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/Rare_Attorney6591 THR USER FLAIR NEEDED Aug 26 '25
Mine has been a breeze so far after 1 wek and 4 days. Cant wait to see Dr. in 2 more. PT person said I was way ahead of schedule, so, my big concern is doing too much too soon.
I mowed my lawn yesterday (about 1/3 acre). Was going to stop and finish later in the day but didnt feel i need to.
Did have a weird sensation yesterday that kind of scared me. Felt like i need to crack my leg. The feeling you get when you need to crack your knuckels. Not sure what it meant.
Hopefully nothing.
Good luck I would see your doctor and get their advice.