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Hi could anyone tell me where I should be at 10 days after op... everything went really well, had a super path THR in Warwick but not sure when I should be trying to walk with one crutch? Any help much appreciated. Doing usual bed exercises still but still struggle with stairs.
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renee01952 angel2017
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warm welcome to the hippies forum where we share our personal stories and experiences ..
Sounds to me too that you are doing well and eager to move on ...
10 days post-op is early in recovery from this major surgery, what ever approach was used ..
As in any total hip replacement, the surgeon cuts off the top of the thigh bone (femur) and replaces it with an artificial stem and ball. An artificial cup is inserted on the socket side of the hip. This needs time to heal ...
Like already said here, we all heal at our own rate and can not compare ourselves with others ...
did you get any physical therapy while in the hospital?
The purpose of the crutches or walker or sticks is to avoid a fall or sudden twist. Weight-bearing is safe immediately after surgery, but until the implants have grown into the bone, a process that takes 4 to 6 weeks, a fall or other sudden twisting force on the leg can risk implant loosening or injury to the leg.
If you feel confident and balanced you could try to use one crutch -
How are you getting on otherwise?
come back here anytime, okay ...
big warm hug
renee
renee01952
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P.S.
for moreinformation, please visit
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147 -
scroll all the way down and you find this valuable web page created by one of our fellow members, Graham, aka Rocketman
chrizzy renee01952
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I am seeing my consultant this afternoon and will be passing on information about this forum/link so they can perhaps add it to their pre op information.
Sending some hugs back to you Renee x
angel2017 renee01952
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thank you Renee for your lovely reply. Because I had it done through private insurance along way from home I was told what to do and sent home. Unable to find help now at home. I was just not sure at what point I should go onto 1 crutch / sticks I have tried but I sort of limp/jump and feels uncomfortable so hopefully my body will know! I feel so much better for having it done was in so much pain in my back and had so many back injections which didn't help, the hip op was a last resort but... successful, I,m only 56 and my life was in constant pain which it isn't now so all is good!
thank you again and a big hug back!
angela
patricia28803 angel2017
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I am close to 6 weeks I can't walk without a cane for long. I also have the other hip with the same problem that caused replacement of the first so that is to come when it will no longer function. I believe that all bodies are different and take many different time frames to recover. This was presented to me as oh yeah you will be up and wakiling right after surgery! Well i believed that as it was presented. What they mean is we will get you up for a few steps if possible depending on how and when they decide after you are turned over to hospital staff when they get to you! Shift changes surgery times etc. now I sat up in my mind ready to actually walk. I mean walk without pain or struggle and a whole new me! Yay. But not the case. Sat up got ready to get up and turned pale and dizzy. Not up and walking right after surgery as promised. This whole thing is presented as a walk in the park if you do PT or not. It's not the same for everyone and I for one am tired of docs acting like they do perfect surgery and you should just be well and walking with no pain and life is rosey. I had no warning it would be this way. I was in bad shape before and not better since yet. I pray for others a much better information train on how this recovery should go. Docs do the surgery and hand you off. To what. Sickens me. They should be forthcoming in what you face after.
renee01952 patricia28803
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Dear Patricia,
Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear this - You are right ... I also was told many stories about people who knew neighbors whose cousin got this surgery and were up and about in 2 weeks or less ...
Naturally I thought there was something terribly wrong with me, having all these problems and pains ... then I found this forum and more disappointed and digruntled members but mostly members who were longer post op - the information I got here was.is priceless -- Just to know that it was normal and be understood was something I really needed ..
Surgeons are do-ers, fixers and when their job is done, that's it ---
That is what they are trained to do ...
Did you have your follow up appointment yet?
Be patient, darling - everything will be all right
GoneFishing patricia28803
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(I'm in the US) Hi Patricia, from reading this forum since well before my surgery I've seen for the first time some of the differences between Universal HealthCare and what we currently have in the US. However, I agree that whether there or here there does seem to be some lack of information sharing (on occasion). I had no idea that I would be getting PT at home until two days before my surgery. Everyone thought someone else had covered it with me.
As far as the recovery - it was stressed from the very beginning that each and every person does recover differently. Funny, neither my doctor nor my PT is a fan of me reading this forum. I have so appreciated hearing 'real life' recovery stories.
Best of luck getting on track
RichardKen GoneFishing
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That's a very odd attitude of them to take. Any reason given? Perhaps it makes them feel a bit vulnerable!
Cheers Richard
renee01952 GoneFishing
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Fernlady renee01952
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& my Physio asked for a link to the site so he could read it - he was really interested!
renee01952 Fernlady
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that is good --- it would be so nice if PT is specialized in hip-/knee replacement surgery, wouldn't it --- Mine is doing her best - she is so young though, bless her heart ...
carolSte angel2017
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Best wishes,
Sounds like youre doing really well
Carol x
patricia28803 carolSte
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I'm in the US. I don't understand crutches. I was using them when my hip went so bad because I had a pair at home. Went to the doc found out it was both hips. They suggested a walker because crutches aren't stable with bad hips. After surgery the same until a cane is appropriate and that is according to each persons procress. I'm still using a cane at almost 6 weeks. This surgery is huge. I suggest a viewing on the internet. I have not but maybe some need that!
carolSte patricia28803
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Im 10 weeks post op today and still using a stick. Had a complex reconstruction so expected slower progress. I think keepiing up with the exercises is vital to progress and a good diet to aid healing. every day you will make progress im sure. very best wishes xx
renee01952 patricia28803
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We have rollators here, the 4 wheels walkers - I was advised to get one because I am living by myself (in a tiny house) - in addition it has a basket and a seat - ideal for putting things on it , or rest when out for a walk ...
I watched the video of the hip replacement surgery and was in awe what the surgical team did and also our body took in ... no wonder healing takes time
angel2017 carolSte
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Thank you carol for that! Just doing usual foot exercises and behind the chair ones
but reading everyone's comments think I'm doing ok, and just walking about as much as I can with my crutches, pain free, which is good 