All Restrictions Lifted at 4.5 weeks post op

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi Hippies, I've been to see the consultant and he has said all restrictions lifted (although still have to be sensible) and he will see me again in 10 months time. Came out of there carrying my one crutch I had gone with and a 'fit to work note' which means after a short few days away I will be back to work on the 6th. Will really like knowing what day it is and getting back to some normality. I feel I have been very lucky and made an amazing recovery. Hoping all you fellow hippies out there get on really well and are soon fully recovered. The having no pain is a wonderful feeling I feel as if life has been on hold for the past 11 months and wish I could turn back the clock and make the decision to have had the operation sooner.

Take Care All x

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Wow, you sound like you have made an amazing recovery. I am also 4.5 weeks and I couldn't even contemplate going back to work yet.

Well done! X

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Well done Kazzie, I am 9 days post op and ask myself should I feel this good? Good luck going back to work that is something I don'e have to do. Enjoy your holiday

 

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Wow that's amazing Kazzie. I'm so happy for you. What approach did yr surgeon use?

x

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Nice one Kazzie 😊

I'm starting half days from home, not at that tilting point yet!

Little over two weeks post op myself and cannot agree more on the feeling of wasted time. The insane amount of pain reduction is almost euphoric. Which can be dangerous!

I'm hoping for a similar recovery time, that would be great! I do have to go and have the other done later in the year, but being able to have a near normal vacation in between woukd be awesome 😊

Good luck on the 6th! Do let us know how all goes!

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Oh wow well done, you have done fantastic.  I am 6 1/2 weeks and had my restrictions lifted last night.  Drove home from hospital.  Obviously still have to build up gradually regards bending, etc.   Yes as son as the op aches and pains disappear we will be waltzing around lol x

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Hi can I where u are I am just over 4 weeks and doing great feel good but surgeon has said I must be on crutches for the 6 weeks , don't know why 

I can do most thing around the house with out a prob do use 1 crutch at times lol , you are so luck how well you have done good luck 

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Hi Kazzie,

Great news! Curious to know which procedure you had done.

Thanks!

💛 Dawn, USA

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Hi Kazzie,

well done, congratulations!!!!

Now you can have your life back.

Best wishes

Ella 

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So happy for you. 

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I'm on crutches for six weeks too. I had my op 6 May. 

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Me too, had op on 28th April and have to use 2 crutches for 6 weeks but I do occasionally use 1 in doors! X

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Weel done for such a speedy recovery!

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Did they say why

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Do u know why u r on 2

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They just said that it takes 6 weeks for the bone to graft into the implant, I've not got cement so it that which holds everything in place.  By using two crutches you reduce the risk of moving your legs, feet, body in a direction which may hinder this process.  I did ring and double check at 3 weeks but they were quite adamant!

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All I know is I ceramic socket and ball in to metal and he said I had a shallow  socket , 

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well done Kazzie,

I too felt great after the restrictions were lifted, but unfortunatly for me my other hip started hurting so bad my enjoment was short lived, but I'm getting the right one done this month, I'm really looking forward to getting my life back and be pain free!

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No. No readon other than different surgeons have different ideas. I was the only one on the ward who had a ceramic hip, so not sure if that made a difference. I'm quite large too, even though I lost 6 stone, so perhaps that affects things too neutral

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Paula, that is so helpful knowing this. Are you finding yourself under pressure from friends who are questioning this? One friend was expecting me to throw my crutches aside last week (after 2 weeks!). I'll be blowed if I'm taking chances...