First days are hard, but no hard work beginning for you...except trying to get comfortable and walking to the bathroom.
That is hard in itself ...but will improve very soon.
No need to push Anything!
Love your Go Get Em Attitude.
Welcome Ursula!
You finally joined us. It's so nice to have you on the healing side!
I hope you're resting comfortably and that your pain is well managed.
I'm going to leave the Recovery Article in case you haven't read it yet.
Please stop by often, it's always a pleasure to hear from you.
Hip Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now, they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:
a. If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.
4. PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these
BIG TIP: Hips actually don't need any exercise to get better. They do a pretty good job of it all on their own if given half a chance. Trouble is, people don't give them a chance and end up with all sorts of aches and pains and sore spots. All they need is the best therapy which is walking and even then not to excess.
We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each, member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.
It's the drugs, @Ursula. Makes your brain feel like mush. We've all been there.
But hopefully they're keeping your pain well managed and you're able to rest comfortably.
Use one of the little peeps that you so love to communicate and you won't need to type.
Are you feeling like -
This >
Or like this >
Maybe even this > Doubt it though
Or that >
No matter how you're feeling today, it's going to get better.....promise!
Hugs to you
It sounds like you are off to a good start in your recovery. As Mojo said, easy does it early on. The trips to the bathroom the first week are plenty of exercise. Just rest and nap when he feel tired and let your body work on healing. You will be surprised at how quickly things improve. Sending happy healing thoughts your way
Congratulations on reaching the recovery side, Ursula! I hope these days aren't too hard on ya. Will be keeping an eye on this thread to see how your healing process is going.
Happy Saturday, Ursula
I hope you're having a good day. I haven't forgotten how good it feels to have the surgery behind you.
Hopefully you're resting comfortably and your pain is well managed.
Wishing you lots of comfy naps! @Ursula72
Well done @Ursula72 .....hope you continue to get stronger, and don't worry about being woolly minded, it can take a while to clear.....just tell everyone it's the meds (cast-iron excuse! )
Ursula, today was my first full day at home from hospital. Thankfully the cell phone tells me what time it is and what day it is. Things are getting mushed together. Our bodies have been thru a lot, so the mind is catching up. I woke up from a deep sleep and was very disoriented. Every cell and molecule is healing in its own way. Honor that process.
Here’s to yours and my continued improvement.
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