THR Sleeping on hip after week 3 THR

[Wondererr]

Ohh Doc Looked at my Scar and said everthing looks great no infections and now tje real fun begines i have to go to Out PT x 2 a week let the pain begin J/K lol.

 

[Wondererr]

I am feeling better I can now lift my leg straight up in the air 30 times x 2 reps a day and also 30 leg lifts from the side 24 inches in the air 30 times x 2 reps a day feeling so proud of my self thats added to my other 12 exercises 20 x 2 reps a day so happy I am doing all that already and its not even 4 weeks yet, am I doing good or do you think I should push harder. :merry xmas:

 

[Wondererr]

As always I want to thank you all for your advise help and support.

 

[Jaycey]

Wondererr - do not push anything at this point. You will only suffer a setback. Do what you can and if you have any discomfort back off and start again later. Very early days for you and PT should never hurt!

 

[bottomshollow]

100% with Jaycey! Do not, under any circumstances, push harder. Overdoing exercise can lead to tendonitis which is painful and takes a very long time to overcome. Slow and easy wins the race every time. Getting to the finish line with a pain free hip is the goal not getting there ahead of everyone else and in agony.

Take care and keep us posted. We care.

 

[ststyle59]

...thought I would chime in, I'm 3 weeks post-op today and my recliner is my very best friend these past few weeks; although I did try my bed, couldn't get comfortable.....think I'll stay with the recliner for now; just started with using the cane these past few days as well, see my os this coming Wednesday, it will be my first follow up since the surgery, I don't have any staples, just thee li strips which were bonded with glue and the strips are starting to fall off and I feel the Lil surgical nylon stitches sticking out from my incision.....I wonder if the os will pull out these stitches.....any input?? PS , thank you for this forum, truly!!!!!!

 

[Poppet]

Hi there @Wondererr, first time I have caught up with your recovery journey. I see that Judy provided you with some of the articles earlier, however, thought you might like these

The following is a link to an article which provides some approximate timeframes around the healing phases and processes (and relevant nutritional information) for you to read.

Healing Phases & Nutrition

This second link is to other nutritional articles which you may find interesting, including one relating to bone health.

Nutritional advice for pre op and recovery