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Husband 7 days after thr.concerned

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joan49684
joan49684

He's been doing all exercises and has been out as passenger in car .walking a little with crutches .was very positive but now inside leg slightly swollen and groin pain.

No physio appt for 4 wks although tried to speak to them am unsuccessfully.

Has he done too much too soon.

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure joan49684

    Posted

    Rest is important and doing bed exercises as tolerated. Ice and meds stay ahead of the pain ...as this is early in the healing process. Usually after two -3 weeks he will see daily progression.

    this is a important time for bone to grow and secure the implant to the bone. 

    this will pass soon! 

    Sending healing blessing your way! 

  • diannesk
    diannesk joan49684

    Posted

    Elevate and ice periodically during the day. Important to not overdo the walking and exercises but do need to move. My doctor told me in the beginning to take a short walks a few times a day.
  • jen86183
    jen86183 joan49684

    Posted

    There will be swelling joan and slight groin pain, pain around the scar area with the healing. I did not out for the first week, just walked around the house and done the exercises I was given. To be honest I think I was a littke scared to do too much and felt a bit down.
    • joan49684
      joan49684 jen86183

      Posted

      Thanku I've shown hubby replies and he s much happier now

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK joan49684

      Posted

      Yes, I agree with everyone - Ice, elevate, even a bit of massage.

      Take it easy, his body is healing, and it takes time.

      My own recovery took a step backward last night, with upper thigh pains, but having been through it twice before, I was ready for the 'backward step' and just went back to using one stick again and rested today.

  • helen79958
    helen79958 joan49684

    Posted

    Hi, I started getting groin pain about 4 weeks after my hip replacement, completely panicked thinking something was wrong. Saw my surgeon and he said it was normal to feel groin pain and not to worry. His actual words were 'you do know what I have done to you'! Said the body has alot of healing to do now.

    It lasted a few weeks then went. I'm at week 8 now and feel great x

  • mitnedob
    mitnedob joan49684

    Posted

    Hi, had my THR done August 14th,and I used a walker for the first 12 days. I found that with the walker it helped me walk more normal,then with the crutches. So,never did use the crutches,and on day 13,started using a cane. For the first two weeks,I elevated my leg four times a day,and iced when needed.No longer need the ice,but still elevate twice a day,and still do the ankle pumps. I was able to put full weight on the surgical leg from day one, so I think that helped with recovery.
    • jen86183
      jen86183 mitnedob

      Posted

      You are so lucky you had such a quick recovery. I could not put full weight on my operated leg until at least week 10. At 20 weeks I still have some way to go with my thr recovery. I think we all wished our recovery could be as quick.
  • alison17198
    alison17198 joan49684

    Posted

    Hi, yes sounds like it! I'm 7 weeks post operative and just beginning to feel like myself again, but sore on bending down. Take it easier please.

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