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Hi all I am two weeks and 5 days post op, so far doing good been sleeping all night, can get in and out of bed my self, doing more exercise, walking more and doing two steps each day. My hands have been killing me because of my crutches I am drying to come off them as my hand are sore and it's unreal.
Any advice?
Thanks
Megan. ??
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Rocketman_SG6UK megan_33232
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A totally different hand position and much easier on the hand and shoulder.
Avalable online, I got the cheapest pair at my local hiking store, but best to get them with built-in shock absorbers.
Graham
megan_33232 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Thank-you so much
gwen81475 megan_33232
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For my first hip, I was unaware of crutch lengths and my physio extended mine for me as they were too short
This might account for your putting too much pressure on your hands.
megan_33232 gwen81475
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Megan x
gwen81475 megan_33232
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For my first hip, I was unaware of crutch lengths and my physio extended mine for me as they were too short
This might account for your putting too much pressure on your hands.
linda81469 megan_33232
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Hi Megan! I was having that problem too. Not to mention my shoulders! I'm using the walker. But my left hand was trying to get a blister so I started wearing my workout glove! It really did the trick! Only thing is taking it off to go to bathroom. And o seem to be going to the bathroom a lot!! Hope this helps! Take care and wishing the best! Hugs, ???? Linda
megan_33232 linda81469
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Ahh thank-you for the advice. I can't wait to Come off them. Hope your well too.
fiona_08868 megan_33232
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In Canada we start with walkers as well. They are easy to handle and you can still focus on standing tall. My surgeon had me switch to a cane on the opposite side on day 10. Within another week I was walking on my own. Very interesting hearing about all the different protocols. This worked well. I'm walking very well and part 2 is next week! I did try crutches before the first surgery just in case I was not able to put weight on it. I was really glad I didn't have to use them.
Annette1234 fiona_08868
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brenda92532 megan_33232
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Hi Megan
I can understand how you are feeling. Because I have OAin my hands I had the same problem. I transferred to a walking stick but found I was bending over more. Putting too much pressure onyourhands causes this problem. I found I was walking around with the furniture in the house. I didn't do a lot of walking outside because of my foot problems. At the supermarket I pushed the trolley.
You seem to have plenty of advice from other forum uses. I wish you
U.K. with your recovery and let us know how you get on.
Best wishes Brenda C