2 weeks post op
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I am 43 and just had my first THR. I'm at the 12 day period after surgery and still needing a walker to get around. Is this normal or should I be walking without it by now?
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Posted , 11 users are following.
I am 43 and just had my first THR. I'm at the 12 day period after surgery and still needing a walker to get around. Is this normal or should I be walking without it by now?
1 like, 16 replies
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Snowgirl79 Shapeezee
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Blessed4JC Shapeezee
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I think this q's is based on the individual really. I used my walker in the sospital 2-3 times and the next time I turned arounf the Physios put crutched by my bed and I stayed with these till I left.
Have you been using crutches as well or just the walker? Did they allow you t take the waker home?
I think in the hospital I went to they were speeding patients to 'recovery, recovery' so a swift move from walker to crutches was what they wanted to see. However this is not a good method for everyone and I suspect plays a part in the rate of dislocated hips returning as ppl think they can do more then they really can due to the responses of the Physios.
In essence, see how you get on with crutches, if you do feel unsafe then stay with your walker but I think also work with the physios to move you on from the walker.
Good luck.
AnnieK Shapeezee
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So, in these early days, try to take it as easy as you can to allow for healing. Healing cannot be rushed, but if you over do it, you can delay healing.
Free_spirit Shapeezee
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renee01952 Shapeezee
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warm welcome to our hippies forum where we share our personal experiences and stories- you will find openeness and honesty and will realize that you're not alone , we have gone through it all ...
First thing : do not compare yourself to others - we all do, but still, it is such an individual journey ..
I was advised to use a rollator (4 wheels walker/trolley) instead of crutches because I live alone and had not too much strength in upper body -
At 12 days it is pretty normal to walk with an aid - be it walker or crutches - I walked with my walker for a long time, especially outside - took it with my in to supermarkets -
Let us know how you are doing otherwise, okay - we are here for you !!!
big warm hug
renee
Are you getting physical therapy?
Kate53CornUK Shapeezee
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Everyone will tell you that healing is not a race and normal is what is your normal.
Walking without your crutches or walker at this stage is just putting more pressure on the joint. You need to support it while the prosthesis beds in
Rocketman_SG6UK Shapeezee
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I put the walker aside and was weight bearing on the day after my surgery - but not everyone can. Then I needed sticks for absolutely ages, in fact right up to 10 weeks when I had my revision surgery following the discovery that my ceramic liner was not in the correct place. Then I was on sticks (and on my back for sleeping) for a further 6 weeks.
Your recovery will differ from others, it depends on your pre-op fitness, age, surgery approach, surgeon's skill, and good old fashoined luck.
As Renee says, don't compare yourself to others.
Best wishes
Graham
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HipsDontLie Shapeezee
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I let you know how that goes. In the meantime we can be Walker buddies!
Have an awesome day/evening/night!
Paula, Okinawa, Japan
renee01952 HipsDontLie
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That is good actually - by the ime you will be discharged, you will be so much stronger, balanced and confident -
how much longer do you think, before you will be discharged?
are you allowed to go out at all ?
big warm hug
renee
renee
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dawn19789 annone70291
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Sound like your doing well, keep going. Enjoy that new hip.
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