Hip replacemant
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I had a hip replacement 9 weeks ago, i slept on my back for around 5-6 weeks, now i've being sleeping on my none apporation side with a cushion betewwn my knees. Is that ok to do?
How long do i have to use the crutchs for, am now using one of them when going outside as am still a bit weak on the opperation leg?
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jan00794 carmen56984
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marg6910_-_NI carmen56984
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ros007 carmen56984
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I don't use any walking aids indoors or for short flat walks out of doors but, partly because I'm waiting for a new knee and partly because I can't dodge, I do use a crutch or stick when I'm out and about. In fact I use 2 crutches on buses as that way the driver lets me sit down before he moves off! My balance still isn't 100% and falls are bad news.
Don't worry about progress, listen to your body and if you don't feel confident then use an aid. Do keep doing the exercises though to build up your muscles and think about the way you are walking - if you get into bad habits now they will be difficult to get rid of later. Try to keep your head up and go for a steady rhythm with even steps on both legs. Make sure you stand and walk tall to keep the muscles at the front of your thigh well stretched.
Good luck, you're getting there
carmen56984 ros007
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Thank you so much for your advice I'll keep that in mind. It's very helpful.
Jodi-France carmen56984
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In my opinion I do not think it is at all odd at 9 weeks, to still want the reassurance of a crutch in certain situations. How old are you and how was your health before your THR?
Are you taking iron pills and getting good nourishment?
carmen56984 Jodi-France
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Am 58yrs old.
My health before was ok just high blood pressure, which was control by tablets, Now the blood presure is down from i had the replacement which was 10th April 2014.
No am not taking any iron pills but eating healty.
Not sure what to start taking any idea and what to take?
Jodi-France carmen56984
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carmen56984 Jodi-France
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Hope you'll get well very soon.
Am getting some pain in my groin, spoke to my GP to day he told me to take pain tablets that will help.
I've also noticed that after a little walk outside am beginning to feel pain in the hip don't know if it's because it's still new and need to settle in and will take a long time. It's also click sometime. also the cut is still tender i cannot wear throuses (pants) as it on the side of my leg.
carmen56984
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It's coming up to 10 weeks since my THR, am not sure when i can use the shower, I've being having strip wash so i don't get the cut wet, The cut looks like it seal, i've notice that there's still a couple of the desolable stiche knots are still in place i dont want to get it wet incase it causes problems and stop the underneat healing.
When can i start using Bio-Oill on the scar?
Jodi-France carmen56984
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There is another recent topic on groin pain going on. You might find that helpful.
I started showering after about 3 1/2 weeks and yes I had 2 little strings sticking out, I just took a nail clippers and clipped off the excess. Mine looks like a seal also. Before you shower you have to feel "strong" enough to shower. I have a terry cotton bathmat that I usually have on the floor outside the shower. I put that inside the shower (tub with overhead shower) and once wet that provided all the stability I needed not to slip.
I don't think that little excess string sticking up from your incision is going to fall off by itself, it won't hurt to snip it off real close to the skin. I did and didn't have any problems. Best of luck hon, I think the iron pills will help you. You can google Low Irion after surgery for more info.
carmen56984 Jodi-France
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Thanks Jodi. Do you know if it's ok to use Bio-Oil on the cut that's looks like it's close on the outside?
Jodi-France carmen56984
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It was pretty thick feeling and seems to be thinning out. Wish that woud hurry up a bit quicker, but it doesn't give me any pain.