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Don't be like Ruth

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ruth0905
ruth0905

Hi hippies. I haven't done much original posting but here goes.

Had anterior RTHP on 2/7/17 (in the US because there are differences). Was walking unaided by the end of the first week. No narcotic pain pills. Had no restrictions for sleeping, leg crossing etc. Did 5 weeks (10 sessions) of formal PT. At 6 week checkup was cleared to drive, swing a golf club, walk dogs, on an on. Felt great!!

Then I got bored with my home PT exercises & only did them maybe once a week. Mind you, I'm gardening, walking dogs & me 3 miles a day. So I figure I'm moving, it's all good.

NOT! By week 9 I'm having pain/discomfort on my first 4-5 steps. Ugh!!

I see my surgeon next week for 12 week checkup & I'm back to doing my PT exercises before he chews me out😂.

So my point, to those especially that are behind me in recovery, do your exercises, & elevate & ice your hip. Don't be like Ruth, be better than Ruth!

Happy recovery hippies!

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  • GoneFishing
    GoneFishing ruth0905

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    Hi Ruth,

    Wow, your post has perfect timing (for me).  My last PT visit is in a couple hours and like you I might have thought well I'm back to doing "regular" stuff no need to do "those" exercises any more.  NOW I have a note to ask her how long and how often.

    See, there is something new to learn every day in this forum.

    Thanks

    • ruth0905
      ruth0905 GoneFishing

      Posted

      Hi Kebra, as someone else said the recovery & exercises are mind dumbing but keep doing them!! Good luck today.

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