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Scary but I'm full weight bearing as tolerated!!

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linda81469
linda81469

Well saw my dr was very happy with my X-rays!! None had grown into stem & cup!! He had me slowly put weight, no problem, walk, well it felt weird but was able to walk. 6 weeks does wreak havoc on all your muscles, nerves, ect..... Found out to he did move my gluteus max so am having pain there but he says all will get better with strength training. Foot problems will get better, sitting in wheelchair in one position has hindered my circulation. All in all I believe this was a good day! I'm still scared to put weight on this leg.....now a new chapter of walking again!! It was a hard but I did it!! Thank be to God!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 and thank you all for all your support, advice, tips and love!! You all are great! 🤗🤗

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  • linda81469
    linda81469

    Posted

    Meant BONE has grown into cup & stem!!

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure linda81469

    Posted

    Great news. Wishing you continued heeling and success to overcoming all that you can. PT is a big help as well as water pt. 

     

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure linda81469

    Posted

    Linda you will get stronger one day at a time.  You have a great positive attitude and that is 90% . Heeling is a individual journey, more power and blessings sent your way. 
    • linda81469
      linda81469 hope4cure

      Posted

      Thanks Hope!! I will take this one day at a time!!! 😇🤓

  • adamjackman
    adamjackman linda81469

    Posted

    I had a long time off my left leg after an accident, before the hip replacement, so I can fully appreciate how weird it feels to use that leg again.  The feeling does pass, but for me it lasted a few days.

    As the Dr has said you can use it, don't be scared to use it.  Just be mindful of your limits and if it hurts to much, take it slower.  You aren't in a race with anyone, it is just about healing the right way for you.

    • linda81469
      linda81469 adamjackman

      Posted

      Thank you!! I know. My brother said for me not to get over confident to take it easy! The best thing is no more wheelchair!!! Dr said to be aware of hip precautions. No BLT! After what I went through I plan to be careful. 🤓LD

  • jo_partee
    jo_partee linda81469

    Posted

    Yay linda smile fir yourself all day

    These are happy moments during months of

    The gift that keeps on giving

    As one meber said yay u

    Jozie

    • linda81469
      linda81469 jo_partee

      Posted

      Thanks Jo!! Yes it's a happy day!! Get that wheelchair outta here!!! I'm still a lil scared. But it's a blessing to me that I'm able to finally get around!! I know it's gonna be slow going but if I could do 6 weeks non weight bearing I can go slow with walking & therapy!! 😃😃. LD

  • patricia72715
    patricia72715 linda81469

    Posted

    After all you've been through,  hearing this news is just so great!!  Sounds like you've finally turned the corner on these hip problems.  Stick with it and don't overdo it.  You'll be fine in no time.  Take care.

    • linda81469
      linda81469 patricia72715

      Posted

      Thank you Patricia! Dr was happy that I followed his orders for these past 6 weeks and knows how hard it was but it did pay off! I cried like a baby these last few weeks almost every day several times a day!! But I've come this far and I know I'll be ok with lots of patience and caution. It was an experience to say the least!! LD

  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie linda81469

    Posted

    Oh Linda that is wonderful news! I am so happy for you, now for the rest of your recovery and hopefully some healing and being able to move and get around. I can just imagine how it must feel to try and step on that leg after not being allowed to for so long. Wishing you well....Barb
    • linda81469
      linda81469 noplaybarbie

      Posted

      Thanks Barbie!! Now to start working on these muscles and get this leg strong! And wake up this foot!! But with patience! All in due time! 🤗🤓. LD

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