THR how much groin pain is normal
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hi everyone,
just reaching out to those of you who have been post op for a while.
I'm 11 days post op and have groin pain that is quite strong when I walk or do the bed exercises. On Friday the physio advised me to stop the exercises (that I felt were aggravating it), and to just do regular 4 point walking (left crutch when stepping forward with right leg and viva versa). I still feel the pain when doing this walking. It isn't intense, but it makes me kinda nervous to weight bear on operated leg, which I know is important to help get the pelvis realigned and make my gait normal.
I'm definitely not trying to do too much, or to get ahead of myself, but i do tend to assume worst case scenario on things that don't quite make sense to me. Am perfectly happy to accept that this is my kink in my road to recovery, that will get worked out slowly and steadily over time. Just want a bit of reassurance that it isn't something more ominous.
anyone had anything similar?
thanks,
lindsey
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susan47173 LDW
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LDW susan47173
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approx how much walking were you doing week 2, 3, 4 etc
pwp0405 susan47173
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My surgery was emergency so am only learning about this thru this forum. Where responses are so quick and informative.
LDW pwp0405
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thanks for sharing.
great that you've found this forum.
im a newbie, but there are folks on here who have been post op a while now.
they are really special, kind and generous people who encourage, support and commiserate in just the right way, just when you need it.
how are you doing with your panic attacks? I don't suffer from the anymore, but found that some mild medication, tranquil setting , aromatherapy and guided meditations helped a lot when I did. I was able to access an inner stillness which took me away from the fear.
i hope you can get the support you need from your medics and this forum.
god bless,
lindsey x
susan47173 LDW
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Kate53CornUK LDW
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Last June I got a bit worried I wasn't doing enough because people on this forum were flinging themselves all over the place. I stepped up and got groin pain, leg pain, foot and ankle burn. This time I am just walking and am so much stronger.
This time I know that my body will heal at its own pace. It is early days. The hardware is just starting to bed in and I am doing nothing this time to irritate it.
Last time I worked slowly on my walking pattern and by six weeks I was driving and walking without a limp. At 8 weeks I started swimming and built up strength.
My first hip is now doing me proud and holding up the newbie.
My advice- take the gentle path, it is better long term