, not so much talkers - I sometimes wish "they" would pay more attention to what I am telling them - even my GP seems to not care unless I have a real problem ...

      so I come here ...

      you are doing great darling

      big warm hug

      renee

  • Suzybobs
    Suzybobs jen70675

    Posted

    Hello Jen! I am 5mths post op right hip I still have groin pain when doing my exercises I mentioned this to the consultant after my last review, he said considering how much pain I was before the op+walking a different way to alleviate the pain he wasn't surprised or worried it could take a while to get back to "normal". I now have pain in my left hip,which will have to be replaced very soon so I,m hoping this doesn,t delay the recovery of my first hip,I am still glad I had my hip done (I have also had both knees replaced 9yrs ago and still get the odd "twinge,s "with them) it's still far better than the awful bone on bone pain.
    • jen70675
      jen70675 Suzybobs

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      Hi there, when I woke up from surgery all my pain was gone!!!!! I had horrible pain in the groin and the thigh. I'm so glad. I hope your next hip surgery goes well. I am looking forward to the day I wake up and the full/tightness feeling is completely gone! I still ice my hip now and then. I want to get back to walking and riding a bike. I'm 52 and I feel old at times!!!!
    • Suzybobs
      Suzybobs jen70675

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      Yes I know what you mean, I have anxiety problems things soon start to worry me, I was just coming to terms with all the healing with this hip now I have to go through it all again with the 2nd one,hopefully this will be the last op.I too will be glad to get back to normal.just joined my local gym to try &strengthen my thigh muscles as my physio advised "use it or lose it", was his motto, going for my induction tomorrow so hope there gentle with me . Hope horrifying your bike very soon Jen !!
    • Suzybobs
      Suzybobs

      Posted

      Sorry that should reach hope your riding your bike soon . Blooming predictive text!!!!
  • mary47187
    mary47187 jen70675

    Posted

    Jen I am 3 months past surgery and I'm not feeling tightness. Do I do my stretches daily -yes! Do I like to exercise - NO! I have heard from I few people who did not follow protocol - they regret it. Sit on a chair, lift legs, rotate ankles. Do some squats. Keep moving. I notice when I sit to long Its hard to get up. Good luck!

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