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2nd Hip Replacement Swelling worse than first hip replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 26, 2023 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
I had my first hip replacement 8 days ago! I was hoping it was going to be an easy rehabilitation since I’m only 58 lol! Well everyday something else hurts. I had such swelling all the way down to my feet. I keep walking around the house with a cane or walker. I’m doing ankle pumps and some exercises the PT gave me. I have a hard time drinking a lot of water but I do believe that helps along with icing and elevation. I found a wedge type pillow online that seems to help. I go to my first post op visit so hopefully he’ll say all of this will subside!! I’m feeling a little depressed. I know I have to give it time !!!
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Patience is the key! You have had major surgery - your body is protesting the insults - it will be worth it in the end!
One tip - if you are not walking around, elevate your leg. It will help with swelling and discomfort. And ice can be used wherever there is pain - ankle, foot, thigh, hip, knee, butt or back. All of those were affected at one time or another when I was healing from hip surgeries in my 50's and 60's. Now in my 70's I can garden, dance, hike - and just came in from assembling a new storage shed in my yard - got it all done myself except getting the roof on!
Hang in there.
Sue
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It is not clear from your posting, is your swelling on both legs or just the operated leg? When is your post op visit? I would not delay seeing someone, especially if it is only on your implant leg. As I said above, deep vein thrombosis can be a rare but dangerous side effect.