Not trying to be the butt of the joke

[mikebaker]

Hi all,
This may seem like a weird question but I was looking at my new scars which by the way look like a shark grabbed me while floating in the ocean on holiday and my wife kindly noticed that it really looks like my glutes have sufferred immensely since surgery. I know that they cut some of the smaller muscle groups while using the posterior approach, however when I try and clinch (sorry for the description and not for any other reason than to recruit that muscle group) I find that the muscles kind of quiver to the point that it feels quite uncomfortable. So anyone else having a problem with their butt - sorry to be so blunt!!

[Dannywayoflife]

Mike I feel pretty weak in that glute area also

[Kiwi]

Mike, you'll find quite a few of us here have this issue. Get you PT to give you exercises that target strengthening the area.
I also had butt spasms after my op which didn't help, my whole leg locked up and couldn't move a muscle for an hour (twice this happend), all because I over did it. Things are getting much better as I do regular pool sessions & have exercises that target these weaker areas.
Take it easy & slowly build back up.

[OtterDriver]

Hello Mikebaker!

I didn't experience the quivering posterior, but found my operative leg would shake uncontrollably if I tried to stretch it out fully (as if I were trying to touch the wall with my extended foot type of stretching)!  My physical therapist had some name for the phenomenon and indicated it was a normal muscle reaction.  It doesn't happen anymore and I'm 11 weeks post-op.

As far as the "butt" specifically...even at 55, I've been complemented on my "tight ass" so maybe there's not enough back there to set in motion with a quiver!?  As Kiwi indicates, take it easy and I'm sure you'll find it better with time!

Bruce

[mslendzion]

I didn't experience the quivering posterior, but found my operative leg would shake uncontrollably if I tried to stretch it out fully (as if I were trying to touch the wall with my extended foot type of stretching)! 

This happens to me lately on occassion pre op.  It must be musclar.

[OtterDriver]

Greetings Mslendzion!

Your bad leg or both?  Or are both of your hips problematic?

Take care, Bruce


P.S.-I guess I meant "Tight Butt"!  Tight Ass would mean I'm not particularly generous...right!?

[papalagidiver]

I had few PT sessions in the hospital and was  given a around 10 exercises to do at home.  One of them involves squeezing the butt cheeks lying down.  I have been doing it religiously for the last 5 weeks and at this point I feel like I  could be cracking nuts with my rear end it feels so strong.

[mslendzion]

Greetings Mslendzion!

Your bad leg or both?  Or are both of your hips problematic?

Take care, Bruce


P.S.-I guess I meant "Tight Butt"!  Tight Ass would mean I'm not particularly generous...right!?

So far only one bad hip and it was with that one. I also sometimes get a Charlie horses at night on the bad side while sleeping.

[hipnhop]

LOL - I am looking into some Butt implants. I am squatting, using hack press, lunges and nothing is helping my butt. Quads are looking good but my ass is a travesty.

[Luanna]

Think we need pics hipnhop to help us evaluate your travesty!!!! 

[Kiwi]

HipnHop, take up squash mate & you'll be crack'n nuts in no time!