New here - 7 weeks post hip replacement surgery

I'm only 2 weeks post op and am feeling pretty good, so I won't be of much help. What has your doctor said at your post op appt? I was told I will be getting an X-ray at 4 weeks. Have you had one yet? Are you doing physical therapy? Perhaps too much if you are?

I hope you find some relief. And I wish you all the best with your next hip. Sending you positive thoughts

Jennifer

I seem to be getting more mobile and flexible by the day...I'm off all medication, walking unaided and managing the stairs albeit gingerly!....but the damn pain in the groin is depressing me terribly ! Like you getting up from a sitting position and the first few steps are extremely uncomfortable. I also have scar tissue pain but this seems to be easing. 

My groin pain now is actually worse one than before my op which automatically makes me think "was it all wiorth  it"?.....I will be anxiously awaiting the post op X-ray (which I assume will occur) and the Surgeons explaiination and hopefully words of recovery timing encouragement?

It's only the encouraging, honest and supportive comments on this Forum that keep me sane and hopeful it will all come good in the near future!

cheers and good luck with your adventure...

Philip

I am 8 weeks post op on Wednesday. Minimal invasive posterior. I too am confused with my recovery but by the sounds of it on here we are all different. I started walking on the treadmill and it takes me 45 minutes to do almost a mile. I was hoping that type of a longer walk would "loosen" things up. It hasn't. BUT I do feel way better than pre op days. I couldn't even walk let alone on a treadmill. So I think it is just taking us a little longer. I take tylenol in the day....This site has been a real blessing for me as I come on as I am progressing and read info and encouragement. We will get there we just have to be patient. Hugs from Canada and you are not alone

I am way farther out from surgery than you are, and I still limp, and while I don't have pain while using an aid, I do have pain when trying to walk without my walker or crutch. 

Your extreme pain does sound quite concerning, and unusual. You should check with your doctor about it. I was off all pain meds by 5 weeks, and only take an occasional ibuprofen after overdoing things. Good luck getting to the bottom of this.

Warm welcome to our hippies family - and yes, it takes courage to share your story - You already found that personal stories are shared, that there is so much support and good advice here and you definitely are not alone !

I also have some questions .... Have you had your follow up appointment ? usually scheduled around 6-8 weeks post-op ... 

You mention that your other hip has severe OA as well and will need THR surgery !!! well darling, that happened to me - I had my 1st THR in March 2015 in right hip - Left hip had mild OA (x-ray taken October 2014) - It went OK for a couple of weeks, but still pain, limping, taking pain meds, while also doing my exercises and taking walks - Had follow up appointment May 2015  and low and behold!!!!   left hip's cartilage was down to bone-on-bone - 2nd THR on left hip was in Septmeber - apologies for the long story - 

The time in between the surgeries was very challenging - Right hip, brand new, had to support and compensate for the rapidly declining left hip ... 

SO I am with you  and to be honest, it wasn't a happy time for me - but also had good days though - 

Maybe you should use a cane or some aid when walking - at this time your body is not in balance , so you need support - 

Keep moving the best you can - stretch your muscles and be kind to yourself -

Do not compare yourself to others either - 

I hope I did not bring you down though... this is my personal experience !

Big warm hug and come back any time if you have any concerns or wuestions.

renee

welcome to the hippie club. 

I was late lurking on here I was so so glad when I found this sight though every one has been a great help.

everyone progresses different. So do not compare. It is true about your pain though. When ever I was not sure about anything I phoned my doctor and he exspained it to me. That's what the doctors are there for to help you. 

Phone them and ask them. Piece of mind. 

 I have just turned 50 and had my op six months ago. 

When I first had my op I was deperssed as I was restricted on what I could do and my husband needed to help me wash etc. God love him but I'm a independent woman a never have I had anyone look after me. It's always been the other way around. I pick up after the family and I work full time and I have the grandchildren for there tea every night. The all of a sudden tables turned.

i thought I would never get back to myself. Then al of a sudden I was feeling a difference as each day passed and I am back at work full time almost doing everything that I was before my op.

the only thing I still can not do is get down on my honkers. ( crouch) 

but hay ho that's ok with me. 

Im due to have my other hip op but I'm a server anaemic so can not have surgery until that is sorted. Going for my fourth blood test today to see if the tablets are working. 

So realy the moral of my story is try not to worry to much as it will come to you and you will look back and say what was all that stress about. 

You take care early days rest and exercise. That's the key. 

Take care and God bless. 

I am five weeks nearly six and wonder if you are simply doing too much to be on

that much medication? What happens when you have a rest day is the pain better?

Possibly you might be rushing your recovery - which is understandable as the impatience to be well and normal is understandable I feel so much like that too. You are doing so well, you really are, you don't need to push anymore - but should avoid doing so much you need ice and so much pain relief. I know I need to rest when it starts to hurt.

Why not have an easier day - just a few exercises and a little walk and see if that makes any difference?

Definitely come back - we don't mind you lurking but you will find the forum far more helpful if you post your own questions and worries - the support can be invaluable.

why so much pain after 7 weeks?

 You suffered for 7 years before the op? I would imagine that your body compensated for the degeneration in your hip, ankle ached, knee ache. Mine did, and how my whole body complained for weeks after.

Gentle exercise and patience - hah. Having number two in a few weeks, no patience there either!!!

​Keep posting and look at Rocket mans site. He complied it and is compliling it after his revision surgery last week and is so so useful.

ALice