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Beautiful day for a walk, great news from surgeon.

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Georgie11
Georgie11

Week 3 post anterior RTHR. Beach walk this morning then to see the surgeon. He's happy with how I'm doing. Cleared to cycle and swim and do 'normal things' as he said. I'm going to see a sports physio as the hospital physio is very general and I want to get my fitness back.

asked about future....yes I can ski, do sports. Running not recommended. I asked him about the evidence and he agreed there isn't enough in terms of how many revisions are done on young people following hip replacement. Because I'm young he did say that there is evidence that hips do wear and he does not recommend long distance. If I have to he suggested short runs, low intensity once or twice a week max. That will do me nicely!!!

Doesn't need to see me for a year, but also said if I develop a problem to go back sooner rather than later.

Feeling pretty motivated today 👍🚴🏊💌 🌈 

have attached he'd some pics of the beach where I do my rehabilitation!!

 

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  • andy90315
    andy90315 Georgie11

    Posted

    That's great news! Have a question for you.

    When you left hospital did physio give you options regarding crutches or a walking stick? Which did you use and for how long?

    Ta

    • Georgie11
      Georgie11 andy90315

      Posted

      I went home on crutches, a week later had outpatients appointment and went onto a stick. Only really used the stick for out of the house, so I could walk further and as a visual for others as I worried about tripping etc. Inside the house I  went without. Have now dropped the stick. 

       

      I have been doing flat walks but today there were 2 gradual inclines.

      Now I've had the all clear from the surgeon I'll be careful but feel more confident to do more 😄

  • juliet_81364
    juliet_81364 Georgie11

    Posted

    Great news, beautiful photos.... Great motivation to go for a walk!
  • juliet_81364
    juliet_81364 Georgie11

    Posted

    What part of the world are you in Georgie?
    • Georgie11
      Georgie11 juliet_81364

      Posted

      I am in Wollongong, NSW, Australia. It is about 1 hour south of Sydney. I migrated from Southampton UK in 1996. Love it here 😄
  • renee01952
    renee01952 Georgie11

    Posted

    good morning from Holland Georgie !!!

    Wonderful news !!! and what a beautiful spot to do your rehabilitation ..

    celebration time !!!!   

    Have a good night -

     thanks for sharing cool

    warm hug

    renee

    warm hug

  • christine63829
    christine63829 Georgie11

    Posted

    Fantastic news, given your age I am so glad you can do the things you want to. Things can only get better. Good luck.
  • anna65476
    anna65476 Georgie11

    Posted

    Well done you! Wish I had a beach like that to walk on!

    Keep up the good work.

    Anna x

  • mic71403
    mic71403 Georgie11

    Posted

    Hiya Georgie

    Lovely pictures ty....jelous tho I do have Dartmoor and Exmouth 45 mins away!

    love this comment:

    If I have to he suggested short runs, low intensity once or twice a week max. That will do me nicely!!!

    it suits me nicely too -and its where i'm going - wii  report back on progress! It's crouching I'm still feeling hard, and need more sit ups too!

    Bye sweets

    Mic

    xx

  • neil5421
    neil5421 Georgie11

    Posted

    Great news Georgie!  Good for you. I guess that's the benefit too of having the anterior approach, besides being fit/active prior to the need for surgery and a good attitude smile

    I'm also 3 wks in but not seeing my consultant for another fortnight, and I had more trad posterior so not so far down the track as you.  Hope you find a good physio who will help you build things up.  (Just don't go crazy! smile )

    All the best

    ​Neil 

     

     

    • neil5421
      neil5421

      Posted

      PS Georgie you mentioned skiing .... skiing next Feb/March is my key mid-term target so would be interested in any exercises that help to get ready for this! 
  • briskwalk
    briskwalk Georgie11

    Posted

    Wonderful news! What a lovely place to do your walks...

    Big hugs

    Ella 

  • Pansycat52
    Pansycat52 Georgie11

    Posted

    Ah, lovely Australia!

    My brother and sister in law + an aunt live in Perth - happy memories of our 3 trips out there.

    Glad you are doing so well, Georgie - you must feel really encouraged and glad you had your op

    Lots of love Linda xx

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