Severe dark bruising
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Hi all Hippies,
I'm day 7 of my LTHR and I had a RTHR one year ago.
Today I got a good look at the back of my operated thigh and the bruise is almost the entire back of my thigh and what's concerning me is the color. It's black, not purple...but black. The front of my leg has no discoloration at all.
I have a stocking up to my knee and it's stopped the swelling at that point, so all the swelling and bruising is waist to knee. Also I've been sleeping with my feet propped up on pillows and on my back. So it's all probably pooled in the hamstring area. But in all my life I've never had a bruise this dark...anybody have a similar experience?
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YoMike
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I'm now day 10, swelling is down but still there and the bruising is still there and moving down but not as dark. I called my fox today and asked if I could take off my TED stockings and he said yes. The stockings did a great job of holding the swelling and bruising to above it, so I'm expecting those to move down my leg. But now I can shower!!!! Being alone I couldn't get my stocking on and off...did manage with considerable effort to get it off this afternoon.
YoMike
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renee01952 YoMike
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did they tell you what this bruise was about?
wishing you continued and speedy healing = careful in the shower
angel blessings
judith12644 YoMike
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Pleased you've been able to remove the pesky stockings...
YoMike renee01952
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Hi Renee,
I just figure it's from the violence of the surgery, I have PT tomorrow and I'll ask them. It is getting lighter everyday but still tender to the touch. Had a nice shower today, looking forward to getting these staples out next week.
Mike
ann73107 YoMike
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Just a quick hello and to say I'm happy your on the mend, I've been re scheduled for Tuesday 11th I'll let you know if it goes ahead this time. Take care Ann x
kimberley38758 YoMike
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Hi Mike,
As we get older, we bruise more easily. Bruising after a THR is normal. I wouldn't worry about the black color, as bruises tend to go through different colors as they heal. Black, purple, red, orange, green, yellow until it finally disappears.
Best wishes as you continue to recover!