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Have I over done it and is it normal

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Sarah_Haggart
Sarah_Haggart

Hi

I'm 4 and a half weeks post op after total hip replacement on left side. I was doing so well until yesterday when I decided to do my walk with just one crutch walked just over quarter of a mile. Now I'm in so much pain in my left buttock and the burning has come back in my scar. I've also just started doing more exercises that the Physio gave me to do.

I just wanted to check if this is normal have I over done it or should I be worried.

Thank you Sarah.

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  • judith12644
    judith12644 Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, like the others have said, I think rest up a bit and slow down. I was on 1 crutch in my house from about day 5 I think. I went out and about and did a lot of walking, but always used 2 crutches outside. The hospital recommended that. Good luck.
  • gwen81475
    gwen81475 Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, Kevin is right. Although you shouldn't go overboard with exercise, your body can cope with a little bit extra each week and you will notice the difference very quickly. Just remember that you have undergone massive surgery and the whole of your body needs to recover from the shock. So be kind to yourself and each day, week month will bring little triumphs.

    I have two new hips and am extremely happy!

  • aetl
    aetl Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    Yep, over done it.  Take your time or your body is going to yell at you and make you feel bad.
  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    As everyone has said you did overdo it but you have been gone Ben a lot of good advice. It can take up to 2years for everything to heal and there will be times when everything tightens up. The pain in the bum will flare from time to time and the scar will burn and sometimes even groin pain. It will all settle. Even now 15 months on I still get the muscles tightening up now and again. Massage is great and I also see an osteopath. Xx
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    Hi Sarah,please remember that you have had a major operation! It can take 6 months or longer,it depends on the person.sadly for myself I have huge problem S as I had no after care,& being a carer for my Hubby was awkward even though I had cover most days I still ended up doing far too much! you will get there,but each time you over do it you will be reminded by your aches! Hope this makes sense.regards Amanda

  • wendy75910
    wendy75910 Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    I'd say YES, you're overdoing it. At this stage of things, you need to do the exercises and a bit of walking (with maximum support for you operated leg/hip) and rest it in a good position. It is healing but no healed. Perhaps a hot shower would give you relief. Slow and steady got the turtle the prize! 

  • rcoa1998
    rcoa1998 Sarah_Haggart

    Posted

    Sarah,

    My Dr did not send me, a 53 year old, to Physio until 8 weeks after my surgery. In his opinion people overdo it. So, I guess we have time to take it easy. Secondly, there is so much going on the first month or two and parts of your body are compensating with others... hard to figure out what normal issmile  Looks like you have found some good advice etc already. Good luck.

    robert  

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