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4 Months post RTHR

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gail_27284
gail_27284

Finally feel as if i'm getting my life back after the most miserable 4 months from Nov.(surgery 2nd Nov)....Didnt believe people when they said it would get better ...but it has !!! Groin pain gone, good range of movement and more energy ,actually really delighted i got it done (cant believe i'm typing that )..for me the best thing ive done is go swimming 2-3 times a week ..my surgeon said ok for breast stroke but not to exert the leg . I'm now back teaching my beloved pilates and a tiny bit of yoga ...I feel like me again and my hip feels so strong ..So for all those struggling please go at your own pace ,rest when you need to ,do your stretches ..it is a slow process .To think of that horrible,debilitating groin pain which i ignored for sooo long ..its gone and i cant quite believe it .If you need a thr then get it done ..honestly ..gx

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  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 gail_27284

    Posted

    Hi Gail,

    I'm so happy to hear that you are doing very wellsmile  It's always nice to hear good news.  I too had a good recovery.  At the time the progress seemed slow, but I'm also glad I had it done. 

  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 gail_27284

    Posted

    Hope I get to that stage Gail .. am 5 months in still in pain and groin pain . Surgeon sent me back to

    Physio who I saw today and he said you will probably have groin pain for life .. very depressing .

    • kimberley38758
      kimberley38758 hazel14263

      Posted

      Hazel,

      Don't listen to that nonsense.  Groin pain is quite common after a FHR.  I had it for a little while until I was done with PT.  They taught me how to strengthen all the muscles in the thigh, hip, buttocks and lower back.  Once everything was aligned properly I no longer hurt.  Do you have a choice of physio therapists?  I'd get another one who has more experience.  Best of luck to you and keep us posted.

    • sandra_84282
      sandra_84282 hazel14263

      Posted

      Hi Hazel.

      I have found the physio's to be pretty hopeless. I'm presently into week 2 of a 4 week stay in Australia. Like you I was really sick of the groin pain. However here unlike at home I have been doing a lot of walking. Albeit at a very slow pace as my friend cannot walk quickly due to COPD.

      Here I walk at least a couple to more hours a day. Up and down town centre and in and out of shops. Someone on this forum said walking was best thing. My hip is so much better as is groin pain. Actually virtually gone.

      Still a bit uncomfortable going from sitting to standing but not half as bad as it used to be. Hopefully meeting up with our lovely Madla on Thursday so looking forward to that. She is awaiting 2nd THR so I feel fortunate.

      Hopefully you will get better as hip strengthens. I was going to see private physio if mine didn't improve. Sandra xxxx

    • judith12644
      judith12644 sandra_84282

      Posted

      Hope you are having a great holiday, and hope you manage to meet up with Madia!
    • gail_27284
      gail_27284 hazel14263

      Posted

      I hope your pain lessens Hazel ,I really felt the difference after being in the pool ,just doing gentle stuff like knee lifts ...leg lifts to the side ( not too far) and up and down legs ...I can certainly feel it in my bum ,but it's vital to use your gluteus muscles because they get messed about something terrible through the surgery ..gx

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen hazel14263

      Posted

      Thanks all. Hopefully after seeing the surgeon...for the first time on the 13th he will be able to give me some ides of time scale. It at least cuts down the uncertainty factor!

      Cheers Richard

  • camille83212
    camille83212 gail_27284

    Posted

    Glad it really gets better.  My surgery was 12/10/16 and i have thigh and groin pain too.   Going to the dr. tomorrow to have it checked out.  Would love to be back to my old self.   Good for you.  Makes me think there is better tomorrows.    Ha  
    • gail_27284
      gail_27284 camille83212

      Posted

      Camille I hope you start to feel better soon ...walking and stretching ,take care x
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h gail_27284

    Posted

    Well done You! It sounds as though your a super fit person. carry on the way you are.regards Amanda
  • lisa31002
    lisa31002 gail_27284

    Posted

    Glad you're feeling better ! 😀 I'm getting there slowly (5 months post op). Just put together a picture for a friend at work and it's wiped me out !! 😲 Off to bed 🛌

    • gail_27284
      gail_27284 lisa31002

      Posted

      Yes ,I do still get tired and rest for an hour every afternoon ...I used to feel guilty about that as if I was giving in to it ,but you must rest ...
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