Hi Michael, I am able to put my shoes andsocks on by myself, buy am extremely spastic in doing so and in a lot of discomfort. My surgeon gave me no restrictions, but I feel that I need to be more limber to keep doing these things. I plan on starting out -patient therapy shortly, and will let you know how that is going. In the meantime, keep up the good work!
Hi RichardKen, I don't bend down to put on my shoes and socks. My arms are way too short for that. teehee. No, I take my operated leg and drag it up my outstretched good leg (sideways) and struggle to commplish these tasks. Hopefully, my agility will increase once I start-out patient therapy. Like you, I am turning into a real contortionist (Too bad Ringling Bros. is closing...lol)
Thank you, Kimberly, for your comforting words. I plan on starting out- patient therapy to see what they can do for me since in-home care was very limited. Will keep you informed. Take care!
Hi Shelley
it sounds as though you were fitter and more active than me Pre op so I'm sure you'll be fine in time. Although I do find the continued limitations my Physio tries to enforce a bit tedious!!!!! The strengthening exercises seem easy but that's all she wants me to do as apparently my G medius hasn't worked for some time! However if I push it I pay for it, so do try to be patient or like me you will learn the hard way. Remember the surgery was a brutal assault on your body, cheery thought hey!!!! Best wishes K
Dear Shelley
It's all a bit of a challenge but having got a sock aid it is one less frustration!
Cheers Richard
AGREED!!!!! Living is key. Good post, RichardKen!
Hi Libby! Yes, I had anterior and dropped the walker in 6 days and at day 10 walked a mile outside with my pt. My surgeon gave me NO restrictions, but I m very concerned, and accordingly, am doing the best I can to avoid any complications. Going back to doc on Thursday. We will see what he says then. Keep up the good work!
Hi T3chiman, YOUR ADVICE IS INVALUABLE!!!!!! You hit it right on the head with me. I need agility more than anything else right now, but I do recognize, that I HAVE NEVER BEEN LIMBER, SO MY BODY ALREADY HAS MANY LIMITATIONS ON IT. I will continue to walk and do my elliptical, but insofar as getting dressed goes, I will wait the course. If I can do it, great. Bu if not, quite frankly, all I ever wanted from this surgery was to lose the limp. Mission accomplished. Many thanks for your post and best of luck to you!!!!
I think you may be right, Margaret. I am looking for an out-patient therapy locale now, and with the script from the doc, hopefully the new therapist will help my agility to some extent. I will not push it, thanks to you and the many other wonderful posters here. Take care!
I imagine we all progress at different rates, but we all get some relief (although varied) from this wonderful surgery. Best of luck to you on your continuing recovery, Starr!
I don't know of many.... if any .....cases of litigation here in Canada. Even when Dr's are grossly incompetent and botch surgeries or give incorrect information they never admit to any wrong doing in this country. My GP told me I was getting an anterior procedure and he was wrong. I found out right before the surgery and then had the choice of going right back to the beginning of a wait line of a year and a half with the only surgeon in town who does do anterior or go ahead with the posterior. I wasn't happy about it but the GP would not admit to making a mistake.
Nor will other Dr's go to bat for a patient against aother Dr. in this country We have socialized mediicine here and no way of assessing whether we are getting a quack or not. The GP 's make referrrals and we have no choice of surgeon and very long waiting times.
If we have a GP we cannot change GP's When you phone to ask a GP if they are taking new patients they ask if you have a current GP and if you do they will not take your case, so if we are unhappy with our GP we are unable to get a new GP. The only way to get a new GP is to move out of the community.
My daughters live in large urban centers and they are unable to get a GP at all. They go to walk in clinics and wait hours to see whaever GP is there. This is common in our country.
Thanks for the words of encouragement, Dav! I will give my body as much time as it needs to recover as best as it can. Best of luck to you!!
Hi shelley
It's very early days, it sounds like your progressing well. My consultant recommended to not bend at a 90 degree angle until 12 weeks and definitely no crossing over of the legs. The bending gets easier as the weeks go by but I have stuck to the restrictions in fear of dislocation.
I'm at the 11 week mark at the weekend I put my sock on for the first time,big smiles at 10 weeks manged trousers without the grabber.i think my progress is a little bit slow,.
Hang on in there, I promise it will get easier and yes socks on without gadgets will come, I called it a sock revelation, just a matter of time and listening to your body.I bought some footsie's which I found alot easier to put on than socks,did this with my grabber.
I'm not sure what to say about the physio but keep at the strengthening exercises that are appropriate to your stages.
Best wishes
Nicky
hi shelley,
I guess your question is answered .... keep the PT -
your body is letting you knwo that it doesn't like to be bend right now ...
event thiugh you the anterior approach, it still is major surgery where you joint had to be forcefully removed, femur cut and hardware put in -
amazing what you already have accomplished ... putting on socks and shoes will come -
I discovered how helpful a long shoehorn is, so I am keeping that one -
well done, girl
big warm hug
renee
You are such a dear, Renee! Many thanks. I have already said goodbye to my home PT, BUT made arrangements to go to out-patient where I believe and HOPE that I will get assistance in building up my agility (which I nevver had anyway) But I must admit that prior to my surgery, all that I wanted was to get rid of my limp and cane and this surgery accomplished that! So I really am one happy camper! You are very knowledgeable and your advice has helped me. Continued success to ALL of us here!!!!
Im also in canada
Hi Nicola, Congratulations with tons of smniles for you! What an accomplishment!! To be able to dress oneself without too much difficulty is one major feat! But as I have said many time, this fabulous surgery allowed me to lose the limp and cane. I feel like I got my life back. Anything else is gravy! Continued success to us.
Golly Libby
Your account of how the heath service operates in Canada makes me feel quite relieved that I'm living in the UK!
Cheers Richard