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Pain in glutes, calf and foot
Hi everyone, Just looking to see if anyone else has had this issue. I'm on week 11 since my THR and trying to increase my walking. I've had issues all along with my hip flexors down through the knee into the lower leg. My osteo explained that it was due to stretching pulling and twisting during the operation plus many…
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Up and downs
Well today started out quite well, good morning and even sat on the decking drawing, watching the birds and drinking a latte. Later on went inside to watch the tennis. Then the physiotherapist called from the hospital. I made the mistake of following her advice and put my legs up , even though I had no swelling. Then oh my…
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Hot drinks made
I was able to make two hot drinks today , my husband poured the boiling water. I've discovered that I can put food like buttered bread into a freezer bag and then pop it into my pocket, whilst having two crutches. Screw lid hot drinks cup is good too, which I place in a bag around my next and then I am able to get food and…
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Wondering about healing.
Does anyone else ever wonder how your body heals after an operation?
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Physiotherapy wow
Gosh this being self disciplined with physio really does work. I can feel my body getting stronger every day, in small ways. Noticing small parts of muscles moving that didn't move a few days ago. Hip replacement recovery is what I like to call a slow burn, including what I was told, pacing, patience and perseverance. So…
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Progress. Laying hip abduction no pain
Today as I did this excersize I included my prayer that Jesus would help my body. For the first time since the operation, 17 April, it did hurt after I slide my leg to the left. It's such a joy to see the healing of my body, God is so good.
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Went to church.
It took me ages to get ready but it was so good to see friends and be around people again. Such a good thing for our mental health to be social and get out of our homes. It's good to be able to rest when I need to at home, sleep when my body tells me to. Still doing my physio but I'm so happy to be able to not be isolated…
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1st hot sleepy drink yipee
Well this morning at 4.58 I managed to make my self a hot drink. First time since 17 th of April. Pukka do these lovely Night Time teas, they really help me sleep. Four in the evenings , with time in-between whilst watching TV really make me so sleepy. I can heartly recommend any herbal tea for sleep. If you struggle with…
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Sleep patterns
Does anyone else find that after a hip replacement sleeping isn't regular? Sometimes I have a great sleep other nights not so good. I take paracetamol if I'm in pain but then I struggle to fall back to sleep. Any good sound advice would be so helpful.
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Out n about
So yesterday was my first outing of the house, garden experience. It was wonderful being able to sit and enjoy the view, drink coffee not be afraid. 17th April 2025 was the date of hip replacement. Still physioing , drinking plenty of water. I've invited the holy Spirit to heal me as I do my physio , it's been fantastic to…
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Pain in calf and foot
Sorry I appear to have duplicated a post so please see my other one
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to young to help....
so I was diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis in both hips with bony spurs my hips can't fully go back into joint... I also have Ehlers Danlos Iwas told I need hip replacements on both hips but they won't refer me for that until I'm at least 50 I'm currently 41! I am very limited on what I can do I need help with…
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Going out side ? Public places ?
What stage did people wait until going outside? I was figuring waiting until 8 weeks after operation, where risk of dislocation is lower. I've been out in the garden. How is it in places with lots of people ? How can I be safe and ensure I do not get knocked over or hurt ?
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hip pain
Hello there to you all, I just found this website today after reaching the end of my rope (almost) finding out about potentially another year before i get my hip replacement On NHS. The last 6 months have been a rapid progression in pain and although i keep as active as possible (bit of walking/cycling/swimming) the…
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Spinal anaesthetic
Similar to me. Had hip replacement surgery and spinal anaesthesia. Was worried about it as thought I might be conscious. Remember slight scratch in spine and then woke surgery had been done. Felt OK after op and didn't feel sick afterwards.
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Highs & lows
Is it normal to have a night where it is difficult to sleep, after my clips were removed?' I' struggling emotionally with negative memories from my past. Are emotional highs & lows normal after surgery?
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Hello long time no see
HI everyone. Had to rejoin as no idea what old details were. During the years in between I've had a TLHR in June 22 and a TRKR in October 23. I was making a great recovery from both by December 24. Then left hip decided to conk out, bone on bone again and back on s long nhs waiting list. Getting so fed up with everything…
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Techniques for getting in and out of bed etc.
Could there be some information made available giving techniques for getting in and out of bed after hip replacement surgery. And also the car. Knowing things like this can greatly help with recovery. And for after the six week milestone when the person feels ready getting in and out of the bath.
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THR for right hip now really close (Feb. 11th)
Hi everyone, It’s been 9 years next month since my TKR which you lovely people helped me through. Sometimes throughout the day and night as I panicked about pain relief, exercises, etc. Well it’s now 5 days until my first THR. I’m sure I’m going to panic again. I’ve tried hard this time to control as much as I can about…
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First few weeks after hip replacement
Well I've finally had a total hip replacement 2 years 2 months after going on waiting list. Had it on Saturday, home on day 2. Feel like I've been run over, I know what's involved and expected pain but really aching. Taking cocodamol only for pain, constipation was grim after oxycodone in hospital but think I'm on top of…
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Chest pain with one crutch
Dear Community, I recently had a hip replacement, now 6 weeks in and using one crutch on my left side. For the past week I have been waking up in the morning with discomfort and a deep dull ache in my left chest area, actually feeling like it is under my left breast, in my heart region which I have found worrying. It only…
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Upper body strength and using crutches
Along with the exercises recommended for before hip and knee replacement surgery. It would be really good to have exercises recommended to strengthen your upper body and the muscles you will use to move yourself around getting in and out of bed, the car, chairs etc. and using crutches. Thank you
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Post six weeks exercise
I am now 6 weeks post THR and have been told by the surgeon and physio I can use my hip normally. Noting I need to extend the range incrementally. Do you have exercises that you can recommend to do this please? I am finding plenty of exercises for before and immediately after the operation but not for after the six week…
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Top Accessories After Hip Replacement - things I wish I’d known
Below is a bunch of things I’m finding incredibly useful following this month’s hip resurfacing op. Hopefully, this will help save someone a little time and give some piece of mind, knowing you’re home is ready for the big day. If you’d like to read more about my practical and emotional journey from diagnosis to actual op,…
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Hip Replacement Surgery - The Rottinger Approach or Rapid Recovery
I have just read an article on my news feed from the Daily Mail on this new approach to hip replacement that enables patients to be up and walking out of hospital the next day with no crutches/sticks! I read on and it is already available in some private hospitals and surgeons from these hospitals are now passing their…
