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A bit of inspiration

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caren1027
caren1027

Hi everyone and especially the people who just had surgery.  I'm exactly 4 weeks today from TLHR and for the first time last night I was able to sleep on the operated side with a pillow between my legs.  I've been sleeping on the good side with the pillow but wondered when I would ever be able to sleep on the bad side since I'm not a back sleeper and since surgery sleeping has been so uncomfortable.  I'm so happy that I can sleep on both sides now...it's a wonder what a good night's sleep will do for the psyche...that and taking a shower! I was also so wiped out last nite from a couple of new physical therapy exercises that I was getting a little concerned.  But boy a small step can work wonders! Even though pt can be tough..the more I practice but not push too hard..the stronger I feel.  I hope this helps some of the people right out of surgery since those first few weeks can be worrisome but it does get better!

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  • Dsilk05
    Dsilk05 caren1027

    Posted

    Hi glad ur doing well. I’m 8 days post on my second THR. My first seemed a lot easier. It took me about a month to be able to sleep on the hip the first time. So far I cannot turn onto my good side now as it really bothers my new hip, the thigh area.  Can’t wait to get through this phase. 

    Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. 

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK caren1027

    Posted

    Caren,

    So good to hear you are doing well, and it really comes over oinyour post.  As you say, there's nothing like that first post-operation shower.  Small steps forward, with physio exercises, little and often, and sleeping on your side again (I had to wait 2 years to achieve that).

    Best wishes

    Graham

  • sandra67350
    sandra67350 caren1027

    Posted

    Hi Caren

    You don't actually need a pillow between your legs when sleeping on operated side. If however you're likely to turn in the night better safe than sorry. Oh yes.....I find that side the most comfortable to sleep as I don't have to worry what the other leg is doing.

    Sandra

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