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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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  • AnnieK
    AnnieK linda81469

    Posted

    Thrilled for you! I am sure you will take it as easy as you need to to not tear anything! And it will take time for you to get back into shape. I read your post with great interest because, as you know, I'll be 20 pound weight-bearing for 6 - 8 weeks after my surgery. That's not as bad as NO weight bearing like what you had, but bad enough. Here's hoping you'll be over all these very difficult troubles soon.

    • linda81469
      linda81469 AnnieK

      Posted

      Annie thanks! Prayers that you too will continue to heal!! Patience is the key!!
    • AnnieK
      AnnieK linda81469

      Posted

      It is, and I have learned patience over the past 14 months. I am thinking that perhaps the only good thing about my odyssey over that time means that the 8 weeks of 20 lb weight-bearing and the recovery after that will seem like no time at all!
  • wlee
    wlee linda81469

    Posted

    I'm so happy for you.....you really hung in there. Enjoy your new freedom😀

    • linda81469
      linda81469 wlee

      Posted

      Thanks wlee!!! Now to work these muscles and continue to heal!! But with patience and slowly. Im just glad I can walk! I thought this day would never come!!! 🤓 LD

  • renee01952
    renee01952 linda81469

    Posted

    hi linda, 

    chiming in with the choir here --- Well done, darling -

    you will get more confident and I agree with admajackman, use it - trust it - one step at a time, okay ?

    and continue to be gentle and kind with Linda ... tender loving care is waht she needs ...

    big warm hug

    renee

    • linda81469
      linda81469 renee01952

      Posted

      Morning Renee! Thank you!! Still am scared putting full weight. Finding it hard to trust it. But like you said "one step at a time ". Hugs, 🤗🤗. LD

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