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On a positive note....

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JustDebWilldo
JustDebWilldo

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd give you an update.. it's day 18 post op...I'm walking without crutches and more importantly without pain or a limp. Today I walked upstairs without having to use the banister to haul myself up..I can put on my own socks and zip up my boots!!

My scar has healed nicely. It's really neat and I'm confident it will fade to almost nothing.

I'd say its been a complete success!

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  • jane87386
    jane87386 JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    Fantastic news!!! i am day 8 and am looking forward to being where you are now. Bet you must think it is the best thing you have ever done

  • gmbsmith
    gmbsmith JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    Congratulations! It's such a great feeling 😃. Thanks for that ray of sunshine on a Friday afternoon. Nice to hear positive results.

  • KeithMcC
    KeithMcC JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    hi deb another great good news story we need more people to do this on here . The scar I used boots scar cream it was good and i did a sort of deep tissue rub when applying. im 11 weeks now and all has gone very well . I've been back to work for 6 weeks now with no problems .

  • HLMUK
    HLMUK JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    Good to hear! May I ask what type of surgery you had and where you live?

    • JustDebWilldo
      JustDebWilldo HLMUK

      Posted

      I had a posterior approach total hip replacement via the NHS and I live in North Wales.

      Another positive point: I'm not taking any more pain relief which for at least the past 12 months I've been replying on daily just to be able to function.

      I'm planning on returning to work next week...initially on a part time basis to see how I manage but in all honesty, I feel perfectly well so I expect to be back to normal hours pretty soon.

      Hip replacement isn't the end of the world... it's just the start of getting your life back! 😘

  • Margy70
    Margy70 JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    it's good to hear a positive result, I'm not quite there yet week 12 been discharged from the hospital they said it could take a year for muscles to heal and pain to go, I will always limp as one leg longer than the other , I can walk around 3 miles. almost tie my laces. pain bearable ,no pain killers used so I'm happy both hips done , I can only get better, so glad no more hospital yea!

  • jen86183
    jen86183 JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    Hi JustDebWilldo,

    I am in North Wales at what hospital did you have your op? I was told twelve weeks precautions, certainly no bending or twisting at all, not that I would have been able to at day eighteen and I have always exercised. Were you not given precautions at all?

  • JustDebWilldo
    JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    Yes I was told about the precautions ...but I know my body and what it's capable of.. I've also had a number of conversations with my surgeon and I know what are necessary precautions and what are considered over cautious, particularly for someone much older and mobile than me.

    • KeithMcC
      KeithMcC JustDebWilldo

      Posted

      hi Deb

      totally agree as we know age and level of fitness dictate . Some of the things I was told not to do were to me were every day things and I was able to do them from the first week . (not bragging before anyone says it) I think it is important to note people lifestyle and fitness before the surgery which will affect recovery very after . Keep up the good work

  • Margy70
    Margy70 JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    at 12 week a I must not bend forward to touch my toes or sit cross legged, I never could do that anyway. or cross my legs as it could dislocate, walking is the best exercise, that was my

  • lesley26253
    lesley26253 JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    i cant say it has been a good experience for me started out ok but then it went down hill.

    They say i have a trapped nerve

  • JustDebWilldo
    JustDebWilldo

    Posted

    Sorry to hear that.. hope you get it resolved soon.

    • lesley26253
      lesley26253 JustDebWilldo

      Posted

      Thank you going to start physio soon.

      I think most people have a very good out come I was just un lucky

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