Thursday, August 4, 2011

Update - 5 weeks since left hip replacement

Although I am totally sick and tired of physical therapy and being in "recovery", I am doing well. I graduated to walking with a cane this week. I can actually walk un-assisted, but I sort of wobble, so I don't want to get in that habit, so the cane it is. Aside from that, I am progressing. Still going to out-patient physical therapy twice a week - it is still grueling and painful. This time around, the pain has been more continuous. I am still having trouble sleeping. The minute I lie flat (which I have to for a few more weeks), the pain gets very intense and keeps me awake. It is very annoying! I have good strength in the operated leg when standing, but I have trouble with balance and stamina. I also can't raise that leg very high on it's own - I sort of have to pick it up to get in and out of a car. The physical therapist thinks that I am doing great - but he is not the one struggling and in pain! The other problem is that my arms/shoulders are really beginning to hurt again - if it is not one thing, it is another! The good news is that I am PROGRESSING - so that is all that matters for now.
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  1. Kim R.August 5, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Was just thinking about you tonight and wondering how you were; i always check this before I email you so you don't have to continually repeat things in email. I agree with your PT; sounds like you're doing great. Sorry about the pain, though. That part must really suck. But you're so close. Hang in!

    xo,

    Kim

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  2. Depuy recallOctober 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Recovery doesn't come that real fast. Patience is very much needed in your case. Continue your session with your PT and you'll be back in shape in no time.

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  3. Defective hip replacementFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Be patient and hang on. Eventually you will recover. I know how painful recovery it is and how much effort does it take. My mother had hip replacement surgery a year ago, and now she is doing great. She's relatively old and I'm always concerned about complications. I pray that she won't develop any complications down the road.
    Wish you a fast and full recovery.
    Best,
    Colin.

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