Swelling
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This is a question for those of you who are a few weeks post op. Obviously everyone is different but, on average how long does the swelling last for. Is there a time frame I can lookfoward to?
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AlexandriaGizmo jen86183
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I suppose the answer could be how longs a piece of string, it will depend on lot's of things, how much movement your doing, where the swelling is predominantly, how fit you were prior to your op etc etc there's no answer for you, everyone is soo different. So long as you keep twirling your ankles and walking as much as possible even if on a walker/crutches etc.
Obviously it's good that you ask because you do need to keep an eye on it so watch for redness, heat and hardness
david07650 jen86183
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Hi Jen. I am in middle 8th week post TRHR op. I've just chatted to my wife (who notices things more than I do!) and she reckons my swelling didn't last that long and was barely noticeable certainly by end 2 nd week...perhaps a bit earlier. It will vary from person to person, nature of op etc. Exercise impt as Alexandria has said and also taking meds. Best Wishes. Dave
jen86183 david07650
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anniepaint jen86183
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jen86183 anniepaint
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I was really scared of having an operation but, I have to agree with you it was not bad at all, zero pain, no bruising only the swelling when I have been on my feet or sitting maybe I am doing it too long. The worst thing was the drugs which made me feel sick and gave constipation but, even my sickness was not as bad as others. Looking foward to clips coming out on Wednesday.
shaunny123 jen86183
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philip20437 jen86183
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I'm 24 days post op and just have some slight swelling around the incision area. Didn't have any other swelling anywhere.
Guest jen86183
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I'm 7 months & still having swelling. I hadboth hips done.
Anne68156 jen86183
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I'm almost at two weeks and I really do not notice any swelling. My ankles were swollen for a couple of days , but that was all. I'm sure that I have some swelling, but to me it is minor.
catherine12084 jen86183
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Hi, Jen.
I started a thread about this a little over a month ago as I had significant swelling following my hip replacement (I'm just over 6 weeks post-op). My swelling was so severe that I was monitored for compartment syndrome for 5 days post-op. Upon discharge, the swelling continued and I was at my wits end as I was so uncomfortable and felt it was impacting on exercising.
Good news!!! I found a gel ice pack on Amazon and with regular use, alongside elevating my legs where possible, as well as continuing to try and do the exercises your PT has set, I managed to get the swelling under control within 3 weeks post-surgery.
As someone has pointed out, it is all subjective and dependent on the individual. However, given how severe my swelling was and the fact that I never thought I would get it under control so quick, suggests that regular icing, elevation and gentle exercises are the way forward.
Cat :-)