Still limping post op 6weeks

I never got rid of my limp after op. 18 years ago. Tried physio built up shoe. My other hip replaced two years ago Was hoping I might balance up.Did not. ,I am now having 18 year old hip replaced shortly. Going for  CT Hip Scan on 2nd Oct. Was wondering if when I get this hip replaced I might balance up and lose limp.  Anyone else had this done?

 

I went for my 4 month post op visit and asked about limping when going from sitting to standing  and he told me that it will get better. He said as I strengthen that leg it will improve and he expects when I go back for my 1 year post op I won't be limping at all. Keep walking a lot, stretching and doing weight bearing exercises with that leg. Thought I would share since so many of us wondered aout this.

 

Thanks for keeping us updated Terri

That all souneds very positive

Love

Eileen

was a fit 55 year old when had a total exeter hip replacement at end march & was walking unaided after 3 weeks, swimming after 4 & back at work (desk job ) after 5 weeks - but I was still walking with a limp & suffering stiffness after sitting for any period of time. It is only now after just over 6 months I am walking without any limp & suffering no stiffness after sitting( just done a 7 hour flight) - even thinking getting back on tennis court! Sounds to me as though you are bang on track - keep active!

Limping at 6 weeks is completely normal. I am about 7 weeks out from a total hip replacement. Those muscles whether you had the surgery anterior, lateral, or posterier havent been used in awhile. Your body is compensating for the muscles that you havent been used. You have to completely rebuild those muscles before you will stop limping. I hope this helped!

Don't get despondent you are at such an early stage of your recovery. I think we all have such high expections. Before my op my surgeon said 3 weeks on sticks then throw them away and get on with your life, after he was saying its a major op it takes along time to recover ,, I like you was so desparate to get rid of the limp, but it won't go straight away and not without lot of exercise.  I'm had my op 9th sep still have a very slight limp , I went a couple of days without exerciseing and I really noticed my limp get slightly worse . I go to pilates the instructor is also a physio it's definitely helped me. Each week my leg gets stronger have had á bad knee so that has held me back a biit . Be patient and most of all be positive it will go 

Also are you still wearing the shoes you had before the op, because I found my ones were worn to the way I walked before,  so I bought a really good shoe from hotter with   good support they are so comfortable . This definetly made a difference. Hooe thus helps 

thanks  You are right, so many folks who knew someone who had had surgery..."they were up and around in 3 weeks"  which is probably true, but how did those legs feel  If I think about the pain the day before surgery,,,,, yes I feel a thousand times better!  It is helpful to read comments here.... while there is no "norm" at least I am in good company

Hotter are on line , they also do a lot of styles in wide fit which is hood for all our swollen feet at the moment 

Hi

I'm sitting here with the hotter catalogue in front of me

I look through the latest catalogue but also check them on line as well....swometimes I look at ones in the catalogue and think Oh I like those then look at them online and theyaren't so appealing.

I wear them all the time.....Their sandals are great.....The "Easy" ones are the ones I get. Couple of straps with velcro across the top so you can adjust them as your feet swell a bit during the day......I'm OK for sandals but need more shoes

Love

Eileen  UK

Hi I'm a new hippie to this site, I'm five weeks post op and using a stick ,I still have a bit of a limp and after hearing stories of bionic people almost running now was feeling a bit dissatisfied with myself. But hey ho  after joining this site I read I'm not doing badly at all, I had to wait eight months for my op and was in a lot of pain and limping all the time now no pain just the limp, I think my brain and muscles got so used to this I've now got to retrain my brain. Seeing a physio but he is really pushing me hard with exercises,I'm so happy with my hip replacement anyone waiting you have everything to gain.

ues its normal m still limping even after 4 months ...