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THR Wanting to get my life back after hip replacement

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pjm said:
They cut right through all the muscles there
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No, they don't cut through the muscles, they just go between them. But at your stage you are likely to have pains and aching, lots of odd sensations. The issue with your numb leg will go away in time so try not to worry about it.

Did you read those articles bottomshollow left for you earlier? You really need to as they will answer a lot of your questions. Just rest, relax and take your pills! You have plenty of time to get better yet.
 
My doctor said that they had cut the muscles and to expect some muscles spasms. I have to admit that I do feel some better again today. Each day gets a bit better.
 
2 Weeks Post OP! Its hard to believe that I am now 2 weeks into recovery. I can honestly say that I have seen improvement each day as I look back. I slept my best last night than I have during these two weeks. I can now potter about the kitchen in little chuncks (not to over do it) and do some little things about the house. My main focus is to get plenty of rest and take naps as I feel I need to.
My hip hurt when I sit, it feels like I am sitting on something but when I put my feet up in the reclinder it does take that feeling away. I use a big pillow to sit on which keeps my hip in line. My muscles spasms have gotten better as well. I am not taking anything for pain during the day but do at night. Night seems to be the worse. My PT says they want me to use the crutches for six weeks before moving to the cane.
As some of the others threads I have read, I plan on returning to work in 6 weeks and the good thing is I only work 2 days per week and that is sitting down at a desk.
 
Wow! I have been up and about "mostly sitting" for 5 1/2 hrs. This time yesterday I was in bed sleeping. Not sleepy at the moment but plan on laying down soon. It just feels so good to have a little engery. Muscle spasms are gone and sleeping fairly good now. Still hurts to sit unless I reclin a bit. Feels like a big muscle knotted up or something like that.
 
That knotted up feeling will recede. There's been lots of inflammation of soft tissue. And if you're choosing to forgo pain meds during the day, you'll feel it more. I kept a cushion in my car for about two months, so I always had something soft when I encountered hard chairs at the coffee shop or in classes.

Sharon
 
Last night was a really good night. I took something for pain at 9pm, got up once for bathroom trip and slept the rest of the night. Wonderful! I have found it a bit easier to lay on my side and sleep as well. I can actually stand in one spot without the crutches and it does not hurt as long as I stand on both legs. Going to do some walking outside today since it is a bit cooler here. Beautiful fall weather now which gives me strength to carry on. Still having a problem finding a comfortable places to sit. Thank God for my reclinder with a pillow!
 
Where did everyone go? Haven't talked to anyone sinc I posted yesterday at 9:44am.
 
We are all still here. How are you doing.hope things are getting better every day
 
I can actually say that each day gets a bit better. I can now mess around the kitchen some and have taked several walks out the drive and back. Still watch how I move around and not doing things I shouldn't. Can't wait till all is better!
 
Sounds like you are doing great pjm. Your recovery is going nice and smoothly just like it should do. Those new little things that we can do make the days so much brighter don't they :)
 
Yes it does, How long till you can get about without much pain and watching what you do? I have pears and apples ready on the trees and can't do anything with them. I'm afraid to over do it.
 
Hi pjm, nice to have someone else here from 'down under'. :) I'm in NZ and just had my THR last week. I'm still at the "being in bed most of the time" stage and the tiredness and exhaustion coming on suddenly. I remember waking up in hospital, resting my drink on my chest to sip on, next thing woke up wet through. Couldn't believe how I just dropped off like that. I'm feeling great and loving walking without pain. You sound like you are doing really well too.
 
Hi Octopus, yes I know exactly where you are. This was a first for me so it took me completely unaware. I first wanted my phys to do a follow up on me to see how and where my artho was last May. After numerous test and xrays of lower back and right hip it came back with problems with the back and minor arthro with the right hip. I spent the next 5 months thinking that this was in my head. Really started to worry about myself. In OctoberI started off with my back and right leg hurting most of the time and not able to walk without a limp for almost 6 months. Finally after numerous test again and finally an MRI of the hip my orthro Dr said that the hip was worn out and I needed a THR. Leading up to this visit I had been told to expect a torn lig. so hearing this completely blowed me away. I cried for most of the day and then kinda sit around in shock. Me having to have a THR!
Well, best thing I have ever done! The first few days was really bad but after that each day kept getting a bit better. This morning I actually put together a lamb/veg pie and have it in the oven at the moment. I took my time and sat down a few times but in the end got it done. Its suppose to get to 28 and 31 tomorrow so thought it best to try early before it gets too hot. Lets keep up with each other and see how we do.
 
I knew mine was coming for a long time, but still cried when the surgeon said, this is all we can do for you now. Thankfully I got someone who was willing to use the best parts and did not tell me to wait. I'm so glad now, it took a huge amount of courage to get to surgery, but I wanted my life back. It's encouraging for me to hear that you are cooking already! To think another week and I can be that much better is amazing. We can do this!
 
You bet we can! My husband and I have a yacht and we want to travel around. New Zealand is on our list for next yr! I fully believe that staying positive is really important in our recovery process. I was just looking at another thread talking about the short term and long term recovery. Long term will take us about a yr to complette depending on how well we do. Let me know each day how you are doing. You will be surprised the little bits that you will notice. I can stand without and crutchs and can walk about (in the home) with only one crutch. What I have noticed today is that feeling of like I am sitting on an orange has gone. From what I have learned on this forum is that it was knotted up muscles so thank God it has dissapeared.
 
You have a yacht! That's amazing, I'm from a yachting family, my father has pretty much owned one since I was about six years old, and before I was born. He is currently living on his yacht in Tasmania, quite a big one from what I understand as I've not seen it yet. He has spent the past decade or so travelling various parts of the world by yacht. I don't get to go out sailing at all these days as I don't know anyone with a yacht. Have you been to NZ before? As you probably know Auckland is great for yachting, lots of beautiful islands to explore! I spent a significant part of my childhood out there. You'll have to let me know when you make your plan to come. I am feeling much more myself today. My appetite is back, I can stand without crutches and no pain. I still walk with two crutches as I'm only a week today and don't want to rush it, but there is very little pain when walking. I showered for the first time yesterday, it was amazing. I didn't have the energy for it before then. I'm sleeping much better and for longer periods. Thankfully I've been allowed to side sleep with a pillow between my legs. I'm going for a walk down the drive shortly (all flat) to see if I can see the Queen Mary which has been in port, but it may have gone now. But looking forward to seeing the world anyway.
 
You sound like I did a week back. I had a water proof dressing from day 1 so was allowed to shower my second day on. I did find it hard to muster up the energy to stay in it for very long and usually laid down after getting my nice clean dressing gown on. For the last several days I have been actually putting on loose fitting clothes. Due to the swelling in my rt leg I have not been wearing any under garments. That can wait til more of the swelling goes down. I am getting around in the house with just one crutch and some short walks without anything. Always make sure that I have a counter or something to grab if needed.
We have a 40ft yacht which is out of the water at the moment getting ready for painting later this week. Probably back in the water very soon. We are new to yaching and have several people who will be working with us in the yacht club so that we can learn as much as possible. We plan on travelling with another boat for our first couple of trips out. My husband was a ships engeneer way back for a while so he knows everything about engines and such. I have not been to NZ but we have talked about it often. It is on our list for one of our first trips. I would love to catch up with you so we can exchange details later on private email. At least we can know what part of the country to come into. I did fly into NZ but we never left the airport about 2yrs ago. Beautiful country that we can't wait to see. Does your father have a blog on the yachting forum for his trips?
 
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