Is it ok to walk at 5 weeks?

I'm 5 weeks post op this Wednesday and I can walk reasonably well with 1 crutch but not able to without yet 😩 I'll admit to starting to be getting a bit worried about it but I don't go to see the surgeon for another 2 weeks so hopefully he may have some advice then

 I am 5 weeks today post op.If you have a walk in shower you

could try out your balance, one foot on floor, first weight on other

leg, then on operated leg I am seeing my consultant on Thursday

and will ask him,because, like you I am nearly there.

I was 18 months between hip ops, which gave full recovery

time for one before I had the second.

I can't remember when I ditched the aids last time.

Cathie

Hi Scout

I'm at 3 1/2 weeks and at my physio appointment he got me to walk unaided to see my progress. I didn't know if I could and just managed a few steps. After watching the remembrance services and the guys that had lost limbs walk I felt humbled and decided that I should give it a try and managed some short distances. Last night and today I really paid for it. Back on full painkiller quota! I know your 2 weeks ahead of me, but all I can say is take it easy, and pace yourself. Good luck.

Alan

Hiya Scout I think that that depends on you, if you feel that you are Waddling or limping in any way then stay on a stick, on the otherside of the problem side, that is what keeps you more upright and controls the waddling, or you could go out and just try a few steps at a time with the cane and then without the cane, just to see how you go, but amy waddling then increase the bed excersise and butt clenches, the pressing down of the whole leg into your bed + the bum clenches is the best muscle builder I found...I am still working on my second side and I am back at work. 

Keep in touch  and quick healing!!  Ian.

I would say if you can do so without limping do it. Going for walks I would take the cane but only use it if needed. If you feel  pain without the cane then that is a sign you still need it to give some support. Like wise if you limp without it you can get into bad habits and the muscles won't get the right action. I gave my elbow crutches back to the hospital  at 6 weeks and bought a folding walking stick. It didn't get much use but I felt more comfortable knowing the help was there.

Try round the house first

Hi Scout, 

All I can say is just try it ... take your cane with you - I am learning how to walk properly and dear Lord, it is a whole different way of walking - I do need to slow down , make sure my posture is straight and yet relaxed ... start walking, heel to toe steps while also moving arms and shoulders ... phew ... so I take my cane with me and paractice unaided steps - trying to not lean on cane too much - 

I am almost 9 weeks post-op of 2nd THR - 

one step at a time, sweetheart -

warm hug

renee

 

Hi Scout

It's good to take a few steps without the stick, then a few more and a few more. But as others have said, make sure you're walking without a limp. At 7 weeks i can walk a while without a stick but then my muscles get tired and sore and I start limping.

Have a look on YouTube about walking properly. Especially the one by Rehab and Revive. As Renee said, it's a challenge both physically and mentally to learn to walk properly, but so worth it in the long run.

Keena