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julie90197
julie90197

Hi hippies. I am having a bad hip day today. First proper one I have had since my operation which was almost 3 weeks ago.

I had the dressing taken off my wound on Monday and I have dissolvable stitches but also have paper (butterfly) stitches over them. They have started falling off, and today the skin is sooooo sensitive, but only on 1side because the other side is numb, good thing really. I can't have any clothing touching it at all and my hip is very sore today. I just hope I haven't over done things as in walking and excersises. Just feeling a little bit sorry for myself today after doing so well. 👎😞😞😞

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  • maureen44782
    maureen44782 julie90197

    Posted

    We all have had bad days.  It's important to remember that out of bad days, good days come.  May the good days be with us.  Chin up, bright new dawn ahead!  Bestest of luck x

  • bobbie102
    bobbie102 julie90197

    Posted

    My wound is the same as yours , Im in very baggy soft clothes 😪, I'm 3 weeks 6 days . Week 3 and 4 seem to be the worst 😫. Do as much as you feel you csn but you do need to rest too 😳, your body has sooooo much healing to do and you need to help it a bit 😍. Sounds like your actually doing amazingly well , 👌🏼 it's just a very long journey 😪. But we are all hear to help and encourage each other 😍😘😍😘 Iv had a few bad days recently myself xxxxxx

    • patricia72715
      patricia72715 bobbie102

      Posted

      Week three was definitely my worst.  After doing very well, suddenly everything ached, I couldn't do my exercises as well, moving around was harder. I went back to the walker for going outside when I was using the cane in week 2. I had my first therapy session that week.  It made me realize how much I had lost and how far I needed to go.  But this passes.  I promise.  You'l see.

  • sandra_84282
    sandra_84282 julie90197

    Posted

    Hi Julie. 3 weeks is very early days. But here is the place for a good moan. Once your wound is dry I find arnica gel and bio oil is a great help

    I'm 6 weeks tomorrow but hip is stronger but still stiff and achy. However I found things change on a daily basis. Yesterday it was front of calves. Day before it was knees. Today wound area. Lots of healing going on as this op has been brutal.

    The worst is over and the healing journey is a roller coaster ride. You will be fine and all normal.

    Healing hug. Xxx

  • julie90197
    julie90197

    Posted

    Thank you for the support guys. It means a lot. 👍X

  • EttaH
    EttaH julie90197

    Posted

    This 3 week mark seems to be a doozie. Hit 3 weeks yesterday. Had first out-patient PT session on Tuesday and sitting here wondering how am I going to make it through this long, slow rehab process. I get up and move around but once I do the exercises, its rough!!! Supposed to go to PT twice a week....I hope I'm over the aches of one session before time for the next session. Keep smiling and stay focused that one day we'll be good as new!! 😛💃🏽👠😛💃🏽👠😛

    • julie90197
      julie90197 EttaH

      Posted

      Wow Ettah. PT already. I got my appointment through and it is t until the end of the month, that will make me 6 weeks post op
  • junegro
    junegro julie90197

    Posted

    Hi Julie; I felt the same way once my staples were removed they put the butterfly stitches on and said to let themfall off on their own. I had a couple of stubborn ones that would swell and hurt and not fall off but eventually they did.  Just wear soft clothing to the touch that helps  I wor pj pant for quite awhile as they did not bother me a much as other clothing.  The skin will stay sensitive for a long time depending on the person I guess.  I am sorry to hear your hip is very sore today hang in there it it will be ok.  If it hurts too much I just cooled it with the execises.  That helps to.

    Feel better you are not alone and it will all work out it just takes time. 

    Take care Judith

    Hugs,

    June

  • jazziefran
    jazziefran julie90197

    Posted

    Hi Julie, its early days yet things are bound to go up and down. Most of us have done things like this,overdoing it and then suffering for a few days. i have had meny "bad hip" days.  But its worth it in the end. having had both hips replaced both my hips done has changed my life. Lots of luck.

  • susan_106
    susan_106 julie90197

    Posted

    I'm three weeks post op too, I didn't have stitches just glue which meant the dressing could come off sooner. I echo what others have said we're all different and heal at different rates. I just do what my body tells me, if I'm tired I sleep, if I feel strong then I exercise, if I need fresh air I get out for a walk.

    I've got my first pt session tomorrow so I'm interested in how they think I've improved also found a special session in my local swimming pool for disabled and recovering patients which I'm going to attend, this should also help with the exercises.

    Take care

    • EttaH
      EttaH susan_106

      Posted

      I had staples. They were removed last week - so 2 weeks in. Incision looks great. It's closed and healing well. I want to do some water therapy but not quite ready to go into a public pool. Will give it another couple of weeks to play it safe.

  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 julie90197

    Posted

    Aw Julie it's impossible not to have a bad day ! Welcome to the up and downers club .. One day good, one day bad etc . Sounds like you have overdone it and the consequent pain can drag you down .. Have a rest, be kind to yourself and I am sure you will rise up again xx

  • rob.nic29
    rob.nic29 julie90197

    Posted

    I think my wound was really itchy around that stage too Julie.I think generally your body responds well to the exercise so don't worry -sounds like you're being active and positive in many ways. Keep it up. Each day things will settle a little more. It is 2 steps forward one back some days.

    I think you're doing great....

    Rob..

  • linda81469
    linda81469 julie90197

    Posted

    I hear you!! I have good days thinking I'm in the home stretch than I wake up and feel so achy and stiff! Hope you feel better! And remember keep moving but listen to your body and rest when need be! 🤗🤗LD

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname julie90197

    Posted

    Hey Hippie Julie,

    Just a natural reaction to your body cleaning out all of the anaesthetic and coming down on the narcotics...

    A bit of Vaseline around the perimeter away from the stitchea may help things glide over. You can put a loose gauze bandage on to protect the sensitive skin. Just be sure that air can get in. This too will pass.

    Keep up the good work!

    Hippie judith

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