bjkasz
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So here's a question - in general, how long does it take for there to be less pain/discomfort AFTER the surgery than you had before it? In other words, when will you feel as though you feel better, than you were before you had THR? I had heard a wide range of timelines, from when you wake up from surgery you are pain free (sounds like an urban legend to me!), to years later. Only 3 weeks in, so not expecting much, but so much for people saying "Wow - I wish I had done this a long time ago!" Not feeling that way right now. Think I will keep my eye on July for being able to walk with less pain than before the surgery - that will be 6 months, and I think that I will not be disappointed if the pain does not subside before then.
Last PT is tomorrow - I am independent for most daily living - but get super tired just getting a sandwich for myself, showering, etc. Continuing home exercises that do not hurt, and moving around in short spurts. Walking up and down the stairs twice per day. Going to put off out patient PT.
I am trying to put off others' expectations, though well-meaning, that I should be "better". Told family that it is a long road, but I am getting the impression that they think other wise. It's not even 3 weeks! My husband feels the need to tell them that I am getting better - but I am not at this point. I keep telling him to say "about the same". Sure wish that the myth of this major surgery being no big deal would go away...it puts undo expectations on those of us - the majority of patients - who have difficult outcomes, complications, etc.
Last PT is tomorrow - I am independent for most daily living - but get super tired just getting a sandwich for myself, showering, etc. Continuing home exercises that do not hurt, and moving around in short spurts. Walking up and down the stairs twice per day. Going to put off out patient PT.
I am trying to put off others' expectations, though well-meaning, that I should be "better". Told family that it is a long road, but I am getting the impression that they think other wise. It's not even 3 weeks! My husband feels the need to tell them that I am getting better - but I am not at this point. I keep telling him to say "about the same". Sure wish that the myth of this major surgery being no big deal would go away...it puts undo expectations on those of us - the majority of patients - who have difficult outcomes, complications, etc.