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I am on my third week and doing my exercises but one is giving
me trouble that is lying on my back and trying to lift my leg 6 inches
of the floor its like being a puppet and your wire been cut everything
else working I am walking around the house without my sticks and
use one when I go for walks just wondering if anybody else has
had the same problem
Thanks
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linda38528 alex72143
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I had this reaction when trying to do teh adductor exercises to the side when in bed. My husband was keeping me company while I did them one day and just nudged my leg lightly with one finger and that was enough to get it going. Amazing!
Don't know if this will work for you, but I think that connections need to be re-established sometimes (the operation was pretty rough generally and some connective tissues were actually cut or affected by the incredible levels of swelling. Glad to hear that you are doing well otherwise.
Cheers.
L
alex72143 linda38528
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is up and about
thanks Alex
hope4cure alex72143
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you will get stronger as time goes by. Soon you will be lifting your leg with little effort. Continue your exercises everyone is different and as you get stronger and more heeling occurs you'll be dancing with ur better half before you know it.
TC&GB
alex72143 hope4cure
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I put what linda told me into action now the lump of meat is moving
thanks again folks Alex
hope4cure alex72143
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linda38528 hope4cure
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hope4cure linda38528
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diet was one of the first things we were told at the 2 week pre-op conference at the hospital. They go over everything so each patient has the optimal outcome.
linda38528 hope4cure
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At our hospital they reviewed the Canada Food Guide and its guidelines. No attempt was made to encourage a protein-rich diet or to review supplements that should be boosted following this type of surgery. I believe there is a fair discrepancy between these.
hope4cure linda38528
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The following is what our hospital recommended for my pre-op conference before THR.
It is recommended that surgery is NOT the time for weight loss! When people are immobilized, they worry about gaining weight. However, you should NOT decrease your calorie intake because you will be inactive. In fact, your calorie needs are now greater than usual because your body requires energy from nutritious foods to fuel the healing process. You will need to consume about 15-20 calories per pound (using your current body weight). If your overall energy and protein needs are not met, body tissues such as muscles and ligaments will begin to break down. This will compromise healing and may prolong your recovery period. While in the hospital protein drinks were included with each meal.
Rocketman_SG6UK hope4cure
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Graham - 🚀💃
hope4cure Rocketman_SG6UK
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i swear you will feel better Boost is available is stores I make my own from scratch.
TC&GB
patricia_63418 alex72143
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Unfortunately my hip replacement was done due to a very very hard fall, broke my hip. Also, had a couple of horrible spasms which has left me with a bit of leg ache.
I am going for PT, 3rd one this Thursday but it isn't pleasant as leg is sore still. Physio thinks I also have soft tissue damage from the hard fall which will make my recovery longer.
Cannot lift left leg yet if I am lying flat!
renee01952 alex72143
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There is a similar discussion going at this time -
Doing straight leg raises while lying on your back is not advisable to do so soon after THR - remember that muscles and tendons (and more layers) were cut , svered, so to speak and then repaired - this needs time to heal before you can strengthen them --- hence the feeling of wire being cut !!
what exercises were you given by PT when you were in the hospital?
Sounds like you are doing really good otherwise -
big warm hug
renee
alex72143 renee01952
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and youtube exercise and soon live up to that my grand kids think
Iwill turn into the bionic man beteen my right knee job and my left
hip follow up hug back Alex
angela1988 alex72143
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It had 3 exercises to do twice daily building to three times daily.
1 stand upright behind an armchair. Hold the back of chair. Swing op leg behind you as arc gently hold at your maximum comfortable limit for 5secs. Build to do 10 secs eventually.
2. In same stand position. Swing op leg out in gentle arc away (my left leg so to the left). Same time and repetition.
3. Sit upright on bed. Elevate op leg so foot raises from mattress. Same repetions.
Sucess rate has improved dramatcally at week 5 now for me with 1&2. However i struggle with 3. Can manage 4/5 reps and height of 2inches at first but then each on less.
Just going gently. Stopping if hurts. Try again later. 😊 o and a walk or two now can manage 20 mins n gentle inclines on two crutches. Just using one indoors.
alex72143 angela1988
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