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Had a total hip replacement 3 weeks ago

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elaine84829
elaine84829

I have had a cement less total hip replacement on the 8th July and have still not heard about any more physio. On leaving hospital they told me to do the bed exercises in the pamphlet they gave me and I would be contacted in the near future. I still haven't heard anything. Is this right?

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  • tracey31027
    tracey31027 elaine84829

    Posted

    Hi Elaine

    I had non cement total hip replacement on 15th July. Like you I was given leaflet with few exercises in and told local hospital would be in touch following week. I have been given app on 11th Aug so will have gone 4 weeks with no support. I feel totally abandoned and unsure what I should be doing. Yesterday I went down from two sticks to one but found I am limping more and bit more uncomfortable so today gone back to two sticks.

    How are you finding sleeping. ? I think that this is one of hardest things as never been able to sleep flat on back.

    Are you in UK. ? I have been reading that being left to manage alone is not unusual 😕

    Look after yourself

    Tracey xx

    • renee01952
      renee01952 tracey31027

      Posted

      hi tracey, 

      so sorry you feel abandoned - I think we all feel that way at some point - I did too and still do sometimes ---

      for now, continue to do the bed exercises and the standing ones you did in the hospital ( knee lift - side and back ) until you have met with PT - use 2 sticks outside and 1 inside when you feel confident and no limping - 

      When is your follow up appointment?

      there are many discussions on sleeping on back - or not sleeping ...

      Remember that you just had major surgery, darling -

      so be gentle with Tracey - she is doing good -

      come back here anytime okay ? you are not alone anymore

      big warm hug

      renee

    • tracey31027
      tracey31027 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee

      Thanks for your kind words. Yes will walk indoors on one stick then two when I go out.

      Seeing consultant on 12th September - and physio on 11th August.

      My leg was going into spasm at night so gp prescribed anti spasmodic medication for night. It knocks me out so do sleep when taking it but very sleepy day after. Now taking every couple nights instead.

      I have had surgery before but never with so many restrictions as per movement, independence, etc. But find a way round doing things indoors with reacher stick, etc.

      Just come back indoors from walking tiny bit further but had scare as been raining out and stick slid a bit on wet blossom on pavement.

      Take care

      Tracey xx

    • elaine84829
      elaine84829 tracey31027

      Posted

      Hi Tracey

      Thanks for your reply. I have phoned the hospital this afternoon to ask about physio and if I was doing right using the two crutches and just doing the bed exercises. They told me that I was doing exactly what they wanted me to do and will be hearing from the physio department soon. Fingers crossed this will eventually happen. As regards sleeping. I am not sleeping well at all with also having a bad back after back surgery a few years ago.I am sure once I can sleep on my side my sleeping should be better. I am in the Uk. Look after yourself too. Will keep you updated.

      Elaine

    • renee01952
      renee01952 tracey31027

      Posted

      darn weather eek  - 

      seems that you are doing really good ... by the time you see your PT you will already be so much stronger ---

      slow and steady, one step at a time --

      angel blessings

      renee

       

  • jacqui94204
    jacqui94204 elaine84829

    Posted

    Hi Elaine,

    I'm 7 and a half weeks and in the UK. I didn't have any appointments for physio either just the little sheet you get discharged with. I had my first appt last week after ringing up but can only have 2 sessions on the NHS. If I need more I will pay I guess. I don't see my consultant until September. I think the consensus is that walking and those exercises should sort you out. However I feel as though I need some physio because i can't walk without my stick yet. It's all very isolating ??

    Jacqui xx

  • renee01952
    renee01952 elaine84829

    Posted

    hi elaine, 

    warm welcome to the best forum for hippies by hippies in all ages and stages of this incredible journey - we come together from all over the world and share our personal stories and experiences ... 

    the physical therapy part is different and might depend on what the policy of your hospital, surgeon or insurance is ... 

    I live in Holland and a physical therapist had to be in place before I was discharged - not sure why ... 

    I still had to make the phone call for an appointment - PT visited me 2x at home and since I had no way of getting to him, I saw him after my follow-up visit with OS at 7 weeks post-op ..

