Three month update
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Well it's three months and starting phased return to work next weds . Still in some pain mainly groin and outer thigh and on meds and some pain at night . But getting better and have walked total of 2 miles in last two
Days .
Here's a tip for you tho ... despite lots of people saying they are pain free , for all those not - a lovely new doctor this morning told me is it a massive OP and he has attended some and to be in pain at 3 months is totally normal and it is still early
Days and it takes 6-12 months for you to really forget the hip and stop feeling that lump of alien metal in my hip experience .
Also , for those with groin pain my physio said really your hip is just hanging on by tendons after the groin disrupted so to
Concentrate on that groin muscle/s by any movement that raises your leg up with knee
Bending . So walk about and every step on your bad leg bring knee up and hold for 2 seconds then walk on . Also put a ball or cushion between your knees / ankles and squeeze together for 5 secs then release . You can do this in bed ... once that muscle is strengthened the pain will lessen.
Hope other 3 monthers doing well
Xx
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madla39168 hazel14263
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Thanks Hazel. I try do that. Im going back to work 26 of January. Hard to go for walk here 40 degree and tomorrow 41 C ,
Hot very hot. How is your leg length. Im using insolheel to have
better balance and not to have back pain and onother hip
So much sore. I hope you will started feel better soon. Good
luck at the work. Take care
Hug Madla🌷💗
hazel14263 madla39168
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Good lord I could never bear that heat ! It's a rainy 8 degrees here ! I remember you said your job was quite physical so be careful .. I work in a library so it's not bad . I am awaiting to have a shoe insert but bought one off Amazon meanwhile and it does help . Let us know how you get in in work . I am sure by 6 months we will all be laughing ! X
wendy38896 madla39168
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madla39168 wendy38896
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Thank you Wendy, yes hip is little bit sore. Today supposed to be
41C. Last night 33C no much sleep. Hopefully will change on
Sunday. Hug Madla💗
ray14428 hazel14263
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Hi Hazel. 3 months for me tomorrow. Seeing consultant on Thursday 19th January. Been in work since the 7 week point but I do work in an office. Everyone looking out for me, especially the youngsters. I do sometimes drive for my company from branch to branch using company vehicles, but they wont let me drive until after tomorrow (the three month point), as that is required by our insurers, so that means Monday as tomorrow is the weekend. Yes I get pain but nothing like the bone on pain I had before the surgery. I still elevate sometimes and I can honestly say the pain is reducing week by week. Still doing the exercises too. I can start some gym work after I see Consultant & physios on 19th, but no rowing machineds until 6/9 month point. Take care. Ray
hazel14263 ray14428
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ray14428 hazel14263
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yes, doing that Hazel. It's a fine balance of sitting, standing & walking isn't it? Looking forward to driving again though !! I still do exercises & at my desk too. Some of the youngsters in the office even join in, most amusing. One thing I've noticed from this forum is the difference in support & post op aids you receive in different parts of the UK. I'm in Wales & our NHS is totally separate from the English NHS. It seems we get far more equipment too & we don't have to pay for prescriptions either. My brother lives in Liverpool & received crutches, toilet riser, sock puller & a grabber. I had all that plus a bath board, leg lifter, a long handled sponge and a trolley. I feel everyone in the UK should have the same benefits wherever they live.
hazel14263 ray14428
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kerry92684 hazel14263
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hazel14263 kerry92684
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linda81469 hazel14263
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Thanks for the tips!! I'm just now getting over my groin pain. Not to mention to be able to bring knee Up!! I've been doing this on my stairs in garage. As I go up with good leg I bring operated leg up and tap step 10 times and do this for each step. So a total of 30/40x. I'm about 5 mons out from my revision back in August. Never thought I'd be here! Most hardest thing ive had to endure. Still in healing mode for another 5 to 6 months. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery!! 🤠 LD
hazel14263 linda81469
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Which is why at 3 months people seem to turn the corner . Good on you with those exercises .. the groin ines do hurt a bit so I try to be sensible x
kerry92684 hazel14263
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Oh I was just wondered because I work at a doctor's and was thinking of going back next week I had my op 5 weeks ago just wondering if it's too soon can I just ask do u ever get shin pain when uve been walking for a little while I keep getting it when I'm out walking sorry to be asking all these questions xxx
gail_27284 kerry92684
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I came out with bruises down my shin ( I'm 9 weeks post op )...and my shin stayed sore for a few weeks ..it takes its time to settle ..I'm not going back til Feb ,as I have.a Physical job ..again planning phased return..hope your shin pai eases gx
susan_106 hazel14263
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That's so encouraging I'm also starting back on Monday phased return and can say that my pain is lessening with each day I'm really hopeful that I'll be back to normal in the not too distant future.
Suz x