Regina/ 14 miles South of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan | Have searched past posts & didn't quite find the answers I was looking for, but I know there's a lot of experience with hip replacements on here, so here goes....
Had Left total hip done on Monday June 15th (approach is the "mini-posterior" - surgeon claimed no muscles cut, just stretched). Was discharged first thing June 19th (for "good behaviour").
Protocol in our health region is you have a set of strengthening exercises to do - start at 10 reps once per day, then work up to 30 reps split between 2 and 3 times per day, stairs and walking "as tolerated" We see people for staples out and surgical follow up in 2 and 4 weeks - but physio (the team that move you on to the next set of exercises) waits 6 weeks for assessment.
Here's my question - what has everyone's experience been with the "walking as tolerated" idea - I'm in a bit of a debate with my coach/sweetie - I think I'm doing pretty good, & would like to head outside for "supervised" walks - she thinks I'm pushing it.
Also curious when any of you made the switch from a walker to a cane? - was there any rule of thumb you had for that? I use a cane for stairs - but a flat footed walker for moving around now hoping to move to the cane ASAP....
55 yrs old - pretty good shape (except for the arthritis!)
Appreciate any experiences!
Thanks!
Doug W. |
Question for those with Hip Replacement Experience
