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Day 10 post op

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Thetroll
Thetroll

Today is post op day 10. Ever since my hip replacement I have been in less pain, I'm walking throughout the house with the aid of a walker I am getting myself in and out of bed dressing myself but still have my wife here to help in and out of shower and cook. Today was the first day I wasn't up for therapy, last night was a bit rough with almost no sleep and my leg muscles are very very sore. The pain is still much less than what I was feeling pre op so there is still a rainbow and birds singing Zippity Doo Dah ! I'm not looking at today as a set back or negative in any way, it's just a day for me to rest up, relax and play with my 2 dogs. Tomorrow's another day with therapy, TV and goals to set my sights on. So as the song goes " Always look on the bright side of life". Hope all you hipsters have a great week.

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 Thetroll

    Posted

    Such a great attitude Troll - bravo.

    I think you should sweet talk that lovely wife of yours into giving a light massage to your legs. Use a regular oil or some coconut oil if you have it. The main thing is to relax the muscles a little.

    I tried using some magnesium oil spray and it helped a little with pain and restless legs. Hope it helps and hope tonight is more restful.

    L

    • linda38528
      linda38528

      Posted

      PS - a heating pad helped too.

    • Thetroll
      Thetroll linda38528

      Posted

      Thanks Miss Linda I'll try to sweet talk her and barter for future consideration.

  • linda81469
    linda81469 Thetroll

    Posted

    That's the spirit!!! Being positive is a good virtue!! Glad to hear all is well!! Always remember to take your time, rest and take care of yourself!! Prayers that all will continue to be good for you and a speedy recovery!! LD 🤓

  • bobbie102
    bobbie102 Thetroll

    Posted

    What a lovely message 😍, I enjoyed reading that . Very positive xx . I would say those muscles need a massage , too tight need a loosening up xx and trust me I'm a sports therapist 😂, ironic really as I'm having my first hip replacement tomorrow 😳(6th) I'm 35 . You are doing amazingly well done you , listen to your body though, don't push yourself too far too fast xxx blessings to you xx

    • linda38528
      linda38528 bobbie102

      Posted

      Good luck Bobbie - nice to hear the views of a sports therapist on board.

      Wishing your surgeon to be smooth and patient, lots of support for you when you get home and an uncomplicated recovery.

      Big hugs,

      L

    • Thetroll
      Thetroll bobbie102

      Posted

      Thanks Bobbie, trying to stay positive because I know it helps. I'm just not sure what to tell the therapist if I'm not sure about going thru another session tomorrow, I know I need to keep up with the exercise but don't want to do any harm. I know I'm going to rest up for now and make a decision tomorrow.

    • judith12644
      judith12644 bobbie102

      Posted

      Wishing you all the very best Bobbie. My experience was v positive. I'm now 11 weeks post op, cycling to work, almost back to normal.

  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 Thetroll

    Posted

    Wow you are doing well, however 1 good day and you slightly over do it and you will get a day where you hardly do anything.  

    I am 7wks post op bilateral Physio on Monday pulled me each and every way, by the afternoon I was in so much pain, and yesterday it hadn't eased much so had a day of rest.  

    Today felt good so exercises, walking and shopping felt good, and fingers crossed I do not feel any discomfort.   

    Keep up the good work. 

  • christine59470
    christine59470 Thetroll

    Posted

    Today is 10 day post op my leg is more swollen and stiff is this normal
    • sarah27216
      sarah27216 christine59470

      Posted

      Hi I’m 4 weeks post op today and still have stiffness and a lot of muscle ache I have started using heat on it now to try n relax muscles I have had so much advice from this site it really keeps you going x
  • tony_88888
    tony_88888 Thetroll

    Posted

    Well done Troll, just keep that positive attitude up.

    There seem to be a number of us in the 2 to 4 week bracket and seem to have the same progress/issues so we must be doing something right.

    Be careful not to do too much on the leg too soon. I had a real telling off today from my wife when she caught me in my workshop without my crutch. I told her I can get around without it on short walks but she told me that had nothing to do with it, It is all about safety and having a support if it is needed. She is right of course but we men never listen to our wives.

    The sleep bit will be a bug bear for a while. I only managed to sleep on my operated side for 30 minutes last night before it felt wrong, I could feel the muscles complaining. Just paranoid over the dislocation issues I think.

    Keep on posting. I (and I am sure many others) read every thread and post to see what to expect or learn from others experiences.

     

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