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alex6666
alex6666

Hi I am on my 8wk after op been off my sticks after 5wks been pain free

?now I am getting pain just at the hip bone when I walk but dosn't affect me

?when I sit or do my exercises  and hallelujah when Igo to bed I can sleep on

?either side still with the pillow in place     sometimes Iget it in my back just above the left cheek my op side I was out with my wife at the time shopping

we got the messages I was carrying them and instead of the pain getting worse it died away and then it was gone  mebe its because I have cut back

?on the pain killers its got me beat on what it is and why      anyway take care hippy's all the very best to you all  

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  • vanessa88276
    vanessa88276 alex6666

    Posted

    Congratulations sounds like you ate doing just fine :-) speedy and painfree recovery x
  • basia58126
    basia58126 alex6666

    Posted

    Hi Alex, that is exactly where I get pain too, especially on the outside of the hip bone which can be quite sharp and unpleasant. I am 15 weeks post op and saw my consultant last week and he told me that the hip/scar pain is where the muscles were detached from the bone and then reattached (they have to drill holes into the bone to do this) and, especially in slim patients, who don't have much padding, this area can feel quite raw and sore. For me, walking and swimming aggravate it but it is getting a lot better. He said it will disappear but these things can take months. He reassured me it wasn't a 'dangerous' pain. Hope this helps.

    • alex6666
      alex6666 basia58126

      Posted

      hi basia

      ?            sorry I could'nt reply sooner but there was somthing wrong the post would'nt go I tried the same with vanessa and renee but no luck

      ?I was ouut today for my normal walk and I didn't get any pain at the hip

      ?but just a ache at small of my back and I had to stop to try and ease

      ?it off and carry on home  I should'nt complain at least I can sleep no bother on either side walk steady and straight  there are poor souls on here that cant God bless them  So thanks for your help take care  

    • basia58126
      basia58126 alex6666

      Posted

      And it's only been a few weeks, you're doing really well, better than most! Take care ??

  • renee01952
    renee01952 alex6666

    Posted

    hi alex, 

    i am not sure if I understand your post correctly - are you saying that when you carry stuff your pain goes away? 

    There is this big muscle around the hip that can cause some pain or discomfort, when you overdid it - at 8 weeks and walking with one stick since week 5 could you have walking with a limp or not in balance yet - 8 weeks is still early in this healing process - 

    just be mindful okay .... 

    great to hear how well you are doing otherwise ...

    big warm hug

    renee

    • alex6666
      alex6666 renee01952

      Posted

      hi renee

      ?             This is my third time trying to reply to your post last time it just

      ?it just kept buffing  so hear go's   Thanks for your helpfull reply so ref my

      ?last post I had walked to the shops and had some pain in  the hip picked up messages and found on my way back the pain eased off     weird? you would think the pain would escalate but there you have it

      ?I do my exercises practically pain free I just have a slite twinge in

      ?the groin when I do the 6in off the floor but otherwise fine   I haven't

      used my sticks since my 5th week and on my 8th week now

      ?I think the hip will be giving us reminders for the rest off our time

      ?until it needs replaced   Its in for a surprise shortly when I go back onto

      ?my weights I will start off light and Iwill be mindful and let my body

      ?warn me how far I can go  anyhow thats anough of my rabbiting on

      ?take care with a big hug

    • renee01952
      renee01952 alex6666

      Posted

      I have that too sometimes ... so annoying, isn't it (the disappearing of text )

      so thank you for your determination - no wonder you are doing so great -

      A little reminder : this is not a regular muscle that you are training okay?

      this one is healing after trauma was inflicted on it ... rolleyes

       

  • vivb
    vivb alex6666

    Posted

    All sounds very encouraging but why the pillow after 8 weeks?  Well done!
    • alex6666
      alex6666 vivb

      Posted

      not sure about the pillow its just that it felt comfy and stopped me from

      ​moving about the bed ...but I have given it the heave- ho as the wife

      ​keeps asking me if I have my teddy with me when we go to bed lol

  • lora51721
    lora51721 alex6666

    Posted

    Hi Alex it's been 12wks since I had a THR,I'm still limping a little, but I also have pain in my hip area.My doctor told me to keep exciseing and that limp should go away.but I wonder why I'm I still hurting.

    • rose0000
      rose0000 lora51721

      Posted

      Lora does it hurt inside the bone of the hip or the outside? I think it is normal for muscles to still hurt at 12 weeks, but maybe not the inside? Is your dr a GP or a consultant? 

      If you are worried do go and see someone who can check properly and can xray just to be sure. 

      Limping definitely goes as soon as the muscle is back on form, so keep exercising and walking.

    • lora51721
      lora51721 rose0000

      Posted

      Thanks Rose for r the reply, yes it hurts in the groan area, I make sur that I do my excise and I also walks a lot . Well I pray  that I be good by my next appt.
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