3 weeks post op
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Good morning
I'm 46 & 3 weeks post op THR on left side. Just had the night from hell and unable to sleep. Got up, made coffee and took paracetamol.
Generally recovery has been good. The operation was a breeze, staples removed at 2 weeks. I can walk with 1 crutch now.
My question is about exercise. I've had very little advice. The physio support has been non-existent. I've done the exercises from the book they give you post op but they're really no challenge - I'm not being dismissive - there seems little guidance on what to do next. I can feel my frustration building :-)
Good luck all with recovery. Enjoyed reading these threads.
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jason42777 douggiefox
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ann19982 douggiefox
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Lama22 douggiefox
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Glad to hear you are recovering well.
I find using the bottom stair step to do step ups good. Good leg first for 20 then bad leg first for 20. Often need to use rail when bad leg first as that's harder.
Walking good, as much as you can. Static cycling if you have an exercise bike?
Someone might have a link to more exercises, I'm fortunate that I get 6 Physio sessions post op.
Not sure if this helps but good luck with it all
Barbara
douggiefox
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I'm not sure what super path means?
The operation and consultant side of things I really can't fault.
1st day after op physios came once to try and get me out of bed. Low blood pressure meant they put me straight back.
Second day no one came to get me up.
Third day I was up at 7, walking the stairs at 8 and home by midday. Since then I've been pretty much left to it.
Seems odd after all the positives about rapid recovery. I was expecting the exercise regime and follow up to be key.
Physio appointment next week - at 4 weeks post op.
Paul
jason42777 douggiefox
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stephen95303 douggiefox
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Im 31 and am 3 weeks in, I know what you mean about the exercises being easy but I'm happy enough with it, every morning I wake up and it feels a little stronger, i think Ann is right in saying, there is a lot of healing going on that we don't see and it needs time. I'm treating it like learning to drive, it's only when you pass your test you begin to get your own driving style, until then I'm going to do what they say, in 12 weeks I will be able to function my leg without pain, what happens from there is up to me.
ann19982 stephen95303
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jason42777 ann19982
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catrin46108 jason42777
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catrin
jason42777 catrin46108
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catrin46108 jason42777
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Mary8610 douggiefox
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i ha: very weak thigh muscles before op so found some exercises from book very diff
referred to physio on 6 week check up .
saw physio week 8 , said my pain , limp was because muscles were still weak .
Because I couldn't do the leg lift laying on bed on side he didn't give me any more ,
going again next week but still find that lift very painful and difficult .
the limp has almost gone tho .
i may have to see a physio privately if no joy next week .
i am 11 weeks now and best exercise has been walking.
as others have said don't push it , rest is very important.
good luck
mary
susan57233 douggiefox
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