I got the OK to start running my dogs in Agility
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August 15 I had a THR . During surgery they found a detached Gluteous Minimus tendon. They reattached the tendon and I began my healing. My hip was great but I could not walk without my crutches. I was on 2 crutches for 4 weeks then 1 crutch for another 5 weeks.
Then my struggle for normal walking began. It was a long road with sciatica and thigh muscle pain. Finally 21 weeks after surgery I got the OK to start running with my dogs in Agility. I am entered in my first trial February 5. I still can not run fast yet. I feel like a penguin trying to run. The one dog I am going to compete with is good so we will have fun. Hopefully I will be able to move better soon.
To all of you beginning don't give up you can do this.
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steve86482 diane02178
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diane02178 steve86482
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michael11283 diane02178
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Diane
Well done, you. It sounds like a long road. We do agility with our standard poodle though my wife does the running more than me but it's great fun, keeps both dog and owner exercised and improves the owner dog bond.
diane02178 michael11283
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judith12644 diane02178
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Well that's great news, hope you have a lot of fun!
steve86482 diane02178
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diane02178 steve86482
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steve86482 diane02178
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diane02178 steve86482
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michael11283 diane02178
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I'm in Bucklebury 50 miles west of London though I do have family in Chicago and Connecticut.
judith12644 diane02178
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Pity we can't get photos up on here. I'd love to see all these dogs!
steve86482 judith12644
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diane02178 judith12644
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michael11283 judith12644
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Judith photos of dogs yes but I'm sure you don't want a photo of my wound! Here's my poodle on right with her huge brother on left at Newbury Agricultural Show last september.
diane02178 michael11283
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michael11283 diane02178
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Thanks Diane. I think we need to focus on our post recovery activities. That's why we're going through the surgery to get back to normal life.
judith12644 michael11283
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They're lovely!
renee01952 michael11283
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Well actually Michael we did post pictures of our scars here on the forum last year ... you know just to compare ... all decent and none were send to moderator ...
michael11283 renee01952
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Renee
I'm sure your scars were all lovely. Mine, at least until the surgery, is pretty horrid. And it looks like I'm going to have to wait a few more weeks for that Mike