Advice and encouragement
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Hello...I just joined this forum and am hoping to hear some good things. I am one week post op hip replacement. I am 56 and was in fairly good shape going into this. Soon as they had me walking I felt that my leg was longer and doc confirmed it saying it was minimal. My question is I feel bad. I have been doing the exercises with physio but am not walking lots. Am I impatient? Pain is one thing but the "feeling bad" is what is bothering me. I felt better going into operation. I appreciate any thoughts and should I not feel so guilty about resting a lot? Thanks!!!!
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Gaby21 Savy_J
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Savy_J Gaby21
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Hailea Savy_J
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Welcome to the forum
What you have gone through is a major op. All of us heal in different ways. The one thing I have deen on here since joining is the ammount of folk that rush things then complain they are in pain.
This is not a sprint to be the firtsa one to do XY or Z it is not a race at all. You listen to your body and do as you see fit for yourself. You will sleep a lot. You will get up days and down days. But if you need to let off steam becauser your having a bad day this is the very place to do it because we have ALL or are ALL going to be there some day. Just go with the flow. It is a lot mharder in winter to get motivated because of the weather. as long as you walk round the house a little do your excersizes and make the most of the freash ate out side when ever you are safe to do so you will be fine. The better weather won't be far away and as long as you keep moving come spring you will be able to walk pretty well and further than you may have thought..
Savy_J Hailea
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Rocketman_SG6UK Savy_J
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marilyn_92910 Savy_J
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Savy_J marilyn_92910
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Riley429 Savy_J
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Hailea gave you some pretty good advice. Don't believe the superman tales you wad about. They are the exceptions. The first two weeks are tough, every week thereafter seems to get better. Although everyone is different, you should feel much better in a few weeks. You will have good days and bad, achievements and setbacks. Sometimes mood swings and unexplained sadness. Whenever I had difficulty or felt down I reached out to my fellow hippies in this forum. He best advice is to be patient and kind to yourself. Every week gets better.
Savy_J Riley429
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Kikeena Savy_J
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Enjoy the opportunity to rest, because that's what your body needs most. Physio can't make bones knit to the prosthesis or the muscles and skin reunite. Physio can only strengthen the muscles that haven't been damaged. Time is necessary.
And yes, this is one of the most amazing group of people!
Keena
Savy_J Kikeena
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sure is comforting as it is scarey to think I am not doing good....Physio
said my hip is all good just my body has to catch up. Thanks again!!!!
Kikeena Savy_J
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renee01952 Savy_J
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welcome to our hippies family -
it is pretty normal that there is a difference in length of legs - it will settle in the coming months - you are still so early in your recovery - first 2 weeks are challeging - just listen to your body - don't be hard on your self - it is so easy to do and feel bad because you feel that you are not doing enough - All well meaning advice but unless you had THR surgery your self, they don;t know what you feel - feeling guilty is NOT part of it okay?
you do your exercises the best you can - maybe walk a little around the house first - and rest - stretch your body and legs and rest - It is not easy because we always want to do something, be productive etc ...
The other thing for me was/is that I was told in the hospital: "remember, you are NOT sick, and therefore not to stay in bed "
maybe not sick, but hells and bells, we had major surgery !!!
be gentle with your self - and please come back here anytime
big warm hug
renee
Savy_J renee01952
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Kikeena Savy_J
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