Pain in hips

At 5 weeks it is still early days. Without sounding rude you need to remember that he/she hasnt performed a magic trick on you. He/she performed a very large surgery and it isnt just "poof the pain is gone" it is going to be a long journey and yes it will be painful, it all depends on the person.

Some people are fine within weeks. Others are not. Im not sure about the shin pain but i did and still do get pain in my ankles, stay strong

I am almost four weeks. I've been babying myself. After I do some walking, I rest. I do ice and Tylenol. I do feel that pain in my shin or thigh once in a while and when I do, I'm icing and/or resting usually with a pillow under my knee. Don't rush. Everyone is different I'm told. 

It takes time to recover from major sugery, and for the bones to grow enough to stabalize the implant components.  It's only been5 weeks. Give it another week you will be walking. Keep up the exercises very important to do them getting strong to support the hip and leg.

its painful and miserable for a short time in comparison to the many years you will have dancing in the streets for years to come once heeling is complete.

you will have your mobility and independence soon. Take advantage of this time with your daughters and let them know you need their help for a short time. We all have those moments to share with our children and it's important that everyone understands how help is only temporary.

peace & heeling blessings sends your way .

hi elaine, 

how long have you been full weight bearing? 

walking, or even trying to walk unaided at 5 weeks post-op bilateral hip surgery seems awfully early -- 

have you had your follow up appointment yet?  No wonder you are hurting - you had major surgery that involved dislocating both hip joints-

I was not allowed to walk unaided until 6 weeks post-op and that was with one hip -

your body is so out of balance, sweetheart -- seriously - she needs all the support you can give her - 

not sure what to tell you - maybe use your crutches until you have seen your physical therapist ? and don't worry about your daughters' expectations ....

take good care of your self

big warm hug

renee

Hi Elaine, just take it steadily. I used my crutches until I went for my 6 week physio. Now I'm 8 weeks, and walking mostly normally. Keep doing your exercises, and good luck.

Hey-slow down....!!! Please please don't live by others expectations.Our bodies are highly individual and just because others are doing half marathons at 6mths doesn't mean YOU have to! Better to go surely and slowly and build a firm muscle foundation for the future. Best wishes and enjoy your family helping out! X

Oh sweetheart you're so brave, i had one hip done 5 weeks and 2 days ago and I'm still using crutches, Your daughters are like my hubby and have totally unreasonable expectations. listen to your body, mine is telling me that YOU should be kind to yourself I get twinges in places I did'nt know i had, this morning its a little bone in my foot thats moaning. you had a frightening amount of surgery

take baby steps hun, you'll be better for it. Let your poor bodt heal

xxxxxx hugs from me to you

kim

Hi Elaine I'm just 10 weeks post op I had pain all over my body before op didn't believe consultant

when he told me he would get rid of all my pain

he did it's amazing.

Yesterday I walked to village shop later on did a little gardening much to my Hubby's disproval,

today I'm paying for doing to much can hardy

walk,so don't do to much like me having to rest

today.big hugsxxx