7 weeks post op

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I have just returned from seeing my consultant 7 weeks post op and am feeling very disappointed. I was very optimistic before the consultation because I can walk independently and feel fine. However, he seemed to suggest that I would never be able to do the things I used to, like sitting or kneeling on the floor to play with my grandchidren etc. I thought that after 12 weeks I would be able to sit on couch/toilet as normal etc but he said to wait until next appointment in January. Feeling dejected.

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    Dr’s have a funny way of being negative. I went to Mayo Clinic and I couldn’t have a worse experience ever. I was looking for some positive answers to my questions like how I can get my pain under control without depending on pills.  But you know I brushed it off and I didn’t let this get my hopes down. I don’t know your age but I’m on my late 60s and I know that I can’t be as active as a 40 or 50 year old but I do gardening, I cut my lawn in riding mower. I walk I use the stationary bike and treadmill. I don’t let drs tell me what I cannot do even if it’s at a slower pace. So please don’t try to over do it. Take your time to heal and slowly you’ll see that you will start gaining your confidence.  
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      Thank you. My consultant may have been erring on the side of caution and may have sensed my eagerness to get back to normal and was scared of dislocation. I am 66, but like to think of myself as fit for my age and so I am wanting to do things. Suppose I will have to be patient for a bit longer. Thanks again
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    Anne he is talking rubbish. You will be able to kneel on floor.  My surgeon relaxed all restrictions a 6.5 weeks. All he said was never to cross my leg right across my knee. I get on the floor with my grandson but I made sure I didn’t do it till 12 weeks just to be safe. I run around the garden with him. I have the added complication of a badly osteoarthritis knee on the other leg so I always hold on to chair or sofa when I get up or down. My grandson used to put a cushion on the floor for me to sit on . We have had teddy bear picnics too. 

     

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      Ah that's nice. I suppose my consultant was just being cautious, and sensing my eagerness to get back to normal, was worried about dislocation. I will just have to be patient for another 6 weeks. Thanks for your reply. Makes me more optimistic.

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    dear anne, 

    warm welcome to the hippies forum where personal stories and experiences are shared - we come in all ages and stages of our hippies journey - 

    I join the choir here regarding your consultant - You  do really great at 7 weeks post-op - 

    At 6 weeks post-op, follow up appointment, surgeon looked at latest x-ray, checked leg length and range of motion - at that time he still wanted me to adhere to the 90 degrees rule for an additional 2 weeks and kneeling -

    Kneeling is still a problem for me - not sure why ...

    Just be mindful Anne - listen to your body and for now, be gentle with yourself ...

    big warm hug

    renee

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      Thank you. Yes I will just have to be patient and listen to my body. My consultant was evidently just being cautious, and scared of me dislocating if I overdid things. Thanks again.
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    Dear Anne, i can kneel and siting on floor with no problem.  He talking rubish.

    Just be careful, you only in early stage. I was ok to kneeland sit on floor  after 8 weeks. Just listen your body if you do something wrong body will tell you. 

    Good luck 

    Hug Madla💗

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      Thank you. That makes me feel better. Myconsultant was probably just being over cautious and didn't want me to dislocate. I will just have to be patient for a little longer.

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    Anne

    I agree your surgeon is talking rubbish. If you kneel down the force on your hip is the same as when you are standing on it. I knelt down (admittedly with some difficulty) while I didn't have a hip at all. Getting up from you floor you might need to be careful not to twist your leg but other than that I can't see any reason why you can get down and play with the grandchildren.

    Enjoy their company

    Mike

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      Thank you that makes me feel a lot better. My consultant was probably just being over cautious and scared of me dislocating. I will be patient for another few weeks. Thanks again.
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    Actually Anne, the surgeon did mention these limitations to me & my physio was adamant about them. It seems others have different advice. But I am going to be cautious. The 90 degree rule - at least this was drummed into me lasts for at least 16 weeks & even after that bending & reaching with caution. As Grahams chart shows the risk of dislocation drops dramatically after 20 weeks but is quite high before. Given my paranoia about dislocation I am going to be very careful. But we must each work out for ourselves what we feel comfortable with. Best wishes, Maureen

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