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marie19880
marie19880

Well I thought I'd share my success. 6 weeks post op and I managed 30 lengths in the pool 3 times last week and today I have ridden my horse.

Walking is still an issue for me but I am slowly getting there!!

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  • christine83627
    christine83627 marie19880

    Posted

    That is fantastic news. I love swimming so I am looking forward to going swimming again. I am only 3 weeks and 2 days post op and things are going OK but I sometimes wonder if I will ever get there. I know it is very early days but it is difficult trying to be patient.
  • irina52822
    irina52822 marie19880

    Posted

    Congratulations!!! So nice to hear positive things! I hope to start driving at 6 weeks.

    so far, also doing great. Good luck to everyone!!!!

  • nicola22779
    nicola22779 marie19880

    Posted

    Wahey! Congratulations! How was your foot when you were swimming out of interest?
  • sue84239
    sue84239 marie19880

    Posted

    Great news!  Feeling normal again and getting back to doing what you like to do is fantastic!

    springtime coming will help us all feel better too. 😃

  • Swampiesue
    Swampiesue marie19880

    Posted

    Great News, welcoming news for us who are still at the beginning of our journey x
  • marie19880
    marie19880

    Posted

    My toes did feel like they have a mind of their own and be cautious of over flexing your foot as I did this on the first occasion and made my feet sore. Other than that it felt good x
    • sue84239
      sue84239 marie19880

      Posted

      Did you pull your toe up at all to exercise it? I can manage a slight bend down at 8 weeks after op but it is not moving upwards so still can't bend to get in a shoe? Not sure whether to force it a bit?!
  • marie19880
    marie19880

    Posted

    No I haven't forcibly moved any of my toes just kept mobile and let them rest comfortably x
    • sue84239
      sue84239 marie19880

      Posted

      Thanks! I am nervous that I am not doing much and don't want to find that I should have been trying harder!
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