KathyB
junior member
Hi @toughstuff, I agree with @Jamie regarding the use of assistive devices.
Post op I was using a walker for a full three months, then a cane/walker until about four months, then a cane until about six months. All of of this assistive device use was due to a bad limp and not being able to walk properly or without discomfort. It took a while until all the muscles used to walk and balance properly were working again. I still use a cane if I am going to walk on the sand (just started doing sand walking) or will be on uneven surfaces for very long. I still have slight discomfort getting up from low seats and into the car. All that being said, I am so much better than pre op, a lot better than at three months post op, better than 6 months post op, and still improving. Although my limp was mostly gone at six months, I can sometimes feel it close to returning if I do too much walking/activities all at once or too many days in a row.
Slow and steady with hiccups along the way is the recovery path. Also, I was still icing 3-4 times a day for the first couple of months and 2-3 times a day up until 3 months. After 3 months, I would still ice anytime I had discomfort from doing something new or over doing. I also have OA in my non op hip, not as bad as the op hip. Because of one's gait changing from a THR, your non op leg can be affected. I went through a period post op where both legs would be sore as my activity level increased; however, this has subsided now at ten months post op. Hope this helps and all the best to you.
Post op I was using a walker for a full three months, then a cane/walker until about four months, then a cane until about six months. All of of this assistive device use was due to a bad limp and not being able to walk properly or without discomfort. It took a while until all the muscles used to walk and balance properly were working again. I still use a cane if I am going to walk on the sand (just started doing sand walking) or will be on uneven surfaces for very long. I still have slight discomfort getting up from low seats and into the car. All that being said, I am so much better than pre op, a lot better than at three months post op, better than 6 months post op, and still improving. Although my limp was mostly gone at six months, I can sometimes feel it close to returning if I do too much walking/activities all at once or too many days in a row.
Slow and steady with hiccups along the way is the recovery path. Also, I was still icing 3-4 times a day for the first couple of months and 2-3 times a day up until 3 months. After 3 months, I would still ice anytime I had discomfort from doing something new or over doing. I also have OA in my non op hip, not as bad as the op hip. Because of one's gait changing from a THR, your non op leg can be affected. I went through a period post op where both legs would be sore as my activity level increased; however, this has subsided now at ten months post op. Hope this helps and all the best to you.