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proximal hamstring avulsion Surgery

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Hi Katy, I did the exact same thing you did to my hamstring on June 16, I had surgery July 15.
I couldn't manage the crutches at home. So my insurance covered a walker alot more stable for me. I am not doing stairs as I already fell twice. ugh.
I also got a toilet seat riser for making going to the bathroom easier. I have been sponge bathing daily. my daughter washes my hair for me.
My brace is set at 90% they said but the paperwork said 75%.
we are not supposed to use our injured leg at all. I purchased chucks pads for my bed ( they help to slide to off bed easier)and I wear a moo- moo. I bought some cute ones off amazon.So much easier than clothes. I'm not sure how to upload pictures but I can next time if someone needs to see.
I was on oxycodone for pain but off that
I do have alot of nerve pain. does anyone else? I am taking lyrica and tylenol for that it seems to work.
open to any information on a timeline if healing process from anyone.
this is the worse injury ever. the pain when I first did it was as bad as labor to me. I am glad that pain is gone and now just dealing with healing pains.

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I cannot imagine going a month with my hamstrings detached from my pelvis. Your sciatica nerve may have comprises during the month prior to surgery. I am wearing dresses and wide shorts. Can you take your brace off to shower? It is the only time I take it off.
Keep posting and telling your recovery stories.