total hip replacement
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could anyone give me an idea as how my progression should be on a kind of every couple of days basis? discharged from hospital on the 7th may, been home a week. doing the excersis and getting around on crutches. i.e. how far do most people walk at this stage? am i supposed to wean myself of crutches (in what week), or is it normal to use crutches for the full 6 weeks? not got stairs so havent really had much practise at these, should I? from now or later?
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montyjam alison87873
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alison87873 montyjam
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Simplieme alison87873
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I was worried that I couldn't walk without trying to take a lot of my weight on my arms (I find elbow crutches the best) Then suddenly I realized I wasn't doing it hardly at all.
renee01952 alison87873
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welcome to our hippies forum. .
not sure how to answer your questions. ..you're about one week post-op. ..
how do you feel. ..is your pain under control? do you sleep well. ..are you full weight bearing?
We all heal at a different rate,so there no set rules or time frame. .
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Please let us know how you're getting on ...
big warm hug
Renee 🐰
cindy48619 alison87873
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Rocketman_SG6UK alison87873
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For a roughidea on recovery, see my blogs on my website - address in my personal information at
https://patient.info/forums/profiles/rocketman-sg6uk-907025
or in the moderators thread at
https://patient.info/forums/discuss/thr-useful-resources-487147
Best wishes
Graham - 🚀💃
bini31328 alison87873
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as I think others have said , there is no normal - it depends on so many individual factors plus age , weight , previous fitness, amount of muscke wastage . Plus personal confidence etc so I dont think any guide would help other than to make some people feel they are not doing well . Everyones different and each recivery is unique . I can share my own experience, i left hospital on one crutch , moved to a cane at week 4 and now walking unaided at 10 weeks ( although i keep my foldable cane in my bag in case) swimming at 7 -8 weeks , back at work at 6 weeks . Some people still beed 2 crutches for weeks and weeks so both ends of the scale are normal. If you are up and about , doing your exercises etc then youre doing well. Have you been for an outdoor walk yet ? The general advice us about inceasing the frequency of walks rather than pushing yourself to go a distance - i started with strolls around our village pond but dud more each day . I would suggest waiting a few weeks for stairs if you dont need to at home . Usual advice is go up / down one step at a time with non operated leg first going up and using operated leg first going down - hope you continue to make a goid recovery hon , xxx
alison87873
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friends and family think i might be the bionic woman after this. ;-)
i have always had a limp since my accident.
so i will continue to do what i am doing, excersises, a bit of walking, i went walking up and down the cul-de-sac yesterday x twice, but not sure i feel quite ready for a walk around the shops yet. (but then hubby is doing the shopping so i dont have to).
lynn66084 alison87873
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anna47418 alison87873
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I was told two crutches or none ! it puts strain on your back etc and makes you walk crooked on one. i started without them in the kitchen - used the surfaces to get about and help when needed as frustrated when mmaking tea etc !
then slowly in the house - again short to start with - outside i kept to two for ages as it was winter and wet and slippy / icy sometimes ! in UK you are not insured to drive before 6 weeks and even then some companies wont insure until you have been signed off by your surgeon so do be careful !
also you are at risk of disclocation upto 6 weeks min and if you have an emergency stop to do then it would prob hurt ! and heaven forbid an accident who knows ?
i did not drive til 9 weeks as i wanted to be 100% sure i was okay - again listen to your body
cindy00429 alison87873
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montyjam cindy00429
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Walking with aids is an acquired talent. You need to be measured for the right height. Try to maintain correct posture and use your abdominals to help whenever possible as this will spare your back.
My SIL fell off a horse, broke her hip and had it replaced a day later. Once home, she informed us that she walked to the store two days later and wanted to know why I hadn't done the same. Sigh.
This is not a competition. It's a recovery. We are all so incredibly different. Get in tune with your body and you will know exactly what to do. Best wishes for a healthy, pain-free recovery!
cindy48619 alison87873
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