Groin pain

Hi, sorry for the late reply and thank you for reading my post. The surgery was posterior .I was thinking maybe with my return to work it could have an effect. I'm still doing shorter shifts of 6 hours but sitting 1/2 hour for a break, 4 days a week. The pain feels like stem pain when sitting and occurs after about 5 hours into shift . sometimes I feel better walking. However this week I feel more tired than ever and have rested a lot more I'm now coming on 15 WK post op. I still very much notice a slight leg difference but surgeon assured me it was 2mm if that. He said its my body getting used to the new aligned frame and it should settle in soon and not to use an insole in other shoe so early on. However going on light duties for another month at work and thinking positive. I'm able to do stationary bike 20 mins no problem and everyday task pretty normal. Still can't put the dreaded sock on myself and still using all personal aids as precautions. I dread taking my toilet frame out haha. Anyhow thanks for reading and happy recovery.

Six hours? I was on a maximum of 4 hours, two days a week, slowly rising back to full time over a month, and that was with a desk job.

We often feel leg length difference (LLD), it's mainly due to swelling in the hip area after surgery, but then due to wear the leg was not sitting correctly before the operation, so we feel it even more. 

The new alignment takes time to adjust to. I was told NOT to wear any heel lifters, and to re-check to see if I needed them 6 or 12 months down the line.

Socks are a real problem aren't they, i used a 'sock aid' as I hated having to get my wife to do it for me. Taking the toilet seat raiser away is a real milestone, you get so attached to it.

Your stationary bike riding is good, no danger of you falling in the road and doing something nasty, and unlike walking it takes the direct pressure off your bones, but exercises the leg muscles very well.

Best wishes

Graham

The sock issue was annoying to me, too. I considered buying one of the sock aids, but told my husband he was my "sock man" for awhile. After about 5 weeks, I managed to get the sock on my toes and use the grabber to complete putting it on. Now my only issue is that I can't tie the shoe on that foot. I can put it on, but that's all. I prefer tie shoes with more support than just a slip on.

One thing (of many) that I've learned during the recovery and that there's nothing wrong with asking for help. Worst was having to explain EVERYTHING when he prepared dinners the first week I was home. What I think of as simple was more involved with explanations when it was difficult for me to stand too long. Also, with the pain meds in my system, I was a bit "fuzzy" with my thoughts.

All is a process.

It's not nice being so dependent on someone is it, but there really is nothing wrong with asking your 'other half' to help you.  How people living on their own get on I have no idea, all respect to them.

My wife would make sure that there was something prepared when she was going to be out for a few hours, but I am pretty good in the kitchen anyway.  Having to rely on someone who is not 'handy' in the kitchen must be tough.

Tea and coffee breaks were tricky until I hit upon the idea of using a travel mug with a lid, the base was narrow and I'd stuff it into my jeans pocket to take it to my favourite chair. For bigger items, I used my vegetables trolley on wheels which I could pull behind me wherever I wanted it.