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    THR Finally

    Thanks @Layla, everything went fine with the surgeon he’s happy with my progress so far. I asked him about the few niggles I’ve still got but he said those are all normal and will disappear in time. I’m now back at work doing several half days and looking to start driving again once a little...
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    THR Finally

    Hi @Layla and thanks I’ve moved to one crutch around the flat now although I still use two whilst out and about building up strength on the operated side. I wasn’t prepared for the niggling things you get after a hip replacement the swelling being the main one, shin pain another but I can’t...
  3. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Hi @Mojo333 Yes thanks the chest pain has mostly subsided now. Been walking outside again today and like others I may have pushed a little harder than I should have, so I’m feeling the hip a bit this evening, tomorrow is going to be a rest day apart from little jaunts around my flat.
  4. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Hi @julesglass I’m doing ok with the actual hip replacement, no pain and no pain meds needed, skin clips came out on Wednesday just gone so that’s another step done. I’m just having some trouble with the ribs which I think is being caused by the crutches, I’m trying the things Mojo333 suggested...
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    THR Finally

    Hi @Mojo333 I’m using elbow crutches and I’m still using both at the moment and I’ve had the pain on and off since Wednesday, but Thursday evening it became extreme and then faded, now it’s just a background pain. I’ll try the resizing to see if that helps alleviate it, thanks for the...
  6. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Has anybody experienced intense rib pain through the use of crutches, I’m suffering on the same side as my hip replacement and wondered if others had had the same thing?
  7. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Hello @Mojo333, Thanks for asking I’m still finding everything a little slow going and the new hip all still feels a little new and weird, swelling is still quite extreme but I don’t have much if any pain. Skin clips come out tomorrow so another step on the road to recovery, not pushing...
  8. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    @Layla Definitely going to give that a try, thank you for the advice. Thanks everybody this forum has been an absolute godsend for advice from people who’ve been through it and are going through it :thankyou:
  9. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Hi @julesglass first night was a series of small victories and small defeats as I live alone, although I do have parents and my sister who are helping with shopping, cooking and such, the defeats included the raised toilet seat, which I think was based around a medieval torture device, getting...
  10. PaulSim

    THR I made it!

    Hope you’re feeling better soon @321Evie as you say definitely the last thing you needed, good luck in your recovery.
  11. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Thanks @Layla, car journey wasn’t that bad apart from the getting in and out that wasn’t the most pleasant of experiences, not sure I’d like to do that again in a hurry :shocked: But it was all made up for by being sat in my own home in my own chair :yes!:. Now for some rest with the ice packs.
  12. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    @ForumUser @CricketHip Thanks for replys and the tips, yes I’ve got a gel ice pack might have to buy a spare insert so I can do the same. I’ve done the stairs now and that went well and the physios have discharged me so as soon as I get the all clear from the doc (I have a slightly...
  13. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Thanks everybody, just been given the all clear to move about independently on crutches, the physios are going to have me trying the stairs later and all being well home not later than tomorrow
  14. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    Thanks Jacey it’s just a bit disconcerting hopefully it’ll ease off soon and I can start moving forwards
  15. PaulSim

    THR Finally

    The physios came round not long after I posted this and got me up on crutches for the first time it was a little rough but I’m sure it’ll get easier, I’ve been sat out of bed now for a few hours as well which makes you feel a bit better. Hope your recovery goes well, I’ll keep track of your...
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