A physical therapist's experience of a hip revision surgery from day 1 through 3 months post-surgery
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Day 23
I had some discomfort last night but figured out that I was rolling slightly to my right side onto the surgical limb . I corrected that and was OK but my leg straight out flat is still uncomfortable. So I am going to try to go as long as possible without pain meds today. It is feeling pretty good this morning
It is 3:10 PM and no pain meds. The leg is a little stiff but getting up regularly helps that. I have been able to actually exercise my brain on some studies which is amazing. I just have to be careful not to overexceed my capabilities and use common sense.
So no pain med yesterday. I must be moving more in my sleep as I am waking up in a little more discomfort. Sex with my partner is becoming easier and less limited as long as my hips are elevated higher than my knees and they aren't together.
I need another pair of TED hose . They give you 1 pair but they get dirty quick.
On reflecting back a day or two, my leg was hurting a fair amount when I fell but I was testing my leg afterwards and SLR hurts no matter how you look at it.
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