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There is a body of opinion now amongst the medical fraternity that they don't do what they are supposed to do. A lot of surgeons have given up using them in favour of advising patients to be sensibly active with foot pumps, calf clenches and many short walks around the house. At 4(?) weeks I would think the biggest risk of clots are fading and you could leave them off. I think over-tight stockings are more of a risk than none. As it happens, I ditched mine on day 6 while still in hospital and my surgeon saw them laying (very obviously!) on the bottom of the bed and never said a word. Risk of DVT is actually quite small, especially at this stage.
 
Thank you Josephine, that is just what I needed to hear, as since I have taken them of I have been feeling amazing, maybe it's a coincidence but I don't think so.
 
Hi all, just to let you all know that I had my post op visit with the OS yesterday and he was amazed at my recovery. My bone graft is completely healed, he had me balance on my operated leg to prove to me that I can fully weight bear. When I had my op he expected me to be on crutches for 3 months with the full restrictions and I was told not to go back to golf for a year. Yesterday he lifted the restrictions, told me to wean myself of the crutches over the next 6 weeks, by going down to one crutch and then to a cane. I am allowed back to golf in six months. As you can imagine this is all great news, I am going to start with PT therapist and looking forward to life with hip number two.To all of you on your first hip take note a revision is not so bad after all, I was terrified of my revision, as most of you will know from my post. I know it will take time to build strength but I am determined to work hard as it is all about building muscle to support that great new hip. Thanks to all of you who supported me through what for me was a very difficult time, i will never forget you all. Josephine your experience and knowledge was invaluable and I very much like the fact that you tell it as it is, warts and all, that means that when you give positive feedback we trust you. I look forward to my rehab knowing that you are all there to guide and support me through that.:yahoo:
 
Hi Danni, I am so happy for your recovery and how well you are doing:thumb:. Pretty soon you'll be walking on both legs into a better future. Wish you all the best.
 
Great news, Danni!!! Keep up the excellent recovery.
 
I can certainly remember your previous posts and of your anxiety.

So happy you are doing so well and more importantly you are happy with where you are at.

You're doing better then me and I'm only on my first hip :wink1:

Keep working at it and soon you can tell us all about your first game of Golf.:yay:

Take care

Jyoti
 
Why thank you, Danni. That means a great deal to me - a very great deal!
 
Danni,
Thats great news, you will have Rory McIlroy firmly on your radar in the near future. It's great to hear a good revision surgery story. It's hard to keep the Irish down.

Well Done
 
Danni, I am happy you are doing so well with your revision. I remember how nervous you were when you first came to Bonesmart. :thumb:
 
Hi all, I am 8 weeks post op today and managing to walk two twenty minute walks per day, with one crutch. My leg feels quite good but I am feeling a bit tired. Tried walking without crutch but I am dipping down quite a bit on the operated side (trendelenburg gait). Can any of you remember having this problem and if so did you find it hard to correct.
 
Hi all, I had my first PT session today and it appears that my abductors are pretty much dead. I have been sent home with gentle exercises so I am hoping for the best. Have any of you experience this, how did you get over it, and did it take a long time. I have to stay on one crutch as I am not strong enough for the cane as of yet. I would value any input.:thumb:
 
danni, I would have to say it took me about 3-4 months before I could do a side lying leg raise. It is definitely normal to have problems with the abductor muscles. You will get there! You are normal. :thumb: :th_heehee: :wink1:
 
danni I agree with Karen. It may take some time but the abductor problem will ease. Just keep doing the gentle exercises - I think you will be surprised how quickly things ease.

Let us know how you are getting on.
 
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Hi everyone, I am expected to go without my last crutch in the next two weeks. I know most of you would say that you just took of and forgot about the cane and that it happened naturally. I myself find that I do take of without the crutch but if i catch my reflection in a mirror I do have a moderate limp. Is it normal to limp a little until I gain confidence, or should I wait until I am walking perfectly. I feel that while I am on one crutch I am not using my full body weight on the operated side as so much naturally falls to the crutch or cane. So, is my limp causes by that extra 28 pounds that the cane has been supporting and is it just a matter for my body to adjust to carrying all my weight, if that makes sense. To cane or not to cane that is the question?????:rolleyespink:
 
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Hi Danni, I was told at my 6 week check up to ditch the crutches and just go and walk. It was comical, and I needed a little support. Jo suggested to use a cane, and I have. I walk around the house unaided now, but use the cane in the morning due to stiffness and when going out. My gait is better, and I do feel stable. Walking has improved a lot with the cane, so I will continue until 'I just forget about it'.
 
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Danni, I have to agree and disagree with Renate. I find that I do better without the cane, but it took laziness on my part to hang it up: I simply didn't feel like going back to get it when it was in the kitchen and I was headed up the stairs. guess I'd already 'forgotten about it.' My gait was really limpy (due to the HO restricting movement), but at least I didn't lean down onto the cane side. I, too, used it at night for those inevitable trips to the loo, for a few more days (my spousal unit carried it upstairs), then just let it go. Now, 5 days post-op from HO removal, I'm back on the cane and noticing the same wonkiness to one side, but it is helping me to lengthen my stride and increase my stance time (I used to kill bugs as my PT put it). So it can be useful for practicing gait changes, but it can also get in the way of improvement. Oh, and my soul-less PT, best on the planet, just took it away one day (he truly did, and he hid it!).
Danni, your body will tell you what to do, just listen.

I have a question: I use(d) my cane on the left side, fracture is in right side pelvis. My PT says House doesn't use it correctly, and there's way more stability when you create the triangle. What side (good or injured) have y'all been using cane/crutch?
 
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HI Danni! I believe you need to use some kind of aide if you still have a limp. I think limps can become more habit forming than actually really needed. Well that was for me at least during post op. I had limped for a year pre op and it was a habit that I needed to break more mentally than physically.

A used 1 crutch for the first few weeks post op, then PT said I needed the cane instead. At first the cane didnt feel like it helped at all but within a couple weeks on the cane I left it behind and never looked back and with no more limp!!

Suze- I believe the proper cane/1 crutch usage is to be on the good side. I think what your doing is right.

Also remember that the handle of your cane should be waist high.
 
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danni, I would not ditch the crutch until you feel confident. There is no set time frame for walking unaided. If you are anxious to transition to a cane start trying it in the house. When you feel confident switch - not before.

I used one crutch post-op and never used a cane. As everyone says, you just start leaving it behind. That's exactly what happened to me.

Haldox is right - if you are tired your limp may return. Be sure you go back to using cane or crutch if you start limping. You don't want to get into the limping habit again.
 
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