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susan52056
susan52056

i'm nearly 6 weeks post op THR and I am so bored and fed up. Went to physio yesterday and she told me that the 90 degree limitation applies for 12 weeks! Couldn't believe it, I thought it would end at 6 weeks. So still can't bend down and do routine tasks eg. the washing, hoovering. Seeing surgeon tomorrow and even if he says I can drive I don't think I'll be able to as I'm very tall and would have to break the 90 degree rule to drive the car.

Help, I'm fed up !!!!!!!

 

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  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK susan52056

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    Im in the UK and was told 6 weeks for both THR's but after that to be careful but not to necessarily keep to the 90 degree rule.

    I noticed the mention of sitting on your legs.....doubt if you will ever be able to do that again

    I had a very strict physio who would have mne stick to 90 degrees for ever but the consultant at my 6 week visit said its OK but just be careful.....no low stools etc

    I like his opinion better that the physios so stuck to his opinions  LOLwink

    Love

    Eileen   UK

  • koos36027
    koos36027 susan52056

    Posted

    Hi, I had my THR 6 weeks ago and feel you! I drove my car yesterday for the first time. I pushed the seat back as far as possible to get in and then adjusted once in. Did put a pillow in the dip of the seat. I am 6 ft tall in a Skoda Octavia with manual gear. I had THR on the left. Good luck.
  • Sparky_57Female
    Sparky_57Female susan52056

    Posted

    Hi,

    I am nine weeks post op. At my six week review with surgeon I was on one crutch and hobbling round the house without it. He even asked me if I had driven.We had a discussion about the back sleeping and he just said I would be ok to sleep on my side now. It was a little bit sore at first but soon got used to it.

    Upshot was that he was happy about the healing and expected me to be doing the type of things you mention. If you feel ok to do things give it a try. The more active you are the better it will be for you mentally and physically.

    I was a bit scared of getting back in the car but tried it two weeks ago and have been doing short journeys to th elocal shops and a friends house. This week I have used my car every day. No problem with driving but its a bit awkward getting out of the car. After sitting I get muscle stiffness so have to hobble a few steps. Crutch free now, bending to pick things up and getting on with normal life activities. That said Im not mowing the lawn or climbing cleaning windows yet. but cooking, washing and tidying up etc. I am very fortunate to have some domestic help so I stay well away from the vacuum cleaner.

    I know I have had an exceptionally good recovery and have even surprised myself but NO PAIN is the reward for putting up with those bored/frustrated/weepy moments. Thought I was going to go back to work next week but my employer wont let me work from home. I am a medical sales rep and they want me in front of the customer! So I am going back to GP as I know long car journeys and carying bags, equipment etc is not the best way forward at this stage, so looks like it will be the 12 week plan for me. 

    Re the boredom my biggest problem was motivation to actually do something. I sew and thought I was going to be busy but I seemed to have lost interest. But that I think is really part of recovery. After all HR is Major surgery. We all do expect too much of ourselves! However I do now have my mojo back so dont despair keep positive and just try litle steps when your body tells you to.

    Good luck.

    • susan52056
      susan52056 Sparky_57Female

      Posted

      Great advice Sparky, had my 6 week check yesterday with my surgeon. He was very pleased with my progress, like you walked with one crutch hobble about without. Had the best nights sleep last night (on my side) think I can conquer anything today. Surgeon did say don't get over confident, your body will let you know what you can and can't do.

      I'm a teacher and plan to go back to school after the Easter holidays, which the surgeon agreed. So the next 6 weeks I plan to get stronger every day doing a little bit more than the day before and like my surgeon said to me 'enjoy your new hip'. I certainly will.

      xxx

  • pat85215UKGlos
    pat85215UKGlos susan52056

    Posted

    So glad to hear you had a decent night's sleep! Should get better from here on in!!
  • sue59299
    sue59299 susan52056

    Posted

    I want to Thank all you great people.  I found this site by accident (or maybe not!)  just over a week ago.  I am just over 3weeks post op and I am exceptionally dim for a nurse!  I was up walking and weight bearing the minute the epidural wore off, home in 48 hours and basking in the admiration of family and friends at how well I was doing!

