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sandy27782
sandy27782

Hi, I had an anterior hip replacement done 12 days ago, Dr had to do some extra repair, so I'll be on a walker for 5 weeks. I'm so tired and depressed. I'm trying to get off the pain meds, which I know will make me tired. I'm also in Coumadin to stop blood clots. I researched anterior replacement and thought I would be up with just a cane. Hope this tiredness is not unusual!

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 sandy27782

    Posted

    dear sandy, 

    warm welcome to this hippies forum ...

    congratulations on getting the surgery - anterior or posterior, it still is major surgery - the joint needs to be dislocated and replaced and in your case, additional repair was needed - Maybe that is why you have to use the walker to give the muscle time to heal -

    unfortunately we are left to our own devices post-op - that is why this forum is so invaluable ... 

    it is a rollercoaster ride, not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually -  

    Maybe the pain medication makes you tired, but being in pain is also tiring and stressfull, especially when you are moving around ... catch 22 here, isn't it ..

    Are you in any pain?

    feeling tired can last for a while - I was in such a bad and pitiful physical state before the surgery that getting some stamina took forever and has not even fully returned --- 

    You are still early in recovery - seriously ... so much has happened in such a short time - 

    be gentle with your self, okay and come here anytime .. you are not alone -

    just go with your own flow - 

    big warm hug

    renee

  • sinead74973
    sinead74973 sandy27782

    Posted

    I am 16 days post op today and I still can't lift my leg from a lying position. The physio said it would happen but that when I do my exercises I have to have the intention in mind that I am trying to lift my leg to start engaging the muscles needed. One day it will just lift. I find every day I am getting stronger and it is feeling more like my leg again. Keep doing the exercises and get plenty of rest smile good luck!

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen sinead74973

      Posted

      I had the same difficulty but found that it helped greatly to help my leg up by lifting under my thigh with one hand. After a bit of time my muscles gained sufficient strength to do it on their own.

      Cheers Richard

    • Cindybud
      Cindybud sinead74973

      Posted

      Hi I also had this problem, as Richard said I would give it a helping hand by taking some of the weight with my hand. I'm four weeks post op now and although I can still feel it when I lift my leg I can certainly lift it. Take your time, you don't have a bus to catch, slowly slowly catch y monkey. xxx

    • Cindybud
      Cindybud sinead74973

      Posted

      PS I could also cry for Britain. It will pass I promise. xx
  • judith12644
    judith12644 sandy27782

    Posted

    Hi Sandy, hang on in there, it will get better. Don't ditch your pain meds too soon. All the best, Judith

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