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Ducksoup
Ducksoup

Just got back from my three month visit with the surgeon who cleared me for another year.  He doesn’t want to see me unless something drastic happens.  

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  • breeze61
    breeze61 Ducksoup

    Posted

    Hi Ducksoup,  Congrats and good luck. I was cleared at 9 weeks and was hoping my consultant would do the other hip in a couple of months but wants to see me in Dec. I didn't question why, because I trust him completely and the thought of not having another op sooner than later was quite relieving. My other hip although looking bad wasn't givng me as much pain as the operated hip.

  • steve86482
    steve86482 Ducksoup

    Posted

    Great news Duck. Now you make sure nothing happens, but still have fun and live life to the fullest everyday. 
    • Ducksoup
      Ducksoup steve86482

      Posted

      thanks Steve.  I am about 12 weeks now.  Trying to be cautious.
  • diannesk
    diannesk Ducksoup

    Posted

    Fantastic news. I had wondered when surgeons clear patients. I'm sure it must depend on his/her plan of follow-up.

    Hope to see you continuing to comment on discussions here.

  • chrisa306driver
    chrisa306driver Ducksoup

    Posted

    I was cleared at 6 weeks. Except could not run for 3 months. 
    • thomas14224
      thomas14224 Ducksoup

      Posted

      Congrats on the great news..This site is so very helpful and uplifting as we experience our recoveries..Have a great weekend.
  • jimbone
    jimbone Ducksoup

    Posted

    DS-

    Congrats on the release.  Hope you enjoy the freedom from pain.  Have a consultation with a surgeon this morning, a second opinion, although I know I need the surgery, this surgeon comes well recommended and I am interested in his evaluation/assessment for success.  Keep an eye out for those curbs and speed bumps when you're on your bike.

  • nfmiller
    nfmiller Ducksoup

    Posted

    Same here, signed off this week (week 12). Walking unaided now but I still have soreness around the hip area, do you have that? Also swelling around the ankle and foot is slow to go.
    • Ducksoup
      Ducksoup nfmiller

      Posted

      Walking unaided in the flat since week 2 but outside since week 4.  I too have some soreness around the area of incision but it is generally after exercise.  I was fortunate in that I had minimal swelling.
  • frances68212
    frances68212 Ducksoup

    Posted

    Great news ! As someone who’s only a beginner on the road, it’s great to hear ! Keep safe 
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Ducksoup

    Posted

    Yeeahaaa.  Get out there and enjoy life with your new hip.

    Best wishes

    Graham

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Ducksoup

    Posted

    Very happy 😀😀😀for you Ducky 🚴🏼and encouraging news for many hippies still struggling and on the road to recovery!  Time to celebrate!🍸??

    • erela
      erela hope4cure

      Posted

      how are you doing today??  I hope it is a sun shinny day in your neck of the world!

      Hugs....

       

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