👯‍♀️ Hips and Knees part 7

Hello Susytish
I had the same feeling about different leg length after my hip op 4 years ago I had my podiatrist test it snd he said it was ok snd after a while, it was. I think it was the way I walked others prior snd after my operation .
Greetings to all. enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, we are due to go away got a few days next week just as the rain begins, Typical!

I know this advice goes against all written rules, but it is temporary and not for life.

Have you tried one or two pillows lengthwise under your leg? Try with it on the pillow and also try with the foot dangling

If you can sleep on your side, a pillow between your legs and another on your back to stop you rolling backwards.

TKR ten days ago. Having codeine at night but sticking to paracetamol in the day. DH has been amazing help but how do people on their own manage? I find the pressing knee back to 95% very painful and use the ice pads afterwards. Really tired though and feel I’ve left it rather late. My knee was bone on bone and knock kneed to boot.

I am just so used to doing everything on my own I rarely think about it. The only time I had a mega problem was when non weight-bearing with crutches. I survived two knee replacements on my own, ordering food online. I am trying to forget I need a new hip and hope my present ones will "see me out".

I am 11weeks post op following an emergency hip replacement.
I am managing to use the bus with the walking stick supplied by the NHS with no problems. I am considering buying a folding walking stick so that I can put it away in shops rather than trying to juggle handbag ,shopping bag and walking stick.
Have you used a folding stick and did you find it ok?

Try before you buy because some are a tad rickety and obviously not as solid as a proper walking stick.

I had to ditch my handbag for the same reason and pop everything in my shopping bag. Because of the stick and mobility problems, I can't carry much.

I did consider it but was concerned that it might suddenly collapse.
I used a cross body bag which freed the hands.

You can buy rubber ferrules that will make your stick stand up on its own provided the floor is level. Mine works pretty well and also makes my stick more stable. I have a folding one but as others have said it’s a bit flimsy and I unless I put it into a pretty tight bag it promptly unfolded itself. I use a backpack plus a small cross body bag when shopping, have given up trying to look smart.

I doubt if a folding stick will take any weight. My normal stick is fine for that so please be careful.

I’ve a folding stick purchased from a local pharmacy which is sturdy enough to keep me balanced and is comfortable to hold. It lives in an old umbrella case when not in use.

Wanting one for the car and one indoors I ordered another from Amazon. Looked identical. It certainly isn’t and is nowhere near as sturdy as the other although its fine for a potter round a shop.

My advice is buy a stick from a pharmacy or a disability store where you can try it first.

MayBee
Had TKR right leg nine months ago.
Went private as in mid 70s. NHS wait wasted a whole year to see consultant who told me another 2 YEARS at least before any op.
Op went well and felt great until 6 months in. Had been getting regular physio exercises. Then started feeling pain in my calf, not near my op site.
GP suggested ibuprofen and paracetamol, but they are not helping pain when walking outside. I've always been fit and walked a lot prior to this op

I realised a TKR was needed when my knee finally gave way, after many years of putting up with it dragging along. It wasn't painful so now I think I'm in worse condition since op.
Hope NHS comes up with answer.

Have you had a local infection? I really can't think why you are getting pain in your calf. Maybe a trip to your GP and suggest a scan to see if the joint has moved slightly or if there is any other reason. Try not to go privately because they are expensive and the money mounts up. I waited around 6 weeks, pre op. I live in London.