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Edited on 07/12/2016 at 15:02

After number of years with osteoarthritis . I have had no choice but to have a hip replacement . Any one who had any helpful tips, recommendations or just a friendly ear for people to chat to all is welcome .

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28/04/2017 at 02:46

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Hi aglowlady,

Thanks for your helpful comments, it's true that everyone's outcome is different. Suppose the 'gamble' goes out of it when you can't walk at all.

Keep in touch.

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Life after a joint replacement: Share your experiences and advice! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/muscles-skeleton-joints/living-with-diseases-affecting-muscles-joints/life-after-a-joint-replacement-1435 2017-04-28 02:46:45

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HI @AGLOWLADY

HAD MY OP ON TUES,GOT HOME YESTERDAY [THUR] ....THE DOC SEEMS HAPPY

I'M IN AGONY......STILL FEEL VERY WEAK AND SHAKEY.....THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS, KEEP THEM COMING

KOVE

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28/04/2017 at 14:41

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I hope you are feeling better now Hileena..i was in agony when i first had my knee op but it does get better..i have said virtually every day that i wish i hadn't had it done after being in pain all night and not getting much sleep but now that i am recovering i know that it will be worth it in the long run..will keep you in my prayers.

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@moonstone

HI, THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS. THE ONLY THING IS SINCE THE TKR I FELL AND BROKE MY SHOULDER. HAD AN OP TO PUT PINS PLATE SCREW ETC IN. WAS SENT HOME, THEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS CALLED BACK IN....FOR A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT!!!!!!

SO THATS WHY THE CAPS. IT IS MY RIGHT SHOULDER, I'M RIGHT HANDED AND THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CANMANAGE. THIS WAS DONE LAST TUES. [ITS NOW SAT] SO I HAVE A LONG HAUL IN FRONT OF ME. ITS EVEN SORER THAN THE TKR!!!!!!!!!!!

SO REALLY DO NEED PRAYER

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12/05/2017 at 10:38

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@Hileena

hi , I hope you are recovering well from both of your replacements .

I had my TKR on 2/5. The pain was swings from agony to just downright painful ! Lol !!! I think the pre and post op exercises are paying off though, as I soon graduated to mobilising with 2 sticks.

looking forward to hearing from you .

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12/05/2017 at 10:47

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@Birmingham

hi,

I was sorry to hear that you havnt had a good outcome from your TKRs. I think you are right that the exercises are beneficial.

take care

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12/05/2017 at 21:32

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@aglowlady

HI TRICIA

I SAW THE CONSULTANT LAST TUESDAY ABOUT MY SHOULDER . THAT WAS 2 WEEKS POST OP

HE WAS PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING. TOOK 24 STAPLES OUT AND WANTS TO SEE ME IN 4 WEEKS, THATS 6 WEEKS POST OP HE SAID THE SLING WOULD PROBABLY BE OFF THEN

I THEN ASKED HIM ABOUT USING MY RIGHT HAND CRUTCH....YOU KNOW I'M PERMANTLY ON 2 CRUTCHES BUT AT THE MOMENT ITS 1 IN A SLING AND THE LEFT HAND ONE...I'M WOBBLING ABOUT ON IT....VERY HARD

ANYWAY HE SAID OH THAT WILL BE 3 OR 4 MONTHS TIME WHAT!!!!!!!!! IT HAS TO BE REALLY STRONG BEFORE YPOU CAN USE IT

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13/05/2017 at 13:10

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So I have had a bit of a setback with my recovery as on my last physio session which went well and they said that i didn't need go any more then told me to use the exercise bike..i gave it my best shot but it was on a high setting and i really struggled to use it..i could feel my knee hurting but tried to carry on until the pain got so bad i had to stop..so ever since then i have been having chronic pain at night which is stopping me from sleeping the only thing that helps is to get up and walk around for a while ..yesterday i went to visit my sister in Norfolk (i journey of about 2 hours) and i had not slept at all the night before..so it spoiled the day as i was so tired and resembled a corpse..sister was concerned about me as I looked so awful but tried to enjoy the day.

I saw my consultant on Thursday at the 6 week check up and he wants to see me again in 2 months time as he. Couldn't explain why i was having so much pain at night but i wonder if i have strained a muscle using the bike?

Has anyone else experienced this?would appreciate any help .

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13/05/2017 at 22:46

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Hi Moonstone

Did you over do your static bike? Was the bike in the gym, physio dept or your own in the house. Who set the setting on the bike? gentle paddling is okay. If you were using it on the high setting when biking the first time, could be the reason for your pain. Can you get to the swimming pool at all? It will be very good to do some gentle exercises in the water as its weigtless in water and you dont feel the pain so much. You dont have to be able to swim. Just at the shallow end, hold on to the wall and bend your knee as high as you can manage, and hold it to the count of 5 to begin with, and gently lower your leg to the floor. Do a few repitations to begin with and gradually increase the number of repitations. You can also try to lie on your back and do some straight leg raises. Hope you get on okay.

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Yes the bike was in the gym and the setting was already set after being used by one of the men ...i didn't see. Anyone altering the setting and didn't know how to i have an exercise bike at home but had been told by the physio not to use it yet....i had. Just started to get the night pain under control and was feeling so much better then this happened.

I am doing knee exercises given to me by the physio.

I am feeeling better today and do not have so much pain so I am hoping that I am over the worse..shame it had to happen as i was. Getting on well with walking and doing the exercises anyway hopefully I am on the mend now.

I am trying to find salt water swimming pool in my area as I am allergic to chlorine so can't use a normal pool but do love swimming..if not i will have to risk a trip to the coast and swim in the sea. If i can brave the cold.

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