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3 Weeks Today

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tony30891
tony30891

This time three weeks ago I was in theatre, how time flies, well apart from the first ten days and the nights. On the whole I can't feel my scar unless my trousers catch it, it is swollen and the bruising is coming out. This morning I went for a walk on one crutch for about 25 minutes around the block, progress. I try and have three walks a day. I am watching golf rather than playing, thanks sky sports! Tony 

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  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 tony30891

    Posted

    Well done! Have you started using both legs to go upstairs yet?
    • tony30891
      tony30891 Gaby21

      Posted

      No, I feel unstable because I can feel the joint so I use my crutch. Are you?
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK tony30891

      Posted

      I suddenly found last week that I could use two legs up and down stairs - It feels so good, almost running up the stairs.  It was all down to my physio's exercises (one-legged squats and dips), they suddenly gave me extra muscle tone to be able to do it.

      Best 

      Graham

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo tony30891

    Posted

    2 weeks ago today was mine, first week was hell 2nd week wow what a difference, can now dress myself, make tea if someone gets milk and carries it. Walking around outside, been to physio and stiches nearly gone.so bring on week e
  • renee01952
    renee01952 tony30891

    Posted

    hi tony, 

    sounds great !!!  walking with one crutch for 25 minutes at week 3 , wow ...

    not to want to rain on your parade here, but ..... week 3-5 are notorious for overdoing things - having done this twice now redface - you feel so good and ready and then ... oops .. soreness, discomfort, even pain - 

    thank you for sharing !

    big warm hug

    renee

     

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