Snow and new hip....
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To celebrate my first year anniversary of my new hip I was considering taking my children to Lapland to see Father Christmas, but for obvious reasons I feel a little worried about the snow. Can anyone share their experiences, and tell me if this is completely out of the question or shall I go for it and take my children, it is my dream to take them. At some point I will need the left hip (and said children will be too old to believe in any of the magic) Any advice would be gratefully received. Love to all, hope you are all doing well! 
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elaine23679 rose0000
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You only live once and you cannot stop doing things... go for it just make sure you have the right footwear.
larry43899 rose0000
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A matter of weeks after my new hip I fell off my mountain bike on the road.
I felt nothing and since then I have fallen off in the snow, in mud and on gravel.
I got off my mtb once in the snow/ice and was doing the splits until I decided to voluntarily fall on my ar5e instead
The new joint is immensely strong, go off and enjoy yourself.
renee01952 rose0000
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go for it !!!!! falling, slipping, sliding, stumbling, tripping etc. are all part of life anyway ...
have fun preparing your trip ...
big warm hug
renee
linda38528 rose0000
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Enjoy!
beckjo40 rose0000
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lors23 rose0000
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Hey Rose
I totally get where you are coming from but get the proper footwear and get going girl while the kids think its magical. Don't let or new hip hold you back just be careful and you will be fine. I have 2 new hips and nearly 6 weeks into a knew knee and soon we are coming into winter in scotland its just as dangerous. Go enjoy every minute of it. Nice to hear you are doing great.
Have fun
Laura x
judith12644 rose0000
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Definitely go! Just wear suitable footwear. I'm nearly 10 weeks post op, and I've just booked my Easter skiing trip, with my surgeon's blessing. Have a great time!
linnet2015 rose0000
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Hi Rose
Just popped on to the forum as I do from time to time and saw your post. Cant believe its nearly a year since our hip ops and I remember your lovely posts. The forum was my lifeline during both my hip operations and helped me so much, there was always someone there to share your highs and lows with as well as loads of helpful advice and informatio, plus lots of laughs which definitely helped.
Anyway it sounds as if you are doing really well and I wanted to add my voice to what has already been said. Go for it! Sounds like a wonderful idea and as long as you get some good strong snow boots you will be fine. Just think of all the wonderful memories you and the children will bring back with you.
Love
Linnet 😀 xx
ps when you see 🎅 please could you drop a hint that I would love a new ipad for Christmas......