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What is normal recovery time/ progress for total hip replacement?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 28 12:18pm | Replies (46)
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@msvjv

Hi Joe. I have miralax and stool softener. Thats what had me alternating between comstipation and the big D. Happily, things are getting better now that I’ve dc’d the oxy.

As for the pillow…yes, i usually sleep on my side but since the surgery it’s very uncomfortable even with a pillow. Im hoping that will resolve in time.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 23 5:39am

Hi msjv,

You are so very spot on describing the feast or famine nature of opiate-induced constipation.

I hope your pain at night resolves, I have a hunch it will. Unless your Dr says otherwise, I'd stick with the pillow. It's something we all should do anyway - good for the spine.

And an additional thought on pain management. I was taking diclofenac (Rx Voltaren) after the oxy. My Dr had me take it with Prilosec as the Voltaren is hard on the stomach. I took two Tylenol at the same time. Another Rx NSAID that is supposed to be easier on the stomach is Celebrex. Maybe ask your Dr about those meds?

You're two weeks post-op now. I hope the hip is better. Stick with the rehab exercises at home, 3x day. They help circulation, and that is all good for the hip. Finally, it takes the hip capsule (which was totally disrupted by the surgery) a while to scar over (according to my Dr). I know it's hard to be patient. Stick with it, you're doing great!

All the best!

Joe

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