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RIGHT HIP REPLACEMENT AT 52 YEARS OLD

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adrian_90681
adrian_90681

Had my operation 3 weeks ago, was in pain before,in my back and right leg.

Did exercise for 3 months ,lost 1.5 stone and was relatively pain free.

Called in for operation, had a needle put in my spine, out like a light.

After operation, spent a week in hospital

Then home, live in house with 42 stairs and live above work,so never got complete rest when I got home.

Now can walk without stick small distances

But am still numb at the top off both legs and get tired very quickly, which is hard for family to understand. First two and a half weeks and a small bit now,I got shooting pains (hurt)

In my left leg (right leg operated on)

Still got about a month to be signed off.

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  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 adrian_90681

    Posted

    Really early days , you need rest and do any excercise given to you it  is massive operation and takes it out of you . Can't see you will be fit for work after only 6 weeks .  Phone consultant or go to GP , are you on pain meds if so keep taking to keep pain easier.  

    Godd luck sorry if I sound less positive than you hope family should understand what big thing you have had done.

    lorna 

    • Redmuir
      Redmuir Lorna020247

      Posted

      I'm 11days post op. 55 years old welder/pipefitter. I went 3 years getting injections every 3 months. I finally couldn't work anymore the pain was so bad. I had posterior procedure. I was in the hospital 3 days up and walking and doing three stairs the second day. Went home using a walker in the house no stairs. Pt nurse came three times so far. I am on aspirin,tylenol,tramadol,colase,advil,and meythacarbonal every 6 hours. I went to a selectboard meeting on day seven using just a cane with little pain. I started to cut back on my pain med on day 8 thinking it's all good. On day 9 while walking in my driveway I had pain in my groin and knee. I called the surgeons office thinking something may have come loose. Their thought was I am pushing it to hard. I stopped a couple of the new pt exercises and upped my pain meds to where they where. It felt better for a day but still hurt putting full weight on it. I'm trying to cut back on meds but am beginning to think it's to early. I was on it for about 3 hours today day11 and it hurts. My surgeon told me at least 12 to 16 weeks for return more like 16 to be able to climb ladders and staging and crawl under pipes in ditches. I'm a little discouraged but think I'm pushing to hard.

    • Lorna020247
      Lorna020247 Redmuir

      Posted

      You sound as if getting there keep at it, and go with what they surgest you have been doing far more than I could do at your stage of recovery. I am year in and retired thank god though everything is great have slight problem with pain down right side of operated leg had steroid injection and have to go back if not improved for MRI have had extra physio because walking outside I get dicomfort after short time but otherwise say it was worth having it sorted.

      regards Lorna

  • Msky
    Msky adrian_90681

    Posted

    Hi there.Man do you have a ton of stairs. Be careful.This is an exhausting life change as it affects your entire frame.If you read on the different areas a common theme is exhausting. Be careful.Take your time.
  • linda38528
    linda38528 adrian_90681

    Posted

    Wow Adrian.

    Your family needs get to get behind you and help. This is such a big operation and they and you need to take it seriously or you risk not recovering fully.

    Perhaps you should consider asking a family member to accompany you to your next appointment with your physiotherapist or surgeon - so they can properly understand how serious this operation is. The risk of dislocating your hip and having to have it repaired is real even if it is rare. This is why the restrictions are in place.

    There is so much healing that needs to take place under the surface - all kinds of connective tissues that need to reknit to hold your hip in place properly and to get strong again.

    I am so sorry for your situation. I hope you get help and support - everyone needs it after this operation.

    Hugs fellow hippie.

    L

  • Malloo
    Malloo adrian_90681

    Posted

    Adrian , your poor leg, not only in trauma from the operation , but from all those stairs, no wonder your legs feel numb. Please give your body time to heal. It was a big operation and there is a lot of healing that needs to happen as well as re-educating those muscles. Don't rush. X

    • Malloo
      Malloo

      Posted

      I am 52 too, 4 weeks 3 days post op, and I. Can walk really well, but I know when I have overdone it as I get niggles and tingles in all different parts of my leg, so I balance out all exercise  with rest and  listen to my body. X
  • renee01952
    renee01952 adrian_90681

    Posted

    hello Adrian, 

    warm welcome to this hippies forum where we share our personal stories and experiences in addition to fully understand what you are going through ..

