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🎉🎉🎉 walked without stick 🎉🎉🎉

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Worriedgirl29
Worriedgirl29

Hey all,

Just thought I would share with you some of my good news.

I went out for lunch and shopping with a friend today and walked, all in total about a mile, but all without my stick.

Bought a fold up one to put in my bag just in case. But didn't need to use it.

So happy with this, but my legs feel really heavy and tight.

Making progress though.

I had been using crutches since before the op, September so it was a major thing for me today!x

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  • bini31328
    bini31328 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done you ! Thats a real achievement . I still take my stick when im out and about , walk 50 yards with and 50 without - must look odd to other people ! ( does she need that stick or not!)  lovely yo hear you are making such good progress - keep us informed xxxxxx 
    • Worriedgirl29
      Worriedgirl29 bini31328

      Posted

      Thank you 😘

      We all do what we need to in order to make progress and if that helps you then keep doing it.

      I think when you go through such a big operation that has such a great impact on physical, mental and emotional well-being, you stop caring what people think as much.

      Before this, I was a bit scared to go out with a walking stick, thought people would be looking at me and judging.. And wondering why? But I got over it and knew within myself it was for my benefit.

      Keep doing what your doing and let me know how you get on X

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Well done there, definitely a step in the right direction, another major milestone.

    Time to celebrate 🍸 🍹 🎉 cheesygrin

    Graham - 🚀💃

    • Worriedgirl29
      Worriedgirl29 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks Graham.

      Finally feels like I can see light at the end of this long and winding tunnel.

      Natalie 😁

  • erika61265
    erika61265 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    How far are you post op? Glad you had a fun day!!
    • Worriedgirl29
      Worriedgirl29 erika61265

      Posted

      Thanks. Great girly day. Missed them so much.

      I will be 11 weeks on Wednesday! It's taken me a while to get to this stage, not as quick as I would have liked, but guess we are all a bit impatient like that.x

  • linda38528
    linda38528 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Hi WG!

    What good news to hear from you. You are making progress - doesn't it feel fabulous?!

    I am doing better as well - although not as far along as you.

    Very, very glad to hear that you are doing so well.

    Big hugs,

    L

    • Worriedgirl29
      Worriedgirl29 linda38528

      Posted

      Thank you so much. How far along are you?

      It's taken a while to get to this point, believe me. Need to keep going now and building muscles up. X

    • linda38528
      linda38528 Worriedgirl29

      Posted

      I am 10 weeks post LTHR and walking with a cane for outings with limited walking and a walker for distance walks (I am trying to build up endurence and smooth out my gait). I do physio with a PT 1x/week and about 40 minutes of exercises each day plus walking.

      I did a (very) little gardening today and I really feel it but it was GOOD and my garden was very appreciative :-))

      I see my surgeon in July to set a date for my second hip (likely late summer/early fall). So I am fairly motivated to get in shape to be ready. 

      It has been > 18 months since travelling and there is so much to see and do!

      Good luck WG

      PS. I think you need a new handle - it no longer fits! How about - Can't HOld Me Back (CHOMB)?!

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    It's so encouraging to hear how well you have done. It's like a new life is beginning and all the work for recovery was well worth it. Soon this will be just far memory. 

    Take it easy major surgery takes time for the body to heel. 

    Wishing you progress & good days in heeling ahead! confused

    • Worriedgirl29
      Worriedgirl29 hope4cure

      Posted

      Thank you so much. It definitely makes the harder and sorer days that bit better to deal with, knowing what's to come. X
  • suzie56
    suzie56 Worriedgirl29

    Posted

    Go girl - freedom.  I have been to Asda today 1st trip to a shop since op 4 weeks ago, with a crutch I feel so much better, the little milestones keep coming.
    • Worriedgirl29
      Worriedgirl29 suzie56

      Posted

      I know, felt great, haha!!

      How did you feel at the shops? Good to be out again?x

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