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Dr appt today

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linda81469
linda81469

Well I saw my dr this morning. Said hip looks great!! Bone has grown into cup and stem. I'm 3 months out from hip revision. Only thing is I have tendinitis and bursitis still. But all of that is fixable with proper physical therapy and massaging. I still have weak hip muscles so he's given me some new exercises to do as well as work hard on those abductor muscles!! Those are soooo weak. And to start working on using a cane. I still have the 90% hip flexion precautions and no twisting!! Giving me a lil more freedom with a lil hint of precaution. It's good to know that hip is fine. I'm 3 ml short compared to 4 cm!!

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  • steve86482
    steve86482 linda81469

    Posted

    Just wait for 6, 9, and 12 months. It just gets better with time
  • m0rningangel1
    m0rningangel1 linda81469

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    Congratulations!!!   I am so happy for you. I used a lot of ice treatments for the tendinitis and bursitis and that works faster than anything. Each area I used 20 minutes of ice several times a day...It really helps ..I also went through 8 weeks of physical therapy to get rid of the bursitis and tendinitis. Good luck on getting rid of it try the ice if you can handle it!
    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 linda81469

      Posted

      LInda I tried everything and it hurt for years. Then the rehab center this guy told me get ice use it at least 20 minutes several times a day and it will heal fast...so really try it. I also bought a small ultra sound machine...I didn't even pay 100 for it...used it a couple of times a day. rest rest rest and ice!!I also take diclofenac sodium EC a couple of times a day to keep the inflammation down..prescription NSAID

    • linda81469
      linda81469 m0rningangel1

      Posted

      An ultrasound machine. What exactly dose that do? I'm icing now. My tendonitis is mostly in groin. It's so uncomfortable at times. Dr says deep massaging is good too.

    • m0rningangel1
      m0rningangel1 linda81469

      Posted

      I just got home from my pre surgery. It was a disaster!!  All the test done etc but when I got ready to go I realized it had gotten dark. Since my eye surgery I have been night blind. It was only 5:00 but dark. I ended up getting on the highway headed the wrong direction got lost had to call my son and his wife to come rescue me..they were almost an hour away...things happen!!

      Here is some literature on ultra sound machines and what it does...really helped me but the ice really is the way to go!

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapeutic_ultrasound

      Mine hurts a lot in the groin area...hip area and my legs...keep up with the ice only 20 minutes per hour though

       

    • renee01952
      renee01952 m0rningangel1

      Posted

      Good Lord ... what a nightmare --- I am happy that you are safe now --- 

      would you be able to get those special glasses for driving in the dark -- 

      treat yoursel to something nice tonight, darling

      angel blessings

    • linda81469
      linda81469 m0rningangel1

      Posted

      I'm sorry that happened to you!! Glad you made it home safe!! Thank you for the info!! One more question!! 🤓 For How many days do you ice? I read up on it and it said 3 days then use heat. Do you use heat?? I just want this bursitis and tendonitis to go away!! 😩 Hope you feel better! 💐

  • judith12644
    judith12644 linda81469

    Posted

    Really pleased for you. Your dr sounds good. Wishing you all the best with your recovery.
    • linda81469
      linda81469 judith12644

      Posted

      Thanks Judith! He really is goid. He's very patient and listens to you and answers all your questions. And always returns calls when you call and leave messages. And he shows me exercises to do has me do them and talks me through it. Hope all is going well for you!

    • judith12644
      judith12644 linda81469

      Posted

      I'm doing fine thanks. 4 months, just a bit achy at times! Been thinking of you, cos I think we had our original ops round about the same time. So glad you're gradually recovering.

  • michelle48397
    michelle48397 linda81469

    Posted

    I'm so happy for you!  I'm on day 2 after my surgery so am looking forward to that 3-month mark.  My leg had to be lengthened some amount as well (not sure how much as my husband didn't ask that since he was just happy I was ok).  I ice 20 mins every hour and it seems to be helping with my stiffness and swelling a lot. Hopefully, it will help you as well.  Keep up the great work!

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK linda81469

    Posted

    Hi there Linda,

    What a day - we both had a good one by the sounds of it - Had my X-Ray, and the misplaced ceramic hasn't moved a single millimetre.  It's totally stuck - which is a good thing I am told - so I can now carry on without any fears.

    I have full range of movement withno pain at all, so he seemed very pleased with my progress - no weight gain, plenty of walking and cycling.

    Whooppee  cheesygrin  celebrations tonight with a great home-cooked meal, lovely bottle of wine, and now relaxing with some of my favourite cold remedy  ... Wh15key ... (not that I have a cold, just want to prevent one wink) or as the Scots call it Whisky.

    Best wishes

    Graham - 🚀💃

    • linda81469
      linda81469 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Wow that's great!! I've been in Margaritaville the past few nights!! 😝😜. Last night tho I couldn't sleep well had lower back pain on left side and shoulders too were painful!! But we shall persevere!! Take care and glad all is going well for you!! 🤗🤓

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