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Littlejem You are continuing to make very good progress. The exercise balancing on one leg sounds tough. Does it include standing on the operated leg? I also have one leg ( operated ) longer than the other. A female physio is coming out to measure my legs when I am 6 weeks.Its common for hip replacement patients to perceive that they have one leg longer than the other bur given time things settle down and the leg lengths go back to being equal but some people have a true LLD and need a lift in the other shoe. I have insoles in both shoes but find it easier to walk with only one insole. I am glad you are doing well I had a bad week last week but I do feel I am moving ever so slowly forward again SLOW and STEADY is my new mantra.
 
Kim22 sorry to hear about your bad week, I've just been checking on your thread and yes you're right, when you feel ok it's so easy to do too much isn't it, like you say slow and steady? The balancing I have to do is on both legs but it is prominently for the operated leg, I have for quite a while, pre op, felt that I didn't have very good balance and it looks like it's poor muscle strength that has been causing the problem. It's amazing just how many problems your hip can give you isn't it? My consultant knew he'd made my leg a little longer but he will even it up when I go back in to have the other one done in a few months so I'll need to wear the insert until then. My joint was so worn it had sunk too far into the socket, so putting the new hip back where it should be keeps the muscle and ligaments at the right stretch and I'll be a bit taller when they're both done!! :egypdance: At just on 5' 3'' I need all the help I can get!!
 
Littlejem oooh fun in the kitchen, roasts and tiles. Hope there was no cussing start to finish on that one :)
FYI I use a regular pillowcase to cover my cushion with-- a spare blue one for everyday, and a custom black one for concerts. Much nicer than leaving it uncovered. Could you balance on either leg alone before surgery? I would give it a try this way, if physio didn't already suggest this-- do it at a counter, holding on with one hand, get your eyes fixed someplace (that part's important), and try taking weight off the supporting hand slowly. That way you're not hanging out in the middle of the floor wobbling. Mmmmmmmmmm hydro. I think I'm going to have to jojn the Y just to get in the therapy pool!
 
zauberflöte he did draw blood but we had no swearing thank goodness!! :) I like it that you custom your pillow to the occasion, good plan!! No I couldn't stand on one leg pre op, my balance was really bad, so I've been practicing all day doing as you suggested and holding on to something at the start, I got up to 30 seconds, yey. Yes, the hydro pool is lovely but getting out is bad though, you feel like a lump of lead!! :sad:
 
Littlejem, it sounds like you're doing really well. I also have to practice the balancing stand that you're talking about. It's hard at first but what I did was stand by counter or table and continue to let up on how much you're using your hand for balance until it becomes easy to not use your hand at all. I have to continue to build on that too but it will come for you.
 
TeeEm thanks but remember we all recover at different rates, you should listen to your body and go with what you're comfortable with. I'll watch out for your first new hip post!! :egypdance:
 
How absolutely stupid am I!!!!!! Somehow I managed to forget to take most of my tablets yesterday and just had one painkiller all day!!!. I had felt ok and hadn't noticed but when I got up to go to bed last night I felt about 90, so stiff and in pain. I had to drag myself upstairs in tears, to the extent that my husband was really worried about me! I hadn't taken any anti inflammatory tablets or enough painkillers and it has certainly been a wake up call to me to make sure I keep on top of the tablets and not forget them!!
 
Littlejem wow-- you went a whole day without noticing pain-- that does mean it's lessening, doesn't it? :) But as you say, still keep on top of them and you will keep on with this lovely recovery.
Are there new tiles in the kitchen yet? or does that wait till next weekend?
 
I went far too long though zauberflöte and didn't notice the pain as I was sat in my comfy chair but when I tried to move oh boy it was bad, I won't do that again in a hurry!! Feeling so much better today and been able to do my exercises, I wondered why I was struggling yesterday, what a silly old woman I am!! :cry: On a good point I sat in my car this morning and pressed the peddles to see if it felt ok and it was good, no aches or pains!! I'm going to try driving at the weekend which will make life much easier. :happydance:
 
I'm glad you are doing so well! You are leading me by almost 2 weeks so I can sorta see what to expect. I have a tough time riding in our big car (Suburban) which seems to have really tough shocks or none. I sit on a pillow gingerly and hold some weight on my arms. I'm worn out before I get to pt appointment. I'm going to see if I can get into the low slung smaller car without breaking the position rules. 5'9" and not optimistic. :umm: Otherwise very optimistic! :flwrysmile:
 
westsea mine is a small car but then I'm only 5'3'' so not really a problem for me!! I've only been out in my husbands car so far, which is a little bigger, but I hadn't give it a thought about the suspension!!
zauberflöte I know, tryouts, yey, the wonderful world I live in, life in the fast lane eh!! :heehee:

Janet x
 
I'm feeling pretty yuk today, I've been waking with a sore throat the last couple of days but today I ache all over, feel really heavy on my chest, got a headache and have a nuisance tickle cough, so feeling really sorry for myself!! I'm guessing I've got some kind of infection/virus It probably sounds silly but do we have to be extra careful with infections or look after ourselves any different than we would normally do?
 
Hi Littlejem if it is viral, drink lots of fluids and rest, fresh fruit, veggies... Etc. I would give your exercises a miss until you feel better.

If you have a temperature or are coughing up bacterial sputum then you may need antibiotics..

It could be that you had missed a day with your regular doses of pain meds and that has made you feel a bit off color.. but do keep an eye out for your temp etc..
 
Thanks Poppet for your advice, I suppose it could just be a cold coming on but I am prone to chest infections and I have got a phlegmy throat so I'll watch it.
I took all my pain meds yesterday so not that and yes I think I might give the exercises miss today.
I'll get the extra fluids and fruit down me and I'll rest, thanks x
 
Hi Littlejem Sorry you are feeling poorly today I found honey and lemon good as well as lots of fluids and rest. I hope you are fighting fit soon x
 
Take care, see how you go, it might be worth a call to your GP if you think it is turning bacterial :)
 
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