4 Weeks - Right THR - Having Issues
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Hello Hippies:
So I came into room with 2 week progress, was doing fantastic, walking with no cane / crutches, the last 5 days I'v been doing excessive amount of walking, climbing stairs, taking dog out 4X / day, etc...!
Been having severe, excruciating pain in the right hip / buttock area, it takes me 5-7 steps before I feel comfortable walking, I called my doctor today, he said I've pushed myself too much, too hard, he said I "must" stop walking now, if I do walk, it has to be w/ a cane, he said the muscles are still very weak, it takes minimum of 6-8 weeks before the strength and muscle properly heals itself, he said if I continue walking, climbing stairs without the use of a cane or crutch I take a chance of permanent damage to the hip, it may not heal properly. He has instructed me to use a cane 100% of the time if I have to wallk, he wants me to stay off my feet for 3-4 days, just doing some minor exercises, icing my hip / buttocks all day, he prescribed me anti-inflammatory pills.
My reason for posting this is to encourage ALL patients to use their walking aid, don't push this too fast, which I did, this is a "Marathon not a Sprint", I am very upset, I thought I was indesctrutible, I am not, I should have continued using my cane, the fact that I didn't, means I am paying for my mistakes now, I will continue to provide updates regarding my progress and healing, take it easy, take it slow, don't not rush the healing process, take care and take it slow....!!
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rose0000 titleistpro
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Take a few days off and wrap some presents, plan a Christmas menu and watch a few films. I am sure you will be back to strength in no time. X
Gaby21 titleistpro
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Total bed rest except Loo and meds!👀👀🔫🔫
Shortz titleistpro
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renee01952 titleistpro
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It is so easy to overdo it for obvious reasons - Your cane is your friend ... just to keep you balanced -
make sure you walk properly - posture straight and yet relaxed - heel to toe, lift feet and don't forget to swing arms - and yes, take it slow -
big warm hug
renee
cathie38426 titleistpro
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I don't think there is one of us who hasn't overdone it some
time, whatever our age. The amazing thing about new hips
is that they let you know you are doing too much, we just don't
listen. What was that story about the tortoise and the hare.
It is hard to do less, but the golf course will be waiting for you!
Cathie
Savy_J titleistpro
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ian97093 titleistpro
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