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Hey ev1, just had a thr on the right side 3weeks ago, everything has went well but I'm a bit concerned about my muscle where my scar is down my thigh, it seems to be out of place and is warm to touch and sore, does this just need more time to heal?
It seems like I have an extra leg nd burns even more when doing my physio exercises
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miele55255ch kelly23716
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I'm 2 years into it and I remember my scar and muscle feeling bumpy or swelled as well.
My doc told me that if I started to feel pain or discomfort while doing therapy, to stop that exercise for awhile.
If the scar continues to feel warm to the touch or looks red, just call your doc to get it checked!
Good luck!
kelly23716 miele55255ch
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It's not red just warm and swollen, seems like my main muscle is out of place, feels weird!!
How long did it take for your swelling to go down? I know ev1 is different.
I'm 36 and with being young for this sort of surgery has me worried, also desperate to get back to work xx
miele55255ch kelly23716
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I remember feeling like I was sitting on a cell phone or something but I don't remember it feeling warm to the touch.
I actually still have a slight bulge on my side.
I'm 58 and to be honest with you, I still get little pains or twinges here and there but it sure feels much better than it did before the surgery.
I don't work so I can't help you with how long it took for other people.
Don't get discouraged. It may sometimes be a long road to travel but don't push yourself. Let your body heal!
You'll find a lot of people here who can help answer some of your questions.
kelly23716 miele55255ch
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What u mean by sitting on a cell?? Vibrating??
Ah mine deffo feels better than it did before, it feels normal I think, it was a problem from the age of 11 so can't really remember normal haha!!
Thanks for your input, really appreciated x
Saltspringer48 kelly23716
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Think it's pretty normal. You could always check it out. I am 4 months and the muscles are not quite back to normal.
kelly23716 Saltspringer48
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Not due to see my surgeon until the 15th may
kelly23716 Saltspringer48
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rose0000 kelly23716
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If my scar was red, hot and swollen I would be seeing the GP immediately. I don't think you can be too careful this early on after your operation. You need to rule out an infection. They can also check the muscle to put your mind at ease.
I am sure it is nothing, and most likely just healing but always better just to be sure - I hope it goes well and all is okay
xx
kelly23716 rose0000
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There is no redness!
kimberley38758 kelly23716
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Swelling in the early weeks is normal. Try elevating your leg and apply ice packs to it. This should help to reduce swelling and pain.
If you notice it getting worse or concerned about anything, I would see your GP.
Best wishes!
kelly23716 kimberley38758
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linda81469 kelly23716
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Hi Kelly! I am now 8 months in from my hip replacement I had to have a second surgery on the same hip because I dislocated it so my first surgery was done anterior the second one was done I believe it's called posterior where he had to lift the butt muscle. I noticed months ago that area of the second surgery was always swollen and warm to the touch. I'm still icing and of course I do use heat. feels very good when I do. the muscle is not warm to the touch anymore but it doesn't look normal like the other side. I don't if it's because of the scar. Sometimes it gets sore and I got to stretch that butt muscle. I had 6 months physical therapy. I'm back in gym now trying to get these hip muscles stronger. I too had that feeling of sitting on a rock whr ever I sat. It's gotten better but still there. Not as intense. Sitting on a cushion helps or sometimes I just sit with only one butt cheek on chair. It should start to get better as you keep using these muscles and exercising them. Be sure to massage the area as well as the scar. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery and healing!! Hugs 🤗LD
kelly23716 linda81469
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The only pain I really have is the muscle
During the night I get quite a bit groin pain but I have more or less stopped all my painkillers
linda81469 kelly23716
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renee01952 kelly23716
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warm welcome to the best forum for hipsters ..
What kind of approach did you have ? I had posterior and my scar(s) are on the side/back and about 12 cm long - like zippers ...
You just had major invasive surgery where tissues were severed, handled, your leg pulled around and joint forcefully dislocated - this can make fluid build up in the hours afterwards. This can stay or ebb and flow for days and even a couple of weeks.
Your leg might have been badly manipulated and muscle is bruised -
Maybe better to have it checked to make sure there is nothing else going on .
Better safe than sorry, as the saying goes ---
let us know how you are getting on, okay ...
big warm hug
renee
kelly23716 renee01952
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