Kiricki
04-17-2005, 03:37 PM
Hello--
I have a partial hip replacement, done seven weeks ago. I did not have arthritis or other problems, but was knocked off my feet by my 70 pound dog! I seem to be making a good (maybe even great) recovery, but find myself getting discouraged at times. I am walking about in the house without using a cane, although I do limp.....more so when there is pain. Actually, I can almost walk without limping when I am not hurting much. I do the exercises that I was taught by my physical therapist every day. It seems as if I am doing really well, then I will have a bad day when I really hurt, and don't know the reason. My husband suggests that perhaps I overdo on the exercises from time to time and that might be the cause. Pain is mostly in the groin area, although the front of my thigh is a bit tight and sore. I was having sacroilac pain, but that isn't happening much anymore. My doctor says I am doing great and to come back in a year. Questions: Am I just being impatient and expecting too much, too soon? Will the next few weeks show a marked improvement in smoother mobility with less pain? We are planning a vacation in mid-May and I have been assured I will be ready by then. I do hope this is a realistic prediction! I would love to hear from others who are recovering from surgery.
I have a partial hip replacement, done seven weeks ago. I did not have arthritis or other problems, but was knocked off my feet by my 70 pound dog! I seem to be making a good (maybe even great) recovery, but find myself getting discouraged at times. I am walking about in the house without using a cane, although I do limp.....more so when there is pain. Actually, I can almost walk without limping when I am not hurting much. I do the exercises that I was taught by my physical therapist every day. It seems as if I am doing really well, then I will have a bad day when I really hurt, and don't know the reason. My husband suggests that perhaps I overdo on the exercises from time to time and that might be the cause. Pain is mostly in the groin area, although the front of my thigh is a bit tight and sore. I was having sacroilac pain, but that isn't happening much anymore. My doctor says I am doing great and to come back in a year. Questions: Am I just being impatient and expecting too much, too soon? Will the next few weeks show a marked improvement in smoother mobility with less pain? We are planning a vacation in mid-May and I have been assured I will be ready by then. I do hope this is a realistic prediction! I would love to hear from others who are recovering from surgery.
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balleteach
04-17-2005, 09:17 PM
Hi, Welcome to this new board. I think you will get better as time goes by. The hardest thing to do is be patient and let your body heal and adjust to the new replacement. What is a partial hip-replacement? I would be interested to know exactly what the surgery consisted of. Are you planning a rigorous or relaxing vacation? You should be able to enjoy yourself as long as you can take some time to relax if needed. The hardest part is having to sit for too long at one time. Getting up stretching and walking around will help. Good luck and keep on posting with any questions and with your progress... balleteach
MrsLinda
04-27-2005, 09:33 AM
Morning Ann and welcome! I too would like to know more about a "partial hip replacement".
As balleteach said, the hardest part of this type of surgery is the waiting and healing. I had my surgery 8 months ago and I was sooooo impaitent!!!
But please enlighten us to this proceedure. I'm very interestered.
As balleteach said, the hardest part of this type of surgery is the waiting and healing. I had my surgery 8 months ago and I was sooooo impaitent!!!
But please enlighten us to this proceedure. I'm very interestered.
Kiricki
05-02-2005, 02:58 AM
My partial replacement is the result of the fact that my dog knocked me down. Only the ball was broken. The socket was uninjured, so I have the post and ball in my own socket. It is my understanding that this procedure is pretty much only done in cases of injury.
Vi13
05-31-2005, 05:42 PM
I had total hip surgery 2 weeks ago. I saw my surgeon today, and my X-ray photos look fab. But because of low hematocrit, I'm still feeling chilled and fatigued, flu-like symptoms, which the surgeon says is normal.
At what point did other new total hip patients feel a more normal daily energy level? My PT has given me "toe rises" and "knee bends" which I call "releves" and turned-in "plies," which I can easily do, from the muscular standpoint - the problem is I get chills and nausea.
Has anybody else had this particular experience? My hip feels great, I'm just very tired - taking iron for 9 days but still feeling puny.
Vi13
At what point did other new total hip patients feel a more normal daily energy level? My PT has given me "toe rises" and "knee bends" which I call "releves" and turned-in "plies," which I can easily do, from the muscular standpoint - the problem is I get chills and nausea.
Has anybody else had this particular experience? My hip feels great, I'm just very tired - taking iron for 9 days but still feeling puny.
