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I am so glad I found this discussion forum. I am 2 weeks post op from RTHR with cementless ceramic on ceramic. I am doing ok. Day after op I was got out of bed and used frame to get to toilet etc. Next morning Doc and nurse came to my bed and said medically I was signed off and just needed physio to do the same. Physio arrived soon after and introduced me to my crutches and watched me to go bathroom and get on and off toilet, walk down corridor and up and down 4 steps, sit in chair and get on and off bed. She then said all OK and I was discharged there and then. My only follow up is at 14 weeks post op with consultant. Consultant was brilliant and scar is disolving stitches and very tidy. Swelling now gone down. A couple of days ago I discovered that I was walking fairly normally and not putting my wieght on crutches. I tried without and can amanage around the house for a short time. Still use them outside. Have reduced to one crutch inside house just for security and balance. Athough in pain I never used any aid before my op, just persevered. My pain level is now very low and just have a minor ache in thigh after doing things. Sleeping on back is problematic and have slept on un-operated side with pillow between legs last few nights for a short while although leg does ache from this. I am not wanting to rush this recovery but my body seems to be ok with what I am doing. I am just wondering if I am doing too much too soon though. It is difficult having had no excercises given or instructions except for the 90 degree, no twisting and no turning foot of operated leg inwards restrictions.
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paul45653 sandra67350
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sandra67350 paul45653
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Hi Paul. I am 61yrs old and just have high blood pressure which I take meds for. I opted for spinal injection and general anaesthetic and happy with this decision. For about a year before op having retired early I did very little as each step was so painful. I was very unfit and often short of breath. 2 weeks on I feel so much better already. Yes there were different sorts of pain, sleep problems, swelling and numbness to deal with initially but I rested 1st mostly just walking to loo and back to rest my body. On day 3 I did say to my other half 'why did you let me do this ' 2 days later I was saying I'd do it all againn any day to feel better and know all pain will soon be gone. If you're in pain it's a no brained. ...start enjoying life again
paul45653 sandra67350
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sandra67350 paul45653
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paul45653 sandra67350
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sandra67350 paul45653
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if you were to ask the family if they minded helping out for mainly around 6 weeks to get rid of your pain I'm sure you would know the answer. Besides you will feel so good you will be able to help them more and enjoy it. I am surprised how quickly I am able to do normal things again and am not such a burden as I thought I would be
claudia95892 paul45653
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erin1956 sandra67350
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It sounds like you did the direct anterior approach (top of thigh near groin area). I had a LTHR last November via anterior approach and I had similar results. The advice that was given to me was less is more for the first 6 weeks. Although I was given some very basic exercises to do through the 6 week period. I had follow-up at 6 weeks and startred PT at 8 weeks. But basically ice a lot to keep swelling down.
The pillow between the legs is a very comfortable position when on my side.
When in doubt call your doctor and/or his/her asst.
I have scheduled my RTHR for Oct 2 and can hardly wait. If the outcome is as good as the left was, I will be estatic with results.
Take care,
sandra67350 erin1956
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Hi Erin. I had posterior op. I just hope this isn't a honeymoon period and does keep improving all the time. Good luck with your op on Oct 2. I was nervous about op but if I had to have another I wouldn't hesitate
RichardKen sandra67350
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Dear Sandra
You are doing very well indeed. Let you body tell you how fast to go and I'm sure you will not go far wrong.
Cheers Richard
sandra67350 RichardKen
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claudia95892 sandra67350
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sandra67350 claudia95892
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As I live in Mid Wales UK not sure I'm going to find rehab classes but good idea to look on Internet. You are right in that I need to listen to my hip. I think I will do what my body allows me to but take time out to rest regularly too to recover. With such conflicting advice there is no option than to listen to your surgeon or in my case listen to your body
claudia95892 sandra67350
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cathrine50028 sandra67350
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Hi there: Great to hear you are doing so well!!! I have right HR scheduled for August 17th and I am getting nervous...I had 3 compartment TKR (right) done 3 years ago and that was HELL to recoup from...not a fund 7 or 8 months but SO worth it now! I need my left knee done after the right hip...falling apart...LOL!! Where did you have your surgery done? I am going to Lions Gate hospital in Vancouver, BC. I have FIVE dogs and I don't know what I will do with the hubby working 8.5 hours a day and 2 dogs that are near blind/have medical issues/walking them when they are rescues and this will not be easy to get done by anyone except me...Just finished raising my bed/chair/toilet...got the walker, scooter....everything I think I will need. Did you get a general or spinal? I am 61/female. Thank you! >CAT<
sandra67350 cathrine50028
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Hi Cat. Same age and with all those dogs you are likely to be fairly fit despite the pain so recover is apparently quicker. I had both spinal and general as both were offered and having had a bad experience last year being awake for cataract op I needed to be asleep. I had mine done in UK specialist orthopaedic hosp which was good just bothered that don't seem to have aftercare advice. Perhaps it is that simple, follow the restrictions to stop dislocation and then listen to your body. Couple of things I noticed....when walking with crutches I concentrate on walking with correct form (like I used to many years ago lol) heal then toe etc and balance between both legs, upright. This was when I noticed I was not putting weight onto crutches and that it was actually less painful too. With regard the dogs that is a problem but won't be for long hopefully. Good luck for 17th
claudia95892 cathrine50028
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