Constanze
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GermanyHi @AndyH99 ,
I read your new lyrics to the song "Banana Boat" and just laughed and laughed.
Honestly, when to lose the crutches and/or sticks is up to the individual. Rule of thumb is: When you feel confident to do so and can walk without a limp while not using them. I used 2 crutches until about the end of week 4 and then nothing. One was not recommended to me because it's not symmetrical (but then again - I only had left ip replacement).
I also laughed about calling yourself a Muppet. I didn't experiment with the pain meds, but I actually did a similar experiment with the walking aids. I tried to leave them behind too soon (week 3 1/2) and got told off by my pysios and my daughter. Actually, in the 80s we called each other Muppets - my whole family. But it was meant to be affectionate, not in order to expose each other to ridicule. We watched the Muppet Show then and enjoyed it - first it was me who called my husband a Muppet, then he called me that, and then we called the children Muppets. I called my second daughter Muppet even when she was still a teenager - Melanie Muppet - I thought that sounded so sweet.
Enjoy your new wet room. While I found icing pleasant in the early days post-OP, there is nothing like running warm water down your sore thighs after an exhausting walk/exercise. It has always helped me after long cycle rides, runs, swims in cold water....
How is physio now? Better? I know - they always do that over here in Germany, too - paperwork - questionnaires: Asking you what's your profession? How many stairs do you have in your house? How far away is the car park at work from your office? I wish they'd get on with the practical work. Great recovery to you! C.
I read your new lyrics to the song "Banana Boat" and just laughed and laughed.
Honestly, when to lose the crutches and/or sticks is up to the individual. Rule of thumb is: When you feel confident to do so and can walk without a limp while not using them. I used 2 crutches until about the end of week 4 and then nothing. One was not recommended to me because it's not symmetrical (but then again - I only had left ip replacement).
I also laughed about calling yourself a Muppet. I didn't experiment with the pain meds, but I actually did a similar experiment with the walking aids. I tried to leave them behind too soon (week 3 1/2) and got told off by my pysios and my daughter. Actually, in the 80s we called each other Muppets - my whole family. But it was meant to be affectionate, not in order to expose each other to ridicule. We watched the Muppet Show then and enjoyed it - first it was me who called my husband a Muppet, then he called me that, and then we called the children Muppets. I called my second daughter Muppet even when she was still a teenager - Melanie Muppet - I thought that sounded so sweet.
Enjoy your new wet room. While I found icing pleasant in the early days post-OP, there is nothing like running warm water down your sore thighs after an exhausting walk/exercise. It has always helped me after long cycle rides, runs, swims in cold water....
How is physio now? Better? I know - they always do that over here in Germany, too - paperwork - questionnaires: Asking you what's your profession? How many stairs do you have in your house? How far away is the car park at work from your office? I wish they'd get on with the practical work. Great recovery to you! C.
Love the song lyrics I used a walker for a little while post surgery - about a week I think. Then went to 2 crutches as they were easier to use around my home. After a week or so I was using just one crutch around the house but 2 if I went outside. When I began getting up and forgetting to get the crutches I moved to one cane and carried that for a while - more as a psychological crutch and a "warn away" for others. At my 6 week visit with OS I just took the cane and actually carried it over my shoulder like a rifle while walking down the hall to exam room ..... nurse accused me of showing off - I replied with a big grin "Why yes I am!" 
Do what feels best to you - you will know when you can give up all walking aids
Makes everything seem a little brighter.
