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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Thank you Layla for your good wishes- still putting sock on on operated leg but it’s still not with ease but better. Bending down to pick things up and sleeping better with a tiny pillow between knees. Feeling more tired now as doing much more with regards to housework and walking 1 to 2 miles...
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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Just a quick update. 11 weeks tomorrow since operation and for the last 2 evenings managed to get socks on after a shower albeit being a bit of struggle and hurting a bit. Not pushing it too much as I understand you shouldn’t cause pain but definitely getting there slowly. Hope everybody else...
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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Glad my post made you feel better. It seems we are not alone.
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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Sock aid works well - glad I bought one. Still can’t put sock on without it. Hoping the magic 12th week will change things. Good luck with your recovery.
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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Thank you to everybody that replied to my post. My physiotherapist said to just keep trying but not to push too hard. She said not to try on the outside of the leg. I had exercises to do 3 times a day for six weeks and now have different ones to do once a day (I think she said I can do them...
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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Thank you for the info. It was my right hip and operation was done on the 17th February this year
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    THR Can’t put sock on operated leg 9 weeks post THR

    Anybody else having this problem and when might it resolve. Also any tips on exercises for this
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