@kelseyalfred: hip replacement journey: week 4 🩵 increased pain + questions about my implant I’ve been dealing with increasing joint pain during week 4, and honestly, it has me concerned. So I started looking into my implant information and found the numbers from my surgery — and one of the measurements made me realize that I may have a much larger implant size than I expected. 👀 Now I’m trying to understand what actually goes into choosing implant size, why my surgeon chose these particular components for my anatomy, and whether implant size can have any relationship to things like pain, soft-tissue irritation, stability, or other complications. I’m NOT saying I’ve figured out what’s causing my pain — I’m just trying to understand what’s happening in my own body and what questions I need to bring to my surgeon. Recovery has definitely not been as straightforward as I hoped, and this week has me questioning a lot. 🩵 #SticklerSyndrome #HipReplacementJourney #HipReplacementRecovery #AnteriorHipApproach #DualMobilityHip

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dpk2200
DPK :
It takes a while to be honest. Where’s your pain located? Groin? In 5 months out.
2026-08-14 15:26:40
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_k.e.y.123_
_K.E.Y.123_ :
Have you just been so exhausted by walking? I walk outside and come back and I am so exhausted!!!
2026-08-14 01:43:15
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arge_1776
Arge :
Oh no, not the update I was hoping to hear, that sucks! 🥺
2026-08-14 06:29:25
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hbona68
Tg70@ :
I had hip surgery 7 weeks ago I have had pain it’s like a Charlie horse type pain he gave me muscle relaxers I mean I have to see
2026-08-14 02:18:07
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kikideeveegee
kikideeveegee :
You poor girl. I’ll take my two week itchy rash over your pain.
2026-08-13 17:03:17
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pjandlc
Megs in Monterey :
They do an xray right after surgery in the OR to check the implant a follow up xray at 6 weeks. I had a total hip replacement left side lateral incision with 2 screws and core decompression right side. I was told to use a walker for 6 weeks. I used a cane for 3 months post op because I didn't want to encourage the limp. use your cane. it is a mobility aid.
2026-08-13 21:07:39
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john.weaver93
John Weaver :
I am 3 months still pain cant walk it sucks never again for me
2026-08-13 02:54:40
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flowercatus
Flower Catus :
Week 7 and I’m having increase pain in my knees and back from a length differential. It’s so painful to walk even a mile. And I have a really bad limp. It’s disturbing my sleep. I honestly feel like I wasn’t told that this would be so difficult and mentally draining. I wasn’t expecting for my leg to be longer either .
2026-08-13 07:33:39
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patrickmcandrew1
patrickmcandrew1 :
Sorry for your pain. Four to five weeks are really early on in recovery. Pain resolution and reconditioning your muscles can take several months. I would trust your PT eval…this sounds like a muscle issue which has multiple impacts on pain and recovery. X ray may be indicated to assess the prosthetic, but is more than likely muscular in origin. I am at 7 months and have a probable hip flexor tendonopathy….some discomfort lifting my leg, and with external rotation. I also have a 6 mm leg differential which plays a role in this process too. No issues walking, stairs. Changed up PT exercises and slowly getting better, it still requires attention not to overwork.
2026-08-13 03:27:10
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bearlove2490
Bearlove24 :
I'm sorry to hear you're still in pain sending prayers 🙏✝️🙏
2026-08-13 17:09:16
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timetotravelwithcarmen
Time to travel with Carmen :
I’m 5 months out and still have nerve and hip flexor issues. I think I saw on one of your videos you were from Buffalo, who did your surgery?
2026-08-13 12:49:38
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tammyg682
TammyG :
so sorry u are not doing good.I hope it get better
2026-08-13 17:32:24
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litsaki77
litsaki77 :
Yes it is a long way to recovery for some people . I’m going back in September to replace my right hip it is about to collapse. But I am recovering from left hip replacement at the same time . Just don’t don’t do too much or too less
2026-08-13 12:30:06
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_k.e.y.123_
_K.E.Y.123_ :
My pain has increased as well, you story sounds just like mine!
2026-08-13 02:59:20
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john.weaver93
John Weaver :
no
2026-08-13 02:57:57
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john.weaver93
John Weaver :
did mine and sent me home see ya in a year told me
2026-08-13 02:59:17
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john.weaver93
John Weaver :
me to it hurts like hell I am sick of it
2026-08-13 03:02:30
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