Waddling like a duck !!

Hi Vanessa

I can't believe your physio told you to walk without your crutches. Both my surgeon and physio told me that it is very important to keep using the crutches for walking because they help to keep one straight and when walking they help to strengthen the groin and buttock muscles. They told me that I should carry on using one crutch or stick for at least 12 weeks when walking out and for up to 8 weeks indoors. I'm 10wpo now and although a slight limp can walk much much straighter. I would suggest a second opinion on this one

I'm sure I read somewhere that if you are waddling you will be using your muscles incorrectly. Far better to use your crutches and not waddle and use the muscles in the correct way. I think 3 weeks is a little early.  When you get stronger you will be able to go down to one crutch and then none. You have to retrain your muscles after the op and I can't believe that using them incorrectly will help. I used mine for quite a while and even when I could walk quite well I took them along and used them when I started to flag and waddle.

Vanessa, i am trying to walk with no crutch its hard, walking on a crutch i walk practically normal still slight limp, but with out i walk better than I did before but not good, i had alot of complications along with my op, and have muscles that have locked in and around my hips, but every day you try it gets better, I just have to remember it's not a race, as my physio told me it's quality not quantity.  

Suexx

Hi Vanessa, I have just come of my crutches but have got 2 sticks that I have to use for another 4 weeks or so (I'm 6 weeks po now) so that will be 10-12 weeks with walking aids!  That's what my consultant does, time will only tell how it goes, presently I find it much harder with the sticks than crutches, maybe because I'm now using a different set of muscles, and first thing in the morning I'm really stiff and it's hard work to get going, likewise going from chair to standing is hard work!

Really don't know how you can walk unaided at 3 weeks!!!!!!!

I had my 6 wk check up yesterday and now down to 1 crutch, im allowed to start with no crutches around the house but i to

Waddle like a duck lol im sure it will pass i hope........ How often are people seeing physios (uk) i ask because in hospital i was handed a sheet of paper with a few exercises on n thats that since leaving ive never seen anyone till yesterday when i saw the consultant i even took my own dressing off at 5 week due to not being told anything about it infact ive had no after care at all xx