4 Weeks - Right THR - Having Issues

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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