Exercise at 15 days post op ?
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Hi fellow hippies......
I am now 15 days post TLH operation and coming along slowly now am on one crutch and out nice slow strolls morning and afternoon in the sun. Also, learning to be patient which hasn't been easy as love my sport and use to faster way of life.
Would like to ask anyone about your experience, help, knowledge etc about any exercises I can now try and gently test myself on at this stage of recovery please ?
One thing for sure is my tummy getting a lot of muscle exercise from my appetite gone into 5th gear since my op.
Very best wishes to you all recovering hippies and good luck to all about to have theirs done. Special thoughts to you.
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mic71403 kevin85498
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sup?
well, I think we are similar, 15 days post op and unlike some folk here blessedly all seems to go wellso far. My transition to one crutch was fairly seamless, I'm climbing stairs without an aid, and taking about 10 faltering steps in loungue with a crutch, which is scary. At 22 days, hope more confidedent walking maybe?
I do get tightness and pain in groin esp after sitting in an upright chair for over an hour, which radiated down to knee. I'm taking paracetemol when this happens...
Exercise - excellent question. I'm going by taxi to a gig tonite, and much sit still and not bop - soooo frustrating. My gym want me to bring in a note after 6-8 weeks from the physio so I can resume gym and swim.I'm aiming at gentle jogging at 12 weeks too.
Bestest, Mic
For now its the exercises in the hospital book
kevin85498 mic71403
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jason42777 kevin85498
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kevin85498 jason42777
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Keep updating if u don't mind as any info so grateful.
Good weekend
Kev
MarthaUK kevin85498
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I'd be interested to know how old you are as it seems younger people recover much quicker from this op than older folk - makes sense I suppose!
Were you not given exercises by the physio at the hospital? The physio came to see me on days 2 and 3 and gave me ones to do at home, plus an appointment to go back and get more (more challenging ones he said!) after about 3 weeks.
kevin85498 MarthaUK
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Cheers for your reply.
Cheers
Kev
barbara17317 kevin85498
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kevin85498 barbara17317
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Manythanks for your reply and advice. Will put that to practice although will have to get bell and stabilisers for my gym bike....then aim to do Tour De Holland route on it. Also he swimming but I believe not the breaststroke ?.
If you don't mind me saying but sounds your recovery went well and now bouncing around like Tigger.
Best wishes and thankyou
Kevin
christine69594 kevin85498
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I'm 58 and 7 weeks post op, I'm now driving and walking around house with no crutches but take 1 when I'm out walking longer distances for support. I've been hoovering for about 2-3 weeks now so your chance will come lol !.
Just keep going as you are and your body will tell you when you can do more, you're doing really well.
Keep going with the exercises you have been given and the walking and the rest will come in time.
It is amazing that suddenly over night you feel you can do more.
kevin85498 christine69594
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Thankyou for your reply and notably hoovering looming again in the future...!!!! Lol.
Yep, will continue the exercises and walks and hopefully like yourself will feel more with it in few weeks time. In mean time I'll just suffer with my feet up watching the rugby whilst my lovely wife brings in the odd cuppa or dram each half and half time.
Manythanks and best wishes
Kevin
christine69594 kevin85498
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marlene66386 kevin85498
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kevin85498 marlene66386
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Your doing very well and won't be long before spring walks in the woods with your beloved dog. We are hoping to get one soon as be taking early retirement soon.
Agree with you about the plaster. Mine will be initially coming off this coming Monday as I will be having my staples removed. Hmmm, doesn't sound pleasant so will have man leg for rest of week !!! You have staples or glued ?. Showering the wound area is very soothing but about an hour later the pullb sensation happens again. Ughhhh.
Hope all goes well with your recovery with best wishes to you.
Kevin
marlene66386 kevin85498
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kevin85498 marlene66386
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Would say bottoms up but in big scheme of things going on with us be a bit difficult.....so cheers and Yukeeda.
Kevin