When were you able to start wearing high heel shoes? Are there any heel height restrictions? I've been in flats for 2 months now and I'm short (5'1). Looking forward to getting some height back and getting my pants off the ground.
I started wearing 2-3 inch heels right about the time I went back to work. I started back at one month post-op. I believe I wore heels toward the end of that first week back to work. I really never go higher than 2-3 inches so I'm not talking super high heels. I also found up until about 8 weeks I really couldn't wear them every day. Truthfully, I prefer flatter shoes but sometimes duty calls!
Thanks for the feedback. I don't go back to my doctor for another month so I really appreciate your input. Yes!
I dont wear heals anymore at all. lol
Hi mslendzion,
I mostly still wear flats for hip comfort, but I started occasionally wearing heals about 2 months post op. Four inch heels made me feel so great! Yet, my hips were not as excited as I was at the end of the day. I'm applying for a job this week that looks like a 'shoe in', so when I start mid April to May 1st, the heels are coming out for everyday.
My short girlfriends need their heels like a seal needs water! I sure hope you can be comfortable in them soon.
2fer
I think I'm going to give it a go next week but bring in my flats just in case. I only wear 2 to 2.5 inches today but every bit helps.
2for1 - good luck on your interview.
I started wearing heels after about 6 weeks. I asked Dr. Gross if it was OK. He said it would not hurt my hip joints but he was concerned about me falling! Of course, I informed him I've been wearing them for a lot of years, and have not fallen yet! The only thing is it can get uncomfortable after a whole day at work in the beginning. My discomfort was muscular, not in the joint, and went away as soon as I took the shoes off. Now, about 5 months after my second hip surgery, I can wear them all day long with no problem.
It's great to feel normal!!!!
Forgot to mention that really high ones will be less comfortable at first. I would try to stay below 3 inches until you're completely healed (or should I say heeled?).
Thanks Annie.
Can't help you there. I gave up heels 15 yrs ago. It's like a 1 or 2 time a year thing for me now.
More Power to ya!