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@duke51690
to Bonesmart where you will get lots of great advice and encouragement while you heal.
Can you confirm you had a Left THR and the exact date of your surgery? June 23rd?
We will add this information to your signature and add you to a recovery group so you can see members who have had surgery close to you and see how they are progressing.
Jaycey left you some great articles that can help you recover safely.
My left thigh feels like a massive charlie horse & numb on left side.
Did you have anterior approach?
I did and it felt like someone used my quads for punching bags. They tease the muscles aside to access the hip joint and they are traumatized and rightfully sore!
The numbness was quite prevalent for me too but, as months went by, the nerves found their way back (warning, you may feel some strange disconcerting zips and zaps as things normalize) and the patch of numbness got smaller and smaller.
All normal now.
Today I was able to walk 1 mile without a walker or cane. I feel good about that based on everything that I have read.
Well, good you can ....but not necessarily good you are.
Using the assistive devices is not so much for necessity as it is to baby that still healing leg.
Pushing it too early can lead to self induced tendonitis and other issues that can take months to resolve.
Short walks and lots of rest....ice and elevation... are really all that is needed at this time.
Your patience muscle is the primary one you want to keep toned!
Hope today is an easy does it day.