hip replacement
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had a T H R on the 11th september am walking indoors with no crutches but use them outdoors i still have swelling in my knee and ankle but am assured swelling will reduce in time. haven't attempted driving yet as its my left leg and use of clutch could be restricted. Apart from that everything is great.
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Joycy quail
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Hope your progress continues.
Jo x
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Kikeena quail
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My goal at the moment is to learn to walk without a limp. It's quite difficult and I'm doing exercises to build up my butt muscles. I have a bad cold at the moment though and all my muscles have become really weak so I'm not walking at all well.
Kikeena
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renee01952 quail
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Welcome to our loving family of Hippies - I am 9 weeks post-op of 2nd THR -
IS the swelling just there or at the end of the day? your body is healing fro this major surgery -
Good for you that you decided not to drive yet - last surgery was on left hip too and I need that leg to use the clutch as well - I did drive though but nah ... not so confident if I can do an emergency stop -
be gentle with your self -
big warm hug
renee
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shirley17649 quail
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We must be about level. I had THR on 17 September but was told to be non weight bearing for first two weeks because of a bone graft and a crack in the femur caused by a previous broken femur.
I am still on one crutch and no sign of getting rid of it yet. I can hobble a bit indoors without it but walk like a penguin.
Fortunately it is my right leg so I am able to drive now a bit. Only short lcal journeys though. Just started going to my local swimming baths, not to swim yet but to do some exercises in the jacuzzi. Bliss!
Keep us posted as I am interested to hear about your progress.
Hugs
shirley
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thirteen years ago i had my right hip replacement and was able to drive after six weeks, everybody is different. I think your body knows best but be careful don't rush things or things can go wrong and the damage can be serious