Am I going too fast?

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi All, just to see your thoughts on this, I know we are all different. I am five weeks post op, posteria full hip repalcement. My aim has been to get my two bichon frise home (dogs) I feel I have been doing well, no painkillers since week three, down to one crutch by the same time and have been building up my walking ready for when the "boys" come home. They arrived yesterday as the friend who has been looking after them for me is going on holiday. I took them for a walk twice yesterday, being two I have to go without my crutches as I  can't hold two dogs and crutches. Since getting up thismorning I have slight pain in my groin and top of my operated leg, do you think this is just coincidence or have I been a bit previous ditching the crtches? I do have help with the walking but not for every walk. Your thoughts would be most welcome.

Kind regards

Cindy

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Hi here you've probably done a bit to much your still so early in your recovery

and you will have these feelings it's normal I was the same for me , you have a long road to travel be kind to yourself

Little by little you will see a difference things getting better. I'm just 1year

Post tlhr and still feel sore in the op area especially if I garden or shop and

decide to walk and carry heavy bag of shopping home you will get there

truly. Since I left hospital the only after care I had was my G P calling the

day after I left hospital, thank God for this site because I thought all sorts

was wrong with me in those early days but I got here Yahoo ,now the hips

playing up I wish you well be brave lots of hugs. Anna 🐐🐐

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Hi Cindy,Please remember that you have had a major op. It can take at least 6 month s or more to really recover properly. So please slow down.Ask your physio for advise.Regards Amanda

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Dear Cindy

Being a dog person too but being without any at the moment I know how important it is for both you and them to get them back.

To be honest I think you are likely to be setting yourself back by not using your crutches, sticks or walking poles until you have regained sufficient muscle strength to properly support you. It really is important to be walking in a balanced way with a good gait before ditching your aids.

I really do think it would be wise to find someone who could join you on your doggie walks for the next few weeks.

Good luck

Richard

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Would it be too upsetting for the dogs to be walked one at a time. I know with our two dogs that I have to creep out of the house with one so that the other does not know what is going on! It takes two people to walk our dogs so if I want to do it alone I can only take one. You could shorten your walk so that going twice is not too much for you.

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With any pain, especially new pain, I would check with my dr.  It's best to go there than here when it comes to new pain.

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Can you replace a walk with sitting in the garden throwing balls for them ? 🚶

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INad thought of doing this as that way I can take one crutch also. Thanks for you input 😘 

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thanks Richard for being honest with me. All the posts seem to agree with you. I really don't want to go backwards on this as I feel I've done so well this far. Will enlist more help and then I'm able to take at least one crutch with me 😘 

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God Cindy you sound like Wonder Woman to me . I could never have walked my dog at 5 weeks and yes too early to give up crutches ..careful they don't pull you over . Glad your doing so well but I urge caution ..I love dog walking and it is now a breeze again ..at 9 months post op. Plus I was a fit active 56 yr old before op . Just be careful .,

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Sadly the rear garden is small, the front one bigger but not secure as it's open plan. My daughter has a huge garden, hadn't thought of that. Well spotted Lisa 😘 

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Thanks Hazel, I must say everyone who sees me can't believe it when they see me. I do seem to have done really well, nothing like they told me. On saying that I don't want to set myself back in any way. I have taken all the comments on board, Lisa has given me an idea about sitting in my daughters large garden with them and also walking them one at a time when I have no help.  The pain seems to have settled down some today. I did rest it yesterday evening and over night. 😘 

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 sooo cool guys ... what a wonderful forum this is  ... loved the discussion 

big warm hug to all

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Yes I agree, one dog and one crutch. Good luck!

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Hi Renee, while I understand what Snowflake is saying and she is right io course I also knew that my new hippy friends would have ideas of ways around my dog walking 🚶 🚶 I was not disappointed. What a wonderful group this is and you all are. Many many thanks for all your input ❤️ ❤️ x