Queenie
member
- Joined
- Oct 31, 2009
- Messages
- 187
- Age
- 57
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Gender
- Female
Hi there all you lovely Bonesmarties
I am now on day 26 of my recovery from my 2nd THR(had LTHR 3yrs ago). I posted a few threads back then and found this forum a huge help. I wish I had kept a diary of my progress so that I would now have something to compare to. But I didn't and now find myself in what I can only describe as Limbo Land.
Up until now I have been exceedingly positive and have spent half the time laughing with my husband and two daughters (15 &11), as we have all been able to see the funny side of things. I feel I have coped really well with the challenges facing someone recovering from a THR (it ain't been easy!) but I'm now feeling a bit low as my progress seems to have slowed down some what. I know everyone heals at a different pace and I know the worst thing I can do is compare myself to others, but I can't help it!!! I notice most people are doing a lot of PT. I was allowed to go home after 4days with a few basic exercises that I have to do before I see my surgeon again at 6wks. I was under strict instructions to do no more other than full weight bearing short walks a couple of times a day.
Unfortunately my first op wasn't a total success and I have been left with some soft tissue and muscle problems that no amount of physio, acupuncture, myofacial release, etc etc has been able to put right. Every medical person I have seen has told me that it wasn't anything I did wrong in my recovery and that I was just in that unlucky 4%. But as you can imagine I'm worried that because I don't appear to be healing as quickly as some people I might not be doing enough PT. I'm worried that I'm going to end up with two unsuccessful hips.
My muscles in my groin feel very tight. My muscles in my butt feel very tight and swollen. And I generally feel very stiff in both these areas. I can't get up from a chair/loo without pushing up with my hands. I'm also exhausted because I have to sleep on my back (not comfy), and I never get any more than two hours kip at a time. I also feel an awful burden on my husband who has been a wonderful nurse.
On a lighter note I'd like to list a few positives:
*I can hobble around the house with no crutches
*I walk 10-20mins twice a day with one crutch
*I can dress myself(bit tricky but I do it!)
*I can shower myself(although husband still likes to stand guard, just in case!)
*I can walk up and downstairs normally but have to hang on to bannister.
*I can make myself some basic meals.
Can't do much else due to 90 degree rule.
I'm so so sorry to have a little moan (actually its a big moan!), because this forum is full of positivity (believe it or not I'm usually a positive and humorous person). I just feel like I've hit a wall. I've lost my Mojo and I need a big cuddle.
Love you guys
Queenie xxxxx
I am now on day 26 of my recovery from my 2nd THR(had LTHR 3yrs ago). I posted a few threads back then and found this forum a huge help. I wish I had kept a diary of my progress so that I would now have something to compare to. But I didn't and now find myself in what I can only describe as Limbo Land.
Up until now I have been exceedingly positive and have spent half the time laughing with my husband and two daughters (15 &11), as we have all been able to see the funny side of things. I feel I have coped really well with the challenges facing someone recovering from a THR (it ain't been easy!) but I'm now feeling a bit low as my progress seems to have slowed down some what. I know everyone heals at a different pace and I know the worst thing I can do is compare myself to others, but I can't help it!!! I notice most people are doing a lot of PT. I was allowed to go home after 4days with a few basic exercises that I have to do before I see my surgeon again at 6wks. I was under strict instructions to do no more other than full weight bearing short walks a couple of times a day.
Unfortunately my first op wasn't a total success and I have been left with some soft tissue and muscle problems that no amount of physio, acupuncture, myofacial release, etc etc has been able to put right. Every medical person I have seen has told me that it wasn't anything I did wrong in my recovery and that I was just in that unlucky 4%. But as you can imagine I'm worried that because I don't appear to be healing as quickly as some people I might not be doing enough PT. I'm worried that I'm going to end up with two unsuccessful hips.
My muscles in my groin feel very tight. My muscles in my butt feel very tight and swollen. And I generally feel very stiff in both these areas. I can't get up from a chair/loo without pushing up with my hands. I'm also exhausted because I have to sleep on my back (not comfy), and I never get any more than two hours kip at a time. I also feel an awful burden on my husband who has been a wonderful nurse.
On a lighter note I'd like to list a few positives:
*I can hobble around the house with no crutches
*I walk 10-20mins twice a day with one crutch
*I can dress myself(bit tricky but I do it!)
*I can shower myself(although husband still likes to stand guard, just in case!)
*I can walk up and downstairs normally but have to hang on to bannister.
*I can make myself some basic meals.
Can't do much else due to 90 degree rule.
I'm so so sorry to have a little moan (actually its a big moan!), because this forum is full of positivity (believe it or not I'm usually a positive and humorous person). I just feel like I've hit a wall. I've lost my Mojo and I need a big cuddle.
Love you guys
Queenie xxxxx