Had a LTHR on 16th Oct. How is recovery for everyone else?

Hi Dan,

You really do need to start the exercises, your healing will be much quicker if you get on with them. Did you have clips, if so you will be more comfortable when they are out. Do not worry about little twinges and aches you will get them. Be patient but, exercises and walking are your main things to do now. A happier Dan will be on here in a couple of weeks then😃

Hi Dan, my hip advice is always the same, take your meds, do your exercises, rest when you need to.

I think it's bad that you were sent home only with paracetamol, but you seem to have sorted that out now. I took all my meds for a fortnight, then cut them down. Once the pain is sorted then it's easier to exercise, and as Jen says, you need to get moving. Also take care when bending, if you have the 90 degree rule.

I wish you all the best, and a speedy recovery.

Hiya Dan😊

I'm a little ahead of you, i had my THR on 5th October 😁 as said exercise and walking are at the top of my list, know what ya mean with the hamstring, mine too is very tight at mo. Glad ya sorted your meds out, I'm on tramadol also codeine at the moment, you got family at home to help out etc ?

Don't forget the elevation, keeps your blood moving yep, how ya doing on sleeping, I'm sleeping with the help of some cushions at the back, as if I'm sitting up a little, it works for me and that's what counts. during the day i lay on sofa to get the elevation going,,,

Try to chill a little Dan and stay positive, exercises and walking 😊

just remember its very early stages at moment, keep a positive outlook and everything will work out fine...

All the best Dan..

Stay Safe & Stay Happy 😊

Pete

My husband had hip replacement on 16th October. He was doing so well they let him home the next day. I think it was too early but who am I to disagree!

This morning he twisted on his foot of his operated hip when coming down the stairs and is in pain in his groin. Being a worrier I am now worried that he may have done something to his new hip!

Have you got groin pain at all? Have you twisted on foot accidentally?

Thank you for posting on here. I always find it so helpful when people share it has helped me with my ailments tremendously.

Good morning. I just had my surgery Wednesday so I'm only 5 days post op. I was given a slew of medications from pain meds to muscle relaxers. I try to walk, WITH a walker, periodically during the day. short distances without straining. I just need to keep the joints loose. the pain has reduced daily, but my left knee must have taken a bit of trauma during the surgery. I have pretty big bones and the Dr said they were a bit rough with removal and replacement. The main issue I have now is getting the home side to come change the bandage and clean the stitched/stapled area. the one that WAS assigned never took my case and no one bothered to tell me until I called about it. Anyway I/ We have weeks to heal and share this experience together. This is also my FIRST EVER surgery of ANY kind, so I am quite overwhelmed by the event.

John

Where do we start ..... Well, surprise surprise, you've had a BIG operation, and you will get some pain. It's very early days for you at the moment.

I had problems with Tramadol, I was craving it just before the next dose was due, so I got off it as soon as possible, Oramorph is a great painkiller too.

Sleep: Get it whenever and wherever you can! the first 6 weeks are terrible, then suddenly it gets better. For me taking off the compression stockings was the trigger for better sleep. The incision site will also be tender for about 6 weeks.

I slept with bent legs, as long as you lay straight on your back it seems to be OK as it helps your bones knit into the new metalwork.

Pain in the acetabular site is very common as is bruising - if you only knew what they do to you, then you'd know why! I was awake for my THR, and heard all the noises they were making even though I could not feel a thing. Over doing things is another common thing we all do - take it steady, remember Rome wasn't built in a day.

Not doing the exercises? Naughty boy - you MUST do them religiously, not doing them will be contributing to your leg pains.

I have been through this operation 3 times now in 3 years - one THR, and two revisions, so I know what you're going through. See my website for tips, the address is in my personal info here ...

https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

and at the bottom of the moderator's "useful resources" page at

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

Best wishes

Graham - ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Thanks everyone for the replies!

great tip for putting the stockings on.

I've got family at home helping me. My partner is a bit worried that she isn't doing enough to help out but she has been fantastic.

The only times have had real groin pain is when I've twisted my leg or kicked the duvet off once when waking up forgetting that I'd had surgery. Kicked my leg out like i was trying to score a goal at Wembley! The pain didn't last that long.

Started the exercises now. have been walking about when I've needed to.

Wasn't given any advice regarding 90 degrees or anything. The physio basically said the hip is more robust then you think. I have still been adhering to the rule though.

Cheers all x