Public transport?
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Hi every one I am almost 6 weeks post op and doing really great, it feels like I had nothing done, next week I can put more pressure on my hip replacement side ( right) and I am not sure if the physo is going let me walk without crutches or walk without one crutch, I walk with one crutch in the house and I feel great. The physio said I might take them off you. The only plus side is that I will still be walking with a limp because I need to get my lift hip replacement done.
Anyways was just wounding when can new hippes start using public transport like a bus?
Thanks
Megan xx
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elaine23679 megan_33232
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megan_33232 elaine23679
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Thank-you x
Barmaid18 megan_33232
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megan_33232 Barmaid18
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Ok thank-you so much, I still need to sit on a chair with arms till next week. I was going to ask my physio a few questions as I have her on Tuesday. Thank-you so much for answering back x
linda38528 Barmaid18
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First - congrats on such good progress. I know it means good conscientious work on your part.
I think the main thing is to feel confident. For me, I took my walker on the first few outings as it helped me navigate the press of crowds better and alerted people to me being slower. I soon ditched this unless on longer walks - it gave me more range and a cushion on overestimating my abilities.
But whatever it takes for you .. works.
Good luck and enjoy your return to 'normal'.
L
megan_33232 linda38528
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Hi Linda , thank-you for answers back.
I hope your well.
Thankyou again
Megan x
linda38528 megan_33232
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Thanks Megan. I'm doing as well as could be hoped with 2nd hip to be done sept 20.?
I will be very glad to have it done, I must say. Even though I am not looking forward to post op weeks 1-2. 😨😵
But ... no pain, no gain. Or so they say.
I have been feeling pretty well until the last 2 weeks during which it seems as if all my joints have started complaining. However, we have finally had a slight break in the hottest summer ever here and I have been trying to walk out some of the aches and pains.
However still better than pre my first thr which got pretty grim. I have been vastly entertained by several posts by Dot and Sarah and inspired by so many others whose challenges make me feel small to complain.
I hope your recovery continues to go well. And best luck with your second one.
L
judith12644 megan_33232
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Hi, I first went on a bus at about 3 weeks, with my crutches. Since then I've been on tubes and trains. People have been brilliant at offering seats etc. It's great to get out and about. Just went to my 6 week physio, and now don't have crutches or a stick, but feel quite achy when I walk. Seeing consultant next week for x-ray. Good luck!.
megan_33232 judith12644
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Hope your well
Megan x
judith12644 megan_33232
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Hi Megan, really good idea to ask your physio about buses. They would give the right advice, because they know how you're doing. Good luck with traveling around. I found the drivers helpful when I had crutches. I've just been on one bus since I gave back my crutches, and it was ok. Good luck.
megan_33232 judith12644
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Hi there , thank-you for your advice
mary268 megan_33232
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My own experience was that getting on and off the bus wasn't a big problem but I did find standing at a bus stop with no seating or shelter very uncomfortable. I got round this by cycling to our nearest small town where the bus stop was under cover and had seats and then catching a bus to a larger town about 10 miles away.
I think much depends on what the bus services are like where you live and how far you are from your nearest bus stop - mine is a mile away.
megan_33232 mary268
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Hi there glad your experience went well, thanks for sharing with me
Megan x
dave63380 megan_33232
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Hi Megan, I'm at about 6 weeks RTHR, glad your feeling good. I know what you mean feels like you had nothing done. I'm almost there. I've been driving and back at work almost 3 weeks, still more comfortable with one crutch. Saw my surgeon a few days ago, he was a little surprised how much I was doing. He said continue using crutch and take it a little easy. Getting in and out of vehicle always careful, tying shoes is still a challenge! Just barely able to lay on surgery side but not for long, and sleep is still a problem. Get a good nights sleep every few days now.
If you can get on and off the bus and the seats are comfortable you should be OK. Just take it slow, I know I feel a lot more secure with one crutch.
Dave
megan_33232 dave63380
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Hi Dave thank-you for sharing your experience with me. I am 6 weeks from a right hip replacement too. ( today is 6 weeks). I feel ready to come off the crutches. I've been drying to use pubic transport like a bus as I used to use a bus every day. I am also going to ask when I can I sit in a normal sit. Can you sit on a normal sit now?
I have great sleeps I am lying on both sides too.
Glad your recovery is going well!!
Thank-you
Megan x