THR Spongebob's Recovery Journey

[Mojo333]

I do think that, and I think you Should leave off some of the more strenuous exercises if you haven't already.
There is going to be ongoing travelling niggles for quite some time and there isn't always a clear answer to why and what...
I actually felt like I was about 90% perfect at a year, which considering how much I hurt and how bad my range of motion got, would have been fine with me!
I continued to see more improvement over the 2nd year.
There are no givens, but I think you must know you are way better than you were before this operation, right!?
Have a great week, Spongebob

 

[Spongebob]

I do think that, and I think you Should leave off some of the more strenuous exercises if you haven't already.
There is going to be ongoing travelling niggles for quite some time and there isn't always a clear answer to why and what...
I actually felt like I was about 90% perfect at a year, which considering how much I hurt and how bad my range of motion got, would have been fine with me!
I continued to see more improvement over the 2nd year.
There are no givens, but I think you must know you are way better than you were before this operation, right!?
Have a great week, Spongebob

I am alot better than before the operation and I haven't done any strenuous exercises for 4 weeks now so did you have dull hip ache at 8 months post op? then once you got to the 12 months mark and beyond you felt alot better
And why does the dull ache last so long for please

 

[Hippie Chick]

I am new to the hip arena. I had emergency abdominal surgery when I was teenager. My new normal was never the same as my old normal. I had to learn what I could and could not do after my surgery. It changed what I could eat dramatically to this day. I did not have a forum to turn to- I learned to appreciate my new good days and make it through the more challenging ones. At the time, someone told me to write three good things about each day. This practice helped me a great deal. I still try to do it when life gets chaotic. Hang in there!

 

[Spongebob]

I am new to the hip arena. I had emergency abdominal surgery when I was teenager. My new normal was never the same as my old normal. I had to learn what I could and could not do after my surgery. It changed what I could eat dramatically to this day. I did not have a forum to turn to- I learned to appreciate my new good days and make it through the more challenging ones. At the time, someone told me to write three good things about each day. This practice helped me a great deal. I still try to do it when life gets chaotic. Hang in there!

That's great to read how are you now
Also when you say hang in there do you mean things will improve with more time

 

[Hippie Chick]

I am 30 years out from that surgery- I have learned many of my food triggers now but can still slip up occasionally. My normal may not be the same as someone else’s normal. For me then and now, accepting the new normal was key- I stopped questioning all of the what if’s and why’s and started appreciating where I was at. Try writing down three things that went well each day even if it seems simple. That one practice can make an enormous difference. On hard days, go back and read all that has went well for you. On good days go back and read what has went well for you.

 

[Charlie33]

Right so I have been to see the physio today he said I have good range of movement in my hip and good strengh but I said what's causing the pain after a gym workout and he said it's.my hip flexor is not strong enough to deal with that level of activity yet and needs to be stretched and strengthened

Hey @Spongebob checking in! How has the PT program been going over the past five weeks since the physio identified the weak hip flexor connection to you knee pain? Any improvement?

 

[Spongebob]

Right so I have been to see the physio today he said I have good range of movement in my hip and good strengh but I said what's causing the pain after a gym workout and he said it's.my hip flexor is not strong enough to deal with that level of activity yet and needs to be stretched and strengthened

Hey @Spongebob checking in! How has the PT program been going over the past five weeks since the physio identified the weak hip flexor connection to you knee pain? Any improvement?

No not really the problem is I have this dull hip ache and they can't with 100% assurance tell me that it's down to my weak hip flexor,or hip tendinitis, or just healing ache that's the confusing bit i have ache but they ain't sure what's causing it but all i know is it that it seems to be more worse of a ache when I'm on my feet and moving about but when I'm at home resting its not too bad

 

[Spongebob]

Good morning hippes today marks the first official day of my 40s hopefully the 40s is the new 30s I am going to treat myself to a big chocolate bar today

 

[Mojo333]

Happy 40th Birthday, Spongebob
I turned 60 this year, and feel like I'm 40!

 

[Spongebob]

Happy 40th Birthday, Spongebob
I turned 60 this year, and feel like I'm 40!

I turned 40 and feel like 60 no just hoping this pesky hip ache goes like when I walk it aches when I rest it's ok don't get it why is it still here obviously its not tendinitis or it would be tender to touch and also hurt bending and lifting leg which it doesn't for all

 

[Charlie33]

@Spongebob Have given you pretty much all of the advice in my bag of tricks! I guess the only thought I'd leave you with is that muscles/tendons that are tight and weak will cause pain because they can't handle the load and stress. I'd also say pay attention to your diet: alcohol and sweets cause inflammation, which I notice more post surgery and try to avoid.

I don't think the hip ache will just go away. The only way this will improve is through movement, correcting muscle imbalances via a process of trial and error with different exercises, patience and persistence and 'relative rest'. This will only happen working with a care team, in person to provide proper guidance, with regular check ins to monitor process. If you do this, you WILL see improvement.

Good luck!

 

[Spongebob]

@Spongebob Have given you pretty much all of the advice in my bag of tricks! I guess the only thought I'd leave you with is that muscles/tendons that are tight and weak will cause pain because they can't handle the load and stress. I'd also say pay attention to your diet: alcohol and sweets cause inflammation, which I notice more post surgery and try to avoid.

I don't think the hip ache will just go away. The only way this will improve is through movement, correcting muscle imbalances via a process of trial and error with different exercises, patience and persistence and 'relative rest'. This will only happen working with a care team, in person to provide proper guidance, with regular check ins to monitor process. If you do this, you WILL see improvement.

Good luck!

