OK, I admit to having some A-personality traits and I haven't taken a vacation longer than 5 working days in my life. So I guess it's not much of a surprise that I'm beginning to get a little anxious. I'm at day 12 post surgery for a BHR and wondering when i can get out of the house (more than just a walkup the drive).
Anyone around two weeks post-op get out to a park or a movie or maybe even do a little Christmas shopping? I feel like I'm ready, but of course don't want to undo all the good work that's been invested in me so far.
If it wasn't for the pain meds, a night out at an Irish pub with a Guiness and some good music sounds about right... who wants to join me? ;D
Unless you are on major restrictions from your doctor why don't you go out somewhere?
By 7 days post-op I was going to my daughters tryouts for her fast pitch travel teams, since the tryouts were on softball fields I just used the opportunity to walk on the soft grass with my crutches. Keep in mind I still need to sit on a pillow then and I was on 2 crutches. I went out to dinner just after my 1 week anniversary too.
Just make sure to listen to your body and what your doctor tells you. I always say don't lay around post-op, if you doctor allows you to be active go out and do some things. JUST DON'T FALL!!!
Listen to your body.
Chuck
And think of the economy, hit the malls, its a great place to get some walking in, even with crutches, actually use the crutches as a flag to all the shoppers and let them beware or you have to give them love taps with them. I did alot of my walking in the mall at 2 weeks, or Costco shopping for food. (the cart makes a great walker and the samples are a nice treat).
Merry Christmas and happy healing,
Eric
Hi Bill
I hope you have gotten out of the house and don't have cabin fever any more.
I was sight seeing at 5 days post op when I had my hip resurfaced in Belgium in 2006. There is no reason you have to stay home unless your doctor has told you not to get around. I was walking about 1 mile a days by 12 days post op with one crutch. A lot depends on what your doctor allows.
Most patients are encouraged to walk a lot post op. Be sure to ask your doctor if you can start walking and getting around more.
I hope you are walking and starting to enjoy the new hip.
Good Luck.
Pat