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Hip Replacement 6 weeks ago

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linda09720
linda09720

I seem to have lost my thread, l feel like l am doing quite well and had some great feed back but my wound is very sore and it feels hard at the bottom of the wound, l have been using one stick and found it ok, but today's my worst day just carnt sit comfy at all, l go bk for 6 week check on Monday 30th but just wondered if anyone else as had same thanks in advance Linda

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  • penny08987
    penny08987 linda09720

    Posted

    Hi linda

    Yes sometimes I find myself tilting and then have to correct myself, on a few occasions more so recently since starting some exercises I'm finding the hip sore all the way to the bit that's in my thigh bone when I sit down.

    • linda09720
      linda09720 penny08987

      Posted

      I think all ok but you do worry, you forget all the muscles have been dragged apart its amazing what you can do isnt it, thank you for your replyPenny
  • diannesk
    diannesk linda09720

    Posted

    I also had a hard area by an area of my wound (top for me) but it's ok now. I assumed it was part of the healing process. Seems that there can some "ups and downs" as far as the healing goes. Takes time.

    I wrote down any concerns I had before seeing my doctor on follow-up visits.

    • linda09720
      linda09720 diannesk

      Posted

      Yes i will do that too, l have done a dairy , thanks for your reply it helps
  • julie40975
    julie40975 linda09720

    Posted

    Hi Linda

    6 weeks is still early especially on one crutch so you may have overdone things and now paying for it.  I also found my wound very sore at times and a hard lump at the bottom but in time it gets softer and less tender.  I rubbed in oil on mine which helped.  Just remember it’s a big op and you need to pace yourself 

    Keep up the exercises though!

    Julie

    • linda09720
      linda09720 julie40975

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply, I don't walk too far outside yet but l do set off without my sticks in the house so l thought I would try one but still use 2 at times . Its not knowing if you are doing things you shouldn't sometime. I sleep better though now . I will use 2 sticks till I see the consultant thanks

  • wendy33873
    wendy33873 linda09720

    Posted

    Hi Linda, I'm at exactly the same stage as you and have exactly the same symptoms as you, I was going to post today but its like you read my mind!  I've been using one or no sticks round the house but still use two when I go out.  I find sitting for any longer than half an hour really uncomfortable.  I've got a physio appointment on Monday so will ask then.  I was led to believe that I'd be back at work around 6 weeks in but I really don't feel up to it at all and am getting really frustrated and depressed.  I'm so pleased I found this forum today.  I just don't know what to do, should I be resting more or doing more?  I don't think the literature I was given by the hospital had realistic expectations at all. 

    • julie40975
      julie40975 wendy33873

      Posted

      Hi Wendy

      Just read your post.  I think 6 weeks is optimistic for going back to work.  And driving is not recommended until 12 weeks.  You do need to be careful go No down to one crutch unless you are really stable or you start to limp and you don’t want that long term.  I got very down and frustrated lots of tears and tantrums especially when I dropped things or needed help to get my pressure socks on!  You do need to be kind to yourself so take it easy 

      Julie

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy julie40975

      Posted

      Hi Julie

      I think a lot of people are given the OK to drive at six weeks and in some cases earlier if they have an automatic and left hip done if in UK. As long as you can make an emergency stop OK. I drove at six weeks and felt that it helped exercise my legs and build up strength. I am not very good at getting in and out of the car though. 

    • diannesk
      diannesk ptolemy

      Posted

      I bought a Car Cane Portable Handle that make It easier to get in/out of the car.

      It fits in the door latch of the car so you can lean on it to move in/out of car. Really help a lot with stability. I keep it in pocket of door, but it can fit in other nearby areas of the car. Even though I do much better now, I use it if I'm extra achy after long time of walking that day or stiffness when getting out of car.

      You can find them online if you look.

    • julie40975
      julie40975 ptolemy

      Posted

      My surgeon said 12 weeks as the joints are still loose however I guess they all have different views.  It’s great when you start to drive again.  
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy diannesk

      Posted

      A friend of mine got a portable handle for me I could use before I had my hip op. I am not sure it helped me that much though. It is my legs and feet get caught up in the car well and then my shoe comes off!! Getting in I knock my head. 
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy diannesk

      Posted

      A friend of mine got a portable handle for me I could use before I had my hip op. I am not sure it helped me that much though. It is my legs and feet get caught up in the car well and then my shoe comes off!! Getting in I knock my head. 
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy diannesk

      Posted

      A friend of mine got a portable handle for me I could use before I had my hip op. I am not sure it helped me that much though. It is my legs and feet get caught up in the car well and then my shoe comes off!! Getting in I knock my head. 
    • diannesk
      diannesk ptolemy

      Posted

      Before I get out, I push the seat as far back as it will go. Then I shift so my legs/feet to the door opening before getting out. Getting in can be a little more difficult but I do start out sitting on the side.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy diannesk

      Posted

      I push my seat back as far as it will go too, luckily it is quite an easy seat to move. I am just pretty rubbish at getting in and out, but I think I might be improving 
    • diannesk
      diannesk ptolemy

      Posted

      As we know, takes time in all areas of recovery. You'll get there. I had a difficult time with it for awhile, too.

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