Vi13
balleteach
05-31-2005, 11:42 PM
Vi13, Welcome to the hippie hipsters board! So glad that you found us. You really are a newbie, only two weeks since THR. It sounds like the surgery went well with great results. I think the problems you are having are related to other health issues and not the result of your THR. If the Dr. isn't that concerned it probably means that your body just needs more time to recover from the surgery. The body has to adapt to the new hip, plus if you have other health issues, it will take time to get your energy level back up. Our mantra on this board is PATIENCE!! I know that is easier said then done. We all know how difficult this can be. If you read our past posts you will get much info on the healing process and what we all have been through. We are here for you to be supportive and answer any questions you come up with. Everything concerning your hip and recuperation will get better and better as time goes by and you will be able to do so much more. My THR will be 10yrs in July!! Hang in there...balleteach
Vi13
06-01-2005, 01:59 PM
balleteach-thanks for the mantra. so 10 years, i hope this means you are teaching still. i gave up my last classes, my babies, 5 years ago and even tho i took an old bodies ballet exercise class up until a week before surgery, i had lost all turnout and was reduced to working my barre on the floor. if you do not mind, i would like to know how much you have, 10 years later, to give to your students. and if this is something you have already discussed on the bulletin board, please tell me how to get to it as i am a beginning level dancer on the internet. thanks, vi13
balleteach
06-01-2005, 07:41 PM
Hi there Vi13. It sounds like you are a dancer/teacher as I was. If you go to the thread with the 5 stars titled 6 months after hip replacement and read through the posts you will see all my past posts along with many other wonderful hippie hipsters. I know there are alot of posts, but if you skim and look for my name you will get my past and present history, some of which is ballet related. I only taught for a few years after my THR and quit due to reasons other then my hip. Teaching was so much better in many ways after THR. I taught inter/adv students and they knew what to do with very little demonstrating from me. All I had to do was correct, and I could handle any demonstrating I needed to do. I found that the most difficult level to teach was the "babies". Way too much up and down from the floor and you know how involved you have to be with them. Check the past posts with PiroutteGirl, dance is discussed with her.
At the present time, I substitute teach at a local school in my neighborhood. I sub for 1st-3rd and it's perfect because I can stiil enjoy teaching, but only when I choose to. Keep posting....balleteach
At the present time, I substitute teach at a local school in my neighborhood. I sub for 1st-3rd and it's perfect because I can stiil enjoy teaching, but only when I choose to. Keep posting....balleteach
Vi13
06-07-2005, 06:07 PM
balleteach,
I finally connected the steps to eagerly wander through "6 months after hip replacement" and WOW - wish I had read this website before surgery. So many inspiring posts. So...now: can you teach me the steps to get posting with all the other hippie hipsters in "6 months after hip replacement" thread...? I am hearing "can do anything, eventually" from my surgeon, but "can't do lots of things" ever again from my PT. Sounds like the hipsters are doing many of the things mt PT says that I'll never be able to do. I'd like to toss this around with other "6 months after hip replacement" hipsters if possible.
Thanks for you help and your own inspiring story....Vi13
I finally connected the steps to eagerly wander through "6 months after hip replacement" and WOW - wish I had read this website before surgery. So many inspiring posts. So...now: can you teach me the steps to get posting with all the other hippie hipsters in "6 months after hip replacement" thread...? I am hearing "can do anything, eventually" from my surgeon, but "can't do lots of things" ever again from my PT. Sounds like the hipsters are doing many of the things mt PT says that I'll never be able to do. I'd like to toss this around with other "6 months after hip replacement" hipsters if possible.
Thanks for you help and your own inspiring story....Vi13
balleteach
06-07-2005, 11:46 PM
Greetings Vi13, I just finished posting on the 6 months thread and saw your post on the other thread. Glad you're back and read our past posts. To post on 6 month thread, just click on the last post and on the bottom at the end of the post you will see reply. Click that and you will be able to post. Then hit submit. It must be what you did before to post. All the hippie hipsters will be glad to welcome you and we look forward to your input. Talk to you soon...balleteach
limpey
03-04-2009, 06:52 AM
Hello--
I have a partial hip replacement, done seven weeks ago. I did not have arthritis or other problems, but was knocked off my feet by my 70 pound dog! I seem to be making a good (maybe even great) recovery, but find myself getting discouraged at times. I am walking about in the house without using a cane, although I do limp.....more so when there is pain. Actually, I can almost walk without limping when I am not hurting much. I do the exercises that I was taught by my physical therapist every day. It seems as if I am doing really well, then I will have a bad day when I really hurt, and don't know the reason. My husband suggests that perhaps I overdo on the exercises from time to time and that might be the cause. Pain is mostly in the groin area, although the front of my thigh is a bit tight and sore. I was having sacroilac pain, but that isn't happening much anymore. My doctor says I am doing great and to come back in a year. Questions: Am I just being impatient and expecting too much, too soon? Will the next few weeks show a marked improvement in smoother mobility with less pain? We are planning a vacation in mid-May and I have been assured I will be ready by then. I do hope this is a realistic prediction! I would love to hear from others who are recovering from surgery.
