Just another update....
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7 weeks tomorrow since THR.
Today I walked the dog at a fast pace for around 1.5 miles - hip felt absolutely fine.
I also ran today - ran! First time in about 2 years or so - amazing and felt absolutely great.
Cannot believe how good I am starting to feel now - still got pains, aches and restricted movement due to muscle damage/weakness but still feel as though I'm getting my life back now.
See the consultant on Wednesday as follow up to the operation - hopefully will be cleared to start driving etc.
Stay positive fellow hippies.
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christine63829 markm49uk
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Guest markm49uk
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Well done, I am 7 weeks too but couldn't quite go as far as you as for running well maybe in a few months lol, I haven't run in a few years lol. I love hearing how everyone else is doing, and also realise that even you are 20 years younger than me and probably fitter before we started, so I don't expect to be as good. But daft as it sounds it gives me something if not all to aim for.
I am walking about a mile every day sometimes more, not very wuickly but I get there, I am doing more and more round the house without my stick, although when I get tired I find my penguin comes out again lol. but here we keep going onward and upward xxxxxxxx Lovely to hear from you .xxxx
attractac markm49uk
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Gossip markm49uk
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Pansycat52 markm49uk
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Well done you - I bet you are so pleased at your progress
I am 5 weeks tomorrow and see my consultant first time post op so we'll see what he says regarding lifting restrictions. Doing well and so nice to hear from someone a bit further down the recovery chain
Run, gosh I haven't felt like doing that for some years makes me realise just how long I have had the arthritis for, I just didn't realise what it was that was causing the pain. With it starting as groin pain, you never think of it being a hip problem, maybe just a strain.
Wow, there's hope for me yet!
I am starting to walk a bit with no sticks now but it does bring out the aches and pains in both legs. I suppose all those muscles that have been used to penguin gait have got to readjust. Our bodies are amazing things aren't they when you consider what we put them through . Such wonderful powers of recovery!
Lovely and so encouraging to hear your positive post
Wishing you even more great milestones to reach
Kind regards Linda xx
renee01952 markm49uk
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take care, don't overdo it - warm hug
renee
mic71403 markm49uk
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Wow, talk about reclaiming your life.
someone here with the best of intent will say 'oh do be careful/ you shouldn't run/ drive/ have sex/ play scrabble'.
THOUGH
their messages also say rest and hurry slowly, which for lucky folk like you and me making a speedy recovery does make sense, cos I for one am likely to overdo it! These muscles do take up to 8 months to recover, and we need to remember this too....
AND, very well done. Tis lovely to run again, even for just 5 minutes
Take care
Mic
renee01952 mic71403
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sue1957Geo markm49uk
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So thank you and good luck to you all.
Sue
Pansycat52 sue1957Geo
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Easy to say, I know, but please don't worry
I got so down in the dumps prior to my operation, as like you, I walked like a drunken duck and was in dreadful pain! This operation is life changing - you will not regret it for a minute. Patience is key as this is a big operation, but progress happens every day. I am 5 weeks post op, no pain and can walk a short distance with no crutches and no limp ( have to concentrate a bit on new walking pattern) but every day it gets better.
Look forward to it and trust the medical folk because they are brilliant
You will be good as new soon!
Kind regards Linda xx
renee01952 sue1957Geo
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priceless for many of us ....
warm hug
markm49uk
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Pansycat52 markm49uk
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Linda xx
renee01952 markm49uk
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carol75411 markm49uk
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Great to hear you are getting your life back, sounds like you are brilliantly
I'm 4 weeks and doing quite well, nice to know what you are doing at 7 I know we are all different but I think it helps to hear positive stories like yours, so well done, and long may it continue
hope all hippies out there have a good day
lots of love
Carol😄 Xx