Guest guest Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 It was two weeks ago today I had my left hip replaced via direct anterior approach. Amazing how quickly time flies. I'm still taking my muscle relaxers and pain meds. It seems that I have some good days and not so good days, and even sometimes its broken down into moments. I really had no idea how my body would respond to this surgery, and looking back I think I'm sort of in the middle in terms of pain and healing. Initially my doctor told me I could return to work next week, but there is just no way I feel ready for it. I get my stitches out on Friday and I'm going to ask him to write me a note that gives me one more week at least. My incision looks clean, but my IT band and quadriceps are still tight and sore. I still have alot of tingling burning feelings and my skin is numb which I assume is normal. I have to say without this group I would have been totally lost and scared. Everyone's support and feedback have made this journey much easier than doing it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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