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louise_48509
louise_48509

Well, today I walked to the supermarket about 500 yards away from my house. Doesn't sound much but I done it without my stick. I'm 5 weeks 4 days post tkr. I must admit it was scary and I couldn't wait to get home again but I'm quite proud of myself 😁

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  • Lywn
    Lywn louise_48509

    Posted

    Go Louise!!  You are doing well!! Look forward to do doing that myself!  Such an encouragement!  
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 Lywn

      Posted

      Thanks Lywn, I maybe could've picked a better time though. Place was packed. I was waiting on someone bumping into me but all went OK lol 😁

  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 louise_48509

    Posted

    Careful...what you don't need is a fall from the leg giving out while you are trying to prove you infallibility. Excercise and building strength is great but overdoing thing to prove we're some kind of physical specimens can be foolish a nd yes, dangerous. Watch out for exhau s tion and pain tomorrow. Better to take a week building up to a trip like this than making this trip all in one giant leap. Good luck but don't be surprised with the results.

    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I'm fine today. I was really careful and took it slow. It was scary though so might use my stick next time unless I've got my husband to hold on to 😀

  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 louise_48509

    Posted

    Congratulations!!!

    Just think how far you have come!😄

    It is exciting to realize that you are making progress and very important to be PROUD of that progress!!

    Waiting to hear of your NEXT victory!!??

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX louise_48509

    Posted

    WOOHOO!!!!  We love success stories.  Just remember that 5 weeks is still very early.  Be patient...it will all come back in time.  Congrats...
    • louise_48509
      louise_48509 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thanks Chico, I went out again yesterday for a wee walk but took my stick this time. I'll do it gradually

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