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At 3 months post op I am managing most things apart from fastening my trainers.Have just ordered some elastic laces.Anyone got any ideas about this avoiding bending at the waist too much
Janet
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anna87839 janet86017
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Hi there i just tie laces on my trainers as loose
as I can before I slip my feet into them then
off I go works for me .keep healing .🙋👍
EttaH janet86017
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I purchased a pair of sketcher sneakers that have the no tie lacing. I think the official name might be bungee lacing. So essentially they are slip on's and are nice and snug. Quite comfortable for use during recovery. I'm doing in-home PT for the first 2 weeks but will be going out for PT starting early November. For my right leg, operated leg, I slip foot into shoe and then lift leg to the little ledge/framing on my bed. I can then reach down to put sneaker on the rest of way. If I'm sitting on sofa I'll lean forward and slip sneaker on. I think I've been a bad girl and have gone past my 90 degree angle limits on some occasions but thankfully have felt fine. I'm coming to terms, (acceptance), that this is surely a long drawn out process of rehabbing no matter how good we feel there are going to be good days and bad days. That's better than pre-surgery for me. I used to say I have bad days and worse days. I think it's the hidden part- the muscles, bone, implants that have to settle in and get right and that's the long wait and they do that simply over time. Happy healing all!!
barbara76734 EttaH
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hope4cure janet86017
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Tennis shoe that slide with low back. It's only for a short time . IN a few months when I could bend better shoes with Velcro straps worked best for me. It's so annoying now I always had many types of shoes that have low back to just slide in. It wasn't worth all the frustration and time to get regular shoes on.
gwen81475 janet86017
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Is there a Decathlon near by? I have been buying their "ballet" shoes which have an domesticated strap with a Velcro fastening. I can get these on and off very easily without bending. They are extremely comfortable, like slippers in fact but not completely flat.
gwen81475
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janet86017 gwen81475
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Ha ha! Just been to my surgeon at 3months post op and he said do whatever you want but be aware of the 90° rule.So that rules out bending to fasten shoes! Think Velcro might be the way to go but makes me feel old lol I am 64!
Hoping the elastic laces work as it is a shame not to use she's I already have.
Thanks for all your replies.What a great forum! Helped me through 3 months of ups and downs.
Janet x
bobbie102 janet86017
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I'm confused 😭😭😭 I thought you could bend past 90D after 3 months. When will I ever be be normal????????
janet86017 bobbie102
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Hi,
Seems to depend on surgeon.Hesaid be waryIf it hurts take note.I asked if this was forever but didn't get a straight answer!I think when bone grows around the new hip it will be ok?
I have a friend who has had his hip for 20 years.He has fallen off his bike several times and come to no harm so theres hope you lol
Janet