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First walk

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mark_s

Hi all, I've just had my 1st walk since the op yesterday. Tried this morning with the physio's but failed miserably. They came back about 45 mins ago and success, I was able to walk with the frame then the crutches. It's early days but a simple result like that makes you feel great so keep up the good work fellow hippies, small victories result in happy thoughts and a sense of achievement .

Good luck to all,

Mark

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  • Jay59
    Jay59 mark_s

    Posted

    Well done you are now on your way . It will get easier
  • sassybees
    sassybees mark_s

    Posted

    Well done mark. Well done. My first step was 6 days ago. I was so excitd i had actually moved and even more excited it didn't hip hurt!!!*. Keep up the good work. ... your fellow hippies are cheering you on
  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 mark_s

    Posted

    Good on you mark . Things will improve day by day . I'm 4 weeks now and out and about go for daily walks . You may have some bad days , we all do but keep focused and never be too hard on yourself it's a big op

    Regards Denise

  • ali2301
    ali2301 mark_s

    Posted

    Well done mark,

    Those first few steps are slow and more of a shuffle but boy do they feel good! I think once we are on our feet it can be amazing just how easy it is to take those steps. 

    You will be flying now,there'll be no stopping you. You must have had this drummed into you but listen to your body, whilst it's great to achieve these little milestones, it's the early days that you can do it some damage. Take all your pain killers and rest often. You will be skipping before you know it!

    Take care.

    Ali xx

     

  • Gossip
    Gossip mark_s

    Posted

    Well done Mark. It will be onwards & upwards after this. U should be proud. I hope that's me after my op next Friday. Keep us posted on your progress. Rest now until your next adventure.
  • annedi
    annedi mark_s

    Posted

    You will improve each day and even throughout the day!
  • mark_s
    mark_s

    Posted

    thanks for all the replies, it really does help with confidence. keep up the good work fellow hippies, as I now know, the encouragement from you all is something I didn't expect from this forum. it's the 1st one iv'e joined.

    once again thank you all,

    Mark

    • Jay59
      Jay59 mark_s

      Posted

      We are all in this together Mark x
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 mark_s

    Posted

    S

    Mall victories mount up and become large victories!

  • renee01952
    renee01952 mark_s

    Posted

    👍👍👍thumbs up. ..dear Mark ...

    I bet you can't believe it yourself, huh. ..

    wishing you a good night with hours of uninterrupted sleep. .

    big hug

    Renee

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