Why can I come off the crutches!?
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Hi all I am 13 days post op ( right hip) I still Need to get my left hip replace don't know when. I am doing great, walking good in and out side each day I am walking more and more, doing my exercise well, I can get out and in of bed my self and plus felling no pain. I am dying to get off my crutches when can I come off them?. I was going to ask my physiotherapist on Wednesday as its my first session with them since I had my op.
Thanks
Megan X
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eileen30669 megan_33232
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fiona_08868 eileen30669
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Hi Eileen. I trusted my surgeon and it appears he was right. I'm sure that there are many cases where circumstances dictate keeping the crutches or walker for longer but I think in a safe environment that it's good to try to progress and you'll know quickly enough if you need to revert. I'm assuming you'd progress next to a cane so you still have support. Just always remember to stand tall and heel-toe. I did much better when I continuously reminded myself of that. Good luck!
eileen30669 fiona_08868
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Yes you're right. All the into about dislocation of new hips is scary. Think I will carry on as I have been doing ie. Holding onto the furniture when not using crutches. I feel much stronger today without my staples in but my ankle still very swollen but I am still frustrated over not being able to pick up my normal day to day activities like driving etc
megan_33232 eileen30669
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