katemary63 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Eileen! I'm 10 days post-op from my hip surgery and now that I'm walking around more I realize that my right leg is now much longer then my left leg. So much so that I am uncomfortable standing upright. When I sit, one knee sticks out much farther then the other. I just can't believe this. Before this last surgery, my right leg was a tiny bit shorter then the left from my first surgery. Maybe my Dr. thought he was going to fix that. Oops! He did tell my DH after my surgery, "I gave her some length." I see him on Wed. and I'm sure we'll discuss it. I'm told that over the course of up to a month post-op, the leg will "settle" but this is such a significant difference that I know it's permanant. Of course there are only two solutions. 1. Another surgery. 2. Ugly shoes. I'm too young for ugly shoes! :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I hope it works out.... but at least you still can smile about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I hope it works out.... but at least you still can smile about it! :iagree::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Oh no. :grouphug: Is it possible that it will settle enough to make up the difference? Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 You should definitely address it. If it remains significantly longer, you may encounter back issues down the road since your spine won't be aligned properly. Hopefully, it will "settle" and perhaps more than you think is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Sherry Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Oh boy. I hope this is not permanent.Let us know what your dr says about it after you see him Wednesday. Perhaps he gave you the amount of extra length he expects the leg to "settle". I sure hope so. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 wow, I can be so slow. I could not understand the connection between your name change and the surgery. I read the post 6 times before I got it.:001_huh: I am so sorry about our leg. Surely there will be options. I just hope they are good ones. No one should have to wear ugly shoes.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Come on! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I hope it works out.... but at least you still can smile about it! :iagree::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks everybody. I'm trying to keep my sense of humor. I found a place that will take any shoe and add a lift to the bottom of one. It's not my idea of an ideal situation, but I guess if I'm cured of all my nerve pain and can return to my life, this is the lesser of two evils. I'll find out more on Thursday when I see my Dr. (Wed appointment has been rescheduled.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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