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One more update for today. I feel great so I decided I would try and walk without the walker. Yep, I can do it, have a limp but I can walk across the living room unaided. Not gonna push it but I sure was thrilled to be able to do it. YAY!! :egypt-dance:
 
Buffi.....you're doing just great. Maybe it's time for you to try walking with a crutch instead of the walker. Or maybe a cane. You probably should use one or the other as a transition to walking unaided. It's not good to limp.

As for your hurting arm on the treadmill....try slowing the speed down a bit. It may be more manageable for you if you're not trying to push the gait. Slow, steady walking is best even if it is at a reduced speed.
 
Hi Buffi and Jamie,

Buffi I'm going through the same thing right now with walking. I feel very safe, secure and walk very well with the walker. In my home I use a cane however I'm still not confident enough to use the cane outside of my home. Ohhhh I can walk without either but yes I limp bad. My PT lady asked me not to use nothing because it endorses naughty habits. She says the limp is from very weak muscles from before the surgery. To keep me in good posture she prefers. I use walker out and about if I'm walking longer distances and use cane in home but make an effort to tuck my bum in :). Tomorrow we start using cane more outside but she will definitely watch and correct me. She also says once dr releases me to out therapy sessions then I will be to do more exercises to strengthen those weaker muscles. Hope this made sense.

My new hip does not hurt walking on it I think it's my old habits of protecting it......

You sound well Buffi which is the bestest news!

Sarah

xxooxx
 
You are absolutely doing the right thing, Sarah!!! A big hug to your therapist too!!!
 
Hang in there Buffi and Sarah you both seem to be doing well, start using the cane when you feel safe enough, I am sure both of you will get there in the end.

Billy
 
I think I'm ready to start using a cane some at least in the house as Sarah has been. Having several dogs and a small house it's hard to have that walker out all the time.

Sarah - You're doing so well too, I'm just thrilled at the progress we (all) have made! I agree with your therapist. I don't want to go around with nothing at all for support, I'm just not that confident and want to strengthen the muscles so I have no limp.

Today was my first real day out of the house in clothes that felt nothing like PJ's. I wore my jeans for the first time and we went to Best Buy and purchased a Christmas gift for ourselves, a nice new BIG TV! Then we went to Olive Garden for some dinner, it was great.

Oh and I've lost 7lbs since surgery. YAY!!!!! I'm not even trying.

Happy Saturday everyone!!
 
Good for you Buffi! What an awesome Xmas you will have...new hip, new weight, new TV! What wonderful gifts! Enjoy them all in the best of health!
 
WooooHoooo Buffi!

This made my night....you are walking so well and you look happy too congratulations! I think in the next 2-3 weeks we will be surprised how stronger we will get. Very exciting!

Thanks for sharing!

xxooxx
 
Way to go Buffi, you are doing fantastically now, great video :) xx, Sandy
 
I assume PT has you doing some leg strengthening exercises? Once you get some strength back your gait will level out. But for now concentrate on heel, toe walking VERY slowly. You need to retrain yourself to walk correctly.

Slow and steady!
 
Today I found when I walked slowly unaided, showing off to hubby, I could tell my gait was not quit right, so he said walk a bit faster, just a little and voila.... My gait was perfect, no side to side or wobble... So take heart Buffi and Sarah it does happen (sometimes overnight lol)xxx
 
Buffi, so glad to hear things are going well - and weight loss,too!!:thumb: I am kind of anticipating that also as I have no appetite (I think the Norco is messing with my taste buds as everything seems to taste way too salty or sweet!!) I bet the wearing of real clothes made a huge difference in how great you feel!!

Nice to see your video! You will be glad you shared this as you progress and look back.
 
I learned a valuable lesson when I had my hysterectomy (1980) - most of the women were doing the "ward shuffle" which was moving slowly, slightly bent over with one hand clutched to their stomach. Having watched them during my allocation to gynae wards, I determined right from the start that I wasn't going to do that. So I got up, stood up - straight - and made myself walk normally. I found it was no more or less uncomfortable than doing the ward shuffle! So I did pretty much the same thing when I had my knee done and found, obviously to a lesser degree, that the same applied. I think that, given obvious constraints, the same can apply after a THR.
 
You're looking great, Buffi! thanks for sharing your video - it is so encouraging to see the progress being made by you and other BS folks.

Happy Holidays - and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2012!

:xmasmore:
 
That was great Buffi bet the video helps you as well as you may feel you are not walking the same, you looked fine.
I have heard my son is getting a cam-corder for Christmas so i may get him to take a wee video of me and put it on for me.
 
Just had to say, I think the vid was great. I'll be 5 weeks Tuesday and don't think I look half as good walking unaided. You're doing fab.

Can I ask what people mean when they say 'heel toe' walking?
 
Thank you everyone!! I paid for my progress today...just woke up for the first time today but it felt so good to put out some extra effort yesterday I don't care if it made me this tired. I thoroughly enjoyed getting out of the house and feeling a little more normal yesterday!

Joanna...The heel toe thing is a deliberate put your heel down first then roll to toe walk. I think a lot of people put their whole foot down or put the toe down first in the beginning but it's just your basic walking
 
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