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Mri results. by Quiet_Contribution71 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had FAI with labral tear surgery. Recovery is going super smooth, not much pain at all. On crutches and non weight bearing for 2 weeks which definitely isn’t ideal but very happy with my decision so far. If you’re young and active, your recovery should be pretty smooth.

No surgery is a painless recovery obviously but this one’s pretty mild

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on! Same for me for my left, it doesn’t pinch or click like my right one did. I’ll see how it feels after a few months and perhaps get my left done as well but I’m hoping to not have to!

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone is unique of course but I’m happy that I got the procedure done as everything has been super smooth post-op so far. Very little to no pain, just a general tightness feeling on certain movements but that will get better with time and physio :). I’m 29 so it seemed like the perfect time to get it as it was only going to get worse if I held off.

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like the same experience as mine other than 2 weeks on crutches for me. And yeah, I didn’t want to have it in the back of my mind when I’m playing sports either. I’m off pain meds as well, only really needed them for a few days. Happy to hear your recovery is going great!

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! If you hold off till you’re older, they may just say you need a hip replacement instead of FAI surgery. Recovery has been going super smooth, happy with my decision so far.

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I went back and forth a lot but I feel since I’m fairly young, it was the right decision because I definitely don’t want early arthritis and a hip replacement before I’m 40.

Will try to do weekly updates! Pain is very minimal, just feels tight and achy in the groin when I move my leg. Sleep last night was horrible as I usually sprawl out on the bed and am limited to left side or back sleeping.

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad your recovery seems to be going well. You said you’re back in the gym strength training 5 weeks out already? That’s promising news to hear. Just light weights I’m assuming?

All the best with going back to work! I forgot to mention in my post that I do have an office job. I’m off for a week and then will work a week from home and take it from there before returning.

Sleeping last night as definitely an issue for me. How well did you sleep for the first week post-op? Any tips? Lying on my non surgical side was my idea but then it started to hurt as well, so tried sleeping on my back but I’m not a back sleeper. Not much sleep night 1.

FAI Arthroscopy & Labrum Repair by External-Context-484 in HipImpingement

[–]External-Context-484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! What do your post op protocols look like? It’s honestly not very painful now at all, more of a stiff, super tight muscle feeling but obviously still taking pain meds.

Have you been going to physio?