First game of 7-a-side football
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I know it's probably not top of surgeons' lists of thing for people to do after a THR, but.... having had my op at the end of June last year, I went back to my 'ageing fools' 7-a-side football game last night. All fine this morning! It was great to feel that I can do this again after 18 months away from it (in the latter stages, I was just useless, dragging my leg around...) I can run again!
Just to let people know that you can carry on an active life post-THR! Cycling, doing Tai Chi and going on a walking holiday in Shetland in a few weeks and another in northern Spain in June. Hoping you too will be able to get out there - for those of you going under the knife soon, IMO it's really really worth it!
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Skidget neil5421
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sportsw4 neil5421
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jamo2473 sportsw4
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Same! I'm 4 weeks post op, looking to do first session in about 12.65 days.
Planning on exercise bike initially (no top tube to navigate) before thinking about anything on road - bit concerned about cleats and internally rotating leg to unclip.
Have you had any cycling specific advice?
Cheers
susyp neil5421
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Sue x
renee01952 neil5421
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That is a big victory and congratulations !!!! It must have felt great to be in control again, feel your legs moving -
Well done big guy
big warm hug
renee
ric22112 neil5421
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Are you still playing Neil?
james56388 neil5421
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Love this. Very encouraging for people like me who are waiting for an op. There's no way on earth I could run around a football pitch at the moment.
wtia1411 neil5421
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This is just what I wanted to hear mate.
4 weeks post op.
New joint improving daily, but struggling with the wound area badly still.
So good to hear you have got back on the pitch. I can't wait to do the same and hit the golf course too !
Been struck down for last couple of years with my right hip. When you come from a sport background, its been absolute mental torture not being able to do anything. Have been heartbroken everything was taken away from me.
Time can't go quick enough for me so I can hopefully get back to the things I love too.
Thanks for the positive post 🙂
ruth39320 neil5421
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wahay thats fabulous!! i had mine 02 october and we have a caravan up in cumbria and i am so looking forward to going for long walks.goals are all different ..well done you