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delkie

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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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  • helen1561
    helen1561 delkie

    Posted

    Hi,  I had my op on the 20th and I know exactly the pain you mean.  I described it as a ball pushing out of the back of my buttock at the top.  This is still on going, worse when tired and when in car.  I assume it is muscles and bruising.  See my consultant next week as I could not make initial appt.  On whole I feel I am progressing well, but now I am doing more without sticks I notice how tired my muscles get.  Sleep is still rubbish!  I can not sleep on operated side although people say that is possible it hurts too much for me.  Ups and downs are pretty normal reading the forum.

    Good luck

    Helen

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 helen1561

      Posted

      I had my op on 11May and I get the same feelings as you, I am still using my sticks out side but indoors I can walk unaided as we live in a bungalow so haven't attempted stairs yet, I have been given another 4 weeks off work which will please my personnel manager NOT LOL, as for sleeping thank goodness for my ereader/tablet I have tried to sleep on my unoperated side but it's uncomfortable that is playing up now and I know that hip will need to be replaced within the next 6 to 12 months

      Regards lyn

    • sarah05951
      sarah05951 helen1561

      Posted

      Hi Helen. Read your comments about sleeping on your operated side. Not sure how long ago it was you had your thr - April or May? I had mine on 7th April.  It does hurt at first but the pain should get less and less. I also found at first I couldn't just turn/roll over but had to physically lift myself up and place myself back down again, if that makes any sense?   As everyone else has found sleep is very disrupted, but agsin I think it will improve in time. I think I am one of the insomniacs between midnight and 3am! Anyway hope it gets easier for you. sarah
    • delkie
      delkie helen1561

      Posted

      Thank you Helen it helps to talk to other people i was worried it was just me i carnt sleep on my operated side but can now do most things take care and thank you
    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 sarah05951

      Posted

      MY WAKING TIME IS 2.30am, thank goodness for my kindle I play games as well as use it for reading books, and also have a nice hot drink my pain killers are cocodamol the strongest could give me 30codeine 500 paracetamol I have also tried parasol night time they work quite well
    • delkie
      delkie marilyn_92910

      Posted

      Thank you Lyn i also live in a bungalow and also love my kindle would be lost with out it i carnt sleep on my operated side and also have to have my other hip replaced within the next few months not looking forward to it you take care and thank you
    • helen1561
      helen1561 sarah05951

      Posted

      Hi Sarah,  I know exactly what you mean about rolling over.  I did it accidently early on and it hurt so much I think your body remembers and protects you.  I have some nights when I sleep better than others.  I am very outdoorsy and think that sometimes I just do a bit much, which takes it out of you.  Still feel week going up stairs but few weeks ago couldn't walk around the kitchen without sticks so must stop being so impatient!  Waiting to hear what consultant says about riding my horse again?  Think I will be waiting a while yet? And skiing this season??

      Wishing you best, Helen

    • delkie
      delkie sarah05951

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      14th April i am fine with everything walking getting in and out of bed and am now driving carnt sleep on operated side but sleeping a lot better now it is just the discomfort when i sit down but after speaking with people in this group i have found other people are getting this so it must be the healing process tttthank you take care
    • sarah05951
      sarah05951 delkie

      Posted

      Hi. I am much the same with driving etc.  i found though that due to lack of sleep have had to cut back my hours at work for a couple of weeks. Finding that taking ibuprofen and paracetemol at bedtime or in the early hours helps and I settle down and sleep.  I have found this forum to be so helpful as the hospital and Doctors don't tell you what might happen afterwards. Hope the pain and discomfort eases off.  We have all just got to be patient with ourselves, although that is difficult sometimes. 😊
    • sarah05951
      sarah05951 helen1561

      Posted

      Hope you can get back to riding and skiing soon. Best wishes to you too. sarah 😊
  • renee01952
    renee01952 delkie

    Posted

    hi delkie ... same here - I thought I was sitting on the hip hardware and was sure I could feel it ... my Physical Therapist kept telling me that it was this big muscle but I didn't believe her until she started to massage it ...  we forget sometimes how much damage has been done to muscles and tendons - seems as  the weeks progress other muscle groups are making their presence known ...right now my Back is giving me a hard time ... good Lord - can barely stand up straight - a lot of patience and being gentle with ourselves is required ... and yes, thank God for this group - who else would listen to us or find it even remotely interesting .... good night - warm hug
  • linda14472
    linda14472 delkie

    Posted

    My hip op was 21st feb and if i do too much still get swollen feeling when i sit down, on a good note back out playing full rounds of golf, can walk for miles without the pain, think patience and a good mix of exercise & rest us the key
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