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one crutch for a bit today!

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mic71403
mic71403

well, 11 days post op, by accident I dropped a crutch, but I needed the loo, then, so as partner in kitchen downstairs I walked to loo with one stick on unoperated side (correct?), and back too! Felt bit shaky but hey, pleased it happened!

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  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 mic71403

    Posted

    Well done but don't do it too often . I was told to use two crutches for six weeks so did for 5 . Limping around house now without but use one outside . 

    Doesn't it feel great when you do something new . . I tipped a cup of tea today so had to knee down to wipe it up . Was very careful but managed . Won't be scrubbing the floors tho habha .

     

    • kevin85498
      kevin85498 Mary8610

      Posted

      Hi, I am post op 6 days and fingers crossed appears going well. I haven't yet asked the time period on crutches and future mobility as all my questions directed towards the op and state of my health immediately after. Thankyou for this great piece of info but I would like to add that the op will prevent me from Bluewater shopping with my wife for some months to come smile.  Is there any particular technique when going onto one crutch that will greatly help please ?. Very best wishes and regards. Kevin (age53)
    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 kevin85498

      Posted

      Hi Kevin , do you mean to help you go blue water shopping or avoid it for longer ? Ha ha
  • valerie48782
    valerie48782 mic71403

    Posted

    I also started with 1 crutch around 11 or 12 days post op , when I went for my first walk outside on day 18 I thought I should use 2 crutches but found it really awkward so on day 19s walk I used 1 and managed twice the distance!
  • kathee58019
    kathee58019 mic71403

    Posted

    Yes Mic,

    If you are going to use one crutch, it should be on the unoperated side. Everyday gets better!

  • sharon6161
    sharon6161 mic71403

    Posted

    well done, i walk around my bungalow with one crutch I am 3 weeks post op.  I find this easier than with 2 but I dont have the confidence to walk outside without 2.

     

  • trevor64267
    trevor64267 mic71403

    Posted

    I don't think there is any given period for using your crutch as it is down to the individual. I was down to one crutch a week after the op and none seven days later. I did however make sure that a crutch was available one upstairs and one down just in case I needed it for any reason
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