hi
i had a full hip replacement 2 weeks ago and i am feeling better in myself ,i to have groin pain its worse some days more than others, thigh pain to .i take ibuprofen 400mg this helps with the pain.i have been told not to discard my crutches for 12 weeks.lying on my back for 12 weeks does not help me to get comfy in bed which leads to bad nights i hobble round the house mostly but i do go for walks outside each day. hope you feel better soon
I have a partial hip replacement, done seven weeks ago. I did not have arthritis or other problems, but was knocked off my feet by my 70 pound dog! I seem to be making a good (maybe even great) recovery, but find myself getting discouraged at times. I am walking about in the house without using a cane, although I do limp.....more so when there is pain. Actually, I can almost walk without limping when I am not hurting much. I do the exercises that I was taught by my physical therapist every day. It seems as if I am doing really well, then I will have a bad day when I really hurt, and don't know the reason. My husband suggests that perhaps I overdo on the exercises from time to time and that might be the cause. Pain is mostly in the groin area, although the front of my thigh is a bit tight and sore. I was having sacroilac pain, but that isn't happening much anymore. My doctor says I am doing great and to come back in a year. Questions: Am I just being impatient and expecting too much, too soon? Will the next few weeks show a marked improvement in smoother mobility with less pain? We are planning a vacation in mid-May and I have been assured I will be ready by then. I do hope this is a realistic prediction! I would love to hear from others who are recovering from surgery.
hi
i had a full hip replacement 2 weeks ago and i am feeling better in myself ,i to have groin pain its worse some days more than others, thigh pain to .i take ibuprofen 400mg this helps with the pain.i have been told not to discard my crutches for 12 weeks.lying on my back for 12 weeks does not help me to get comfy in bed which leads to bad nights i hobble round the house mostly but i do go for walks outside each day. hope you feel better soon
Larimergirl
03-04-2009, 09:20 PM
Everyone's healing is different. 7 weeks isn't that long in the ordinary scheme of things. I think your husband is probably right--you are probably pushing yourself some days. Ice is a friend. Use it liberally. It will help a lot with the pain.
WindieOne
03-05-2009, 08:33 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm scheduled for THR the end of March and just had a pre-op visit with my doctor yesterday. Anyway, I asked him about the 90 degree bending restriction and the not crossing the midline rule after surgery. He told me that those restrictions do not apply with the anterior approach he uses to perform the surgery :eek:. Has anyone else's doctor told them the same thing? He also said I should use crutches for 2 weeks, a cane for 1 week, then nothing...
Any input is appreciated.
Windie
I'm scheduled for THR the end of March and just had a pre-op visit with my doctor yesterday. Anyway, I asked him about the 90 degree bending restriction and the not crossing the midline rule after surgery. He told me that those restrictions do not apply with the anterior approach he uses to perform the surgery :eek:. Has anyone else's doctor told them the same thing? He also said I should use crutches for 2 weeks, a cane for 1 week, then nothing...
Any input is appreciated.
Windie
tfl
03-05-2009, 09:19 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm scheduled for THR the end of March and just had a pre-op visit with my doctor yesterday. Anyway, I asked him about the 90 degree bending restriction and the not crossing the midline rule after surgery. He told me that those restrictions do not apply with the anterior approach he uses to perform the surgery :eek:. Has anyone else's doctor told them the same thing? He also said I should use crutches for 2 weeks, a cane for 1 week, then nothing...
Any input is appreciated.
Windie
well windie, i aint really educated on the anterior approach. what is that?
