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2 weeks post op on monday and getting better

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lors23
lors23

Just walked about a mile stopped at a little pub/rest had a bite to eat and walked the long way home 😆😆😆 so happy as its my 1st time out the house l took 1 stick but to be honest l did nor really need it.

Yay l am getting better at last xxx

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  • DawnHU5-UK
    DawnHU5-UK lors23

    Posted

    That's great Laura, such progress! You should be very proud of yourself. Onwards and upwards.

    Dawn x

  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 lors23

    Posted

    That's brilliant you should be proud, I am 8 MONTHS still cannot walk a mile without a very achy thigh.  I have not used crutches for few months perhaps a stick might help. By the way I am discharged as okay ? 

    Lorna

  • AnnieK
    AnnieK lors23

    Posted

    You are recovering so very quickly! Congrats to you! At two weeks I was going through an ordeal, my first time outside since I got home, to get to the surgeon's office  for the two week follow-up.
  • Blessed4JC
    Blessed4JC lors23

    Posted

    Well done Lors,

    ​That has inspired me to really make an effort on Monday as I have a gp appointment.

    ​I know I still need both my crutches thought but very well done. smile

  • susan47173
    susan47173 lors23

    Posted

    Gosh well done here's wishing you all the best x
  • lors23
    lors23

    Posted

    Thanks yalls l just felt so happy when l got home even though l have slept for 2hrs sincel got in ha ha

    And thats great news Linda x

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo lors23

    Posted

    Thats great news hun, dont you feel normal again.

    suexx

  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK lors23

    Posted

    Boring, but normal - we went off and did the shopping yesterday. I walked all around the supermarket on my crutches (more for safety). No lifting or carrying but it felt good to be doing something normal again.

    My leg felt a bit heavy when I got home but had a nap to revive. 

    Lors,still be aware that, because we are younger, the stem hasn't been cemented and needs to bond with the bone marrow. This can take weeks and you can keep loosening it if you push too far - so REST after activity.

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