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I really hate to tell you this but this recovery takes months, and even at 3 mos it's very easy to return to where you were at weeks! At 3 mos I really rand the bell and it took 3 weeks of a lot of sitting to get back to where I was.
I did the very basic contractions and stretches that my OS gave me as the home PT. I didn't do anything with resistance bands or anything that caused pain. Honestly there's a set of resistance bands sitting here that were given to me as a gift for recovery that I still wouldn't use on my hip. Deadlines like having to be ready for something doesn't mean anything to your hip, it's on it's own time schedule and it won't care.
Mine was the left hip and the only driving restriction I had was the pain killers and at my 2 week exam OS said driving was OK. I'm sure right is different.
 
TripleF100 said:
Just sitting here "waiting for the pot to boil" . . . at least that's what it feels like. I'm just ridiculously impatient!

10 minutes have passed since I started typing this and STILL no improvement . . . Hahahaha!
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Type more! [emoji3]

And post some pics of your [emoji240] [emoji190] dog.

Seriously, take it easy. Do like I say, not like I do!

Your wife needs you whole.
 
TripleF100 said:
Honestly, I'm not in that much pain but I feel like I still need my crutch. I can walk without it but I feel more pain every step so I'm guessing I should hold off on moving to a cane
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For the life of me I cannot figure out everyone’s (meaning care providers and PTs) obsession with the cane. It is horribly unstable compared to even a single crutch, and for me, I lean more with the cane than a single crutch. I use the cane of course, because I was told to, but it doesn’t seem like a very functional device.

Okay, that was a bit of a rant. A suggestion for you... if you feel more comfortable with the crutch (Single or double) then use it.... especially if it keep you more upright while walking. You hip, your choice! I remember after my scope years ago, I said “screw the cane”, and struck with a single crutch. No I’ll effects.

Cheers
 
@Eman85 - I know you are correct. But life does go on and my wife and my dog both do need me! Money could help fix both problems I guess . . .

This morning I did go for a drive on the back roads near my home (VERY RURAL, never even saw another car!). I used my operation leg for gas and brake. Even when from accelerating to an emergency stop . . . without even the slightest bit of pain or loss of normal reaction times!! So, for driving I'm "good to go!"

By the way, I see you are from East Tennessee! Me too! I grew up between Kingsport and Johnson City. Moved away in 1978 but still have family there and I get back often. I LOVE those mountains!!

@Harrn1 - Hahahaha!! Not sure how to upload a picture or video here so I need to do some investigation!!

@wonkyhipoy - That just makes soooooo much sense! I do think a cane might be a tad easier / more convenient to use. But what you say makes total sense. I'm going to quit worrying about moving to a cane!! THANK YOU!! Hereby awarded three gold stars!! :old:
 
My OS didn't recommend a cane or a crutch, he recommended a walking stick like a hiker would use. I used a cane some but on walks down the road I used a wood hiking stick( it's an old broom handle). Most don't use a cane properly and use it on the op leg side.
I'm in Rogersville and went west to Knoxville for my surgery. I did live in WNC before ETN.
 
I think you'll be amazed at the improvement you will see in the next 11 days! Around 3-4 weeks it all seems to start to come together. Not healed of course but you see improvement in a big way. i.e. On a Friday I tried walking down stairs normal, nope. The following Monday or Tuesday walked downstairs normal without thinking about it. That said, everyone is different so don't compare.

Ice, rest and elevate. Slow and steady and yes at times, boring wins this journey.
 
@Eman85 - I never EVER thought I would see the University of Tennessee playing ETSU in football. AND ETSU IS FAVORED!! The world may end soon!!!

@Bchbum4evr - I Hope you are right! I'm in great shape so that should help me out!!

@Harryn1 - Okay here are my dogs . . . The last picture is my paralyzed dog Snow. I have no issues caring for my other dogs . . . they are easy! But with Snow I have to express her 4 times a day and I have to help her exercise twice per day. Expressing and the exercises require I be on the floor with her. I think I've got it all figured out how I can do it without "torquing" my new hip . . . but it's not going to be very easy.

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I'm three weeks into my recovery and for the most part, everything is going "swimmingly!" My only issue is really a minor one, but one I'm not sure how to address it.