    i am alone since my husband died not long ago and have relied on my few family members to help with my house and my animals.  Reading all your messages made me stop and think.  Not long ago I "crashed and burned" and felt very sorry for myself and really only wanted to join my soul mate and best friend, but you all made me realise just how very lucky I am.  I have to fight the symptoms of Lupus, which involves a chemo like medication, with all the pleasant side effects!  This means I can,t stick to the rules very well.  All the physio bring on severe Sciatica due to a back problem, so I don,t do the exercises, just walking and gentle leg exercise.  I have slept on my good side with a pillow between my legs from day one, which I always have done.  I had permission to do this, but probably would have done it anyway.  I am not really a rebel, but I just  did,nt care!  So, you see, I really have nothing to moan about!  I do get lonely and bored at times and I don,t know what happened to my plans for knitting for charity, family history and writing a best seller!  Thank God for my TV (I quite like Jeremy Kyle now!) and Fred, my cat and for all of you and your stories and experiences.  It is like being part of a big family although we will never meet!  Who else can I moan to who understands?!  I suppose as we heal and gradually return to normal living we will spend less time on this forum, but it will carry on without us Thank Goodness!

    sorry if I have bored the pants off you all, but Thanks for being there.

    with Respect,

    Suexxxx

    • mark26805
      mark26805 sue59299

      Posted

      Hi Sue, WOW just read your letter back to yourself, you sound so upbeat and happy and long may it continue!

      It is a breath of fresh air to hear from you with your positive attitude, I know it can't always be there, we all have our down time, but you wrote that with a smile on your lips and it made me smile just reading it.

      If we look around the World and see the troubles everywhere we really should be happy with our lives; but it is always easier to be grumpy and think "Why me!". 

      We are what we are, we are lucky to have to have Dr's that are so advanced, and sometimes we need someone to remind us to stop and smell the roses. Whether it was your intention or not, you just sound like you've come out of a poor situation and you have decided the glass is still half full. Good on you and I hope it rubs off on others too.

      Best wishes,

      Mark

      (in need of a new hip one day in the future)

    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 sue59299

      Posted

      Hi sue it must be something about lupus sufferers . My best friend had lupus and has been to hell and back but she is always smiling and positive . Wish I was wishing you a happy future . I am alone but for different reason an unwanted divorce which is like a bereavement . But I have also come out the other side and am proud of myself most of the time x
    • sue59299
      sue59299 mark26805

      Posted

      Dear Mark,

         You make me blush!  Thank you for your nice comments, a bit undeserved I think!  I have,nt got a half full glass or a half empty one, I have,nt got a glass!!!!   If I smell the roses I would probably get a thorn up my nose!

      but.....I still consider myself lucky.  What else can you do?

      best wishes to you and your future hip

      Suexxxxxx

    • sue59299
      sue59299 Mary8610

      Posted

      Dear Mary,

      you are doing great.  An unwanted divorce is worse than a bereavement in a way.  He may not be here with me any more, but my husband is still my soul mate and nothing will change that, but to lose your trust in your partner and to be hurt by them must be shattering.  You should be so very proud of yourself to come through it.  One day you will be truly happy again.

      sending you love and hugs,

      Sue

    • deborah33754
      deborah33754 mark26805

      Posted

      Mark put it so well, all I can say is ....ditto!

      sue your words are very uplifting!

    • mark26805
      mark26805 sue59299

      Posted

      Thanks Sue, I always worry my comments will be taken the wrong way...I'm a 50 year old bloke who hasn't got the gift to put ANYTHING in writing. As soon as I press "enter" I think, although it has been written in the positive way, will it come across OK. Your letter really did make me smile and realise the benefits of forums like this where we can moan, talk, smile with each other for the greater good.

      You are the inspiration I wish I could be, well written.

      Mark xx

    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 sue59299

      Posted

      Thank you so much sue , not everyone understands that .  X
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