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THR, knee sore, still suing walker, need info

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jhb513
jhb513

THR three weeks ago. I am 75 and have some questions to ask of the group. I am still using a walker, had back problems before this surgery and sleeping on my back is not helping now, hip is very stiff no pain though. Just cannot seem to get my strenght back though. I am anxious to get in a pool and do some walking to build up strenght. Does anyone hurt on their rear or on the back of legs? So glad I found this group and I apologize for such a long post. Thank you for listening.

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  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK jhb513

    Posted

    Hah, Chris, I don't know about suing anyone but would definitely start a campaign to stop people wearing their hips out early. I see joggers on the road and want to shout "Don't do it, you'll end up like me". You think you are doing the right thing keeping fit until you get stung with 'wear and tear'.

    Jhb, I also think you might be better with crutches. The leg felt a bit strange at first but you gain confidence. I am younger than you but had also lost a lot of fitness, I had to work hard to build my upper body strength to hold me up.

    Whatever you do just remember what you were like before and believe that soon you are going to be so much better. My consultant said that he won't consider doing my second hip for at least six months because it takes that long for the muscles and ligaments to knit back together.

    A little bit more movement everyday is my motto, that and a glass of wine as a prize for major steps achieved.

    • christine2107
      christine2107 Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Hi Kate

      Thanks for the inspring prize - I have just run and up down the stairs. Where do you live - I am coming round with a corkscrew smile

    • jhb513
      jhb513 Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Great post, thank you. For some reason the doctors don't want crutches for me but will bring mine out and try them again. I guess the docs think I am too old for them. Thanks for the info.
  • carol75411
    carol75411 jhb513

    Posted

    I agree with all above

    i used a few pillows in bed , I could not believe the pain in my bum cheek!  Tried to wedge a pillow so it was lifted up, in fact got into quite some contortions trying to get comfy!!!!

    we get pulled about a bit in the op. I didn't expect a bruise all the way down my shin bone from my knee my knee still hurts, and my ankle is very sore  getting better every day though.  I am 5weeks post op. 

    I had my first hydro session yesterday and I think it would be a good idea for you. Enquire about some hydro Physio. You need a hydro pool really because they keep the temperature about 35 degrees, you never know unless you ask

    good luck

    you will be fine, just listen to us old hippies

    hope you are comfortable

    love

    Carol😄 Xx

     

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