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Climbing the stairs with both legs

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hilary02336
hilary02336

Hi everyone, 

4weeks today post op and still climbing stairs using good leg up then bad.  When did people start using both legs?   Also get groin pain when have walked some distance is that ok?

hilary

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  • ann19982
    ann19982 hilary02336

    Posted

    Hello Hilary. Not quite 4 weeks yet and noticed yesterday I automatically used legs normally on stairs. However I made conscious effort to do it how I had been shown. Just thought it was too early. Not noticed groin pain but today got a clicking in hip. Think it easy to worry too much when it is all so new. I fear dislocation. Trying to follow the rules until 8 week check
  • susan57233
    susan57233 hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi Hilary, I'm 5 weeks post op starting today and I'm still not going up stairs normally, I think I'm afraid to put weight on my operated hip. It's been so long since I've done stairs it's like learning g to climb them all over again.
  • dawnkitty
    dawnkitty hilary02336

    Posted

    6 weeks post op I cant climb normaly.. I have tried, my op leg wont go up that far becase of swelling in knee I think
  • dawnkitty
    dawnkitty hilary02336

    Posted

    also Hilary, I had some groin pain first couple of weeks, I started using my arm strength more when standing up and it helped then eventually went away
  • Lama22
    Lama22 hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi Hilary

    Just back from Physio and asked about stairs - I'm 5 weeks- she said wouldn't be expecting to go up normally yet and to carry on one step at a time.

    I've had bit of groin pain- think it's when I've done too much but all pain will be readjusting to different ways of walking and standing.

    Good luck!

    Barbara

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi Hilary! I am 6 weeks today! Even now still doing good leg bad leg! It takes time! But hope we will get there! My right hip was done and now each time I walk it clicks ! So hopefully hydro might help! But I am in no rush! At least my Ted stockings can come off! Keep your chin up! I am a carer for hubby and have got extended care till mid may!! Regards Amanda
  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi , I am 12 weeks this week and still find stairs uncomfortable at times and pain in groin . Physio said its because muscles are so weak . Seeing him again on we'd .
  • jumer
    jumer hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi Hilary, glad you are making progress. I I think from what i have read, that the groin pain is typical, aches and pains here and there when recovering are normal. I am at 10 weeks now and can walk up the stairs at home normally, I switch back and forth depending on how I feel, but the operated leg seems to be functioning with more strength now. Wishing you the best in your recovery, God bless, Susan
  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 hilary02336

    Posted

    I get a bit of groin pain sometimes when I have been walking a lot, not only in my operated side but also in my unoperated side.  I panicked about this at first, but I hope it will all settle down after 6 months as I am told it can take up to 9 months to be completely back to normal.  As for climbing stairs I was about 4 months post op when I walked up and down normally without having to think about it but we are in a bungalow so I don't get much practice at that at home.
    • ann19982
      ann19982 barbara17317

      Posted

      Hello Barbara. Think the differences in recovery may well be to do with our different environments. I live in a split level town house. 2 sets of stairs each with 6 steps.. Have to use one set every time I need loo. Also live on a slope so getting plenty of hilly walking every time I go to town which used to be 15 minutes walk now more like 40. My high street is uphill. Do the trip everyday for exercise. Always tired on the return trip so not ready to give up support as I enter week 4 post op. Yet to carry anything but may try rucksack towards end of week. Been assured one cannot damage hip by walking so now wearing pedometer to record mileage and to keep increasing. Have to burn off the chocolate!!!!
  • valerie48782
    valerie48782 hilary02336

    Posted

    i did `normal` stair walking by accident at about 4 weeks, it was fine so i carried on!
  • jason42777
    jason42777 hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi Hilary, 5 weeks today, hip would let me run upstairs but knee is weak and unstable, small amount of thigh muscle pain after gym class today but not to bad.
  • christine69594
    christine69594 hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi Hilary

    Yes groin pain normal after walking a while but eases with rest and lessens with time.

    I didn't walk with 1 foot on each step till a couple of weeks ago and I'm 11 weeks, but suddenly did it.

    I do it all the time now and always have a little smile on my face when I've got to the top or bottom, I used to have a whoop at first.

    I think the more you do it the easier it is and I think I was so used to going up and down with 2 feet on each step I just keep doing it. Never mind we all get there eventually.

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK hilary02336

    Posted

    Hi

    Its a while since I had my THR's but both of them I  just suddenly realised I was doing it normally.  It wasnt before the 6 weeks.  I know even now if I have a bit of pain in my back or leg I revert for that day to using the stairs good bad etc

    Love

    Eileen   UK

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