Hi, I'm new here as I just found this place when looking on google for info. This looks like a great place to actually talk to and listen to others who are or have been, in the same boat.
Because of covid I haven't seen Docs or physios. Saw surgeon once, two weeks ago. He said "no physio, just walk".
I know from even before my op that my hip flexors are too tight and glutes are weak. This is from very little exercise because of labral tears, trochanteric tendinitis, bursitis...you name it. My hip felt locked and restricted but fortunately no pain other than discomfort with limited movement.
I was advised that a new hip was the answer. I had it replaced on 28th june, just over 4 weeks ago.
Like most here it was a scary experience and I'm still lost in what to expect. The bed is a torture chamber! I get more rest in the lounge on a recliner which I'm aware probably isn't good as it keeps flexors short. However I think any sleep is better than none. I was taken off palexia at the end of the first week, my first few days at home. I tried to rely on panadol and an anti inflammatory but have since used one codeine tablet for the first time last night. I already had them from before op. It's the only way I could get a little sleep in the bed. (Dread the bunging up side effect - come on prunes!) I surround myself with pillows to make sure I don't dislocated (the dreaded fear) and I alternate sleeping on good side and on my back. Sadly the bit of sleep I get on the side seems to irritate the piriformis? and rolling back onto my back feels like it's pinched or in the wrong place. I have to lie on my ice gel pack and wriggle to find a place where it tries to feel sort of 'right.
I've seen exercises for piriformis and sciatic problems but these obviously can't be done as it means placing the new leg over the other which I know is forbidden at this stage. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
We're in winter here so putting socks on would be lovely! Using slippers and relying on husband to "sock" me . I graduated to a cane about 2 weeks ago and I read somewhere that 'it's not a race, some use a cane for ages'.
I feel my new hip is ok but my butt is so uncomfy. I had to have a posterior replacement as surgeon had to remove the trochanteric bursa which I'm told was large. I think recovery time is longer having it done this way and I'm wondering if the piriformis has to be cut going that way and if this discomfort is a normal part of the recovery. ?? The surgeon really doesn't seem to answer these questions fully. Just that it'll be fine.
Anyway I still rely on my ice gel packs, couldn't be without them. I feel like my wound will 'hiss' as the ice (in its cover) is placed on it! Apparently it's normal for it to feel hot.
Having no pain before and now having pain, I feel in no man's land. Hoping as the days pass it'll get easier and the butt will improve. By the way palexia which is one up from tramadol eventually made me buzz so no good for sleep anyway. I feel like I've had maybe 3 hrs a night. Not good for healing. Sorry, long post but it's been good to get it out.
Because of covid I haven't seen Docs or physios. Saw surgeon once, two weeks ago. He said "no physio, just walk".
I know from even before my op that my hip flexors are too tight and glutes are weak. This is from very little exercise because of labral tears, trochanteric tendinitis, bursitis...you name it. My hip felt locked and restricted but fortunately no pain other than discomfort with limited movement.
I was advised that a new hip was the answer. I had it replaced on 28th june, just over 4 weeks ago.
Like most here it was a scary experience and I'm still lost in what to expect. The bed is a torture chamber! I get more rest in the lounge on a recliner which I'm aware probably isn't good as it keeps flexors short. However I think any sleep is better than none. I was taken off palexia at the end of the first week, my first few days at home. I tried to rely on panadol and an anti inflammatory but have since used one codeine tablet for the first time last night. I already had them from before op. It's the only way I could get a little sleep in the bed. (Dread the bunging up side effect - come on prunes!) I surround myself with pillows to make sure I don't dislocated (the dreaded fear) and I alternate sleeping on good side and on my back. Sadly the bit of sleep I get on the side seems to irritate the piriformis? and rolling back onto my back feels like it's pinched or in the wrong place. I have to lie on my ice gel pack and wriggle to find a place where it tries to feel sort of 'right.
I've seen exercises for piriformis and sciatic problems but these obviously can't be done as it means placing the new leg over the other which I know is forbidden at this stage. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
We're in winter here so putting socks on would be lovely! Using slippers and relying on husband to "sock" me . I graduated to a cane about 2 weeks ago and I read somewhere that 'it's not a race, some use a cane for ages'.
I feel my new hip is ok but my butt is so uncomfy. I had to have a posterior replacement as surgeon had to remove the trochanteric bursa which I'm told was large. I think recovery time is longer having it done this way and I'm wondering if the piriformis has to be cut going that way and if this discomfort is a normal part of the recovery. ?? The surgeon really doesn't seem to answer these questions fully. Just that it'll be fine.
Anyway I still rely on my ice gel packs, couldn't be without them. I feel like my wound will 'hiss' as the ice (in its cover) is placed on it! Apparently it's normal for it to feel hot.
Having no pain before and now having pain, I feel in no man's land. Hoping as the days pass it'll get easier and the butt will improve. By the way palexia which is one up from tramadol eventually made me buzz so no good for sleep anyway. I feel like I've had maybe 3 hrs a night. Not good for healing. Sorry, long post but it's been good to get it out.