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sarah22500
sarah22500

Assuming my op takes place next week I'm intending going out on my scooter the day after I come home. I might be believing in the impossible but what would be the biggest problem when you're not having to do any work yourself? I'd be grateful for your own experiences please as although I'm unable to walk anywhere at the moment there is no problem at all using my scooter apart from getting up off it to put it away. Then comes that groin agony owwwwwww

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  • steve86482
    steve86482 sarah22500

    Posted

    Not a good idea at all. What approach?  
    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 steve86482

      Posted

      Posterior. My surgeon said he prefers this method as he can get around the joint easier ( at least I think that's what he said but it's definitely posterior).

  • betty07083
    betty07083 sarah22500

    Posted

    I'm assuming your "scooter" is like an electric wheelchair? 

    One of the reasons people have THR is to be mobile on their own without such devices. I don't think your doctor or PT will want you to be dependent on your scooter after THR. Be prepared for a LOT of exercising, twice a day, 7 days a week for months to come. AND a lot of walking. They want you to walk, walk, walk.

    It's no picnic to be sure, but if we don't exercise and strengthen those muscles now, then it will all have been for nothing.

    Good luck on your upcoming journey!

    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 betty07083

      Posted

      No Betty I had no intention of being dependent on it again, I fully realise I will have to exercise/walk. It was just now and again to get out to my Bridge classes and socialise a bit. But maybe not I'm beginning to finally realise. If I don't get out a bit though I'll go potty.

    • betty07083
      betty07083 sarah22500

      Posted

      Hi Sarah,

      I completely understand how your scooter allowed you the freedom to get out and socialize, which is so important,  isn't it? Do you live alone? Will you have help when you get home from the hospital?

      You mentioned in another post that the pain can't possibly be worse than the pain you have now. You are so right about that, and I think we tend to forget about how much pain we were in before, when talking about the pain after. At least, HOPEFULLY the pain we experience after THR is temporary opposed to the pain before!

      I wish you much pain relief Sarah and able to get out there without your scooter and feeling wonderful!

      xx

    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 betty07083

      Posted

      Hi again,

      Yes I live alone and absolutely no relatives or close friends near me. I've always socialised a lot to overcome this but I haven't lived here all that long.  I love Bridge and groups with U3A and I've got a feeling I'm going to feel eally lonely. That's why I thought I could get out on my mobility scooter after the op simply to rejoin something called living.

    • maggie93798
      maggie93798 sarah22500

      Posted

      AS chairman of a U3A branch, I know that members are really helpful to one another. Let you Committee know and maybe they will help to transport you to bridge etc. Could they go to your home? Travel as a passenger in a car is OK and you will almost certainly be issued with crutches. Most of us were also set up with grabbers, risers for chairs if required, and an aid to put on socks etc. Have you been to the preop session yet, it is usually discussed and organised from there. I had to take measurements of my leg from knee downwards and raisers were provided so that I did not sit on anything too low
    • betty07083
      betty07083 maggie93798

      Posted

      Hi Maggie,

      As someone from the states, I was just curious as to what U3A stands for? What is it?

      Thanks, Betty 

    • maggie93798
      maggie93798 betty07083

      Posted

      Judith can right, University of the Third Age. A worldwide network of social and learning clubs for the retired and semi retired. Each branch is self organising within the organisation. 
    • betty07083
      betty07083 maggie93798

      Posted

      Sounds like a wonderful organization! Thank you Maggie and Judith!
  • ptolemy
    ptolemy sarah22500

    Posted

    I think you should check with your insurance company and doctor first before embarking on a trip on your scooter. You will find things are very different pre op and post op.
    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 ptolemy

      Posted

      Not that sort of scooter, just a mobility one. But I won't be able to bend down to get the heavy battery in and out so looks like that's bitten the dust..

  • chris58783
    chris58783 sarah22500

    Posted

    Sorry but you need to be realistic. A thr is really disabling, mainly because of precautions to prevent dislocation, which you want to totally avoid. It is a major op so expect to feel tired for first two weeks. Good luck and be kind to your body.
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