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8 Weeks and still use crutches

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anna87839
anna87839

Hi there I'm 8 weeks post tlhr and still using

crutch/es can walk without round home/garden

but limp and painful and if I do more than I really

shoud in a day I pay for it the next day and have

to rest up .

I really can't see me being strong

enough for work in 4 weeks time as I climb a lot

of stairs and carry heavy things up and down ,I

really worry about this.

Advise work be great has anyone else had same?

Hugs and love to everyone xxx

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  • SueG58
    SueG58 anna87839

    Posted

    Are you working with a physiotherapist? They can give you exercises to strengthen your hip!! Have you seen your surgeon yet for post op?

    I am 8 weeks since TRHR and have

    Really no pain but struggling with my opposite knee. Good luck. Just take one day at a time!!

    • anna87839
      anna87839 SueG58

      Posted

      Hi Sue yes I had my post op check last week

      didn't see consultant saw his side kick nurse practitioner who pushed my leg one way and

      another said everything was fine keep doing

      exercises and will phone you in 5 months to

      check on you..

      I asked for physio and was told we only give

      physio for knee replacement not hips I'm in

      the u.k. I'm now hoping my GP can help with

      this if not I'll pay for my own phys it's so unfair

      when some parts of UK get it as I think all hippies should get it .Thanks for advice will post how I get on hugs xxx

  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie anna87839

    Posted

    Hi Anna.....I had a similar problem but that was because my other hip was severely arthritic and had absolutely no joint space left. Have you talked with your surgeon about this? Do you have PT? If not you can look up exercises to do to strenghten your hip on the internet. Hope that you get it figured out soon. Very frustrating to go through all of this and still not walking normal. Remember none of us heal at the same rate either so try not to compare yourself with others. Hope you feel better soon and are able to walk better soon. Hugs...Barb
  • sue48675
    sue48675 anna87839

    Posted

    Recovery is an individual thing, I too am 8 weeks post op, I can walk on one stick but limp badly without. Keep doing the exercises to strengthen the muscles. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 anna87839

    Posted

    hi anna, 

    so sorry to hear this, sweetheart - discourraging right? but not abnormal -

    your body is healing and not in balance yet - maybe you limped badly before surgery and your body falls back to the habit - instead you are learning how to walk correctly - your body needs to be in balance , straight posture , stand on both feet - then start walking, lifting foot up, heel to toe- very chaenging to do in the beginning and someone should really be with you to correct your posture - it is thereor best to keep on using crutches -

    I didn't get crutches but 4wheeled rollator., trolley, frame  which might make it a bit easier ...

    Not sure when you are allowed to carry heavy things - 12 weeks seems too early to me, especially in combination with doing \stairs -

    let us know how you are getting on - maybe invest in a good PT - ridiculous rules !1

    big warm hug'renee

     

    • anna87839
      anna87839 renee01952

      Posted

      Morning Renee thank you for your great advice

      it's really appreciated .

      Managed to get Doctors appointment for

      yesterday about physio he says does not no what is going on being refused and will look into

      it not holding my breath though.

      He checked me over and said I was doing well

      and told me your not going to get over this in 8

      weeks you know do you realise what this op

      entails er yes they go in so deep and so much to repair after wards, he printed me loads of exercises to do from internet I already do a lot of

      them.Anyway rambling on feeling pretty good this morning raining here , hope your feeling

      good many thanks and lots of hugs 🐕xxx

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