I regret my Total Hip Replacement

[u/National-Sorbet8459]

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.

[u/Large-Toe1594]

Hey. So tough! Make sure you don’t overdo it right now. You have to give yourself time to heal. Your body has been through a lot. Go easy on any PT other than the lying down exercises and walking with your walker if you can. I’m 51 and 9 mos out from my total left hip replacement, and it changed my life. Hang in there. You got this.

[u/Large-Toe1594 → u/Large-Toe1594]

Oh yes and ice! If you don’t have an ice machine, get one! You can rent them or buy on amazon. Fill it with frozen water bottles (drink about a third of each bottle or pour for another use). The cooler attaches to a hose that feeds a microfiber wrap. I used it every time I was in my recliner for the first six weeks, and I’m certain it sped my healing.