THR Laura's THR - Tight Knee on Op Side

[Law]

Yes, I mean, I had no idea, but after the pain moved down my leg, it was pretty clear what it was. The nerves take very specific routes!

My surgery was this past Tuesday. It's out patient, which totally shocked me. They had me up on my feet in a few hours, and then sent home! The incision is apparently only like two inches at most (it's still bandaged). So for two weeks I can't bend, lift or twist. My fear of reherniation is enough for me to comply. But I have to walk. (Like after the THR)
Speaking of which, the hip is a year old. I had to postpone my 1 yr checkup till March when I'm more mobile. But I may need to postpone again depending on what my neuro says, since I know the hip checkup will require him to move my leg around.

I'm still somewhat uncomfortable, but luckily sleeping hasn't been an issue. Pillow between my legs if I'm on my side and under my knees if I'm on my back. I just have to use very specific moves to lie down and get back up.

 

[Layla]

Happy One Year Anniversary, Law!
I am sorry you're going through another recovery. I wish you comfort and all the best.
Please keep us posted.
@Law

 

[Law]

It's such a drag. I was still dealing with the knee enthesopathy but the hip is great! And then this...which also hinders my ongoing job search...good times here, lol.

 

[Law]

Knee Enthesopathy is worse than ever. I go to back surgery follow up on Monday, it's been 6 weeks, so it should be time for pt. I'm going to emphasize how bad the knee is and I would think we will work on that since it is the right leg which is the leg affected by the nerve compression in the first place.
And I did find out I have bursitis on the new hip side but everything in that area is a bit numb still from the hip replacement which I've been told is sometimes the case and I think the back has probably muddied those waters as well. So I need to get through this PT Hopefully get the leg back sort of to where it was before all of this and I guess we'll see how everything shakes out!

 

[Layla]

Hi Laura,
I hope your follow up appointment went well today. I wish you comfort and good luck with PT. I am sorry you're struggling as you are. Take care!
@Law