    you are recovering from major surgery that took place 3 weeks ago - 

    Your body has been forcefully manipulated, joint dislocated, bone cut, prothesis jammed in etc.  There is an animated video on you tube that shows the extend of this surgery or, if you are up to it, a live version -- not for the weak of stomach -

    what kind of work do you do? 

    maybe it is a little bit early and ambitious to walk without sticks at this time -

    your body is learning how to walk properly, all muscles that have not been used for a while are called to duty ... your left leg is compensating for the right one and might be overburdened - knees, ankles, shoulders , everything in your body is realligning to keep you in balance ---

    good for you to have lost 1.5 stone before surgery - 

    do you sleep well? this surgery and the healing takes a lot of energy and you might feel that you easily tire for some time to come -- there is nothing wrong with you ... 

    don't push yourself too much - be gentle and listen to your body - 

    unfortunately our loved ones do not understand this because you are not in a cast or have anything visible --- I swear, someone who has a bad cold gets more sympathy than us .... rolleyes

    So, use aids when walking outside until you feel in control of your steps (no limping), rest often and stretch your legs okay? 

    And come back here anytime you have a question or concern or just need someone to listen ...

    all is well

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • adrian_90681
      adrian_90681 renee01952

      Posted

      Thankyou Renee

      Posted my post last night and 8 replies this morning.

      If I'd only known what I had when I had my pain,this site is fantastic.

      I run a club in bournemouth, live above,so pretty much back to work the day I got back from the hospital, luckily most is paperwork, so don't go downstairs when club is open.

      It's open from 9pm till 6am weekends and 3 during week.

      Have been using crutch outside ,two if going further. But was out at a birthday dinner yesterday and about four times and when I got home I felt slight depression and fatigue, it made me feel really bad ,cause the day wasn't about me ,so they all went downstairs, I went to bed.

    • Malloo
      Malloo adrian_90681

      Posted

      Glad you've got lots of help from this. I am going to need help to wean me off my hippie forum addiction. Xxxxxx

    • renee01952
      renee01952 adrian_90681

      Posted

      just checking in with you ...

      goodness, Adrian, that is a lot that you are dealing with - Going back to work, also an office job, is usually around week 12 - Maybe a couple of weeks earlier, depending - And people ideally have a phased return before they go full time - Don't underestimate what you went through and the recovery and healing that needs to take place - 

      I am sorry that you feel so bad - I found this journey very confrontational - you need to put yourself number one, the most important person is  you right now - It might make you feel vulnarable -

      Emotions are also all over the place ... crying for now reason, feeling blue, depressed etc... it is all part of this trip - 

      and it is temporary ... really - but it takes time -

      wishing you peaceful day -

      angel blessings

      renee

  • julia77343
    julia77343 adrian_90681

    Posted

    Hello Adrian, I think your doing too much chick. At 3 weeks I was like a basket case, tired, loads of pain, weak, unable to think properly. You need to allow your body time to heal. My joints on the unoperated side have also taken a bashing, I'm hoping that when I can distribute my weight equally that will improve. The numbness you describe in thigh area can take several weeks to fade. You have to take it easy for a while, there are so many things that can go horribly wrong if you don't follow the rules. Make sure you keep up with your pain meds, no need to suffer more than you have to chick. Be kind to yourself, and you will be fine. If you are worried about anything call your doctor, or surgeon if possible, I did on a few occasions to put my mind at rest. Take good care of yourself. Warmest wishes Julia. X

  • bini31328
    bini31328 adrian_90681

    Posted

    Have to agree , you are doing way too much ! That numb heavy feeling across the top of your pelvis is telling you to rest . Cant add anything else to the excellent advice youve already been given xxx
  • kris1964
    kris1964 adrian_90681

    Posted

    Lesson to us all. I was feeling a bit full of myself yesterday!  Pottering around the house with one stick, stayed up late to watch Coldplay at Glastonbury. Today feel terrible, pain shooting down outside of operated leg. Exhausted and shivery.  Took pain meds and went back to bed. Feel a lot better now. I don't even have 42 stairs to contend with and am being looked after!  

    This is a marathon - not a sprint and even if we try to hurry healing I don't think it works like that. I want my new joint to be as good as possible and last as long as possible. So I think we have to be patient patients!!

    take care. XXX

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