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sue62407
sue62407

I'm 69 years old and had my hip operation just over three months ago. During this time I've posted various problems  but today I wanted to report my feeling of delight -I did an hours walk in Surrey followed by a quarter mile of steep steps up to the top of Leith Hill. No problems with hip, legs or back -just a complete lack of puff through being unfit fo so long.I'm hoping that with a bit more determined exercise over the next couple of months I'll feel ready to tackle some walks in the Lake District in September.  

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  • martin98264
    martin98264 sue62407

    Posted

    Well done Sue! I'm 9 days post op & am currently proud that I'm walking around my road, which is in Surrey toocheesygrin I long for the day I can walk around my village 
  • jeanp
    jeanp sue62407

    Posted

    That's fabulous Sue! well done you!

    Don't suppose you could post a picture or two from your next walk? Preferably from the top of a big hill....

  • carmen56984
    carmen56984 sue62407

    Posted

    Well done Sue so please for you.

    It's being 12 weeks for me, still use one crutch when taking walks out.

    Cant wait to stop using them i've try but a bit unsteady on my feet.

    Keep it up

    xx

     

  • Paulus1949
    Paulus1949 sue62407

    Posted

    Great to hear a positive outcome sue.

    Up to a few years ago and before my recent THR I did a lot of walks in the Lakes and am hoping to slowly but surely get back into it.

    Losing fitness is one of the major issues when you lose mobility through joint problems,it's a vicious circle..

    Hope you soon regain full fitness,but be careful not to do too much to soon,it can set you back.

    Happy rambling.

     

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure sue62407

    Posted

    UR a perfect example for us all. Thanks for sharing UR story. Many more success in UR future.
  • ros007
    ros007 sue62407

    Posted

    Good for you, hope the weather is good for your break.
  • pjayne549
    pjayne549 sue62407

    Posted

    Yeah! Go you!!!  I am eight weeks post op and walk a bit like a duck with no sticks - but have done 3k walk with one crutch.  Bit stiff after sitting down when got back, but felt BRILLIANT! 

    Good for you and hopefully it is the start of many, many joyful walking and stepping days ahead cheesygrinlol

  • judiwoo
    judiwoo sue62407

    Posted

    Well done x you'll be jogging up those hills in the Lakes smile
  • Lucite
    Lucite sue62407

    Posted

    Hi this isso encouraging I need an op as I am finding it harder to do long walks 

    but at the same time I need courage to go ahead with the op I need more positive feed back to help me decide  I am 54

    • martin98264
      martin98264 Lucite

      Posted

      Hi lucite.......

      I'm 53 & am currently 12 days post op. Before the op ( total right hip replacement) I was one if the lucky ones where I didn't get an awful lot of pain, I got some if course, but with me it was lack of movement in the hip. If fir instance my right shoe lace cam undone, there was no way in the world I could get down to tie it up & like you walking distances was a no no as my back & hip would kinda seize up! It's early stages for me as yet but I'm gonna be one if the ones that says go for it. My surgeon, even on tne day of the op, came in & said "we still doing this for the right reasons?" by that he meant, quality of life, lack of pain & much more mobility! I'm sure I'm going to get all those things back! So yeah, if it's affecting your quality of life then do it I say. biggrin

    • ros007
      ros007 martin98264

      Posted

      Make sure that your aims are realistic - running marathons - not good, cycling - tricky if you fall off, tennis - doubles possible, singles not good, walking on on reasonable terrain - definitely, mountaineering carrying heavy backpack - distinctly iffy, swimming - definitely, skiing - falls and impact loading tricky. So you have to assess what you want and what risks you are prepared to run for the more energetic activities.

      I said to my physio that I would love to go up Ben Nevis as I couldn't do mountains at all because of knee probs (I'm having it replaced in a week or two) and she gave me a look which turned to a smile when I said that I'd settle for going for a walk round the country park with my brother and his dogs and be able to go round a museum or country house without thinking more of the next sit down than what I was looking at. In other words I had a dream which I might still follow if joints permit but I had some realistic aspirations which would improve my quality of life.

      If your realistic ones are enough then go for it, if you wouldn't be satisfied unless you could achieve the dream ones then you could hang on for a bit - don't leave it too long otherwise even the currently modest ones will feel like a mountain because you are so unfit.

      I can now do over 2 miles but the limit is my knee which will only consent to do it once or twice a week before it goes on strike.  So, next month the hard work starts again!!

    • pjayne549
      pjayne549 Lucite

      Posted

      Hi I'm 53 (a 1961 girlie!)  and I have had my left hip replaced.  If you are in pain have it done!  If not don't.  I hate the fact I can't turn my knee out and cross my legs, but I LOVE that I don't have the grinding burning pain and that I can kick things again!!!! So weigh up your quality of life with the recovery time and what you lose and then decide.  First 6 weeks are pretty pooooooooooey then you get better and better.  Range of movement for me is no problem and the joint is really flexible, just still get tired in the bum muscles! x
  • Lucite
    Lucite sue62407

    Posted

    Thanks this helps I think as long as can do long walk and may be cycle do a bit of yoga then it all I need I am relatively fit so hopefully I will do a quick recovery !,

    i now have just be brave and say yes to the op

    anyone out there how long is the recovery process.??

    • martin98264
      martin98264 Lucite

      Posted

      This really does differ between everyone of us. I'm looking to return to work after 3 months, I drive for a living so my surgeon wants me to have the full 12 weeks off work as I'm responsible for people & of course I need to be able to do an emergency stop in a coach cheesygrinif it takes longer it takes longer, if less then great. Just follow the surgeons & physios advice & you'll be fine.
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