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ol70941
ol70941

Hi I am 5 week post right THR still using one crutch as still painful to put pressure on that hip, still feeling really tired when I'v walked a short distance. Feeling a little down ar the moment. I had a knee replacement 3years ago and I really thought this would be easier but finding it hard . I am also frighten of dislocating my hip , advice would be helpful .

Thanks olly

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 ol70941

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    your early in the healing journey. give it time to heal as the bone is growing to secure the new components. in long term healing 6-12 months your will be moving without the least thought of hip surgery.ntry protein shakes they made me feel so much better. and during this time of healing all sweets are not fattening and have no calories. its proof that chocolate has healing power. only for the next few months after that it all has calories again.

    sending healing blessings your way.

    • ol70941
      ol70941 barbara66703

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      Hi Thank you for your advice, i know everything you have said is correct. I just want to be up and back to normal whatever that is. I will stop worrying and take each at a tine and eat more chocolates to help the healing process.

      take care .

    • barbara66703
      barbara66703 ol70941

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      you will be back in the saddle again before you know it...sending healing blessings your way...

  • robert88575
    robert88575 ol70941

    Posted

    Dislocation is rare these days. So forget that. Walking freely can take a range of time. I got off the cane at about 9 weeks. Call your surgeon's office if you're worried.

    But don't worry about dislocation. Surgeons have basically solved that problem.

  • sally36012
    sally36012 ol70941

    Posted

    So don't I need to avoid angles of less than 90%? or crossing legs?

    How exactly have surgeons learned to avoid dislocations?

    I'm having a thr revision soon and I'm wondering how to plan for healing...

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