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wearing The trouser after hip replacement

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meena91062
meena91062

Hello Everyone

I am nearing 6 weeks after my right hip was replaced. I am wondering if i can ever wear trousers the normal way or should i always be seated to wear the trousers?

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  • christine69594
    christine69594 meena91062

    Posted

    Hi meena not sure what you mean by the usual way ?

    I've only worn trousers since my op. Leggings or soft trousers.

  • lynnsfave
    lynnsfave meena91062

    Posted

    Do you mean do you have to be seated to put on the trousers?  If you've been going to physical therapy, they should be working with you to strengthen your thighs in order to lift up your leg to put it in the trousers.
  • lorraine46575
    lorraine46575 meena91062

    Posted

    Do you mean how to put the trousers on? if so I am 6 months post op and for the last 3 months have been putting trousers, leggings and jeans on from the standing position.  Hope that helps.
    • meena91062
      meena91062 lorraine46575

      Posted

      Thanks Lorraine that is what i was trying to clarify as at the moment i am wearing them sitting on a chair.
    • ginger47520
      ginger47520 meena91062

      Posted

      I can now pick my own leg up by itself.At eight months.but I have a balance problem so I do sit and put on my pants.at first I had to hold my leg with one hand the trousers the other.now I can put my own leg in wink own pants.I call that success.
  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 meena91062

    Posted

    After 6 weeks and the 90 degree bending rule is lifted, and provided your leg muscles are strong enough, then by all means put your trousers on standing up.  I did and everything is fine.
  • kathee58019
    kathee58019 meena91062

    Posted

    Meena,

     It's also easier to put your op leg in your trousers first, that way you don't have to lift that leg so high.

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