MinnieV
junior member
- Joined
- Jun 29, 2022
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- 20
- Age
- 75
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Female
I am hoping for grace! Train will allow me to walk about as long as I'm careful to hold on as I go. Switching cars may be daunting, I'd love to know if hip patients have tried it and any suggestions. Will have a rental car and will wait for someone else to retrieve it and pick me up. Somewhat less worried about ball parks since son has connections to make things happen there if needed plus he has had many ortho surgeries so knows the issues and is fierce advocate for old mom. Sand is a worry but I can sit under a picnic pavilion if I decide I'm not up to it while the family scuffles through it. Sand actually got me in this fix in the first place so I don't love it.I worry about you on these trips. The activities that may take a lot of walking especially, like ballgames, walks from your parking spot, up stairs or ramps. Wondering if the concert venue includes the same. I think we all envision our self in these places, not always considering the time or the energy it takes to get to where we’ll sit / rest.
Out of country flight…while you’re able to get up and walk about the cabin, the seat itself is confining, even if business class. Wondering if you’ll be comfortable for hours in a confined space, after navigating an airport. Hopefully you can arrange for a courtesy transport cart to get you to your gate.
I also want to share something to be mindful of if you’re considering beach walking
(in the sand) Beach sand provides an unpredictable and uneven walking surface. This can place increased stress / strain and loading on your joints. Walking in the softer sand requires increased energy expenditure, forcing you to work harder, compared to walking on an even, firm surface. The foot will sink slightly into the sand. This will provide the least amount of stability, which forces you to use muscles throughout your legs more.
I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, just hoping you’ll have an enjoyable time, avoiding discomfort / pain / fatigue as much as possible. It’s good to hear you’ll have a home base where you can rest or stay behind if you’re not feeling up to the activity of the day.
@MinnieV
The office visit notes also. If interested, like I was.It never dawned on me to ask for surgical notes
Concert is a smaller arena and I'm hoping I can settle in and stay sat. I am worried about my husband's desire to do complex nature hikes along the 6 hour car route, as he thinks since surgeon has released restrictions, that means I am well and can do anything. I'm convincing him to go to PT with me tomorrow so she can talk to him realistically. A 2 mile hike through mountains climbing tree roots and rocks does not sound like a good idea. Last year I could do these things.
Plane trip out of country is the least concerning (except for plane ride itself) since the other couple traveling with us have various health issues too and will also need a transport cart, accommodations etc. We won't be very ambitious.
Appreciate your ideas!