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2 weeks post op Anterior approach

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keith18678
keith18678

I made an entry a week ago saying I wasn’t feeling like I was making much progress and was still very sore.  Well, now that I’m a couple weeks into recovery I am getting much more relief.  Thigh pain (which was pretty intense) is virtually gone.  I still have stiffness in my hip a bit, but not that bad.  I’m trying to walk more and more and I know that’s why I’ve gotten so much better.  I can go with just a cane around the house and feel pretty comfortable.  I honestly think the key is to get up and walk as much as you can.  Even if it’s for 3 minutes, sit for 1/2 hour, walk for 2 minutes, sit for an hour, walk for 5 minutes, etc.  I think just the random movement is the best thing you can do.  A week ago, I was not feeling good about my progression.  Today, much better..hope this helps the ones that are just coming off surgery.

Keith

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  • jimbone
    jimbone keith18678

    Posted

    Way to go Keith, sounds like you're taking a sensible approach that works, congratulations.  Might I ask- where are you located?

    Best,

    Jimbone

  • cormacrobert
    cormacrobert keith18678

    Posted

    Great to hear Keith! You hit the nail on the head, get out and walk. I walked so much the first 6 weeks that I just about wore out a pair of shoes. I'm at 14 weeks today and I feel great! Keep up the good work!  

    Cormac

  • inhal03672
    inhal03672 keith18678

    Posted

    Fantastic! Walk, rest. Best combination 👏👏👏

    Great progress. Keep us updated. 

  • judith12644
    judith12644 keith18678

    Posted

    Sounds good Keith! I definitely agree, I was told that walking was the best thing to do. All the best Judith 
  • carol26733
    carol26733 keith18678

    Posted

    That's exactly what I did too. Walked up and down our driveway 2 or 3 times a day and sometimes just from room to room in the house. But outside made me feel better. I'm so glad you are feeling better. Keep it up. I am 9 weeks post op, anti approach also. I can do just about anything I want to at this point. And no hip pain at all. It's a miracle.

  • christine59470
    christine59470 keith18678

    Posted

    Hi Keith I’m 21days post op today but seem to be going backwards I sore my Physio on Tuesday and she gave me differant exercises and back to 2 crutches she said the pain I’m in is due to nerves in leg knee and buttucks not much change yet but hoping it will improve has anyone else had this problem. Glad your doing fine now keep it up.
  • chrisa306driver
    chrisa306driver keith18678

    Posted

    I, too, am 2 weeks today out of anterior approach. I was walking unaided the day of surgery. I am working out on bike and treadmill regularly. Saw DR. yesterday. Said all was good. I’m very happy. 
  • salema82533
    salema82533 keith18678

    Posted

    Hi Keith, I am just into my third week post-op and I also struggled with pain for the first week and a half. I really couldn't see it improving. Now I am pain free and itching to get back to exercise. I still have some odd muscle spasms in operated leg at night followed by a bit of a dull ache but this doesn't last long. It's fantastic to be pain free. Hope this helps others who are in week one or two post-op. 

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