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Hello I had a hip replacment 11 days ago and had a letter today to tell me I am starting physio in couple of weeks I feel like it's a long time to wait did anyone else have to wait that long to start physio ? I am keen to get better and to be walking and I feel like this is putting my recovery back
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gothiclady Jessicaoxo
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cathy21850 Jessicaoxo
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welcome new hippie. I am in Canada so may be different but rest assured that I had a similar situation. Had physio in the hospital right away in 2nd and 3rd day after op. Had a booklet and handout given to me with exercises to start at home from physio dept.
i went to my doctor about a week later to get staples removed. He advised me to start the physio 2 weeks later as he felt that I would not be ready to do the physiotherapy right away. Anyway it has all worked out-I am on week 9.5 post surgery. Today is a good day.
best of luck to you in your recovery.
Cathy
Fernlady Jessicaoxo
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Hi Jessica, I had my op on 8th June & my Physio starts next Weds 29th exactly 3 weeks later. I asked why the time gap & they said all we want you to do are your exercises whilst the 'inside' mends a little. I suppose you've got to give all your muscles etc. a little time to recover before you start putting yourself through the hard slog of Physio. The last thing my surgeon said to me 'walking is the best exercise you can do following THR, little & often' x
Rocketman_SG6UK Jessicaoxo
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It does seem a long time to wait - might be worth pushing for something earlier.
Best wishes
Graham
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gillyb74 Jessicaoxo
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Hi. Not sure if u r in the U.K. - but I had to wait almost 4 weeks for my first physio and then when she came she was useless and didn't give me anymore exercises than the ones I was discharged with - she just took my criutch away and replaced with a stick. I'm at 8 weeks and still haven't seen her since . I have had to google exercises to help my glutes as she never told me that all my glutes are weak and until I strengthen them I will continue waddling. Self motivation is the key and your new hip and body wil tell you when your doing too much - look online at exercises as I found them so beneficial - since the physio service were so useless. Good luck
Jessicaoxo gillyb74
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Hey that's terrible I can't believe you have been left like that how r u doing ? I have only been doing the few exercises in the booklet I was given because most of them say don't do them untill a physio therapist says so, so I haven't been doing any stand up ones just the bed ones which I'm pretty good at now
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renee01952 Jessicaoxo
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warm welcome to this friendly forum of hippies in all stages of this journey -
I also had physical therapy in the hospital on 2nd day post-op _ In Holland a physical therapist is in place prior your surgery -
Not such a great experience for me as they put me through an exercise program that was way too heavy for me at that time - I was in a lot of pain and had to stop the PT sessions - I wish I had not started PT right away but waited until more healing had taken place -
of course you are eager to move on, so was I, but instead it has put me back -
Unless, of course, you get a physical therapist who is specialized and knowledgable in post-op THR patients ----
well, this my personal experience - as it is said here many time, we all heal different -
11 days is still early in recovery from such a major surgery -
be gentle with yourself - do your exercises, go for little walks and listen to your body, darling ...
all is well
big warm hug
renee
lynn66084 Jessicaoxo
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I'm 18 weeks now. The only physio I had was the exercises given in hospital and a call at 3 weeks, nothing else.,maybe your the same.
lynn66084
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Whoops, your getting yours later
cathy21850 lynn66084
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that really is too bad that you have had no follow up. How are you doing at week 18 after doing your exercises and post op on your own?
Do you find that your mobility or range of motion is better than pre op?
lynn66084 cathy21850
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Cathy, it's the best thing I have done, I feel great, I have walked loads,not to start with mind. I haven't done the exercises in a while now.
I am on my feet at work for 6 to 7 hours barring a 20min break (supermarket). I sometimes walk home which is about 2.5mile, takes me an hour, would be quicker if I didn't have the long, steep hill to get up.
Then I may take the dog out for 5/6 miles. I still struggle a little with getting upstairs and steep hills but it is getting better.
Some people have things that are a problem unfortunately and it hinders them,but I have been lucky and pleased I had it done. I stuck religiously to my precautions until I saw my doc at 11 weeks, I didn't come off my last stick until 10.5 weeks because I was still limping. Also did my exercises until I got back to work.
Good luck
lynn66084
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I can get over styles ok if they have enough steps, mobility is great and no PAIN
cathy21850 lynn66084
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All the best to you.
Cathy
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