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depressed after hip replacement

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susan60743
susan60743

I am 9 weeks post THR was wondering if it is normal to feel so depressed . iI am 62 and full time carer for my father who lives with my husband and myself . Also am experiencing some discomfort in my thigh when walking , has anyone else had this

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  • steve86482
    steve86482 susan60743

    Posted

    Totally normal but you should start feeling better. Thigh pain could be caused by the femur bone growing around the stem. Do your exercise and walk. You can also visit your doctor for an opinion and XRay as well as Ned's to reduce the depression. It may take up to a year for things to get back to normal

  • denise79180
    denise79180 susan60743

    Posted

    Yep. Our emotions end up all over the shop. It's pretty standard I hear. I was up 1 day. Down the next. Just try to go walking each day and get some fresh air and sunshine. Do you still use a cane while walking? Do you still do strengthening exercises? These can help with thigh pain.

    • susan60743
      susan60743 denise79180

      Posted

      Hi Denise, Thanks for your reply , yes I'm still doing my exercises when I can and have increased the reps to 15 and added a few new ones to my routine, wondered if Tramadol can can an affect depression, just a thought really

    • chrizzy
      chrizzy susan60743

      Posted

      Hi Susan, sorry to hear your feeltakinpressed.

      I have had emotions from euphoria to really low but they have not lastest to long. I'm also on tramadol but was on it for ages before op with no depression.

      I hope there is someone who is taking over the care of your father whilst you are recovering yourself. It is a big responsibility when you should be concentrating on yourself.

      As said previous freshair and walking, that will give you some time to yourself, will help no end. If you feel your mood is depression as opposed to just a low mood I would seek medical advise before it gets worse.

      Hope you are feeling better soon. Chrizzy x

  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 susan60743

    Posted

    Hi Susan,

    I also suffered with a little depression after my FHR.  The good news is that once I was able to get out of the house more, it went away.  The discomfort in the thigh is normal for a few months while the bone grows around the stem.   By 7 months, the discomfort had completely gone away.  My surgeon said it takes up to 12 months for everything to completely heal. 

    You're doing great!  Wishing you the best on your continued recoverysmile

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK susan60743

    Posted

    Yes, it's a roller-coaster ride, both physically and mentally.

    I had never suffered any form of depression - always the 'happy one', and I suffered this too.  It does go, given a bit of time.  The best thing I found for it was looking at my blog/diary of events, and seeing just how far I had come along the road to recovery.

    Best wishes

    Graham

  • renee01952
    renee01952 susan60743

    Posted

    hi susan, 

    warm welcome to the hippies forum ..

    It is normal to experience some depression after the surgery ... it is, as said, an emotional and physical roller coaster -- sometimes it can be a side effect from medication, sometimes it is some kind of let down feeling -  we are all in a state of excitement, anticipation, fear etc. before the surgery ... then it has all done and we are so relieved and I was almost euphoric !!!

    as time goes on,this adrenaline feed  slows down - 

    Just go with your own flow darling ... it is Okay, you know - 

    come here anytime you have a concern or question or just want to share - you cannot find a better place for support and understanding ...

    big warm hug

    renee

     

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h susan60743

    Posted

    Hi Susan,You poor thing.I am a carer too for my Husband. OK to be honest any operation is a major one.I had my right hip replaced two years ago.And even now I am back to square one, as I didn't have enough aftercare! My Husband had a funded care package,but his social worker was annoyed that the carers were doing things for me.I struggled.In the afternoons after the carers had left I had about an hour on my Bed, till after the nurse had been to give my poor bruised tummy a needle injection to stop blood clots.After which I had to get up & do things.I have Reflexology every other week. Also we we go away I make sure that there is a spa I can get into.I never want another option as No One will look after me.I have an older half brother,who's useless. We have nieces,but they don't care.I was 60 in December, & feel weepy at times.I also suffer with my nerves.regards. Anxiety.so where are you From? We are in Surrey. PLEASE take some time out.you need to be focusing on You.Regards Amanda

    • susan60743
      susan60743 amanda1827h

      Posted

      Oh Amanda , I totally get where you are coming from , sorry to hear you are back to square one, don't think we got the much needed rest in the first few weeks , I know I certainly didn't and it sounds like you didn't either . Being a carer can carry so many responsibilities not only physically but emotionally as well . Like you i feel weepy at times but I'm sure it's the pressure and worries that come with being carers. I have been told that my right hip will eventually need replacing but I won't have it done unless I can get the time to recover properly. We are from Northamptonshire. Thank you for your kind words , take care.

      Susan x

    • renee01952
      renee01952 amanda1827h

      Posted

      dear amanda, 

      I am so sorry to hear this - I was with you from day 1, so to speak and know how much you had to deal with on your own ... 

      I command you for going out once in a while - that will do you good ..

      I love reflexology ... it is really helpful with healing the physical body but more so the emotional and spiritual body -- it will release blocks of resistance, sadness, trauma etc ..

      Have you tried energy healing, like Reiki or something similar -- 

      try to not hold back and just let it all out ... cry, rant, rave, release and let go ... 

      big warm hug

      renee

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h susan60743

      Posted

      Hi Susan,Thank you so much for your reply.Yes it's an awkward situation.No one as you know really gives two monkeys for us carers.We have to jump through so many hoops.I love my Reflexology & reiki as well.I am also into crystals as well.But my Hubby will always come number one.We are in Surrey.Sadly neither of us drive.But at least we can keep in touch this way.Take care regards Amanda

    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h renee01952

      Posted

      Hiya Renee,Thank you for your message.Yes things aren't easy.I also have reiki from time to time.I am also into crystals as well.At least spring is here.Although still chilly to wear a tee shirt. Meanwhile all I can do is to do a little bit,then rest in between things.Thank you for your support.These joints are a pain & with the proper aftercare,I know are great.But I have never been supple.As I have too much tension.Anyway take care regards Amanda

  • madla39168
    madla39168 susan60743

    Posted

    Hi Susan ,totally normal be depress. You should started feel better . Do your excersice, walk lots if you can, water excersice help as well. I did hydro therapy in hospital and that help lots. Im nearly6 months and if I do to much I have some pain in hip and thight. Recovery take time and some time we expect to much and to quickly be OK. Take day by day it will get

    beter with time.

    Heeling hug

    Madla💗💗

  • beverley80419
    beverley80419 susan60743

    Edited

    Hi Susan

    I feel the same way as you. In fact just had a good hour crying. I look after mum I have a sister who think she is holier than though if she has mum in her home for a couple of hours once a month. This is my second hip replacement the first one August 2021 went without a hitch. This time I lost a lot of blood had a huge amount of bruising ( pic attached) my surgery was on the 23rd May. My pain is awful on MST it helps a little. I feel guilty as my mum keeps asking when will I see you I need you to sort out the toilet as its leaking and the outside tap needs replacing ! I always do the repair stuff for her if I'm able to. I also look after my grandson on a Thursday for my daughter while she works as nursery is so expensive he's 7 months. I can't look after mum and him at the moment and I hate not being able to help I feel useless. I get phone calls everyday from my mum who seems more interested in what my sister is doing and rarely asks if I'm OK. My eldest daughter is going through a divorce and all she does is talk about who has done what to who , never asks me if I'm OK. She did say yesterday she would come and see me but cannot afford the fuel for the car could I send her some money. I'm so fed up and down I feel really isolated, my family only seem to want me when I can do something for them. My sister has not contacted me at all either before the surgery to wish me well or afterwards to see if I needed anything shopping etc. So my dear I sympathise with you completely all I keep saying is the 'this too shall pass' my love and hugs to you Susan ximage

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