I was in a rehab hospital for 11 days after surgery - it was the best decision for me as I know I would have attempted too much on my own at home. I wore loose fitting skirts and dresses (easier to put on) and then grabbed a pair of shorts to wear under whenever I went for physio (usually twice...
Janet,
I have not seen my OS since August. He doesn't admit a discrepancy or an angle problem - said my muscles were just weak so prescribed more exercise. I limp unless I am wearing a shoe lift or the orthotics. I am still seeing a physiotherapist. I still do daily exercises to strengthen...
Janet, my leg is angled like that as well. The operated leg is also longer than the other so I have had orthotics made. They alleviate the length disparity but also force my foot outward to try to correct the angle of the leg. I also still have some discomfort on the stairs. My knee just...
It's just a thought...but I am 7 months post-op and my walk was still not normal so I had the physiotherapist measure my legs - the operated side is a bit more than 2 cm longer. I saw a podiatrist who has made me a lift for my shoes and it has made a big difference. The OS had told me to wait...
Hello Jackie,
I'm not sure if this type of iron is available in Alberta, but I am just outside of Toronto...I had two transfusions post-op and the hospital put me on a type of iron called Proferrin (I think) - very easily absorbed and isn't nearly as constipating as other types.
Hello Abaird,
I am only 6 months with a new hip but I often experience the thigh pain you mention. I cannot lift heavy things yet either as the pain increases. I am still doing exercises/physio to get the quads and glutes back to normal - it seems like that's never going to happen! You are...
My scar is still very tender to the touch and it has been over 5 months since surgery. My p/t massaged it a few times and told me to continue doing that at home but it is so very sensitive that I can't do it with as much pressure as she does. I can't believe that so many of you are able to...
Hello Sylvia,
So glad you are here on "the other side" and it sounds like you are taking things nice and easy - the best way to recover. I was sorry to read of the spinal mishap - I made sure I told the anesthesiologist that I did not want to hear those saws, the spinal went in and I went out...
Hi Janet,
I was so glad to read that you had started physiotherapy. I have been away for a few weeks and I'm trying to catch up with what has been happening with everyone. It sounds as if you are making great progress! I still go to physio 2x/week (but have missed 3 weeks so did exercises on...
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