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Got in and out of car today without pain!

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olwen83027
olwen83027

Hurray. 3 weeks post op and today was the first day I managed to get in and out of the passenger seat without any pain in the hip. Still have to do the shuffle over the seat but hip is finally just flexible enough to get the leg over the sill. The exercises do work!

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 olwen83027

    Posted

    Congrats Olwen - for the accomplishment, but also the hard work getting you there and the good sense to celebrate this breakthrough!

    Keep it going - even if you don't have noticable gains. It really makes a difference - not just in what you can do but also to avoid strains and pain when you push yourself.

    Good luck.

    L

  • rich1960
    rich1960 olwen83027

    Posted

    I find getting in the car much harder than getting out.  I am just a bit over 6 ft tall, and our car is a mid size Japanese car.  If I do not get in correctly, I get some bad pain for a moment, not fun !!

    Good Luck with your rehab !!!!!

  • Leslie4077
    Leslie4077 olwen83027

    Posted

    Now and then being short has its advantages!  I find getting in and out of vehicles a breeze.  Has never been hard.  I love how different we all are in this recovery journey.  Congrats Owen on your improvement with this!  The exercises do work!

     

  • cathy21850
    cathy21850 olwen83027

    Posted

    Congrats Olwen on getting in and out of the car minus the pain. I am sure it feels great!

    Cathy👏😊

  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie olwen83027

    Posted

    Yeah! I am happy for you olwen....it always makes us feel good with every improvement we accomplish. Good luck....Barb
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