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5 Weeks post op.

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brian68625
brian68625

Morning all, Well 5 weeks today post op. seen the Physio last Monday, she said I could turn on my side in the night, so long as I had pillows between my knees and ankles, I still toss and turn most of the night but manage to stay in bed until 5 am. and thats about the norm for me anyway.  walking well with one crutch, still limp if I try to walk without it. I can walk perhaps about half mile, guess what "thats where my local pub is" thins are looking up. See the Consultant for my 6 week check up 7th May (7 weeks) hopefully all clear to drive etc. As soon as we can, we intend to jump on a plane go somewhere nice and hot. "warm sand, warm sea, cold Beer" yum yum, My target now in to walk without a crutch and without a limp. What a great forum this is , I think I may have gone mad without this past 5 weeks. Keep doing your exercises folks !!.

Brian

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 brian68625

    Posted

    two thumps up Brian !!! amazaing right ? I am 5 weeks post-op as well ... I have been sleeping on my side for a while with a pillow between my knees - It is getting used to - still tossing and turning and waking up frequently to check if my leg is not crossing the danger zone .... it seems that you are making great progress ... keep on walking !
  • Lama22
    Lama22 brian68625

    Posted

    Fantastic Brian. All good, all positive.

    I've just booked a holiday for the end of June. I'll be going back to work for a couple of weeks and then on holiday.

    You're right about this forum. Wonderful people with so much sharing.

    All the best

    Barbara

  • mic71403
    mic71403 brian68625

    Posted

    Hi Brian,

    Great progress......

    funny how I never was given a red light about sleeping on my back, and not side, which would have been very hard anyway, but glad you finally can sleep on yr side too! I need my 8 hours .....

    Yes, great forum!

    Wish me luck on monday for my '6 week check' at 8 weeks. I hope to get the green light to restart gym personal training then. Other things I began at 6 weeks cos I felt confident to do so, given advice is totally diferent in diff parts of UK,

    Warm regards

    Mic

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    • brian68625
      brian68625 mic71403

      Posted

      Thanks mic, I will be thinking of you on Monday when you have your check up. biggrin

      Brian

  • christine69594
    christine69594 brian68625

    Posted

    Well done Brian

    Crutchless will come - if you know what I mean lol !

    I'm 13 weeks today and completely crutchless but I've still got a slight limp sometimes when I'm tired or just got up after sitting for too long.

    It was about 5 weeks for me when I started to feel I was able to do things but I still see improvements weekly.

    Take care and enjoy your holiday in the sun when the time comes.

    • mic71403
      mic71403 christine69594

      Posted

      Hi Christine, Brian,

      I love the way most of us are going onwards and upwards....only hope my sunderland can do the same and stay in the Premiership!

      I'm taking alexandra lessons to keep my posture upright. Advised in them if i sense a limp coming on I stop, breathe, then very slowly walk forward as if on water!

      Take care

      mic

      x

    • christine69594
      christine69594 mic71403

      Posted

      Hi mic

      "Walking on water ! "

      Now that's a feat, I do concentrate when at work, walking to tea room as its a long room so i stand up straight try to walk correctly, then I don't limp, I suppose I do feel like I'm gliding which is probably similar.

      I'm hoping Norwich can make it back into the premiership this season, its going to!the wire now ..... Nail biting stuff !

      Have a nice day.

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 mic71403

      Posted

      Mic, you made me laugh so much this morn, cheers.....Sunderland stay up......priceless. 
    • brian68625
      brian68625 christine69594

      Posted

      Thanks Christine, you sound as though your getting on really well, good for you, 

      Best wishes

      Brian

    • mic71403
      mic71403 kevin85498

      Posted

      Hiya...well......It will be priceless to a good recovery we we stay in premiership !

      Up the red and whites...just need 4 wins

      UP ExeterChiefs...just need 2 wins!

      Mic

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 mic71403

      Posted

      Chiefs Eh ?  Am a Scarlet so see you in Europe one day. Also, Tomas for Wales. smile
  • kevin85498
    kevin85498 brian68625

    Posted

    Bri, great stuff fella. I have same as you, limp when no crutches, so I guess keep doing the same and it'll work out, or is there more we should try and do ?Enjoy that amber nectar, you local is half mile....mine three...ughh. Good weekend
    • brian68625
      brian68625 kevin85498

      Posted

      Hi Kevin, We just plod on mate, and we'll get there in the end. wink
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