4 months post hip op , am I on the mend ?
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Hi everyone long time since I last posted on here. Well it's been 4 calendar months since my hip op (well in 4 days time. )
Feel like I am getting there I think but not 100 percent sure.
I can now walk around the house without my sticks although I do have a slight trendelenburgh gait walk still ,starts off less at the beginning of the day but is more apparent later as the day goes on .
Although still having problems when I go out without using them , any walking more than 10 minutes leaves me with groin pain for several hours .
I am hoping it's just weak muscles that are getting used and stretched and it will improve and eventually stop. But I can't help worrying ,could it mean my hip inplant just hasn't taken .
I read so many peoples positive blogs doing so well at as early as 6 weeks ,I know we all have different experiences .
Would love to hear from anyone who has any similar experiences either way.
With best wishes to you all
suzie X
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herse Suziemo
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Hilary
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Suziemo herse
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Hi Hilary
Many thanks for your reply ,no I haven't been sent for any physio think I will definately push for it if by my next check up I have not progressed any further.
I live in Lincolnshire in the uk ,definately think some areas get more after support than others,depending on the NHS budget .
Are you in the uk? There are so many of us out and about walking with this Trendelenburgh gait walk ,never noticed it till I had it.
Keep progresssing well Hilary ,and many thanks X
herse Suziemo
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Hi Susie. Yep I'm in north Yorkshire. When I saw the consultant in December he said I needed intensive physio because of trendenburgh gait but nhs physio referral only arrived last week which is why I paid for physio. You are entitled ti NHS physio so they can show you what exercises you need to di to build up your glutes so do ask your gp. Good luck 😊! Let us know how you get on
Hilary
amanda1827h Suziemo
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Hi Suze, We are all at different levels.It can take 6 weeks to get back to normal.Some people it can take a lot longer.It really depends on the person,& operation. But it's best not to rush things.regards Amanda
Suziemo amanda1827h
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Yes your right. Some really seem to be back to normal by 6 weeks and some of us take a bit longer.
Just think I am a bit impatient I have a 5 week old grandchild and I want to be more active now.
Many thanks X
linda81469 Suziemo
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Hi Suziemo! I'm 6 months out and still having to use a cane. As im still limping. My hip muscles are so very weak. Much of it is was prior to surgery. Dr says it's gonna take at least a year or so. I had been short for so long, muscles, tendons and those muscles were never used properly during that time. Now I have almost my full length back! But I'm dealing with various tendonitis, weakness, stretched muscles and nerve pain. No more joint pain but joint stiffness. I'm improving but it's very slow to my dismay. 😞 Didn't help that I dislocated my first hip after 3 weeks and had to have a total hip revision and be non weight bearing for 6 weeks after. Put my recovery way back. But don't be discouraged, it will get better. Like you said we all heal at different levels and time. It's not easy. Some days are better than others. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery and healing. Hugs 🤗. LD
Suziemo linda81469
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Hi Linda
Oh no poor you dislocating your hip, I was totally paranoid for the first 3 months that I might do that. Feel it's a little less likely to happen now though but still being careful .
How do you know if you have tendinitis ? I am always stiff when I first get up then seem to warm up a bit .
I am sleeping soooo much at night at the moment ,I keep myself propped up and in a very dark cool room ,clocked up 10 hours again last night ,really feel like my body is trying to make me sleep and heal more.
Must admit it really does feel like 3 steps forward 2 back again ,I am sure I will eventually get there.
Like you my muscles were very weak before the op . At the pre op class about 10 people walked it ,sat down some even quite happily crossed their legs ( something I haven't been able to do for at least 6 prior to this appointment. Then I hobbled in on my crutches which I had been relying on for the last 4 months ,hence my trendelenburgh gait I suppose where I hadn't hadn't walked properly for months,so definately started off disadvantaged.
Many thanks for your kind reply,do take care X
linda81469 Suziemo
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Hello! Well the dr would probably know more about whether or not you have tendonitis. My dr told me that about 4 months ago. Mainly due because of the over stretched muscles. Yes being out of commission for so long leaves us weak. I expected too much. Was hoping all was going to be great right out of surgery. But that wasn't going to be the case for me. Only thing to do now is go forward. If I keep looking back I get depressed. I'm realizing that it's going to take time and a lot of effort, patience and healing. We will get there!! LD
judith12644 Suziemo
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Suziemo judith12644
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Thanks Judith .no physio appointment offered her Judith ,think Lincolnshire is a bit tight on Nhs budget notice that with dr appointments you have to go 3 times with a problem before they give you a specialist . 😩
Best wishes x
hazel14263 Suziemo
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I have just booked a private physio at £29 per half hour I am so desperate ...
hazel14263 Suziemo
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Hi suzi
Well here is non positive ... 16 weeks in and still riddled with pain , from groin to scar to upper thigh , one leg longer, she inserts don't work, pain killers three times a day . There .. not all jolly and going well but your not alone !!!
Suziemo hazel14263
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kimberley38758 Suziemo
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Hi Suzie,
I'm 7 months post op. I've found that I've had to do a few strengthening exercises each day (10-15 minutes) to help eleviate pain around the hip and groin. I use resistance bands that I purchased online. Give it a try
Suziemo kimberley38758
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hi kimberley
yes think that's what I need , resting my hip today but going out tomorrow . Maybe 2 days walking without stick was pushing it , maybe every other day would be sensible.
Its just as soon as you feel a bit better you think oh I am back to normal ,but oh no your not, when am I going to learn that's me ha ha) X
kimberley38758 Suziemo
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Best of luck with your recovery!