Recent content by Ldm380
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THR Considering surgery
So much to catch up on. 6 week mark was 5th August. Started back to work, I only work part time but long hours 9.5. Started off off 2 days this week and then back to 3 days next week. Walking is fine, after a long day some aching. I’m sure that’s just muscle weakness. good luck for you upcoming...- Ldm380
- Post #13
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR Considering surgery
My first hip replacement in 2018, unbearable pain I could hardly walk. I’ve just had my right hip replace, hardly any pain, occasional flair ups, ROM was getting worst. I did think shall I wait, but know from my previous hip that when it decides to go, that’s it, constant pain. Like Layla I was...- Ldm380
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR Getting anxious
Hi @SurreyGirl , I remember you from 2018. Looks like your other hip needed doing the same time as my 2nd one. I’m nearly 6 weeks from my 2nd THR. Good luck for August.- Ldm380
- Post #5
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR August 18th, Into the Breech
You will not regret it. My 1sr THR was in 2018, beforehand it absolutely agony walking, then sitting, then sleeping. I felt as if I had got my life back afterwards. I knew I needed my right hip replaced at some stage and was hoping it would be a lot longer than 5 years. But this time the surgeon...- Ldm380
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR Proud of myself, it feels like a massive achievement!
@Hipopapotamus I’m not much help as never taken them, but have you tried an ice pad? Someone will jump on later with some other ideas. I have just been taking paracetamol.- Ldm380
- Post #21
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Proud of myself, it feels like a massive achievement!
Hi @Hipopapotamus , you seem to be doing well. like you I always think if I’m not doing enough then i may get a DVT, then do too much and end up regret it, because I then set myself back. I have been walking around if I have found myself laying down for too long, even if a 10 minute walk around...- Ldm380
- Post #17
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Ldm right hip replacement recovery
@Eman85 i really was hoping not to be part of that club. Lesson learnt. I’m going to take it easy, stop being inpatient.- Ldm380
- Post #30
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Ldm right hip replacement recovery
Week 4 update. i have been out walking each day, always take a crutch with me. Walking easier. Thursday I did 20/25 min walk unaided. No pain nothing. Great, Friday walking around at home unaided, housework etc. I didn’t get out for a walk but as I was doing so much at home didn’t think one...- Ldm380
- Post #28
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Roseanne in recovery
It does get better, don’t rush the recover, your doing everything you should be at the moment.- Ldm380
- Post #5
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Burning
Hi @t4mepam , ice as much as possible, when ever I was sat down, and in the first couple of weeks that’s quite a bit, I was icing. I didn’t have pain as such but just a dull ache.- Ldm380
- Post #4
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Ldm right hip replacement recovery
Week 3 update. I have been going out for walks started at 15 minutes and now walking for about 30 minutes. i walk with 1 crutch outside, more for support when I start flagging. At home, I walk around the kitchen doing stuff without any aids, but if I find myself starting to limp the crutch...- Ldm380
- Post #26
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Made it to the Hip Side!
Seems you’re doing well @Momo Lee . The larger gel packs are so much better, I have so many in my freezer as one gets warm just swop over. keeping on top of the pain makes recovery so much easier.- Ldm380
- Post #15
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Please tell me this gets better
@Chigirl hope you’re feeling a bit better today, sitting was difficult but once my staples came out it was a relief and sitting was definitely better. As for lifting your leg don’t panic, you will suddenly do it by yourself. I used a yoga strap to help me, but you can use towel or dressing gown...- Ldm380
- Post #22
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Best practices for OS to diagnose and recommend a THR
@SelfHelp, I never had groin pain, it was mainly butt and side of hip, so never thought it was hip until I had an x-ray, no wonder it was getting worst no matter what I did. the Problem is once bone on bone, it won’t get better, ROM gets worst, pain can get unbearable. Be guided by your surgeon.- Ldm380
- Post #141
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
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THR 33 a mum of 4 due op on 7th of july
Another item, that Helped which I got a few days after my op was a toilet frame, it really helped me as I struggled getting up and down onto the loo. And after pulling the toilet roll holder off the wall trying to hoist myself up on that I knew I needed something. Again Amazon. Hope all went...- Ldm380
- Post #10
- Forum: Hip Surgery Pre-Op Area
