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delkie
delkie

Had my hip operation on 14th April all was ok but after about 4 weeks elt when i sit down i am sat on something like a mobile phone in my back pocket if that makes sence it is very uncomfortable when i went for my 6 week check up i told the consultant and was hopeing for a x ray but he said sit on pillow and take pain killers has anyone on here had the same pain please 

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  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h delkie

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    Hi delkie,I am 13 weeks post op today! And even now my hip doesn't feel right! I am having reflexology and am starting swimming gently next week! Then I will have a spa from time to time! We have had a major op! And it can take 6 to 12months to get back to normal! I am also a carer so am always on the go! Anyway good luck! Regards Amanda
  • annedi
    annedi delkie

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    Mine was the 24th April I'm still sitting on cushions . My lower back muscles in the pelvis area hurt and get quite achy. I think there are some muscles there that connect to the leg so have probably had a bit of trauma from the op.  Mine also occasionally hurt before the op. Like you though I didn't notice them the first few weeks after the op. I think it is because I am now doing more and so they are suffering the strainn along side nowhere near as many painkillers!

     

  • Paula8080
    Paula8080 delkie

    Posted

    Hi

    I think this is just the internal swelling and bruising, I feel the same only I described it as a cricket ball!

    Had my 6 week check today, no X-ray either but surgeon happy with progress and all restrictions lifted.

    Good luck

    Paula x

     

  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 delkie

    Posted

    I can feel my hip clicking when I walk and my thigh and ankle are still swollen especially at night, I also find the scar and muscle sometimes sting. I still can't walk very far and get very tired easily and the other thing I find 2.30am I am wide awake all I can say is I take pain killers and my Amazon kindle tablet has been a life saver
    • delkie
      delkie marilyn_92910

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      Yes i take painkillers and go on my kindle  am ok when i am in bed laid down it is when i am sat down i feel sick and have to sit on my hand to get comfatable it is realy geting me down now thank you for your reply 
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h delkie

    Posted

    Look everyone! We have all had a very major op! We all heal in different ways! I am 13weeks post op today! And even now still achy at times! I am having reflexology and gentle swimming! Regards Amanda
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 amanda1827h

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      Well I hope by 13 weeks I will be able to have reflexology I can't swim so swimming is out for me lol, my surgeon is of the old school the best exercise is walking so I try to walk around as much as I can. You must think we are all having a moan but it is nice to have a forum to be able relate to each other how they are feeling so peeps if any one wants to to have a chat about their aches and pains I am very happy to listen and to give tips
    • sarah05951
      sarah05951 amanda1827h

      Posted

      I think everyone realises they have had a major operation and their body has been subjected to a major trauma.  The forum is really helpful and it is good to know symptoms we may be experiencing following the operation aren't unusual and to be expected.
    • delkie
      delkie sarah05951

      Posted

      yes Sarah it is good to talk to other people 
    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h marilyn_92910

      Posted

      Hi Marilyn, I don't think your having a moan at all! It's just that I suffer from anxiety as well so the gentle swimming route and reflexology route is the one for me! I am also a carer for my disabled hubby! So not easy for me! We are all at different levels of recovery! As I was so tight to start with this has not helped with my replacement! I fear I might have to have my left hip done! But we will see what happens! Regards Amanda
  • catrin46108
    catrin46108 delkie

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    Hi Delkie,

    i will be 16 weeks on Friday and I'm doing well I think. I walk unaided and sleep on my sides and have started Pilates classes and go to the gym. But I also feel "something" in my side buttock (if that makes sense). It's not always there and feels worse when I'm tired. I asumed it was the muscles and tendons etc coming together to start the healing process.  

    Catrin

    • delkie
      delkie catrin46108

      Posted

      Thank you Catrin i also walk unaided but carnt sleep on my operated side lets hope it is the healing process
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