THR 6 weeks went to see the Doc today
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Well March 7th will be 3 months for me, I have been doing very well, I don't see the OS till March 23rd, but that is fine, Recovery has been great so far, Back to work walking very well, I can finally put my socks on and I also cut my toe nails yesterday, Such little things in life that were impossible to do are coming back slowly but surely. My job is on my feet so I must say that after 4-5 hours I still get tired and get little aches in my legs, [both legs} around the back and side of my knees, Doc said its normal and will go away, It does get better everyday, I am still taking some extra strength tylenol maybe around 4 a day while I am working, On my days off I really don't need any meds as I feel pretty good, I was thinking after seeing my doc on the 23rd if he gives me the ok I can start going back to the gym as I feel I need to build some muscle back up in both my legs, also would like to start golfing again, I still take my cane with me everywhere I go but don't use it unless I start to get tired and a little limp comes back, mostly it sits in the car, I am actually forgetting it and then end up trying to find where the heck I left it. I still rest very well, eat well, lots of protein,lots of water, I am happy with my outcome so far and I am pretty sure that the next 3 months will be even better and easier than the first 3, I can see the muscles coming back in my legs as I am on my feet walking around all day at work going up and down stairs moving around rapidly. It feels good but my legs are still weak, example after I go up and down stairs for a while, My legs while coming down the stairs will shake a bit, It reminds me of when I ride a bike at the gym for an hour and then get off,rubber legs, Like it said it gets better everyday and I am not worried about it but need some muscle build up.The doc did tell me no weights for 3 months so hopefully after I see him March 23rd perhaps he will tell me its ok now to start doing some weights, I love ice skating and roller blading.Played lots of hockey in my Canadian life so hopefully I can do some of that to also help build the muscles back up, all in all so far so good looking forward to my first summer in a while where I can actually have some fun again.
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Well This is my 6 month update - Just wow is all I can say! Golfing again 3 times a week. Racing my car again once a week. It's a new life all over again - pain free, feeling good about myself, and a much better social life because I am going out again.
As far as hip pain goes, I do not feel anything 100% pain free. I do get some pain in my lower back (left side)- and down the thigh of my non operated leg. Doc said that I will be getting some pain around other areas of my body for about a year, reason being is that the body has to realign. Remember he told me that you were walking with a limp for 4-5 years and things have shifted. I must say that it is getting better as time goes by.
I must say that it was not an easy journey, the first six weeks minimum weight bearing was hard on a walker. But I am glad I followed my Doc's instruction, even though I felt good after 3 weeks, I continued to use the walker, relax rest and follow instructions. At 12 weeks I had 90% flexibility back, I still however feel that there is more improvement needed. Muscle, it takes some time to build muscle again without overdoing it.
I am being a little bit cautious still and not really trying anything crazy. I did try doing a little spring run at about 4 months and was not comfortable doing that yet. Tried again after about 6 months and it's much better. But still not 100%. I do not expect miracles from the surgery, however I am a new person - being active again, having fun, walking, golfing but most of all my social life has been just way to much fun the last couple of months.
As far as hip pain goes, I do not feel anything 100% pain free. I do get some pain in my lower back (left side)- and down the thigh of my non operated leg. Doc said that I will be getting some pain around other areas of my body for about a year, reason being is that the body has to realign. Remember he told me that you were walking with a limp for 4-5 years and things have shifted. I must say that it is getting better as time goes by.
I must say that it was not an easy journey, the first six weeks minimum weight bearing was hard on a walker. But I am glad I followed my Doc's instruction, even though I felt good after 3 weeks, I continued to use the walker, relax rest and follow instructions. At 12 weeks I had 90% flexibility back, I still however feel that there is more improvement needed. Muscle, it takes some time to build muscle again without overdoing it.
I am being a little bit cautious still and not really trying anything crazy. I did try doing a little spring run at about 4 months and was not comfortable doing that yet. Tried again after about 6 months and it's much better. But still not 100%. I do not expect miracles from the surgery, however I am a new person - being active again, having fun, walking, golfing but most of all my social life has been just way to much fun the last couple of months.
Nana757
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What a wonderful update. So happy that you are enjoying life again. Like you, I am out on the course at least 2-3 times a week, weather permitting. In fact, it was such a beautiful day today, I played an extra nine. I am still cautious as well...still don't cross the legs or sleep without a pillow between my legs. But, otherwise, life is good. Continue doing what you're doing, and in another 6 months, you'll rarely think about your bionic parts. I also found the more I walk and stretch my leg muscles, the less they bother me. It will all fade into a distant memory. Have fun on the course and track!!!!
jomarie58
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Thanks for a great report! I love hearing good news!
RTHR 1/15/2016. Posterior approach. Due to AVN. LTHR on May 26, 2016.
RTHR 1/15/2016. Posterior approach. Due to AVN. LTHR on May 26, 2016.
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