I only feel any pain is when I am weight-bear on my surgery leg. I'm using a single crutch when I walk but there is that nagging pain deep in what appears to be the new joint. When I walk the new hip is probably bering 75% of my weight. When I start my walk the pain is about a 2-3 for 50% of the time (when the surgery leg in bearing weight. When the other leg is bearing the weight the pain is a 0!!!!). After walking a mile the pain never gets any worse. And when I finish my walk the pain is just like it was when I started the walk and doesn't get bad.

After the first week I tried a cane and the setback was great . . . pain jumped from a 1-2 to 5-8 virtually all the time for a about 7 days and has since settled down to almost where it was the week after surgery (maybe hurts a tad more now.)

I'm wondering if I should be trying some 100% weight-bearing and see how it does BUT . . . the last thing I want to do is have another setback. So I'm scared to try it and see . . .

How do I know when to try?
 
@TripleF100
I may not be the best person to answer this as I have been fully weight bearing since day 1. Well maybe not fully as I was very conscious of the op, but the day after surgery the OS visited in hospital, asked me to get out of bed and stand up holding his hands.
He told me I should be fully weight bearing and that the titanium hip was not going to break.
So, unless you had complications that mean you shouldn't fully weight bear then perhaps you should try. If it does hurt more than it already does then stop immediately.
Having said all that I would probably ring the OS. If he confirms to weight bear then I am sure that will put your mind at rest and stop you form Bengal so scared
 
Joint pain...or muscle and soft tissue pain?
My quads were very sore when weight was applied.
Go ahead and cruise the back of the couch and kitchen counter.
Do some gentle stretching first..
Short periods increasingly more often.
Listen to your body. It will tell you if this is helping.
You've got this.:tada:
 
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Just noticed your location?
Hope you are out of any flood areas?
Stay safe...And No Falling Down and Going Boom.
It's in the rules!
 
Just a quick update. Had a checkup with my OS last Wednesday and he was very pleased with my xrays. He encouraged me to increase my weight-bearing. I did and pain increased so I reverted again to my best friend . . . my crutch! I thought I could now take care of my paralyzed dog so we drove 1 1/2 hours to get her and she was SOOO excited. But I found her care was too hard so we hand to drive her back for another couple of weeks (we think!).

But then this lady named Florence decided to come visit! My basement floods so I had a LOT of preparation I simply had to do. Bottomline . . . I'm back to pain around the 5-8 levels.

Luckily, Florence shifted and is mostly missing me . . . wind but rain not bad. So I dodged that bullet. But SE NC is getting killed! I pray for their safety. When the wind levels dropped to a 2 so many people thought they could stay and ride this one out. It's going to be BAD!!

But for me, I'm well. Back taking acetaminophen and a few Oxycontin. Guess my recovery is going to be extended . . . but I had to do it.
 
Not even one month out...so not behind d the curve.
Meds are important in order to keep your mobility and ability to rest so don't feel that those is a bad thing.
Sorry you are struggling.
Try to keep that ice going whenever possible.
Prayers for all in harm's way!
 
So sorry you had to suffer a set back due to prepping for Flo.
Also sorry you're unable to care for your dog at this time.
But....Believe it or not, things will get better.
At just 3 -1/2 weeks it's still very early recovery in the whole scheme of life.
This morning I'm watching Florence's wrath unfold on tv. It's frightening. Prayers for all in her path.
I'm glad you're safe!
@TripleF100
 
Hopefully this will be my last post as things are improving steadily and have been since my last setback! I'm walking unsupported about 1 mile per walk, twice a day. Hip feels weak no not much pain at all. I'm going really easy with any PT but I do believe I need to start building more strength . . . carefully and slowly!!!

I got my dog Snow back for one day just before Florence hit NC but realized I was not ready to care for her yet and took her back to the folks that were taking care of her for me. I'm planning to try again later next week and hopefully I'll be ready!

I want to thank everyone on this forum. I can't tell you how much it helps to get good advice and support!

So thank you all!!
 
A a a www...so glad you are doing well !

It has been a pleasure sharing your journey with you!:ok:
Come back and let us know how life is treating you.
Best of all to you!
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