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12 days post op

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five04boy
five04boy

I just finished therapy and realized that i only have one more home therapy session then on to outpatient therapy. The therapist says everything looks great, I have good range of motion and good balance. I'm walking outside with 1 stick and I ice 3 to 4 times a day. I am fortunate to have had a pretty good recovery this far. No pain meds since day 5. I am happy to be able to share my experience with you all. I know that the journey is just beginning, but it has been nothing but wonderful. 

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  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 five04boy

    Posted

    Good to hear you are doing well . Are you in uk ? Haven't heard of anyone having home physio , you must be special ha ha !
    • five04boy
      five04boy Mary8610

      Posted

      no I am in the U.S. there isnt anything about my surgery or how i rehab that makes any of us special. I was a very athletic person prior to surgery and my surgeon told me that this surgery is usually done witholder people but is designed for an active person. It is supposed to be used so use it learn it, like it, love it, because now it is a part of me! he explained that at some point I have to learn to trust my new hip like i did my other one and the sooner i decided that i do; the sooner progress, achievements, goals and life will start. I chose to believe in it from that moment on. I dont care if someone came to me or not, i put in the work, i do the walking, the crying, the icing, the aching from being sore. I feel like its like going to the gym, at first its gonna hurt but if you stop, its gonna hurt more when you start again... If that makes me special, then i thank you for the compliment!!!!!
    • DawnDedee
      DawnDedee Mary8610

      Posted

      Hi Mary

      I too receive in home physical therapy, occupational therapy, a nurse and a social worker. My health insurance pays for it all. I am considered home bound because I cannot drive. I am so thankful for these services. They come three times a week.

      💛 Dawn, USA

    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 DawnDedee

      Posted

      People complain about the NHS in UK but we don't know we are born!
  • kevin85498
    kevin85498 five04boy

    Posted

    Great news, well done and a continued speedy recovery to you. Regards.
  • Paulus1949
    Paulus1949 five04boy

    Posted

    Therapist ?? What's one of those? Not seen a soul for either of my THRs.

    Just done a few basic exercises on my own now and then.,.but I do walk a lot everyday..

    The big day comes next week when I try the stationary bike for the first time in 8 wks.

     

  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 five04boy

    Posted

    Great news.  Glad you are progressing so well.  It makes you feel real good too.
  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee five04boy

    Posted

    Hi five04boy,

    I am so pleased to hear of your smooth recovery. Thank you for sharing because I still have 3 weeks No weight bearing on my surgery leg, so regaining my my ability to walk again. So, you have given me the desire to not feel so impatient.

    💛 Dawn, USA

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 DawnDedee

      Posted

      Hi, sorry for gate crashing, take it easy still, the three weeks will fly by then be no stopping you. Keep the faith, you've come so far a with spring arriving, happy warm days ahead. Best wishes to you in our old Colony ...lol smile
    • ginny35168
      ginny35168 DawnDedee

      Posted

      Dawn,

      I believe you have been nothing but patient!!!!  lol Ginny X

    • five04boy
      five04boy DawnDedee

      Posted

      Thank you DawnDedee, By no means has it been easy, but the work is well worth the reward! Dont be impatient, as you know, everyone heals differently. I wish you the best and hope that you will feel better soon!
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