Lying on my operated hip side feels weird......
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I am now 6.5 weeks post THR and according to the guidelines am permitted to lie on my operated side. I have tried this a couple of times, but my hip feels weird.... like lying on a hard stone. Has anyone else experienced this, and will it subside as time goes on? Many thanks in anticipation.
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kimberley38758 eleanor90265
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Hi Eleanor, It took me almost a year before I could lay on my operated side for long periods of time. This surprised me as my surgery went very well and I was up and walking unaided within a week. Everyone heals differently, so you will probably get conflicting responses.
I can tell you that I'm so glad that I made the decision to get my hip replaced, and I'm back to my normal self.
Best of luck to you as you continue to recover
eleanor90265 kimberley38758
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Thank you Kimberley, even after 6 weeks I am delighted with my surgery. Out of pain for the first time in well over a year, it's even better than I could have hoped. 😊
Rocketman_SG6UK eleanor90265
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Pennypops eleanor90265
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jen86183 eleanor90265
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Do not rush anything time passes quickly. I though I could not cope with 12 weeks on my back suddenly 5 months have passed.
eleanor90265 jen86183
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Hi Jen, I felt the same about sleeping on my back for the first 6 weeks, but I have got used to it, you just get on with it. I'm wondering if there still may some swelling in my new joint site, which will subside in time, allowing me to sleep comfortably on it.
frances_42935 eleanor90265
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susan05157 eleanor90265
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September 7th wîll be two years for my new hip. Took a long time till I even wanted to lay on my left side, still now I can only lay on it for a short time till I have to turn. It puts to much pressure on my hip. It is a slow healing so be patient
denise79180 eleanor90265
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Hi. 3 months out. Still uncomfortable on operated side. Can last about half an hour. You have scar tissue etc in there. It will sort itself out.
I'm 2 years out from first hip. Can lie on that side all night if I want.
One trick I do is to lie on operated side and then roll back ever so slightly onto a pillow. Takes a bit of pressure off.
Good luck.
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