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I had my THR in July 2014, so about 18 months ago, I had a little help after the initial few months but lost my confidence terribly! I am usually a very confident person so this may explain why it's taken me so long to get over myself!
I mentioned on other threads about going to aerobics with a younger friend who's also had a THR (last year). I didn't know whether the aerobics were going to kill or cure because I'm 71 and have never been 'sporty' at all! (although I used to love dancing years ago).
Now then, today the first time ever, I walked to church which is a distance of oh a couple of blocks but....without my stick To say I'm delighted is an understatement! I did take my walking stick with me folded up, just in case but honestly I do hope this means that at long last I've got my head sorted as well as my body and will continue on this road. The stick can be a nuisance although I will continue to take it with me as a precaution.
Why has it taken me so long....because I'm a whimp no I don't think so, its not just the physical it's getting our brain sorted too! I may always have a limp not sure yet but please don't give up when time seems to pass without any progress. I know I leaned and relied much to much on my walking stick as I convinced myself that this artificial hip wouldn't be as good as my own, even though my own had deteriorated! Brain power!
My next door neighbour said to me a few months ago that I should get a buggy like she has, no way but perhaps I needed that motivation to try harder!
Sorry this is so long but things are looking so much more positive, I'd almost given up thinking I was going to be disabled, have a terrible limp nad use a stick for life! Now I'm not sure that is necessarily the case! Hooray!
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julia83198 milliejean
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Best wishes Julie
mark26805 milliejean
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It just goes to show that time is a great healer but our confidence can help it along no end. Just think of your new hip as your bionic hip, it is stronger than the original in many ways, but your body does need to adapt to it, muscles need to grow around it and accept it to. Your daily routine, exercises and walks will all help it along. So take it slowly and soon you will forget you ever needed a stick at all. CONGRATULATIONS. x
jill89470 milliejean
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sue50140 milliejean
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catrin46108 sue50140
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gail2910-US-MI catrin46108
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Free_spirit milliejean
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milliejean Free_spirit
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AnnieK Free_spirit
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So keep searching for appropriate professionals to help figure out what is wrong. It is not normal to still have a limp at 4 1/2 months. My best wishes to you!
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