Post THR 5 months plus

Ps . Because I don't want to limp, I always use a stick when I go out 

There's an awful lot of people who are not running around at only 5 months - that's still very early days. Everyone has a different experience, as you'd expect. But really, they average 1 - 2 years for 100% recovery, and it sounds like you have been doing well. Remember to keep up the exercises - my physio says that that is the biggest problem, in that people think they are all better now and start slacking on exercises. But it does not sound to me like you have anything to worry about. Relax, have a lovely Christmas, and enjoy the fact that you have improved so much.

I am 64 and 5 months post THR.I can relate to what you are saying.I too expected to be better totally by now.I take my walking pole with me when I am out although rarely use it.It gives me confidence especially as my other hip is bad and can give way!I have some pain in outer thigh above knee if I stand on the op leg alone.It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions.

Perhaps we underestimate the enormity of the surgery and expect too much too soon.

It is difficult when you have been an active person and want to get back to previous health.

Give it more time.We will get there one step at a time

Happy Christmas

Janet x

​Exercises??? I had stopped mine as I was so mobile and ended up with inflamation of one of the muscles... back doing my exercises now with some additional ones.... I am 4mths and still use crutches I had bi-lateral THR in August... 

​Trouble being once you can do some things we think okay I do not need to do those exercises anymore, but the healing process takes longer than we thought. 

Happy Christmas xx

Hello Pam,

Im nearly 10 weeks after hip replecement, i do have limp as well and if i walk longer distance or stand on on spot for a while

I started have a slight pain in non operated hip and beck. I think is normal to have a problem with sleeping and energy. Also i

expected i wil be fit soon and back to work. Unfortunately not

work this way. Im doing excesice plus hydro therapy as well.

But it does sound to me li,e you have anything to worry about.

Juxt try do some excise and relax. My onother hip have to be

replaced as well and will be in March hopefully. Im very active person who used to play tennis and i also work in nursing home.

You have a nice Christmas relax and enjoy u have done so

So well. Hug Madla💗

Morning Pam!! I'm like you expiró be better now!! I'm 4 months out of my second surgery! My first was in July and 3 weeks later I find out it's dislocated! 2 days later I'm having a total hip revision!! 6 weeks non weight bearing!! This put me back so much!! I'm now 4 months out of second surgery. It's been a long tough road to recovery and it's still a long dark road....dr says a year! Because my muscles were short for so long prior to surgery and they did not move normally like my other leg hence all the difficulty I'm now experiencing. And a very bad hip. Hardly any cup or femur left in hip. As I read different stories I realize that I'm expecting way too much. I went through 2 surgeries on same hip within 3 weeks. But it's hard!! I was hoping to be walking without cane! I still have a limp but not as bad as 2 months ago. Weak muscles, stiffness & tightness are all factors for me in getting this hip better. Exercises are key!! Very much needed. And rest is crucial to recovery. So be kind to yourself. It will get better! Hugs, 🤗LD

I was 1 & 1:2 inches short prior to surgery now dr has given me my length back minus less than 1/2 inch! So pulled muscles, tendons, nerves, 2 incisions, cut and pulled muscles. This is where patience comes into play for me! 🤠