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Almost 6 weeks post op

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franco10
franco10

Is it common to still have quite a bit of swelling at almost 6 weeks post op and have a burning sensation right at bottom of incision or hip bone?

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  • ann43383
    ann43383 franco10

    Posted

    Early days, lots of unexpected hurting bits too, no day is the same! Good luck.
  • beth2509
    beth2509 franco10

    Posted

    Yes. I didn't have the pain/ sensations, but the swelling. I got to about 8 weeks, and was suddenly astonished to find my shoes were falling off the foot! Not only had the op swollen it (expected) but so had the OA. I hadn't realised. I suddenly dropped a whole shoe width!

  • kaye74204
    kaye74204 franco10

    Posted

    I have no swelling at 6 weeks but still get odd aches and pains in different places which come and go. I assume it's just my body getting used to the new parts and it all settling down! 

  • janetfo
    janetfo franco10

    Posted

    Hi there I'm at two weeks post total hip replacement and my swelling is practically gone which is just amazing to me I get my staples out in about four days

    I hope you ask your doctor about the swelling.

    perhaps you could Try some ice. And elevate the heel of the operated leg just a few inches

    Best to you Jan

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