    I have taken out a supplement to standard insurance to include x PT sessions ..

    I also got the leaflet with exercises to do , the bed exercises and standing ones I was taught in the hospital -

    I would contact the hospital because I have a feeling that you won't be called by them sad -

    how are you getting on otherwise?

    big warm hug

    renee

  • anna87839
    anna87839 elaine84829

    Posted

    Hi there I had my tlhr on 7th July I also are in the UK I was given leaflets with exercises on for when I got home also physio showed me how to climb stairs. I see my consultant 22nd of this month it seems sutch a long time until you see someone after sutch a big op you wonder if your doing enough I think I've done to much some days as I've had to rest up the next day I shall ask about pysio as none has been offered to me at this stage will let you no how I get on . Hugs xxx

  • linda81469
    linda81469 elaine84829

    Posted

    Elaine...it amazes me that people are released from hospital without any guidance and home physical therapy scheduled right away! The day I was released from the hospital someone came in to talk to me about home physical therapy and that they would call me to set up appt. by that evening the physical therapist called me and scheduled to see me the next day! To me having a therapist to show you and coach you with these exercises is very important for recovery and that you don't hurt yourself. I wish you all the best and call ASAP! Hugs! ??????

  • Piccolapie
    Piccolapie elaine84829

    Posted

    Hi Elaine, I'm in UK too and exactly the same, having seen a Physio and just going with what my body tells me is right which is tricky sometimes as my attitude sometimes goes against what I should be doing eg resting..

    I'm 8 weeks and went down to 1 stock too early, limping and sore so back to 2 sticks til I'm stronger.

    Best wishes,

    Sheila

  • cathy11435
    cathy11435 elaine84829

    Posted

    Hi Elaine!! I live in California and had THR 1 week ago today. I'm doing really good! I cannot believe you have had no PT contact? I had my first therapy 2 days after coming home. Not only does it strengthen your hip but Natalie ((therapist)) reassured me as I had many questions. I hope you can get some help and you heal soon .

    • anna87839
      anna87839 cathy11435

      Posted

      Hi Cathy I'm in the u.k also same here no pysio and I'm 4weeks post tlhr tomorrow

      Today I'm really sore round my scar bum/thigh area think I did to much yesterday I see consultant in 3weeks time and shall ask for physio if only to ask when I can do different exercises.

      Take care and sending big buds xxx

    • elaine84829
      elaine84829 anna87839

      Posted

      Hi Anna

      i am also 4wks post thr this Friday and see the consultant on the 23rd Aug.i intend to ask him about physio if I haven't had any before I see him.It strikes me that it's very common in the Uk after reading what other people have said about their experiences after thr. Look after yourself.

       

  • tracey31027
    tracey31027 elaine84829

    Posted

    Morning. I am three weeks post op tomorrow. Yesterday I pushed myself and walked outside further than before. Wasn't long but felt very stiff with groin pain which I haven't had before. Was on two sticks still.

    Ended up taking it easy rest of day. Went to bed exhausted but just couldn't get comfy to sleep and awake majority of night again.

    My wound still hasn't completely healed so district nurse coming back again next week.

    I must say how grateful I am for finding this forum as really reassuring to speak with people in the same situation.

    Take care

    Tracey xx

    • renee01952
      renee01952 tracey31027

      Posted

      hi tracey, 

      it is not unusual to overdo it around this time - I thought the further I walked the better ... arghhh ... not so - instead I was advised to walk 2-3 times a day and take short walks and to use my rollator (4 wheel walker) to prevent me from limping ....  

      did you have staples/clips and are they removed ?  

      slow down, darling ...

      big warm hug

      renee

    • tracey31027
      tracey31027 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee

      I had desolvable stitches with a knotted one each end of scar.

      I have been more sensible today and walked slower and not as far . Feeling lot less uncomfortable than yesterday.

      I only have two sticks to use so doing that outside and just the one indoors. Managing to get few bits done indoors using grabber stick. Only so much tv/reading etc I can take in a day.

      Hopefully you having a good day xx

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