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THR Teri's Recovery-Hip #2

Daily power walks, to go out and get some miles in and feel great after!!
Of course there are others, like a great vacation somewhere, etc., but I've missed hiking and walking so much.
Yoga, too!
 
Can the longer walks start before the 2 month mark? Or is this one of those after 3 months goals?
I read a lot on here about the 3 months and the strengthening and walking more then.
 
Hi @toughstuff … I would put off the longer walks until around the 3 month mark myself. I gradually went from literally 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile, etc. etc. Now, at 4 months+, I walked almost 3 miles with no pain. With my last hip replacement, I was much too eager to get back to exercising, walking long distances, etc., and I set myself back quite a bit. It's just not worth it. Enjoy this time of healing and recovery...you will get there. The tortoise finishes the race, the hare does too, but he's got tendonitis! :heehee:
 
Glad to see you are on your way with healing @Bfam85 Those long nature walks are so good for the soul. Grateful for your support and encouragement. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Sarah
 
Good Morning, Teri :hi:
Stopping by to wish you a Happy Five Month Anniversary.
Hope you're enjoying the weekend and wishing you all the best in the week to come! :SUNsmile:
@Bfam85
 
Love that analogy @Bfam85
A hare with tendinitis [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Happy 5 month anniversary... your wisdom in taking it slower this time is paying off! I learnt that same lesson...

Take care Terri xxx


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Happy five months, friend.
Lots of improvement yet to come!
Hope your week is sweet!:flwrysmile::flwrysmile:
 
Hi again! Checking in on my 5 month anniversary....all is well!!! I am very thankful for where I am at in this stage of recovery. Movement is pain free, range of motion getting better. I went for a massage to someone I used to go to for my hip pain. I felt like my whole body needed a little TLC, not just my hips. She saw I was a little nervous when she was working around that hip and told me that I need to start pushing my ROM just a bit more. She did some gentle stretches with my leg and it felt great. I guess I was so nervous from my past mistakes that I needed her to assure me that I am ready. She moved a lot of fluid from around the knee area, so that now there is just slight swelling at the top of my thigh.

After standing for a long time at a social gathering, sitting on bench seats at restaurants (you would think they would pad those things) or cleaning up the gardens, I still feel a little achy at night, but it's gone in the morning. I am still erring on the side of caution, even at this point in time.

I am one grateful gal. My wish is for all my hippy friends to see healing and relief in the weeks and months ahead. Happy October! xox
 
@Bfam85 Sounds like you are doing great. Things will continue to improve for quite awhile. Enjoy that new hip and the activity it brings.
 
Hi @Bfam85 :wave:
Great to hear you are getting there.
Uncomfortable sitting, soreness with particular activities, stiffness upon rising...
Sounds very familiar to me at this stage.:unsure:
No bonecrunching hip pain...and lots of improvement to come.:thumb:
Hope the rest of your week is Sweet.:SUNsmile:
 
Hi Teri! You are progressing right along! I totally get it that you would be hyper careful, it is paying off, though. No tendinitis this time. I know that must make you so happy and relieved.
5 months already. Isn't that just crazy, or what?
The autumn is a perfect time for some nice walks with nice scenery.. I hope you get to enjoy some long ones.. (walks).
Just think, next its holiday shopping :loveshwr::happydance:
 
What a great update, Teri. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing the strides we can make within just five months considering the condition most of us were in at the time of surgery. It sounds like your massage was beneficial in regard to swelling and in gaining confidence to slowly increase your range of motion. It seems you're on your way! :happydance: Have a great week!
@Bfam85
 
Hi Teri, Happy Thanksgiving! I bet you are getting the high wind gusts in your area, too. brr!

Tomorrow is 7 months for you. How is that even possible? How can time zip by so quickly?
Are you still walking a good bit outdoors or does the weather dictate that for you, too? I am a fair weather walker. :heehee: But am trying to push myself out the door more often.
Happy hip anniversary a few hours early. :) :-) (:
 
Hi @CricketHip !!! 7 months...at this point, I am very happy with my results. Went for a hike with hubby and got so excited that my hips were feeling so loose and happy, that when we turned around to go back, I realized we had to hike down a pretty steep trail. Those fallen leaves on the trail gave me a little start going back, but my loyal husband protected me if I slipped (I didn't). :curtsey: Plus, I do take my walking sticks to keep me balanced and safe.

We have agreed that if it's not "precipitating" we will go outside and get some activity. I'm with you, fair weather walker all the way :)

I so vividly remember that day back at the end of April when I had my second hip replaced, thinking of the holidays we are now in, and I am so thankful and blessed.

Oh, one more thing: Even just two months ago, if I did something out of my ordinary day, I would feel some aches and pains the next day. Lately, I have been happily surprised that that is not happening now for the most part. So, just to encourage you, we truly continue to heal in almost imperceivable ways.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!!
 
@Bfam85 you are definitely rocking this! Nice to see you're able to get out and do some hiking. I need to get back to doing something, gotta keep that motion going. Nice to know that those aches and pains the day after do eventually do go away. :friends:
 
:hi: Hi Teri,
Happy Seven Month Anniversary!
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. I love your update and your grateful heart. As you know from Righty's recovery things will continue to improve for several months to come. May you enjoy in happiness and good health.
Many blessings to you!
@Bfam85
 
Good morning @Bfam85

How lovely to read your 7 month update. It does sound quite promising. Walking sticks are so helpful on trails. I too have found wet leaves to be a bit challenging. I too am a fair weather walker. Lol. Dread the coming months of ice. We get a lot of it here. Less snow. Hoping the sticks help. I do think nature is a great healer. I am grateful to still be seeing progress even though I’m not where I was hoping I’d be by now. Sending healing wishes your way. Hope the holidays are relaxing and rejuvenating.
 
@Fit4Family, today was the first time I went out since the snowstorm on Sunday. I just take it very slowly and surely. This season is definitely more of a challenge than the other 3 seasons in getting outside. I have already pulled out my exercise dvd's and will use them as needed :) Wishing you love, joy and peace this holiday season xox
 
DVDs are a great idea. Hope we see more sunshine than snow this year. hope some pavement has emerged and you’ve been able to walk. Wishing you joy, and peace too. Tree trimming tomorrow. Love this season.
 
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