how much is enough walking 2 weeks post op THR

Sounds like a bit much to me - unless you were a triathlon athlete before 😄

Sounds like too much to me at 2 weeks, if you really are asking for opinions! There is so much healing going on in your bones and soft tissues right now that you don't want to compromise that healing by exercising too much. I'd hold off on all stairs except those that you absolutely have to climb, and only walk very short distances for another 2 weeks, at least. Many people have done damage to themselves by doing too much too soon.

Pollye, look at my website, the two recovery blogs, that will give you a guide as to how far I was walking throughout my recoveries.

https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147

Graham - 🚀💃

Hi Poly , I could walk about 2 miles at 2 weeks ( about 6500 steps ) with lots of rest stops and no pushing myself overtly , and was going up and down our standard staircase numerous times each day . Would wait 6 weeks for the static bike unless your consultant says ok . I think just maybe increase the number of walks you do each day , making sure you are not causing pain by doing so and that you are comfortable. We are all so different and recover at different rates that i dont think its possible to have a mean average recommendation - just take  it easy and carefully xxx

Hi Pollye, 

Not sure how to answer  this question ...it depends -

Are you walking outside with somebody and using crutches? How about walking up and down the stairs ? are you alone then and using  crutches ?

How do you feel afterwards ?

I think that the best is to listen to your body - when it hurts , do less - 

at this early stage it might be better to do short walks a couple of times a day - 

My physical therapist wanted me to go for about 5 minutes or 100 steps, 3  times a day, rather than 15 minutes in 2nd week post-op -

Are you able to get physical therapy ?  

Oh dear Pollye, a lot of patience is required and kindness to yourself as well -

big warm hug, know that all is well 

renee

I am 3week post op LTHR posterior.

54yrs old.

On crutches slowly going for 20mins each day and if weather holds and improves ?to up to twice by weekend.

Still not flowing steps but use crutches as shown in hospital.

Not unaccompanied as nervous incase loose balance or trip.

Still feel bit trembly if iver exert myself...could i still be anaemic??? Hb was 88 when discharged on April 17th.

Hi pollye, Please be careful, twice I over did the walking, but did not realise,in the early stages. I felt good on the walks, thefirst time, when I got up from my chair, I couldn't walk, so knew it was too much, the second time, I just couldn't sit, so had to stand for about 5 mins, that panicked me.

I'm 11 weeks now and have done, 14,222 steps today,6.2 mile but it has taken time to build up and you must rest as you do it.

Take care x

Thanks pollye, you have done very well,if you are off your walking aid at 3 weeks, so good to get rid of them.

There are a few people on here who swear by the bio-oil.  I don't use anything, just let it be.