THR Pain when I sit for a longer time..

[Jumeirah]

Yes, that burning feeling is normal as well as the zaps & zings. Many of us had it.

I hope that will go away soon, because it’s really annoying and so frustrating that I am not able to go out eating or even sit on the terrace for a couple of hours, without having to stand up and walk around for a while every 30 minutes, because otherwise I have a bonfire under my scar and a painful pressure Today is really bad, yesterday was better.. I cannot even think about if it will last for month from now

 

[myglasshalffull]

Are you icing? That helps.

 

[Jumeirah]

Yes, I started icing again some days ago. It really helps a lot to ease the pain, but sadly my swollen area beneath my scar does not get smaller and I think most of the burning pain comes from inside that swelling area. In the morning the area is not that bad, but it gets more swollen in the afternoon and evening. Sadly I have no chair or sofa where it’s possible to put my legs up during the day and I also don’t want to stay in bed to elevate my legs the most of the day. We looked for a recliner yesterday, we also found a good one where I could put my legs up etc, but delivery is 12 weeks

 

[benne68]

sometimes a kind of sudden electric sharp pain in the swelling around the scar , that only last for a couple of seconds, but the sudden pain is awefull.. I hope it will go away with time

Yes it will. What you are describing is something we refer to as "zingers" -- it is a sign that the nerves that were disrupted during surgery are reattaching and "waking up." That burning sensation is likely another indication that nerves are reconnecting. That's a really good thing!

I know it's uncomfortable right now, but it does go away with time.

 

[Jumeirah]

Thank you so
Much . That makes me optimistic So glad to hear that.

 

[myglasshalffull]

I see you are in Germany but do you have a place where you can rent medical equipment? They rent those lounger/recliner chairs here & that would help you elevate you legs.
I was very uncomfortable sitting first few months & when friends wanted to visit I'd tell them honestly they could visit but I cannot sit for a long time. Everyone was understanding.

 

[Jumeirah]

Ohh I never thought about renting a recliner. but I will definitely now try to find out if it is possible hier. Thanks for your advice yes it is really a problem with sitting for a longer period . I also told many friends, that there sofas sadly are much to low for me in the moment, so mostly I had to sit in a chair from the dining room or from the kitchen . At home am I sitting in a chair from the terrace, which is o. k for a very short time, but it kills me that I cannot raise my kegs

 

[Jumeirah]

Sorry I meant that I cannot elevate or raise my legs ..

 

[Freyagirl]

If you can’t rent a recliner try adding pillows to your sofa and use a chair with pillows on it as a footstool. It would help a lot if you can work out an arrangement where you can get your legs up high while you sit. I know it seems like it’s taking forever, but each week should give you improvement.

 

[mendogal]

I didn't think of this until after I was mostly healed, but because of ongoing R thigh discomfort with sitting I bought plastic thingies to elevate my sofa 3 inches. I love it!

 

[Jumeirah]

If you can’t rent a recliner try adding pillows to your sofa and use a chair with pillows on it as a footstool. It would help a lot if you can work out an arrangement where you can get your legs up high while you sit. I know it seems like it’s taking forever, but each week should give you improvement.

I have tried everything, but a recliner is actual the only really good way to sit. Until I found a recliner with a short time of delivery, I will try to put my legs up on a chair, like you mentioned. Thanks a lot for your support

 

[Jumeirah]

I’m now about 8 weeks after surgery . I think that everything is going very slowly. Still have a swelling beneath my scar that sometimes hurts wenn I sit and when I sit down.. I also have a feeling that my skin is too tight. If everything is to tight under my scar and in my tight , like if my scar would be breaking apart in some seconds. I also have a feeling that if I would be sitting directly on my leg bones with no muscles or skin as puffer .., The area around my scar and hip is still a little warmer than the rest of my leg and still feels a bit sore..

I’m wondering if it is normal that I’m still not able to walk without limping if I don’t use a crutch .??? I walk like a Pinguin and I did try heel to toe etc, but it didn’t really make a difference.. It also start to burn and hurt a little bit on the outer side of my hip and scar if I walk to more than a couple of minutes without my crutch ..

I miss my old me, my life without pain and fear that something is not right. I was alsways such a positiv and happy Person, the last weeks I don’t recognize my self anymore. I’m sad and depressed and I think that my recovery is going very slow..,My orthopedic says that he had looked at my surgery report from my doctor in Dubai and that it was a huge 5 hours operation with open surgery etc and he thinks that I’m progressing very good , but I don’t thin so myself. When I lay down and bent me knees up I’m still not able to legt me operated knee fall to the side . It’s blocked for some reason. I still cannot drive myself and I’m not able to walk stairs normally I use to. I still lift me up in my not operated leg.. I also cannot sleep on my operated leg. That hurts to much .. I feel like a mess

 

[Layla]

Hi there, I am sorry you’re feeling down. Most of us have experienced the post op blues in early recovery and thankfully it’s only temporary.

Recovery time differs from one to another, so take comfort in that, you’re not alone.
Two months is still pretty early into a year long healing process. Limping at this point is not unusual, and you should continue using an assistive device and practicing a heel-toe gait when walking. It does take concentration and may feel unnatural, but with practice you’ll hopefully notice a difference….give it more time.

Continue to ice and elevate for the swelling / tightness you describe. Swelling can last for months, so continue to practice these measures to reduce it.

