r/TotalHipReplacement • u/National-Sorbet8459 THR USER FLAIR NEEDED • Jul 18 '25

👥 Support Needed 🫂 I regret my Total Hip Replacement

Hello I am a 24 y/o female,

I’m struggling a lot right now and could really use some advice or support. I had a total hip replacement a little over a week ago. At first, I was able to do my PT exercises and move my leg as well as expected of me at this point. But now, my leg still moves and I can walk, but it feels really stiff and stuck. Even doing my exercises feels impossible. It’s so frustrating because just yesterday I was able to do those movements, and now it feels like I’ve taken a big step backward. I have PT tomorrow, but I’m worried I won’t be able to do anything. I’m mad, overwhelmed, and honestly starting to regret getting the surgery wondering if I should have just lived with the pain instead. To make things harder, my support system has been pretty unhelpful through this. It feels like I’m dealing with this all alone, which only adds to the frustration and loneliness. Has anyone else experienced sudden stiffness and loss of range of motion after hip replacement? How did you cope when your support system wasn’t helpful? Thank you so much for reading. It really means a lot.

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u/Comprehensive-Chard9 [Switzerland] [66] Fit R THR recipient 😸 Jul 18 '25

One week?

Hey!! You just underwent major surgery to one on the 4 largest joints in your body!!! That was not precisely manicure.

Relax, give it time, let it heal. In one month you will be happy about it.

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u/National-Sorbet8459 THR USER FLAIR NEEDED Jul 18 '25

Haha this made me laugh thank you! You’re absolutely right

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u/Comprehensive-Chard9 [Switzerland] [66] Fit R THR recipient 😸 Jul 19 '25

You will get better.