One week post op just completed my first PT
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I was feeling real good about myself...i thought i was right on schedule but now im not so sure..it literally feels like ive been hit by a bus. Granted im being overly dramatic since we were only working out my leg...but it hurts..maybe i went wrong with not popping a pain pill before...but i dont want to rely on pills and become a pill popping animal. Was this to soon for PT or is it natural to feel weak and limpy after the first session. They said its because i was on crutches for so long my muscles weaken and the fact that i dont have an appetite since surgery isnt really helping either because i need protein in order for my muscles to grow.
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Solowflyer brittni2103
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That was normal for me, was able to walk the next day, harder when you get home. I adjusted for my second hip and worked out fine. I hit a wall 2 months after. Now it's been a year. Everything let your doc know.
AlexandriaGizmo brittni2103
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Hi only one week is not long to be on crutches and its quits normal to feel totally shattered after PT, or maybe you were on crutches before op, your doing really well to be pushing hard after only a week.
Chill and don't be scared to use pain meds instead of suffering
brittni2103 AlexandriaGizmo
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wendy38896 brittni2103
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renee01952 brittni2103
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take a rest day ... try to do do your bed exercises given by PT in hospital , foor pumps and ankle rotations ...
you were hit by a bus !!! have you watched the THR surgery on you tube ? not for the weak of stomach , however there is an animated version -
pain will inhabit movement at times - that is why most doctors want you to stay ahead of the pain and take them as prescribed .. use your walking aids for now - go slowly, darling ...
big warm hug
renee
brittni2103 renee01952
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You know what...you are right...i do need to rest..ive gotten plenty of sleep but not so much rest. Ive been pushing myself since surgery because i didnt want my hip to tighten up on me...so when i wasnt sleep i was up walking on my walker...doing the exercises they gave me in the hospital but now i was doing the exercise the PT gave me so i can practice when he's not here..if i push to much..i'll have a greater chance of re-injuring it again...so thanks renee you are right..today i think i will relax on this beautiful saturday
ihavenonickname brittni2103
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eat, do isometrics to build muscle tone, take the pain pill before physical therapy. PT is hard work!
Work hard. Rest hard. And ice. Then ice some more.
You are right on schedule!
hugs
judith
brittni2103 ihavenonickname
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amanda1827h brittni2103
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Hi,Please remember that you have had a major op.It can take up to a year to get back to normal.It is better to take pain relief,than nothing at all.Do you have any help re you're recovery,as this is very important.If you rush things you will have a huge set back.Keep going with your excerise, & you will become stronger. Please rest as much as you can.Happy Christmas ! Regards Amanda
Jollykev08 brittni2103
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I'm now 9 days after my Right THR and have my first PT session tomorrow morning. All this advice has been helpful, at least at managing expectations.