Just an update at Day 5 after Rt THR
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Surgery was Monday. THR with posterior incision. The first day and night was ok,
The pain was well controlled with narcotic and a muscle relaxer and I got up and walked a little. Tuesday the PT people came and we walked the hall and did more exercises. They weren’t hard or painful to do, but I felt like I had been run over with a truck after. Arms sore, hip painful on the outside and groin. Got on more of a set schedule with pain meds and slept in longer chunks of time. Weds. I went home. Still on regular med schedule, with my husband waking me up at night to continue. Slept between pills at night. Pain was more intense and it seemed that the hip was now fully thawed out from anesthesia. Uncomfortable staying on my back all night. Thursday, same intense pains, groin pulling, leg noticibly swollen, outside IT band sore and tight. Knee hurts. My leg is longer - the surgeon said it was -and I feel like I’m walking on a slant. The plan is to fix that when he does the other hip in the fall. Friday, today, leg very much more swollen, upper leg down through the knee and even my ankle. Those compression stockings are difficult to get on but I bet they are keeping the swelling down.
All in all, I am glad I got it done. The awful pain in the groin and hip joint have been replaced with surgical incision pain, groin pulls and butt pain, which I can manage with meds and ice, lots of ice.
Those who have gone through this know exactly what I’m feeling right now. To those who are waiting for their surgeries I say, do it. It is well worth it. The pain I am having now will fade, every time I get up from resting, I feel like I can move a little better, so it’s going the right way. Thank you all for the encouragement.
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Ducksoup maryboo
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maryboo Ducksoup
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m05 maryboo
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So pleased that you felt the surgery was worth it I am sure in time you will be even more grateful that you have had it done especially when both are fixed. I am now 17 days out of having my right thr I am reluctant to say too much because I know a lot of people do suffer quite bad post op pain but from coming round in recovery to today so far I can honestly say I have not suffered anything I could describe as pain a bit of tightness and slight ache and thats about it I am fully weight bearing on the new leg obviously taking precautions with movement I suppose bigest problem is fear/reluctance to use the leg too much which is good during the early days my old leg is another matter still of course have the untreatable OA pain can't wait till may to get that one done only thing I should add is that I had the Superpath procedure seemed to live up to expectations this time so far. All the best for a smooth recovery.
hope4cure maryboo
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maryboo hope4cure
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diannesk maryboo
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Ice has definitely been my best friend.
maryboo diannesk
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maryboo
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Ducksoup maryboo
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diannesk maryboo
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I had a difficult time with my left leg (had anterior left THR) for a couple of weeks. I couldn't lift it very well and made it difficult when I wanted to elevate/ice. I bought a leg lifter device that has a loop at the bottom that goes around the foot. Then I was able to pull my leg up with minimal fuss. These were available at local medical supply place but are also available online. Just type in "leg lifter" and you'll see them. Between that and my grabber, I was able to do more than just asking my husband for help all the time.
ptolemy diannesk
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hope4cure ptolemy
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maryboo
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Well Hippies, keep the faith and I’ll keep in touch as my journey goes on.
hope4cure maryboo
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Maryboo i wish you well and you have a lovely positive attitude. It's all normal all the painful reaction after surgery. So glad you have it a in perspective.
Hope me you have all the hippie aides it makes rehab so much easier. Of course your hubby will be of great help and sounds like your in terrific care.😃
maryboo hope4cure
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