Trust your OS and understand that due to your length of surgery, it may take a bit longer. Cling to his reassurance that all appears as it should.

Your mobility and flexibility will increase with time and healing. Confidence in driving, navigating stairs as well as strength and stamina also improve over time.

Regarding the warmth you mentioned -
The increased blood flow to the area results in the warmth, swelling and redness often experienced. As the healing process progresses, the warmth, swelling and redness dissipate. The warmth can take 6 months or longer to resolve.

Try to focus on brighter days, because this will get better. Occupy your mind when you’re feeling down and try to be patient. Unfortunately this does take time.
Make today a good day!
@Jumeirah

 

[Freyagirl]

I’m sorry you’re at this crummy part of your recovery. Many of us hit the wall about the same time. It will get better. Try to look back a week or two and note your progress by the week instead of day to day. I hope that you notice progress even if it’s slower than you hoped. We will be here to cheer you on.

 

[Jumeirah]

That’s very kind of you. I think it is so difficult to focus on good things, because at the moment I don’t think I progress . The limp is the same as for weeks , though I try heel to toe and I am afraid that it will stay forever .. My strange swelling under and beneath the scar is also not chancing and because of that I have the pain when I sit or change possition from laying on my back to the side . It like a flat lump, not soft but also not hard ..

Hi there, I am sorry you’re feeling down. Most of us have experienced the post op blues in early recovery and thankfully it’s only temporary.

Recovery time differs from one to another, so take comfort in that, you’re not alone.
Two months is still pretty early into a year long healing process. Limping at this point is not unusual, and you should continue using an assistive device and practicing a heel-toe gait when walking. It does take concentration and may feel unnatural, but with practice you’ll hopefully notice a difference….give it more time.

Continue to ice and elevate for the swelling / tightness you describe. Swelling can last for months, so continue to practice these measures to reduce it.

Trust your OS and understand that due to your length of surgery, it may take a bit longer. Cling to his reassurance that all appears as it should.

Your mobility and flexibility will increase with time and healing. Confidence in driving, navigating stairs as well as strength and stamina also improve over time.

Regarding the warmth you mentioned -
The increased blood flow to the area results in the warmth, swelling and redness often experienced. As the healing process progresses, the warmth, swelling and redness dissipate. The warmth can take 6 months or longer to resolve.

Try to focus on brighter days, because this will get better. Occupy your mind when you’re feeling down and try to be patient. Unfortunately this does take time.
Make today a good day!
@Jumeirah

Hi there, I am sorry you’re feeling down. Most of us have experienced the post op blues in early recovery and thankfully it’s only temporary.

Recovery time differs from one to another, so take comfort in that, you’re not alone.
Two months is still pretty early into a year long healing process. Limping at this point is not unusual, and you should continue using an assistive device and practicing a heel-toe gait when walking. It does take concentration and may feel unnatural, but with practice you’ll hopefully notice a difference….give it more time.

Continue to ice and elevate for the swelling / tightness you describe. Swelling can last for months, so continue to practice these measures to reduce it.

Trust your OS and understand that due to your length of surgery, it may take a bit longer. Cling to his reassurance that all appears as it should.

Your mobility and flexibility will increase with time and healing. Confidence in driving, navigating stairs as well as strength and stamina also improve over time.

Regarding the warmth you mentioned -
The increased blood flow to the area results in the warmth, swelling and redness often experienced. As the healing process progresses, the warmth, swelling and redness dissipate. The warmth can take 6 months or longer to resolve.

Try to focus on brighter days, because this will get better. Occupy your mind when you’re feeling down and try to be patient. Unfortunately this does take time.
Make today a good day!
@Jumeirah

Thank you so much

 

[Jumeirah]

I’m sorry you’re at this crummy part of your recovery. Many of us hit the wall about the same time. It will get better. Try to look back a week or two and note your progress by the week instead of day to day. I hope that you notice progress even if it’s slower than you hoped. We will be here to cheer you on.

I really try, but I didn’t see a progress for weeks now .. I try to practice walking without a limp without the crutches, but when I walk for more that 1 minute it start to hurt under my scar as if it comes from the muscle on my outer part of my thigh right under the scar The strange lump or swelling that I have also hasn’t change for a really long time. It’s hard to explain how it looks. My scar is on the outer side of my hip and some centimeter beneith my scar I have a 1 centimeter thick area with the size of a Hamburger . That area starts on the lower site of the scar and goes five 5-7 centimeters from the scar in direction my knee. It’s not soft but also not really hard. Like if I had been sitting on a hamburger and now it’s gone flat to 1 centimeter. It’s a bit sore to touch and when I sit down that area is pressing up under my incision or scar.. I just doesn’t go away and it is so frustrating not being able to sit in a normal chair for more than 10-20 minutes …

 

[Jumeirah]

 

[Jumeirah]

That’s how swollen area looks like.. What can that be???

 

[Jumeirah]

My golden retriever lady is so sweet and gentle to me since I had my accident . She’s such a sweetheart..

 

[myglasshalffull]

Lady is beautiful & I'm sure nice company to have during your recovery.
If you limp w/o crutches than use the crutches. I was on a walker way longer than I wanted to be & finally was able to go onto cane but it took awhile. Limping mean you still need an assistive device or risk a fall.
My surgery was in February, by end of April I could finally use cane & that summer (August) we went to a 50's party & I was able to enjoy & dance.
You will dance again...