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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miriamal49 anne26948
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anne26948 miriamal49
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auntiebeanie anne26948
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anne26948 auntiebeanie
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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.
renee01952 anne26948
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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
anne26948 renee01952
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madla39168 anne26948
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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💗
anne26948 madla39168
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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.
michael11283 anne26948
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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
anne26948 michael11283
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maureen24786 anne26948
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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