bionicgirl
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I had a right hip replacement 7 weeks ago and seemed to be doing quite well. I was off the walker after 3 weeks and only used the cane a few days. At my 6 week appointment with my surgeon, I was told I am still limping too much so I need to walk more. I began walking a mile per day around the neighborhood and also running errands. I feel better when I am on my feet but when I sit I am in pain after just a few minutes. At my job I sit at my desk for 6 hours straight and am worried that I won't be able to handle it. I started cutting down on my meds after three weeks, and when I tried no meds during the day, I found I was in too much pain. So I am back to half a pill every 5-6 hours and a whole pill at night with a sleeping pill.
My question is this: Am I in more pain now because i should not be cutting back on my pain meds? I don't want to get addicted to them. I would like to go back to work but am afraid I won't be able to tolerate a whole day of sitting. They have told me at work to take the time I need. Am I better off just waiting? I was under the impression that 6 weeks was the norm for most people and I am a pretty healthy person so I was expecting that I would recuperate faster.
My question is this: Am I in more pain now because i should not be cutting back on my pain meds? I don't want to get addicted to them. I would like to go back to work but am afraid I won't be able to tolerate a whole day of sitting. They have told me at work to take the time I need. Am I better off just waiting? I was under the impression that 6 weeks was the norm for most people and I am a pretty healthy person so I was expecting that I would recuperate faster.
