31 days post op emotions everywhere and feel so tired
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Hi all
Had my left hip replaced in february 18th 2015 and the right hip done april 2014.
My right hip i felt great, scar healed fairly quickly, walking and exercising well and most in important NO PAIN which was bliss. Some things were still very difficult but on the whole i felt good
This time i dont feel well in myself cant really put my finger on it just in general feel unwell,scar is ok but not healing as quickly as before. Feel very emotional all the time even the smallest things reduce me to tears, i dread anyone being nice to me or asking me how i am as im usually end up in tears.
I see the consultant on the 1st april and im dreading it not sure why ...i guess deep down i wonder if there is something wrong with hip also cause of how i am feeling i wish i hadnt had operation but i couldnt deal with hip pain and all that came with having a bad hip and o/a.
last time i was able to walk indoors without crutches this time round i notice i limp if i dont use one.
tiredness is also a problem and heels hurt loads as well from sleeping on back have mentioned it when i had dressing removed nurse made me feel like a idiot...one of the reason why i havent gone to see anyone scared that they will think this is all in my head
trying to stay positive but feel so negative
in tears
dee
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ruthannfox denise18714
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pamela81726 denise18714
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Keep your chin up. It is a very invasive operationc, youre allowed to feel a little down. Give in to the crying, its very cathartic !
best wishes , Pamela
edarlingb denise18714
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I'd consider visiting your GP.
Some of these symptoms could well be of something else entirely. Best to do that first and get their opinion, then make sure you're open about how you've been to your consultant, too.
And be going and gentle with yourself.
x
christine69594 denise18714
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Everyone and every op heals at different rates and you had a very quick good recovery last time but with this one you need a little longer so just take your time and go with it.
You are only 4 weeks post op so the crying is natural and I'm still walking with 1 crutch and I'm 8 weeks post op.
When you go to see consultant or/and physio tell them how you feel but I think its just this recovery taking a little longer than the last.
Give it time and you'll soon be doing everything as before.
Mary8610 denise18714
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We all feel down at times and a good cry does you good .
Tell doc how you feel , your body has been thro a lot .
take care
Mary
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amanda1827h denise18714
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valerie190541 denise18714
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barbara17317 denise18714
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olive45318 denise18714
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I am still waiting for my "experience", but a couple of observations...
The weather is cold, makes everytning more difficult.
Most people seem to think it takes 4 months to really get over what is major surgery.
Quite a few people seem to get down, I would guess you are not on yor own there. Stick in there, the worst is over...
Olive