| Hip Replacement Recovery
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.
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