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Wearing real shoes again

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RossshireBuffUK
RossshireBuffUK

Hi. I had THR 5 weeks ago & am now trying to return to a bit of normalcy.  The hospital that did my procedure (Raigmore, Inverness) has produced what I think is quite a good pamphlet advising what to do/expect pre-op & post op; but nowhere have I been able to find out when I might be able to wear proper shoes again.  For more than a yr pre-op I wore only pull-on boots, as I couldn't easily bend to tie normal shoes. Now my legs are both quite swollen, so that I've been forced to wear the one pr of shoes that I can get on my swollen feet for the last 5 wks.  Obviously when the swelling goes down sufficiently to let me get them on I'll be able to wear boots again; but does anyone know when I might be able actually to bend over & tie a pr of shoes??

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  • moira31
    moira31 RossshireBuffUK

    Posted

    Good to hear from someone else from Scotland!

    I think it was about the three month mark before I could do up my own shoes.  I had been taking arnica and had no swelling so I was lucky.  I am now at the six month mark and have the odd week where I am pain free.  Able to garden and play a bit of tennis now.  Hope you progress well

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure moira31

      Posted

      Great and encouraging to hear of all your progress. 

      Just keep it coming!

      before u know it ull be dancing the Macarena! 

  • louise22940
    louise22940 RossshireBuffUK

    Posted

    It took me about 3 months... but dont worry, you'll get there!
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure louise22940

      Posted

      Every step we make toward progress is a day to celebrate..

      chocolate comes to mind!

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure louise22940

      Posted

      That's the spirit...anything that comes with chocolate sounds good to me!
  • carmen56984
    carmen56984 RossshireBuffUK

    Posted

    Am in my 15 weeks pre op and i cannot bend too low to even do the zips in my shoes.

    cant wait to do them up.

    It's summer now just wearing sandals.

     

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure carmen56984

      Posted

      Bending is such a pain in the caboose ..I wore lots of slip on shoes no socks powder feet for shoes with powder In a bage to fluff my feet in before slipping on shoes.. 

      Al my cloths were easy slip on off over my head..

      u mention u r pre op. When is UR surgery scheduled?

      CHEERS

      HOPE

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure RossshireBuffUK

    Posted

    "Normal" swelling will follow a pattern. It will be reduced in the morning and increase steadily throughout the day the more you are on your feet or with your feet down. The best thing to do is elevate your leg for about 45 minutes two or three times a day.

    If the swelling is severe in the morning that you must contact your doctor.

    CHEERS

    HOPE

    Also you must be familiar with DVT symptoms and if you have ANY doubt at all that you may have a DVT then call your doctor or go to emergency room.

  • terri17835
    terri17835 RossshireBuffUK

    Posted

    I am now 8 wks post op and I can put my socks on and tie shoes if I'm sitting down. If my leg is sore I lift leg behind me to put socks on or off. I was determined to do it myself and just got creative.At 6 weeks you can start stretching out more to be able to do a lot more. Each week gets better.
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure terri17835

      Posted

      Hi Terry.. Continue on UR healing journey pretty soon this will be only a me more. I always luv to hear success stories.

      In many ways recovery is like a baby learning new things every day..

      I hear a lot of reference to baby steps. Profound moment for recovery...

      one day at a time..

      Healing prayers sent UR way.

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure terri17835

      Posted

      Typing errors and spell check.. Things comedy shows r made of..

      it is supposed to read ..continue on UR healing journey pretty soon this will only be a memory . ( not me more) lol

       

  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France RossshireBuffUK

    Posted

    Putting on shoes and socks-

    1. Lay flat on your back in bed.

    2. Bend your knee and pull your foot up to your butt.

    3. You can easily reach your foot and put on shoes and socks.

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