hip weakness
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Hi All
I am 6 week post op tommorrow and I am still finding my operated leg very weak, i can walk with one crutch but I have no chance without. Almost all my range of movement is back and I am pain free, i can sleep for england (at last) I really really didn't function on no sleep. are there any tips or hints you lovely lot can give me???? I dont know where i'd be without you lot, you've been my anchor in a very stormy journey.
I know I'm not a patient patient LOL
hugs to all
Kim
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gwen81475 kim89222
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Hi Kim.
Are you anterior or posterior? It may be that if you are posterior, the muscles will take longer to strengthen due to being cut.
There are some gentle exercises you can do to help strengthen your leg and of course it all takes time. Six weeks isn't long at all and the fact that you are sleeping well will be beneficial to the healing process.
Take it easy and I know it will improve over time.
maggie93798 kim89222
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maggie93798
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kim89222 maggie93798
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they just want to fob me off with more pills.
Annette1234 kim89222
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Hi Kim,
I am 6 weeks post op today and just want you to know I am back on my cane, was off it for 2-3 weeks with a bad limp that it hurt my back so much. So back using a cane, operatred leg maybe 60% in strenght. Without a PK cannot do the difficult standing exercises. I am working ( desk work) full time but totally exhausted, don't log on to the forum much anymore as I don't feel I have anything to add, I guess I am depressed. Just wanted you to know others at 6 weeks may be right where you are Good range of motion, not great strenght. I know I do not do my exercises as much as I used to I pay dearly trying to find balance, ( both types). I guess I saw your post for a reason. Wishing you a good day and a stronger leg to stand on xoxox Annette
kim89222 Annette1234
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Hi Annette,
Ive been back at work a while now, i'm a desk jockey too and could'nt
stand my own company, I feel unsafe using a cane but I'm fine on one crutch. If I try to walk unaided it feels as though the burser muscle is rying to let go please don't withdraw from the forum its you lot that have kept me sane so let us do the same for you.
Look after yourself hun xxx we will both get there
Kim
Annette1234 kim89222
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Polly2016 Annette1234
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Annette1234 Polly2016
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Thanks Polly, We have these one on ones calls with our Mgrs and today I had one with mine, and I cried a bit ( very unlike me) and within the hour she had me laughing and I tell you my mood turned around. Went out for an early dinner with hubby and friends and still feel good. You nd I are spot on, Dr's tomorrow (Wed) and surgery was 6 weeks today, and walk with cane or pengiun walk. This too shall pass right?! thnks for your support! All the best Annette
auntiebeanie kim89222
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Hi Kim, I was off my crutches by 6 weeks ( Demon Physio) and didnt use a stick but ask me to stand on one leg and I lasted 10 seconds at my check up, however i am now one year on and what has helped me is getting back to the gym. There was a great glute machine which really helped me to strengthen my muscles that with the bike and cross trainer. I didnt go to the gym for 3 months though as i was scared of disclocation. I was posterior. Muscles take up to 2 years to heal. Glad you are pain free I had nerve damage but that has all resolved. Bonus for me is that a part of my scar doc said would never get feeling back in, came back to life when i was doing aqua zumba a couple of weeks ago. My friend said whats the matter with you, as i was jumping around but not to the exercise and lifting he edge of my cozzy up. i said i've got feeling back in the top bit of my scar. We all heal at different rates. I also did the post op exercises 3 times a day no matter how much it hurt. I am not a patient patient but this op taught me to be. Good luck with your recovery xx
kim89222 auntiebeanie
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Hi,
I've not had any physio so that could account for my lack of muscle tone
I have been doing my excersises but my failing is on the outside of my hip around the scar, sadly I will never be able to do any Zumba i am afraid I have no rhythm I bought the game for the WII and nearly did myself a mischief.
Kim
auntiebeanie kim89222
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cindy02055 kim89222
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kim89222 cindy02055
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Hi Cindy
I've just discovered that the TFI is the muscle that wass cut and thats just where i feel weak, I have my check tomorrow so i can ask then. I've not had any physio
Thanks
Kim
jean95000 kim89222
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Hi Kim I felt the same way 2 weeks ago I could manage with one crutch but couldn't go without I tried balancing on my bad leg holding on to something now I can balance for a short time without holding on I'm now walking round the house and garden all though with a limp without stick but if I go for a walk I take the crutch keep chin up you will get there.