I'll be on crutches for 6 weeks :)

macska · 03-11-18, 08:25 AM

So I had to get my original hip replacement revisioned on Thursday. They had to take he metal out and replace it with ceramic. It was a preventive surgery, I had no problem at all except the rising metal level in my blood. I was actually training for the surgery like crazy.
It went well, according to the surgeon I will regain all my strength and mobility in time. AS of now it is not 100 only 20 percent weight bearing, so Im on crutches for 6 weeks. It's a challenge but I love challenges...

Looking forward to get nice triceps by the end of the 6 weeks!
Thank you for listening guys, just wanted to share.

Any good advice/tip for the crutch time?

violingal3 · 03-11-18, 10:26 AM

Wishing you a speedy recovery, what a great attitude to have!

It might be a great time to work on meditation or reading or maybe some new and healthy cooking...just some quiet or contemplative things we normally don't make the time for in our busy lives.

bzar · 03-11-18, 11:38 AM

you are a brave women to have undergone 2 surgeries!!

i pray for a speedy recovery for you.

bubbles76 · 03-11-18, 11:49 AM

You have such a great attitude! I agree with violingal, focus on those mental and meditative aspects of fitness. Additionally, you can probably work on your upper body. There are lots of seated workouts on youtube.

Rivercat · 03-11-18, 01:07 PM

Wishing you a speedy recovery! Good thing they saw the rising metal levels in your blood before it became a problem.

I'm currently doing the seated thing as well, and have found some creative things on YouTube, like Adrian Bryant and Pahla B.

Vintage VFer · 03-11-18, 02:55 PM

I hope you feel better every day!

AsSweetAsSugar · 03-11-18, 03:05 PM

I wish you a speedy recovery Macska! Take care.

macska · 03-11-18, 04:11 PM

Thank you guys so much. I feel so bummed as reality is hitting now after the surgery.

unfetteredpast · 03-11-18, 04:15 PM

Lots of healing vibes to you!

Do you have range of motion limitations or are the crutches solely to prevent weight-bearing?

Having been through knee surgeries that required 6 weeks of non-weight-bearing, I had the best recovery (and kept my sanity) when I was able to go to the pool and do deep water running. It has to be a deep enough pool so your feet don't touch the bottom, and wearing a flotation belt helps. Once I got off the crunches, my recovery time was fast.

Good luck!

macska · 03-11-18, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unfetteredpast

Lots of healing vibes to you!

Do you have range of motion limitations or are the crutches solely to prevent weight-bearing?

Having been through knee surgeries that required 6 weeks of non-weight-bearing, I had the best recovery (and kept my sanity) when I was able to go to the pool and do deep water running. It has to be a deep enough pool so your feet don't touch the bottom, and wearing a flotation belt helps. Once I got off the crunches, my recovery time was fast.

Good luck!

Thank you I can hardly wait

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03-11-18, 08:25 AM
macska VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ	I'll be on crutches for 6 weeks :) So I had to get my original hip replacement revisioned on Thursday. They had to take he metal out and replace it with ceramic. It was a preventive surgery, I had no problem at all except the rising metal level in my blood. I was actually training for the surgery like crazy. It went well, according to the surgeon I will regain all my strength and mobility in time. AS of now it is not 100 only 20 percent weight bearing, so Im on crutches for 6 weeks. It's a challenge but I love challenges... Looking forward to get nice triceps by the end of the 6 weeks! Thank you for listening guys, just wanted to share. Any good advice/tip for the crutch time? __________________ 12 marathons 2 ultra marathons (50k) PR: Mohawk-Hudson Marathon 3hr 40min "You finish when you are done not when you are tired." David Goggins

03-11-18, 10:26 AM
violingal3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	Wishing you a speedy recovery, what a great attitude to have! It might be a great time to work on meditation or reading or maybe some new and healthy cooking...just some quiet or contemplative things we normally don't make the time for in our busy lives.

03-11-18, 11:38 AM
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03-11-18, 11:49 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	You have such a great attitude! I agree with violingal, focus on those mental and meditative aspects of fitness. Additionally, you can probably work on your upper body. There are lots of seated workouts on youtube. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

03-11-18, 01:07 PM
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03-11-18, 02:55 PM
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03-11-18, 03:05 PM
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03-11-18, 04:11 PM
macska VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ	Thank you guys so much. I feel so bummed as reality is hitting now after the surgery. __________________ 12 marathons 2 ultra marathons (50k) PR: Mohawk-Hudson Marathon 3hr 40min "You finish when you are done not when you are tired." David Goggins

03-11-18, 04:15 PM
unfetteredpast Join Date: Dec 2008	Lots of healing vibes to you! Do you have range of motion limitations or are the crutches solely to prevent weight-bearing? Having been through knee surgeries that required 6 weeks of non-weight-bearing, I had the best recovery (and kept my sanity) when I was able to go to the pool and do deep water running. It has to be a deep enough pool so your feet don't touch the bottom, and wearing a flotation belt helps. Once I got off the crunches, my recovery time was fast. Good luck!