[THR] Spring is right around the corner^

@Jaycey it is difficult. I was active even while hurting and limping so I am hard on myself. I know it is the “molding and shaping” that is going on and I need to just give it more time to heal. Somebody said they are tired of people telling you where you “should be” at 3 months!!!! “You’re still tired?” “You’re still limping some.”

 

@hikejunkie the tennis ball comes and goes but that is perfect analogy! Plus lower back is so sore from Doc making legs the same length after not bring since childhood!! Lots of adjusting @Layla I realize. How could I have had so much patience with teaching kiddos for 30 years and cannot give myself a breather.

 

Plus @Jaycey i do myself in some days by not resting and going too long and too hard.

 

@Poodles we were at my husband’s oncologist last week and he said after THR, his wife was frustrated until about 3 1/2 to 4 months and then she suddenly “got better”! She is an active gal and sounds like frustrations we all have expressed. I remember being released to go back to work 6 weeks after hysterectomy and thinking “I’m not ready for this!” We think the dates suggested are like specific due dates. Oh, and for fun my husband and I looked at class a motor homes. I fell in love!!!!! It was cold, windy and barometric pressure changing- my hip was sooooo achy.

 

@Layla and @Josephine i am not sure I am having trouble, more curious as to others recovery. I am 4 months post op and was no weight bearing for 6 week. I do great at the beginning of the day, but by evening I am really limping. My leg just gets really tired. Most of “my group” has graduated and doesn’t post much and wondered if this was how most progress. What I read on the internet says I should be good as new by now and I am good just not hiking or doing long walks yet. Been to loads of graduations and school programs, but I take my cane. Should I push harder? Just questions. I see my doctor the end of the month and want a superior rating.

 

Certainly

 

1. Posterior

2. Pain in morning is minimal maybe a 2 - just sore. By evening, 5 of 6 with ache in socket and thigh muscles. As well as knees. If I put my hand on incision area, I can make myself walk more normally.

3. I was prescribed Tramadol and hydrocodone but do not take. I just take some Tylenol at bedtime

4. I still do ice the groin area and incision area some nights. Lower back area feels good with heat. My legs were different lengths my whole life and I even wore corrective shoes. Now they are the same length so I think lower back aches are this

5. I sit in my recliner but wonder if I should elevate more. On the sofa on pillows?

6. I am doing household activities and volunteering. We have had loads of graduations and grandkids school programs. LONG WALKS and side stepping into rows. When I rise, leg takes a minute to get going. Does that make sense? The other night at dinner with friends, my leg felt like jelly when I got up from the table. Took my husband’s arm.

7. I do no exercises. Suggestions?

8. PT was for a few weeks after surgery. No problems with those.

Any suggestions are appreciated. I want to take the dog for walks, but leg doesn’t feel strong enough if she pulled at the leash. I still concentrate on walking - it does not come naturally. A limp is easy. Maybe I am expecting too much and it may just take me longer?