1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

lengthening crutches

Posted , 5 users are following.

Guest
Guest

Hi I am 10 days post op LTHR. Just been for my second walk of the day, done 110 yards walking each time besides walking round the house. But ....this afternoon I have had to ask for my crutches to be lengthened as I had begun stooping. This is the second time since my op that this has been done. Think it's because I am now walking more upright than I was pre-op as photos suggest smile  just wondered if anyone else had found the same thing?

 

0 likes, 15 replies

15 Replies

  • crissy_wissy
    crissy_wissy Guest

    Posted

    yes definitely...didn't realise how bent I was walking...now completely upright...well most of the time...lol!!!
  • angela21010
    angela21010 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Gillian good to here you're doing so well, same here I've had to lengthen mine aswell, I'm nearly straight now when I stand against a wall.
  • ann19982
    ann19982 Guest

    Posted

    Bless you stoopy hippies I did not have that issue. Pleased to say I did not need mine shortened. Yes you are wondering!!!! Osteoporosis has already claimed 2 inches of my 5 ft 2 inches. Should have had both hips done and asked for an extended femur

    11 weeks post now and the last few days scar been itchy, must be shrinking

    Glad you are all on the up side xx

    • Guest
      Guest ann19982

      Posted

      aw Ann suppose someone has to be a short ------- lol xx Shrinking scar I have itchy staples lol.
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 Guest

    Posted

    Very much so, feels completely different to before the op. 
    • Guest
      Guest maggie93798

      Posted

      your right Maggie so good to stand up tall, I didn't realise just how bad I was. My partner showed me a video of me in March and the way I was walking was unbelievable.
  • ian97093
    ian97093 Guest

    Posted

    Wow now I had to do just the same thing and lengthened my stick too, made all the difference to my walking too, just the left side needs doing ASAP...
    • Guest
      Guest ian97093

      Posted

      that must take courage Ian to go through this again !!! but I think anything is better than that awful pain. xx
  • Paula8080
    Paula8080 Guest

    Posted

    Me too, had to make them longer! 😀
    • Guest
      Guest Paula8080

      Posted

      I'm back to 5ft 10ins good job my partner is 6ft 2in lol.xx
  • angela21010
    angela21010 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Ian I hope you don't have to wait to long. My consultant made me wait 14 weeks between mine, said we had to 'be safe' It has certainly be worth the wait.!
    • Guest
      Guest angela21010

      Posted

      I suppose there has to be a period of settling? you've just been through major op now your going again so you have to let your body recover a little. xx
  • angela21010
    angela21010 Guest

    Posted

    I think he was right, I feel better this time than last, horrible pain all gone an I feel at least 15 years younger!
    • Guest
      Guest angela21010

      Posted

      funny you should say that Angela cos I feel younger too.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.