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One stick or two ????

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Jay59
Jay59

i am on day 19 and all is good but I am not sure when it is ok to drop to one stick and no stick ??

i am now using one stick in the house and two when out but when U.S. Ok to try with no stick in the house ???

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  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 Jay59

    Posted

    Do what you feel comfortable with, I am just over 4 months and e even now I will use a stick outside mainly because I am waiting to go in to have my left hip done, my surgeon on 25th June said he had no problems me using a stick or a crutch just be comfortable, sorry if I repeated myself hugs lyn xxx
  • Loral
    Loral Jay59

    Posted

    I used a wheeled walker for a couple of weeks and a cane for about 3 weeks. How's your balance and do you walk with a limp? If not I think you could use one or none.
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h Jay59

    Posted

    Hi Jay, we are all different on here. I would not go out side unless to say have 1 stick or at the very least some one with you.Inside I would use 1 stick and again just be careful. Hope this helps regards Amandah
  • shirley20506
    shirley20506 Jay59

    Posted

    I was told general rule was drop to one stick when you could walk as well with one as with two, and the same when dropping from one to none - its how you are walking rather than a time thing. It is better to use a stick or sticks than limp. Try using one stick indoors and see how you go (stick to 2 outdoors to start with). Xx
  • boysim34
    boysim34 Jay59

    Posted

    day 19 , i think sticks are a bit too soon , i know every one is different but i would go back to crutches for at least the first month
    • shirley20506
      shirley20506 boysim34

      Posted

      The hospital I went to doesn't use crutches - sticks from day after op.
  • andy90315
    andy90315 Jay59

    Posted

    I was the same as Shirley, one stick once I left the hospital. The physio just said, Up straight like there is a string coming out the top of your head pulling you up and heel and toe, heel and toe while walking. Worked for me as walking unaided at 7 weeks no limp.
  • shirley20506
    shirley20506 Jay59

    Posted

    Worked for me too - 5 1/2 weeks and I can do about 1/2 mile stickless. Use a stick for longer walks as otherwise limp when I get tired.

  • michael48232
    michael48232 Jay59

    Posted

    Hi Jay try no stick in the house it will come easy,then just have own stick outside,it's great just go with the flow,enjoy every step you are doing well Good Luck Love Michael x.
    • Jay59
      Jay59 michael48232

      Posted

      Thanks Michael . Am too scared to try no stick !

      I tried in the kitchen but went round clutching onto the work tops like a madwoman !

      I have found using one stick that it is easier if keep

      Very upright

      It's all fun and games lol

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