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Feels like a lump in my hip anyone else had this ??

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chloebo10
chloebo10

Hi all I'm 9 wks post opt today thr left side . Been up to my appointment at 7wks. They said I still had a lot of wasted muscle and need to build it up they said I could drive but when I get into my car I feel like I've got a large lump on my buttock / hip I've been told this is normal but still not been explained what it is . Any one else got or has had this as it's really uncomfortable.

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  • bobbie102
    bobbie102 chloebo10

    Posted

    Yep 😂😂😂 feels like I'm sat on a small rugby ball 😱. Iv read that's quite normal I'm afraid. Muscle wastage happens within days of not using them . Make sure your doing all your exercises, regularly. ??????Unbelievably important ??????Go to your physiotherapist he/she will be able to give you more specific exercises and help you regain strength. Xxx

  • julie49207
    julie49207 chloebo10

    Posted

    Hi well done good news from Consultant.

    Yes that lump I had and still have its your new hip and all the bruising, swelling and healing.

    Major op so time and some gentle exercise is the healer. It will get better and less noticeable. Mine has and lessens every day.

    Had new right hip 29th June 2016.

    Keep going it all takes time.

    Julie 🖒

  • rich1960
    rich1960 chloebo10

    Posted

    I had the lumpy feeling in my hip, it went away fairly soon after my surgery.  

    I had no idea what it was, I was just glad it went away !

    Good Luck biggrin

  • susan_106
    susan_106 chloebo10

    Posted

    I have the lumpy feeling, I thought I was fitting on something in the car but I wasn't. I've been told to do loads of buttock squeezes 😱

  • susan05157
    susan05157 chloebo10

    Posted

    Use a pillow in the car .I am 9 weeks out and have good days and bad but getting better. Do exercises and walk good luck to you 
  • anna87839
    anna87839 chloebo10

    Posted

    Hi there had my new hip 15 weeks ago

    defiantly had the bag of rock in my bum

    lovely couldn't get comfy I lost mine just

    2 weeks ago thank goodness just another

    part of the healing we have to go through.

    Good healing 😘 🙋 👍

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK chloebo10

    Posted

    That's the old 'Sitting on a golf ball' feeling ... welcome to the post hippie blues.

    I had muscle wastage due to losing over 70 pounds (5 stone).  My rear-end is not so padded any more.  Having the operation just over a year ago, I have progressed from sitting on 'golf balls' to having a 'lamp-post' inside my backside !

    The only answer is more and more muscle building exercises to gain muscle tone.

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