Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 4 months ago

What is normal pain after hip replacement surgery?

My mother just had hip replacement surgery a few days ago. She's complaining of pain, and I'm trying to understand what level of pain is normal after such an operation. How much pain is expected?

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Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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After such a big surgery, some pain is definitely normal, ji. Like how we manage our sugar levels, we need to manage pain too. Make sure you follow the doctor's instructions for medicines and physiotherapy. Don't overdo anything, and keep monitoring it.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Post-surgery pain is expected, but 'normal' varies. The first few days will be the most intense, then it should gradually reduce. If it suddenly gets worse or doesn't improve with medication, that's your cue to call the surgeon. Don't waste time wondering.

Anand Rao Anand Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It is important to remember that the body needs time to heal. Some discomfort is part of the process. Stay positive, be patient with yourself, and follow your medical team's advice. Take care of yourself, mind and body.

Arjun Desai Arjun Desai Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Don't stress too much, it's a big surgery, so some pain is absolutely normal as you heal. They must have given you good painkillers. Just make sure you follow your physio exercises properly, that's key. If the pain gets really bad or feels wrong, call your doctor or nurse, okay?

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Lakshmi Rao Lakshmi Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

My aunt had a hip replacement, and she said it was painful for a while, but it slowly got better with medicines. Family elders tell us to be patient with healing. Still, for specific details about *your* pain, your surgeon or physiotherapist is the best guide. Always trust the doctor's advice.

Smita Rane Smita Rane Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hey! It's super normal to have pain after hip replacement, it's a major thing your body is going through! 💪 Just follow your doctor's pain management plan and do your exercises. If it feels too much or different, def talk to your surgeon's team! You got this! ✨

Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I totally get how you must be feeling, surgery recovery is tough! Pain is definitely normal, especially for a big surgery like hip replacement. It should lessen over time with your pain meds and physio. If it's excruciating or you feel something is off, don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor.

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Gopalakrishnan P. Gopalakrishnan P. Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

After such a major surgery, some pain is expected, just like we have to constantly monitor our health for BP. The doctors will have given you pain management. If the pain is very severe or doesn't improve, it's best to contact your surgeon immediately. Don't take chances, always get it checked.

Shivani Malhotra Shivani Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Post-surgery recovery is a journey, and pain levels are very individual. While some discomfort is expected, any sudden increase in pain, redness, or fever needs immediate medical attention. We should always be cautious with our health and never assume things are okay without a doctor's confirmation, just like with managing PCOS.

Kavita Devi Kavita Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Oh, please don't ignore any pain that feels 'different' or too much. I once thought my symptoms were normal after an operation and ended up prolonging my recovery. If you're having unusual pain or swelling, call your surgeon's office right away. Better safe than sorry!

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