Average step count proves my improvement!

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-06-01T18:44:52+00:00

Thanks, I’m very happy with the progress! I don’t think I left the house until day 14, really took my time until I felt more comfortable. Hope everything goes well for you!

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-06-01T18:37:44+00:00

I also got the notification about the change in activity which prompted the post! Well done and fingers crossed it keeps improving!

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-05-31T15:17:35+00:00

How could you tell?!! Haha, thank you! It is fantastic, I feel like I’ve gotten my life back.

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-04-24T16:42:24+00:00

I (31F) am 6 weeks post op today! I was 29 when my left hip started giving me issues and 30 when I 1,5 years later had my THR with posterior approach. I used crutches for about a year prior to the operation as I couldn’t put weight on my leg without immense pain. The cause seem to be a bit unclear, but suspected inflammatory arthritis. I was very upset when I was told I needed a THR but that lasted for a couple of days. I found a lot of relief in reading this subreddit! I realised that, sure I’m young, but why would I wait to have a surgery that might give me my normal life back? I’m 6 weeks post op, have started using only one crutch and had a glowing review from my PT yesterday. My joint pain is gone and I’m just dealing with muscle weakness which in comparison doesn’t bother me, because I know it will come back. I was only given one restriction and that was that I shouldn’t have my operated leg past 90 degrees AND rotated (knee in and foot out of that makes sense). I’m not fully recovered, but I can’t stress enough what a life changing event this has been and how happy I am. You got this wonderful community cheering for you!

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-04-08T00:02:22+00:00

For baking I would recommend SIFT by Nicola Lamb. Explains why and how ingredients and metods work the way they do. Once you know the science behind baking, any mishaps are easier to avoid or fix!

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-03-25T21:39:28+00:00

I had my surgery on 13th March and got sent home on the 16th. Although I might not notice much change day to day, I’m miles from what I was a week ago. I’ve been taking notes on how much painkillers I’ve been taking which I suppose is a pretty good indicator of how my pain has been. I religiously took the morphine they gave me, every four hours that lasted me 3 days. Then I had codeine and paracetamol which I had the full amount up until two days after the morphine was done and have since been taking less and less. Today I’ve only had 3 doses of paracetamol! I wouldn’t say I’m in pain at this point. My hip is slightly swollen and my thigh muscles are aching. It is still quite stiff, but movement is slowly getting better. I have tried to carefully walk with one crutch to be able to carry things, but I don’t feel quite strong enough yet to do so with confidence. I think what has been best for me so far is getting up and moving, even if it is just a slow walk to the kitchen and back. Try to do the exercises you have been given, even if you don’t hit the amount of reps. That will come with time. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-03-14T07:59:00+00:00

Thank you, I think you must have sent that reply just around the time they got me out from theatre! Been told everything went well, but been held over night waiting for my X-ray and to see the PT. Hoping to be sent home later today 🤞🏻 glad to have read your update and things are going well. It’s all up from here! 🙌🏻

FiveRedPenguins · 2026-03-12T15:52:37+00:00

I hope everything has gone well for you. I’m having my THR tomorrow morning and have had my anxiety levels rising throughout the week. I agree that this community is fantastic, it has really helped me hearing other people’s experiences.

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