mmoose68
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I am only 22 years old and just had my right hip fully replaced 2 weeks ago today. I have my first post-op appointment on Thursday. I went into the surgery with a lot of pain but I was very active. I went into the surgery in top physical shape. This has helped my recovery a lot. The physical therapist comes and tries giving me strengthening exercises. She says something like, "do 10 of these" and I can do 200 of them. Right now, my doctor has me on "toe-touch" weight bearing. I decided to use a walker instead of crutches cause I can use my replaced hip more that way. For the last 5 days, I have walked a mile everyday with my walker. I tried driving today but moving my leg to the brake showed a little pain. I stopped taking the pain killers 4 days after the surgery. I am hoping that the doctor lifts my weight restriction on Thursday. I am on the University of Notre Dame rowing team and am the top coxswain heading into my senior year. Needless to say, I am anxious to get back in that boat.
My suggestion: get into seriously good shape before the surgery.
I am only 22 years old and just had my right hip fully replaced 2 weeks ago today. I have my first post-op appointment on Thursday. I went into the surgery with a lot of pain but I was very active. I went into the surgery in top physical shape. This has helped my recovery a lot. The physical therapist comes and tries giving me strengthening exercises. She says something like, "do 10 of these" and I can do 200 of them. Right now, my doctor has me on "toe-touch" weight bearing. I decided to use a walker instead of crutches cause I can use my replaced hip more that way. For the last 5 days, I have walked a mile everyday with my walker. I tried driving today but moving my leg to the brake showed a little pain. I stopped taking the pain killers 4 days after the surgery. I am hoping that the doctor lifts my weight restriction on Thursday. I am on the University of Notre Dame rowing team and am the top coxswain heading into my senior year. Needless to say, I am anxious to get back in that boat.
My suggestion: get into seriously good shape before the surgery.