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Gym Bunny or Lazy Slob method

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Kate53CornUK
Kate53CornUK

I have brought this up before but I would just like your opinions all in one place.

I am 53 and have had two un-cemented THR's in 6 months, both because of OA, and have been encouraged to have the Lazy Slob method of recovery.

That is, in the first 6 weeks...

Walking with aids only

No physio

Exercise is moving leg back and forth and slightly out to side a few times a day and rotating and pumping foot.

I take 1 blood thinning tablet for 35 days

No stockings

​My recovery for both ops looks as if it's going to be the same and now at 3 weeks after the second I am again walking around the house without aids but using my crutches to support walking when I am out.

The first two weeks were tough but I had had no strains or injuries. my first hip is very strong and doing an admirable job of holding up the new lefty.

After my 7 week check with the first I was advised to slowly build up strength (I drove to the appointment) but was also given some lifetime restrictions of no impact sports, twisting or pivoting to preserve the hip for as long as possible. (My surgeon said I can do the splits, run marathons and take up rugby if I wanted to but he would see me back in his office in 5 years for a revision!!!). Because I was waiting for the second hip to be done my exercise was restricted by pain so I kept fit by swimming.

I know there is no right or wrong and every method depends on the consultant but I have been surprised at the number of stresses and strains that some people have suffered after being made to do exercises by PT's.

I have read about torn tendons, inflamed muscles, swollen knees and ankles and wonder if there is any correlation to the amount of exercise we are given.

This fascinates me and would value your experiences.

 

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  • MichaelTN1UK
    MichaelTN1UK Kate53CornUK

    Posted

    Lazy Slob

    When else can you do abolutely nothig and justify it by saying: "it is on doctors orders"? We are conditioned to chase our tails all our lives, that it is good to take a step back.

    I have decided I should re-read some classics (that were forced upon me as a child) and see if they are more enjoyable as an adult. Homer to start with...

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      Homer? Are you trying to punish yourself, or get better, heh? I slogged my way through Ulysses a few years ago, I nearly died at the attempt!!

      I have one book published and thought that having an enforced rest would allow me to polish up one ready to go but I didn't account for 'lazy head' syndrome eek

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Now that I have been awake for a few hours, I am begining to wonder at my earlier resolve. Maybe I will start with something I know I will enjoy...As a start, I have never watched Game of Thrones... But I am open to suggestions cheesygrin

      What did you publish? Do spill the beans and tell all.

    • belleAUSSydney
      belleAUSSydney Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Have you ever read Inferno? I have done Ulysses, but Inferno defeated me. I think I got to the third or fourth circle before deciding that reading it really was hell...

       

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      I adored the Game of Thrones series and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it - the books were too long winded for me. 

      Since sitting on my bum I have enjoyed these series...

      Elementary

      Limitless

      Extant

      and have just watched Spartacus again (brutal, sweary and nudey!)

      I write science fantasy. I can PM you a title on Amazon 

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK belleAUSSydney

      Posted

      Dante's Infernal!

      I also read a bit for personal education but felt like digging me eyes out with blunt spoons eekeekeek.

      I like my entertainment to be entertaining!

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK Kate53CornUK

      Posted

      Kate,

      Another author in our midst?  I'd love to see your book, can you PM me the title?  My wife wrote a book about her family's survival in Siberia, it's also on Amazon, and on my website.

      Graham - 🚀💃

  • belleAUSSydney
    belleAUSSydney Kate53CornUK

    Posted

    I am supposed to be doing physio, but haven't because I can't afford to pay for it. I could do it free at the hospital, but it's a real pain in the ar*e to get there and back. 

    I don't think the Lazy Slob method has hampered me. I've been pretty active since after the first week.

    • Kate53CornUK
      Kate53CornUK belleAUSSydney

      Posted

      Hi Belle, I was sent for some physio last year as I could barely walk before the op. The exercises I was given irritated the arthritis beyond belief. I tried to persevere and after the second week I found that my PT has left. My new one was fab and said to stop the exercises and gave me accupuncture instead which really helped.

      We are subject to opinions, methods and knowledge but your own gut instinct should never be ignored.

      You have been through a shocking experience and I am so glad you are doing well xxxxx

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK belleAUSSydney

      Posted

      Hello Belle

      I did not have any physio once I left the hospital. In my frustration, I looked at some recognised (hospital or similar) physio videos on You tube and did them at home. But only if they felt comfortable and never pushed myself.  

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