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Post THR - 6 months

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paatttt13540
paatttt13540

I am 6 months from THR.  Are there any restrictions?

Should the scar continued to be massaged?

 

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  • paatttt13540
    paatttt13540

    Posted

    Cani now release 90 precautions?
  • bini31328
    bini31328 paatttt13540

    Posted

    Hiya - the restrictions are usually lifted at 6-12 weeks Pat , so unless your surgeon has said something specifically different I would think so ( unless you meant 6 weeks ??? In which case its however long your own surgeon has said) to an extent they can apply for a long time - ie some seats will be uncomfortable , certain movements will be also . The only thing I was told once restrictions were lifted was not to take up any new high risk sports such as skiing that I hadnt done before, if Id already been a skiier then it would have been OK . I think our bodies tell us what is OK and what is not and it s wise to listen to them and take heed. Hope all is well with you and your progress hon xxx
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure paatttt13540

    Posted

    Restrictions are dependent on individual recovery. In my case I could do almost most things.  Bending @ 6 months was still a problem and lifting pushing/pulling objects over 8 #. I took a year and continued exercises to gain enough muscle strength. Massage the area is always a good idea until it has heeled. I did both of mine to relieve the swelling and nodules from surgery. It really helped to get the blood flow and oxygen to the area for better heeling.

    Good Luck

     

    • renee01952
      renee01952 patricia_63418

      Posted

      Hi Patricia -

      There are personal fav's of course - I don't know what is available in Capetown - people like Bio Oil which also will dimish the scar - it has a nice smell as well - I am using regular body cream (Nivea or anything that is smooth and smells nice - hmm, there is a theme here) -

      I am assuming your scar is healed on the surface and closed ...

      big warm hug

      renee

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK paatttt13540

    Posted

    I'm 18 ... and 28 weeks post op - bending fine to tie shoelaces, dry my feet etc., riding pushbike in London again.

    No real restrictions any more - but being sensibly careful.

    Continuing to massage the scar - and it looks and feels good.  No more unusual sensations in it ( I had a sharp stabbing like a needle at one point),and sensitivity at lower end has disappeared too.

    Best wishes

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • renee01952
    renee01952 paatttt13540

    Posted

    hi paatttt,

    I had an appointment with my surgeon at 6 months post-op. .

    restrictions were released. ..Unfortunately I had trochantric bursitis and even though restrictions were released, pain had returned. .

    😢

    I am still massaging both scars. ..

    how are you doing?

    Big warm hug

    Renee

  • anna47418
    anna47418 paatttt13540

    Posted

    Hi 

    I am 17 weeks post op and have been walking a lot - did a 6 mile yesterday and it hurt by the end !  i would say build up slowly but listen to your bpoday and do rest in between !  i have been doing a little too much i think ! so progress but slowly !  i was told upto a year the body is still healing. 

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