Here I am 4 weeks out of surgery, and I feel great. I have very little pain. I have ditched the crutch for a cane because I put more weight on my operated hip. My Dr doesn’t want me walking unaided until 6 weeks out. He says that he doesn’t want me to develope a limp that will be hard to get rid of. I’m following his orders but admit I take short trips around the house without it. I stopped taking pain meds except acetaminophen about 10 days ago. I have only had a few sleepless nights, and minimal constipation. Thank you to whoever suggested that I try magnesium for help in both those areas. It has worked like magic. I think I’ll be walking without the cane as soon as the Dr says go for it.
This surgery was much easier than the left hip surgery I had in 2016. My Dr says it might be due, in part, to the fact that the left hip is now good and the right could depend on it for stability. Whatever the reason I am grateful. I’m lucky that this one went so well. I’ve read things from other Bonesmarties that say many of the stories we tell on this site are not positive. I know there are plenty of good, but it’s human nature to want to have someone to share with when things aren’t going as well as you hoped. You may not need as much advice when you are doing well, but you can certainly help those who have questions or just want to talk to a kindred soul. I’m so happy I found this site 4 years ago after a devastating knee surgery. Your support made a big difference to me. I hope I can help to encourage others.
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