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michael48232
michael48232

Sorry my full item did not go through,Iam10 weeks PostOp,and I have just joined the Gym with light exercises and 10 mins. Walking 5 mins.Cycling,I am 71 year old and played Golf with a 13 handicap,I have not played for 6 months but would love to get going again,but I am very wary about the swing,not over doing it.I am sure there are some Hip Hoppers out there who have done this and I would love to have your feedbackPLEASE,best wishes Michael,Foooore!

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  • VauxhallGirl
    VauxhallGirl michael48232

    Posted

    Hi Michael. Think your first port of call should be your GP, as we are all different with the rates at which we recover from operations.

    I wouldn't like to think of you overdoing things, and setting yourself back.

    Let us know how you get on. x

    • michael48232
      michael48232 VauxhallGirl

      Posted

      Hi Vauxhall thanks for your thoughts,not doing anything yet until I have more replies,let you know,Thanks Michael.
  • ptolemy
    ptolemy michael48232

    Posted

    What did your surgeon say? I know of people playing golf a few weeks after a hip operation, but that does not mean that is OK for everyone.
    • michael48232
      michael48232 ptolemy

      Posted

      Hi Ptolemy,thanks for coming on ,but when you see the Surgeon it is either just before the op or just after,and I can assure you I never even thought about Golf,I am seeing him in 4 weeks,do you think I should wait till then?Thanks again Michael.
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy michael48232

      Posted

      Four weeks is not a very long time to wait. I should get a list of the questions for him. Then he can check that you are OK to do everything you want to do. Good luck. 
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy VauxhallGirl

      Posted

      Mind you some doctors don't like people turning up with lists, so it is sometimes a good idea to either remember the list or write it on your hand!
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