3 weeks after my THR would love some moral support

You are flying it! I wasn't down to 1 crutch until week 5. Week 3 was my worst time in recovery but I found as each week went by I could do more and more. I went back to normal chores etc. in week 6 but still doing all the exercises and no bending or lifting things. Now I am nearly 9 weeks post op and have got the ok to go back to work. I found keeping my mind occupied on different things helped and keep doing the exercises!!! Good luck

It's really hard for a busy person to suddenly stop. I found it really hard. I finally managed to stop looking at the weeds and just enjoy having a valid excuse for relaxing reading and journaling my new experiences.

Hi Beverley

You are doing great. Others have said good things. You need moral support both on here and those at home around you. My views from my own experience are:

The week after op was awful/painful/frustrating/emotional etc etc. I remember saying to my other half 'why did you let me do this to myself' 😭😢 Then things started to improve slowly. Had good days and bad days. Good days started to outnumber the bad. I would never hesitate to do this all over again to be rid of the pain and immobility I used to have.

Start to think positive and hey.....sit back and enjoy bring waited on by everyone who offers to help. This time will be over in a flash. Be grateful you have people around. Would you rather be like some who go through this with nobody and have to try to even do necessities for yourself. I'm sure you wouldn't.

As for having other hip done.....believe me this type of pain and immobility will only get get worse and speed up as time goes on. There are people for whom this op has gone wrong and are still in pain. I really feel for them. You are up to speed on recovery for an operation that was successful. You've been very brave like all of us. Be kinder and more positive for yourself.

This forum is brilliant for info and has really lovely people. Come here to moan, rejoice or help others.

Hug xx

Afternoon Beverly....what you are experiencing is very normal.  Remember this was a very big operation and it's going to take time for all to heal.  Plus you want to be careful with your new hip for awhile.  I found out I dislocated my hip at 3 weeks!!  2 days later I'm having a total hip revision. 6 weeks non weight bearing and no hip exercises or hip flexion past 80 degrees.  This was last August.  Talk about down in the dumps!!  I cried every day!!  I still cry as I'm now dealing with nerve pain and sensitivity in this thigh.  Worse feeling ever.   I'm not sure I'll get over this.   Like you I was frustrated not being able to do things.  I was alone most of the day just looking out the door wishing I could go out side.  I had to go to rehab after my revision surgery for 2 weeks.  Was in pain after these six weeks from my shoulders and hands.  So try to relax and take it easy.  Do what exercises you're given and rest, ice and heat as needed.  You really are doing well.  Just take care of yourself. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery and healing. Hugs 🤗Linda. 

Hi Beverley I would not rush things as you don't want to damage your hip, I know it's frustrating not being able to do the things you want but believe me it will be worth it in the long run.  I had my right hip replaced in March 2015 and still can't sleep on the operated side, I have been on the waiting list for 23 weeks now to get my left hip done and I can't sleep lying on my back because of the pain so I have been sitting up in bed with a v shaped pillow since last August which is a nightmare.  So take it easy and don't rush things and good luck x 

Big Hugs

Jacq x

Beverley, Your AWSOME! doing stairs! one crutch. holy crap I envy you! I am right at 2 weeks, I own my own company (Landscape/construction) so I went into surgery ordering parts for machines and my crew, I came out feeling great. Week one I over did it riding around to much in a car taking the guys parts. My leg bled internally and has swelled so tight I could even use walker! I am just using walker again now at 2 weeks but I have to put a ton of weight on it because I cant bend my knee due to swelling. I totally here you about feeling helpless. I can only lie in bed most of the day looking out the window, at my lower yard, watching guys load machines and supplies, all I want to do is go outside for a ride. I am lucky my house is all one floor, but the one step at the door is only 6 inches, and now my leg is in pressure wrap and that step looks like MT Everest! My kids are doing pretty good, my 5 year old boy does bad things and runs away saying you cant catch me! That little .........RRR . The sleeping on back is rough! I have been ordered to lie on my back all day with leg in the air packed in ice, and then sleep on my back! My wife godbless her, falls asleep so and I can only lie here, tapping my fingers. I hope my rant cheers you up. stay on the hippie site! This has been the best thing I have found yet since my high rise toilet seat!

It's time to look after yourself - bugger the garden, decorating, hoovering etc etc. It'll still be there when you feel better ! 💐