Discouraged

Sorry to hear your having these problems, Im sure some of these lovely people on here will be able to help you more than me,and will come on soon.

I am surprised no physio thou. But Im sure of one thing , your not being a baby ,

Hope you get some answers soon. Big hugs  x

I'm 10 1/2 weeks post-op, still limping around the house, still using at least one crutch outside, still getting pains in the groin, thigh, hip, scar area, etc.

My op leg and foot were swelling often during the first few weeks. I learned to put my feet up often. I have even put a stool under my computer desk so I can "kneel" my op leg on it from time to time.

Swelling and pain is normal, to some degree, in the early days but you need an expert opinion. Your doctor is not an expert on orthapaedics but a general practitioner. Your previous condition has a huge effect on recovery so best to find out if you are on target and put your mind at rest. I wish you well.

I still have some swelling and I still find it most comfortable to sleep with my leg elevated. Different parts of my leg aches at various times and I still limp and favor the operated leg quite a bit. I do get sore and experience some discomfort at times. I tend to think it's because I've done too much on that day.

I was told to do exercises at home and physio wasn't typically necessary for hip replacements. I know that varies with surgeons, how the surgery was performed, etc.

So your doctor says that your swelling and pain is normal? I think it really depends on the person.

Try not to get too discouraged. I think what we've had done just really takes time and having specific expectations can be very discouraging. I have up days and down days, but my hip pain is gone from before the surgery. Is yours? For me, it's just dealing with the aches and discomfort and wanting to be "normal".

I hope you find relief soon. Do you use heat for the ache or cold for the swelling? I have found those two things quite helpful. 😊

Jen

I've read a lot too. An 85 year old up and going about their life good as new. I'm 59, and I'm struggling still everyday. I am sure that each of us heal in our own time and our own way. I didn't think my scar would look this bad when I checked out other photos. I thought I had better muscle tone in my thighs. I didn't think I'd still have limitations. I don't need to list them but I'm in pain, I do my PT at home and then go into the gym 3 days a week. I have also heard that absolutely "no" PT needs to be done. That it's a waste of money, that normal daily use will get you back where you were. Then, I've also heard a nurse tell me that it's the most violent, aggressive surgery she's ever seen, that it feels like you've gone through a car accident from hell. So, your incision covers a lot of nastiness. Where they've cut through bone and muscle. Tendons and nerves. Me? I can do most of my PT, but there is one simple exercise that I absolutely can NOT do. It's like I had a stroke. The muscle that handles that task must be horribly damaged. It's painful, but every 1/4" I improve, the prouder I feel. Mayo Clinic...in FL or MN? I've never heard of the robotic approach either. Maybe, when you talk to your doctor, have a list of questions. The edema in your lower limb. Is that normal? Do you need compression stockings on that one leg? Also, he's the Doc, it might just be "no big deal, totally normal". I'm 9 weeks. I just started driving and I can make a grocery run if I don't need much. Walking tires me in about 3 blocks. I've got the groin pain. I have pain at the incision site. My hip sorta pops too, but it always did that and maybe it's just your anatomy? Just hang in there, time is your friend. Keep the foot elevated whenever you can but don't stay on your sofa. Your muscles with wither away. I still can't believe they ordered no PT. How different can the robotic approach be? You're not being a baby. Don't be afraid to say you're worried or in pain. You need to let them know. Write down "pop" and "fluid in lower leg" and keep adding that to your list. Pain for each day. M = 3, T=4, F=3, S=6, etc.. If there was something wrong, your doctors would be afraid. If they aren't, you'll do alright. Don't give up hope, I'm going back to my swanky gym and do some floor exercises now... although I hate them, I want to follow up on that robotic approach and no PT!