I'm scheduled for THR the end of March and just had a pre-op visit with my doctor yesterday. Anyway, I asked him about the 90 degree bending restriction and the not crossing the midline rule after surgery. He told me that those restrictions do not apply with the anterior approach he uses to perform the surgery :eek:. Has anyone else's doctor told them the same thing? He also said I should use crutches for 2 weeks, a cane for 1 week, then nothing...
Any input is appreciated.
Windie
well windie, i aint really educated on the anterior approach. what is that?
Larimergirl
03-05-2009, 06:47 PM
I guess every doctor is different. I had an anterior approach and had those restrictions.
limpey
03-15-2009, 04:06 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm scheduled for THR the end of March and just had a pre-op visit with my doctor yesterday. Anyway, I asked him about the 90 degree bending restriction and the not crossing the midline rule after surgery. He told me that those restrictions do not apply with the anterior approach he uses to perform the surgery :eek:. Has anyone else's doctor told them the same thing? He also said I should use crutches for 2 weeks, a cane for 1 week, then nothing...
Any input is appreciated.
Windie
I'm scheduled for THR the end of March and just had a pre-op visit with my doctor yesterday. Anyway, I asked him about the 90 degree bending restriction and the not crossing the midline rule after surgery. He told me that those restrictions do not apply with the anterior approach he uses to perform the surgery :eek:. Has anyone else's doctor told them the same thing? He also said I should use crutches for 2 weeks, a cane for 1 week, then nothing...
Any input is appreciated.
Windie
limpey
03-15-2009, 04:14 AM
well windie, i aint really educated on the anterior approach. what is that?
this anterior approach sounds amazing ,never heard of myself i wish i had may be i could have had that ,i would'nt still be hobbling round the house now
good luck
this anterior approach sounds amazing ,never heard of myself i wish i had may be i could have had that ,i would'nt still be hobbling round the house now
good luck
partial
11-09-2009, 03:50 PM
I had partial hip replacement on May 30, 2009. It is Nov. 9, 2009 and I have excercise, walk etc. I still have pain in groin, pain in hip when I walk. I seem to not be able to have more than a couple of days with out pain especially when walking. Try to walk without a cane but most times have to use a cane. Xrays show good, according to DR. Has anyone else experienced this length of pain, 5+ months? I just really would like to know that this is not abnormal. When I made appointments my surgeon would not see me but sent his assistant nurse to convey messages. I now have a different Dr. within the same group and this guy is supposed to be the expert. I fell off a ladder, about 8 ft. and broke the ball on my left side. I did not even know what the difference between a partial and a THR was and was not in a mood to spend time researching. Went to the emergency room on a Friday and Saturday was the surgery. New Dr. may be better than the first but they still avoid telling me what I need to know. Maybe this is due to not experiencing the experience themselves, I don't know. So I have turned to this thread to see if anyone can tell me if I am just being a wuss and this is normal or does it sound like something else might be a issue. I am 62 years old, self employed construction worker and yes I have been working but not bending or crossing legs. If anyone else has any info that might help I would really appreciate it, thank you.
Silver Swan
11-09-2009, 07:23 PM
Gee, Mr. Partial, I don't know what a partial hip replacement is either, but if your fall from the 8 foot ladder (ugh) broke the ball, I am thinking that maybe just the bottom half of the prosthesis was replaced, and not also the natural "cup" it fits into. I am going to look this up on the Internet. Maybe you can do this too if you are handy with the Internet.
It occurs to me that you are working awfully hard for such recent surgery on the hip.
We all take our own particular time healing from surgery.
Maybe it would help if you used a walker for a while instead of a cane. This might slow down your work in construction, but it would give you a more balanced walking experience. A cane is fine, but it doesn't give the balanced support that a walker does, in my experience, anyway. I have now had 2 hip replacements and no way could I have done constructioh work during the first few months after the surgeries, but then that is just me.
There are many here who I hope will chime in with their reactions. We are a motley crew.
Shirley H.
It occurs to me that you are working awfully hard for such recent surgery on the hip.
We all take our own particular time healing from surgery.
Maybe it would help if you used a walker for a while instead of a cane. This might slow down your work in construction, but it would give you a more balanced walking experience. A cane is fine, but it doesn't give the balanced support that a walker does, in my experience, anyway. I have now had 2 hip replacements and no way could I have done constructioh work during the first few months after the surgeries, but then that is just me.
There are many here who I hope will chime in with their reactions. We are a motley crew.
Shirley H.