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4 month check up

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Chris8968
Chris8968

I am 4 months post op with my RTHR and 10 months on my right. I just had my 4 month check up. The surgeon just looked asked me how things were going. The pain is gone but I'm still working on getting my strength and flexibility back. He said come back in 9 months and we'll get some new x-rays.

I still need a grabber to put on my left sock but can just about do it unaided with my right. I still need someone to cut my toenails though.

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  • jean95000
    jean95000 Chris8968

    Posted

    I'm 6 months post op still use grabber need help cutting nails and putting socks on I have problems with lower back so think that's my problem now waiting for app to have the left leg done

  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 Chris8968

    Posted

    Chris, happy to hear that you are doing well.  Try doing some gentle stretches each day to help improve your flexibility.  In just a short period of time you should see improvement. 
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Chris8968

    Posted

    I'll cut them for ya! It can be so irritating when they grow so long. Especially if they are beginning to grow into another toe. Go for a pedicure any good salon will gladly help you out.

    congrats on your healing so well your doing great. It does take 9 months to a year to get all the kinks out, its goes by really fast.mremember the restrictions never cross those legs! I hate that one. Ahh well,I'm a female u probably could care less. lol

    Hopexxx

     

  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 Chris8968

    Posted

    Your lucky to be pain free at 4 months . I am 4 months still in pain as my muscles all knotted and hard and having private osteopath at £ 40 session plus leg length discrepancy under a podiatrist !!

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Chris8968

    Posted

    hi chris, 

    congratulations !!! after all you went through, this is good news and you did a tremendous job getting here ...

    no worries about needing the grabber or any other aid to help you out ...you are still healing and it is normal top experience stiff joints and soreness ... 

    don't force thinks, okay -

    as suggested, ask to for a pedicure - it will make you feel good ...

    big warm hug

    renee

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