2 weeks post THR - steady as she goes !
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Hi - just an update of week two since my left THR which hopefully may be of value to anyone who has just had their THR and wondering what comes next.
It has been quite an uneventful week really - certainly compared to last week. I have been reallly suprised at how much progress I have made. I increased my daily walk steadily through the week and can now manage 1.25 miles quite comfortably and have dropped down to one crutch as the second crutch doesnt seem to do much. It does take about 40 minutes though so not breaking any records.
On Wednesday the Physio took a quick look at me and said I could be discharged. I am a bit miffed at this as I know that I am a long way from full fitness and a new set of exercises each week surely must be good ?
On Friday I had my staples removed which was quick and painless and the scar is nice and neat ( according to my lovely wife). I now have a four week wait for my follow up with the consultant and I am sure that I can just expect a much more steady recovery between now and then.
My goal is to just keep things ticking over - in my mind I have a broken bone in my leg and it will be six weeks to achieve full strength.
I would be grateful if anybody has recieved advice on how soon they were allowed to go to the swimming pool please, I would love to go for a swim.
Paul
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