Bicycle

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi Hippies and Hipsters,  I am wondering if it is ok to start riding a normal bicycle.  I am 4 months post op from total hip replacement on right side and waiting for left side to be done.  Here in Canada it can take up to a year for that to happen.  I need to buy a new bike with a step through rather than a crossbar which I have now.  Am I rushing into this too soon?  Has anyone dealt with this issue?

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Hi started riding my bike at 10 months.

Depends how confident you feel riding the bike.

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Thank you,  I live in a town that is very flat so I think I will be ok. Still a bit nervous though, would hate to take a fall.

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That you do not want is fall I I was very hesitant I'm riding my bike it was one time I took out the dog with me and I stopped when I was getting off the bike I fell. But nothing happened thanks God for that. That's why I waited at least for 10 months to start riding my bike. I have a mountain bike and I have to stretch out my legs in order to get on it so makes it a little harder. If you like maybe trying to see what happens.

Wish you all the best.

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Hi Isabelle

Yes..maybe across a grass playing field if fear of falling.

I'm 4 .5 months and all should be fine..little rides at a time. Too hesitant and then I guess I'd wonder why I had the op done. New bike sounds good too...

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So no at 4 weeks...yes at 4 months!

Enjoy

Mic

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Bike fishing is mom weight bearing and good exercise. Just don't start at five or more miles a day. Be careful with traffic and try not to fall off.st four months is usually ok

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Sorry not fishing ridding is non weight bearing

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Hmmmmm. imagining hanging out with fishing line trying to hook a bike under water! Xx

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Hi, I am 10 weeks post op following a LHR. I am also a very keen cyclist - cycled up to 100miles a week prior to my op! Got to 5 weeks and as I was off sticks and driving went to gym and did static cycling - was absolutely fine with no ill effects. At 7 weeks I got my road bike out and as someone has suggested cycled in a safe area - couldn't believe how good it felt. It is confidence and once you have mounted the bike and proved that you can cycle it's a fab feeling. I cycled 140miles over 3 days and have never looked back. Of course you have to be very aware of others on the roads, but you do anyway if you are a regular cyclist. And yes, fall off and you risk dislocation! But hey, you could be risking this forever!! Just get on and do whatever your body tells you.

Best wishes all you hippy cyclists.

Christine

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Well done Christine

Mic xxx

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? Stop making fun of me mic. Haven't your heard of cell phone predictive text? I was having a migraine and didnt catch it.But corrected it in my next reply.

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Dear Isabelle,

If you are a competent cyclist, why not? I 'll have to start with an indoor bicycle to build up my muscles...but I haven't used a proper bike for years!

Best wishes

Ella 

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Hey Ginger!

Only cos I think you are a nice gutsy person! Keep up your amazing recovery. Mic x

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Hi Isabelle,

i was was a big cyclist, road and mountain bike pre-op. I had to stop 3 months before my op because I couldn't move my leg properly.

I am 3 weeks tomorrow anterior RTHR and seeing the specialist today, I'm going to see if he'll clear me to ride a stationary bike. I'm feeling hopeful.

Im sure you'd be fine, especially if you rode before. I used to have to tip my bike over to get my leg over....

Happy hippy cycling 🚴

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Hi Isabelle,

We seem to have some things in common! I'm 8 months post RTHR and waiting on a surgery date for my left as well. Also in Canada.

I was road biking 4 months post surgery, and trail riding at 6 months. Still encountering range of motion issues with 'lefty' who can be tempermental on any given day, but great to be out on the bike none-the-less!

I too, still can't mount my bike like a normal person - a trick I find that works for me is to actually lie my bike down on it's side, gingerly step astride it while it is lying on the ground, then pull the bike upright. Voila!

Happy trails,

Jordan

 

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Hi Jordan,

Thanks for the tip about putting the bike on the ground.  That might work for me and save me some money.  I can hardly wait to get back on the bike. 

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Thanks that's a great idea and safer too.