Is it the tight and weak muscles that is causing the pain doing certain exercises or is it a bit of tendinitis in there ? Also I have a great diet now I don't eat sweets or chocolate or pop just good eating to try and help it it's like today I have been for a walk (6.5 miles) and the ache in my hip now feels the same as it did yesterday when I did no walking really so basically what I'm saying is the ache does not get worse but consistent really so that's what makes me think is it still THR recovery ache and maybe a bit of tendinitis
As a few months ago I was going the gym with no pain or real ache then all of a sudden at the gym I was getting pain and more ache after it that's what makes me think have I over done it and caused a bit of tendinitis.

Happy Sunday

 

[Hippie Chick]

Happy birthday! A 6.5 mile walk is impressive! Patience is hard to come by- I cannot find it for sale anywhere. Hope you are able to do something super fun today!

 

[Layla]

A belated Happy 40th, Spongebob!
I think our forum friend, Charlie, gave you some sound advice.
Have a great day and week!
@Spongebob

 

[Spongebob]

A belated Happy 40th, Spongebob!
I think our forum friend, Charlie, gave you some sound advice.
Have a great day and week!
@Spongebob

He did but its just frustrating having the dull hip ache but I suppose with the nature of what I have had done (not a small operation and also it takes 6 months minimum to recover from just a broken bone) and how it was before the surgery it's just going to take time to heal and be like wow that was 1 he'll of a operation and now we are all in sync I just wanted to know if my hip ache which seems more when I put full weight on my operated leg and also pain doing certain exercises was normal for where I am and will improve the more strenghing I do (which I am doing)

 

[Layla]

I am sorry, Spongebob, but I can not answer that. In reality, no one can. It may still get better over the next few months, or even the next year or two. Only time will tell. If you’re not satisfied with your progress, stay in touch with your surgeon with updates and any questions you have in regard to your recovery. Unfortunately no one here can provide / predict a timeline to “pain free” for you.

 

[Spongebob]

I am sorry, Spongebob, but I can not answer that. In reality, no one can. It may still get better over the next few months, or even the next year or two. Only time will tell. If you’re not satisfied with your progress, stay in touch with your surgeon with updates and any questions you have in regard to your recovery. Unfortunately no one here can provide / predict a timeline to “pain free” for you.

I have come to terms with how it is and hopefully by staying positive it will improve

 

[Charlie33]

Is it the tight and weak muscles that is causing the pain doing certain exercises or is it a bit of tendinitis in there ?

@Spongebob Responding to your question above... tight weak muscles will cause some pain when you work them. Repetitive exercises like walking or biking will not fix the muscle imbalances and address the strength issues which PT and specific exercises will help correct.

I just wanted to know if my hip ache which seems more when I put full weight on my operated leg and also pain doing certain exercises was normal for where I am and will improve the more strenghing I do (which I am doing)

You've asked many variations of this question over and over for many months: 'is this normal for where I am at today and how long before it feels normal' is the summary of your questions. As @Layla has advised in this thread on several occasions, I agree it is totally, 100% impossible for anyone here to answer. That's why I've offered advice on how to get on a path to answer your questions in previous posts.

The answers you seek will ONLY be revealed as you continue your journey. That's why I asked 'hey man how did it go over the past 5 weeks', I expected more of a 'well I tried this and then' and an update on successes and failures. I'm not getting the sense you are approaching your issues systematically, which I think would be of great benefit to you. Again, do as you please, this is all just free advice and wish you the best..

 

[Spongebob]

Is it the tight and weak muscles that is causing the pain doing certain exercises or is it a bit of tendinitis in there ?

@Spongebob Responding to your question above... tight weak muscles will cause some pain when you work them. Repetitive exercises like walking or biking will not fix the muscle imbalances and address the strength issues which PT and specific exercises will help correct.

I just wanted to know if my hip ache which seems more when I put full weight on my operated leg and also pain doing certain exercises was normal for where I am and will improve the more strenghing I do (which I am doing)

You've asked many variations of this question over and over for many months: 'is this normal for where I am at today and how long before it feels normal' is the summary of your questions. As @Layla has advised in this thread on several occasions, I agree it is totally, 100% impossible for anyone here to answer. That's why I've offered advice on how to get on a path to answer your questions in previous posts.

The answers you seek will ONLY be revealed as you continue your journey. That's why I asked 'hey man how did it go over the past 5 weeks', I expected more of a 'well I tried this and then' and an update on successes and failures. I'm not getting the sense you are approaching your issues systematically, which I think would be of great benefit to you. Again, do as you please, this is all just free advice and wish you the best..

@Charlie33 Over the last few weeks i have started doing strengh training of my glutes to help with my hip pain but my question is how do I know what exercises/strengh work will actually help I'm doing glute strenghing as I was told by strenghing my glutes it should help my hip pain/ache also I'm also still in the healing period too for potential another 12 months

 

[myglasshalffull]

Well sponge, belated Happy Birthday. And no one knows when you will be pain free and I think you trying to exercise the pain away is not the way to go but it's your hip and if that's what you think will help then go for it. You've been given great advice over these months and you still seem to want solid answers which none of us have.
I'm 19 months post op and honestly just now feeling "pain free." Did I hit "milestones" where I felt I was "healed" only to be tricked by my body and my impatience gene? Sure did, but the milestones are just that. Times when we see improvement however gradual or slight but that gives us hope.
I never "exercised" my hip to get it better. I walked, iced, elevated. Followed bonesmart.
My recent trip in August I was able to hike, I can now walk a good 3 miles, I can walk my rescue dogs. clean my house, cook meals all w/o having to go sit down for 15 minutes cause my back or hip starts to hurt.
In my world I am "healed." I say that because I can now do all the things I was doing before hip surgery but it took me over a year, doesn't mean it will take you over a year I'm relating my experiences here.
I'm much older than you so I do understand when you are young you want to get your life back on track as quickly as possible.
Just enjoy your day to day...
As always, I wish you well.