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Hip replacement, living alone and with responsibility for pet.
I’m going in for my hip replacement in two weeks’ time and thought it might be helpful to share some of the preparation I’ve had to do, especially as I live alone in a house with stairs and own a cat, whose needs also have to be catered for. I’ve found the discussions on this forum really helpful for preparing, but…
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Has anyone on this forum seen the Bleeding Edge documentary?
Has anyone on this forum seen the Bleeding Edge? If so, what are your thoughts on the material presented? After seeing this video I put off my hip replacement surgery and at this point don't know which direction to take.
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Eight weeks after RHT
Well eight weeks have flown past and today I was able to walk to Tesco and back without crutches. It's great. Been massaging my wound in circular motions with E45 which helps so much and I can feel less bumps every day. Physio helps loads too. So thankful to NHS and my God Jesus who heals through prayer and faith.
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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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Need Total hip replacement at 55
I developed pain in my growing about a year ago and three months ago was told by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon that I need a hip replacement. In a year I have gone from being very adventurous and active, yoga, swimming and cycling and working full time to being off sick and only able to walk short distances. The pain is…
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Worried, Signed off Work?
Hi all I am new here, and was wondering if anyone has had to be signed off work by GP long term, I am awaiting surgery for total hip and can not get to work as finding very difficult with mobility around work place due to alot of stairs just really worried about losing my job which I love and miss alot thank you .
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Equipment fir post hip op
do I need to purchase any particular equipment fir after hip replacement . My op scheduled fir early July Thank you
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8 months post thr and in pain
I had thr October last year, recovery went well and within a few months I was feeling great no pain no more limping, all good until about 3 or 4 weeks ago when I started to notice I was limping and getting some pain again, at first I thought it was trapped sciatic nerve as sometimes the pain is in my calf as well as…
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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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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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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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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.