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Jessicaoxo
Jessicaoxo

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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  • Jessicaoxo
    Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Thanks everyone feel better now knowing I'm not the only one who had to wait that long

    I am in the UK btw smile x

  • margaret04286
    margaret04286 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Hi

    Had op on May 25th. Sent out of hospital with a booklet. No mention of seeing anyone! I'm just using my sense. Is it essential to see a PT?

    • cathy21850
      cathy21850 margaret04286

      Posted

      Hi Margaret: welcome to the he healing hippies forum. It seems like many people manage on their own doing exercises they were given and doing self management.

      I found it to be quite surprising and disheartening that other than the exercise books and handouts I was given, follow up was up to me. I initiated an appointment with the family doctor 6 weeks after surgery as I was anxious and worried that my symptoms might be a hip dislocation. X ray showed I was fine. . The physio is helpful in giving me exercises that are directed at strengthening my glute  and getting over my limping and unbalanced gait. He also provides info and assurance that I am on track or identifying that aches pains I have are normal fir post op. So for me physio is also to allay my anxiety and worry along the way as this seems to be just as challenging to deal with as the hip recovering. In my province of B.C., only 3 sessions of physio are covered by govt. I am paying for the extra few sessionbiweekly therapy out of pocket.

      good luck in your recovery and do what is right fir you

  • sandra02646
    sandra02646 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    I was never offered Physio in fact my surgeon said I did not need it.  However because I have overdone things my doctor has referred me to physio. I am 11 weeks post op
  • Chloeparrot
    Chloeparrot Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    I'm day 9 post op and I haven't heard about any physio - in fact I don't recall being told anything about expecting physio at the hospital either.

    How does it usually work?

    • steph81051
      steph81051 Chloeparrot

      Posted

      I think different Health Authorities give you different entitlements. Are you in the UK? I am on the Isle of Wight and had to chase my own physio, after being told by the mainland hospital that I was entitled to some. I found I was allowed three NHS funded sessions.if any more were needed, I would have to go back to my doctor. My first appointment was at 2 weeks and last was at 7 weeks. You could check with your GP as to how you can access some sessions .
    • Chloeparrot
      Chloeparrot steph81051

      Posted

      I live in West Sussex.  I suspect you're probably right and it depends on your local Health Authority.

      I'm seeing a nurse at my doctor's surgery next week and my doctor the week after, so I will mention about seeing a physio then.

  • vivb
    vivb Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Apart from next day Physio in hospital and every day until going home (4 days).  Given exercises to do several times a day.  I had to go back to hospital 2 weeks later to be given more exercises and a further appointment for 2 weeks after that.  I will now start weekly Hip Class until discharge.  I didn't feel that I should have had more progressive physio any earlier but have diligently carried out my exercises building up strength gradually.  I am 4 weeks post op and have started walking with 1 crutch 1 week ago outside/inside and furniture walking.  Good luck!

  • montyjam
    montyjam Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    My SIL is in the UK and was told to walk after her surgery with aids and given no exercises.

    After my surgery here in Toronto, Canada, I met with physiotherapists in the hospital two days later and given a strict regime of exercises which I have followed diligently. I believe it has really helped with my recovery.

  • mic71403
    mic71403 Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    Hi Jess,

    Greetings from Exeter, Devon.

    Agree. I was offered NIL physio so glad you are at least getting some!

    ?acvtually the first few weeks is mkostly the R as in REST, so i personally didn't mind too much. After 6 weeks tho, I went back to my gym personal trainer who was excellent

    good luck in your recovery - walking the best exercise, and I use the step counter on my phone daily.

    Mic

    x

    ?_______________

  • thegreatbosco
    thegreatbosco Jessicaoxo

    Posted

    from what i have been told, by surgeon and physio, depending on the type of "fix" (mine was uncemented), you simply cannot rush the internal grafting/healing.

    i had my op on june 6th, i was more than reasonably fit before hand and im just desparate to return to full activity. however, i believe by resting, allowing the graft to work, it should pay dividends for the long term.

     

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