12 week update

[lgbran]

Visited surgeon for 12 week check up. BHR device looking A ok. Given the go ahead to go to gym,cycle,swim, do everything bar running on concrete. He was very very surprised re DVT cropping up at 9 weeks. Given family history he advised more evidence of late linking genetic link .
Joined a gym and will cycle on a spin bike for another 3 months til I venture outside on my road bike and do some light weights. I've put on 10 kgs + since the surgery but will burn it off again over time. Off to see physio again next week to improve on gait walking style.If I take smaller steps it's ok but my leg tends to roll in with a normal step. I was adamant that it was my knee but I can walk well if I change the way I've been walking for the past 30+ years. My progress has been delayed because of the DVT .Its only in the past 2.5 weeks that I've dispensed with the walking stick.One thing I didn't ask the surgeon was about crossing your legs. Any feedback. Spent a couple of hours doing hydrotheraphy and walking laps in the pool.So looking forward to regaining fitness cycling swimming and incorporating gym and walking as I was very fit before the op.My running days are over but awaiting a aqua jogging Belt for the pool .Its great to be pain free after years of discomfort.Still wearing DVT stocking and on warferin for the next 5 months but making progress albeit slowly.
Cheers

[Deetas]

Good luck with your new work out plan. I am only two weeks out and have been focusing on the 12 week mark in my head since I booked in to have the op.
By the sounds of things you have had a few challenges along the way so I hope it all goes forward from here.
Take it slowly and enjoy the new hip and pain free exercise!

[China Lady]

when I left the hospital I also had gained 7kg. 6 of them are still with me. DVT was also my problem and my legs are still filled with water. I can see the swelling.

[Juno]

Len, so glad to hear you are progressing (china lady -- you too!!) You both have had setbacks, but you will likely progress quickly now :)

Like you, I am 12 weeks post op. Fortunately I have progressed quickly and and doing well. Walking without issues, stairs have recently gotten easier and no longer need handrail for assistance. I've been going to spin classes for several weeks now and started back to very gentle yoga 2 weeks ago. Slowly I feel the muscles gaining strength.

Continue the good work! You will be feeling great soon.

[Debcoco]

I'm 12 weeks out too!  No problems other than I need to work more on stretching and ROM.  I can put socks and shoes on, but still a bit tight when I lean over.  Also, I need to massage the scar area more I think.

So wonderful to be pain free especially compared to this time last year:)

Deb

[lgbran]

16 weeks now more or less Been pushing it treadmill, spin bike and around the house. Only wear the DVT stocking when leg swells up a bit. Wearing it every second day as a precaution as my GP has cleared me. Purchased a spin bike for home so I'm interested on how your spin classes are going Juno . Keep your chin up China Lady the DVT are a pain but to finally be osteo free is magic.

[China Lady]

with DVT I have a lifelong history. the first one I have hat with 18. so, no bigger problem for me. there are some rules for me how to behave and I need listen to my body signs. but last week I have learned, that for the rest of my life I will take Warfarin. ok, if it not becomes worst