Two week check up
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Had my two week check up today (16 days) and everything went great.
Ortho Doc said it was ok to progress to cane, then walking if and when I strengthen my muscles. I was also ok'd to drive.
The doctor was amazed at my range of motion. He said I am progressing faster than expected! Yay!!!!
It was really amazing to see all my metal....pins, plates, and hip replacement all working in one hip!
Hope all have a good night.
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Georgie11 CarlaS
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Great to have your freedom back!! I am 16 days too, started to drive a short distance and it was not as easy as I thought. I drive an automatic and had a right THR so I have to use my hip and changing pedals seemed nothing but after a few kms it hurt.
Also I'm having to drive our big 4WD as it is higher and thus the seat is more comfortable.
Good luck with your rehabilitation, you're going great 😄👏👍🌈💌
CarlaS Georgie11
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Good luck in yours as well.
I can't wait to see what this month brings. Before my THR I wouldn't have said that in the least.
attractac CarlaS
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Great news for you Carla. I wish you continued progress.
CarlaS attractac
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The doctor advised to take it slow, avoid peak hours, and places with lots of stop and go traffic.
You're doing great getting out and about!
I do feel good but I can tell I walked more with cane. My leg was a bit stiff later in the evening.
I guess it's just a reminder not to go for any marathon walks too soon.
He wants me to get leg stronger since it hasn't been used for much of this year. Next visit he will probably recommend physio!
Here's to all pur new hips! The first week or so can be a doozy but it does get better with time and some effort.
renee01952 CarlaS
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it IS amazing, isn;t it -- awesome actually ... just working hard to repair the damages done, integrate the foreign objects etc ...
Today I make it a day of gratitude ...
warm hug
renee
CarlaS renee01952
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I still have a road ahead but I am amazed at what my leg can do now. I see it getting closer and closer to the what I thought I lost in June 2014 in that awful wreck.
I may have lost a year (in a way) but here I am....a woman with tons of metal getting better everyday! One step at a time!
Pansycat52 CarlaS
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Glad all is going so well
These life experiences make us better people at the end of the day, hopefully more tolerant and understanding of other folks challenges and of our own amazing resilience and strength
I was amazed too when I saw my Xrays last night and my new joint and how they had planned it all out on the screen before they did the surgery.
You really are getting there - every day brings more improvement!
Kind wishes Linda xx
lynne09047 CarlaS
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have a great day,
Lynne x