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Almost 11 weeks post-op

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Snowgirl79
Snowgirl79

Ok!! Just passed my 10 weeks post-op from my RTHR and have been back to work 2 weeks now...my new hip is wonderful!! I love it!! No pain!! No limp...sorta!!

My old hip hurts like crazy...I'm at a job where I'm on my feet all day!! And 1/2 way through my shift...I'm wanting to pull my hair out cause my old hip hurts!! At first my old hip and both my feet were sore...and I'm like, ok...have to get my poor feet in shape for standing all day again...by the end of the second week...my old (left) hip and right foot still kill me...

I'm thinking...my left hip is killing me and I'm putting all my weight on the new hip now...which is why my right foot is still killing me and can't get used to the standing??

I'm worried that with me putting all my weight on the new hip it will mess it up...?

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  • susyp
    susyp Snowgirl79

    Posted

    Hi glad to hear you are doing well. I tend to favour my old hip as when I stand for a long time my left foot hurts as it takes all the weight. I had RTHR on 12th March.I went back to work at 7 weeks. I think it's still early days yet as I occasionally get pain from my operated side when I least expect it. I think it is muscle and wound pain.

    Is your left hip in good condition might be worth checking it out. I asked my surgeon about mine. Thankfully he said it was ok I had osteo arthritis in my right hip.

    Wishing you all the best with your ongoing recovery

    Sue x

    • Snowgirl79
      Snowgirl79 susyp

      Posted

      Thanks sue!! I see my surgeon on the 23....I do have oa... Not sure if it's bad enough to need a replacement yet...but we'll see
    • susyp
      susyp Snowgirl79

      Posted

      I hope you don't. Probably just had a lot to contend with over the years. Hope alls well.

      Sue x

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Snowgirl79

    Posted

    Hi Snowgirl,

    Wow, back at work at 8 weeks post-op - phased return or full time? 

    I don't think you'd damage your new hip but mst certainly delay healing - everything is still so fragile - tissue, tendons, muscles etc. are still in the healing process - 

    I agree with Sue to have your left hip checked for OA - Mine was discovered bone-on-bone at 6 weeks follow-up visit from 1st THR (on right) - cartillage went from good to really bad in 6 months time -

    Take good care of yourself okay - it is still early in recovery - 

    big warm hug

    renee

    • Snowgirl79
      Snowgirl79 renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks Renee!! And yes full time.. 40 hours + a week...I see my surgeon on the 23... I'll see what he says...
  • linda38528
    linda38528 Snowgirl79

    Posted

    Nice to hear that your new hip is doing so well.

    One of the things my PT counselled is to change shoes after surgery - old ones have worn down to accomodate pain and gait changes. Could this be an issue for you?

    The operation forces so many changes in our body alignment, posture and gait that a change in footwear made sense to me and helped a lot. And there are many more nice styles now (esp from Scandanavia) that provide excellent support.

    With a job it so much standing ... worth an investment.

    I think you are right to worry about the impact on your other hip - I already knew I needed a THR on my second hip and I could feel the impact that the first had on it. And, this seemed worse as the first improved and I assumed full weight-bearing .

    I asked my PT and sheencouraged me to include my second leg in my exercises to strengthen it for my next surgery ...

    Good luck.

    • Snowgirl79
      Snowgirl79 linda38528

      Posted

      Thanks Linda..I did get new shoes...maybe their not cushy enough?? Maybe I should get inserts?? I'll look into it...
  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie Snowgirl79

    Posted

    Hi Snowgirl sorry you are having so much pain. Have the doctors done ex-rays of your other hip? In  my case also just had my right hip done, but left is also bad so have to get it replaced soon also. I hope that yours is just muscle pain because they really stretch the muscles out to do this operation. Hope you are feeling better soon....Barb
    • Snowgirl79
      Snowgirl79 noplaybarbie

      Posted

      Thanks barb...you know I was having pain in my left from before...just not as bad as the right...and after the RTHR he said my left should last me another 10 years...but it doesn't feel like it....I see him again on the 23rd of this month...I will have to see what he says...
    • noplaybarbie
      noplaybarbie Snowgirl79

      Posted

      Good luck Snowgirl.....will be hoping for the best outcome for you...Barb
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