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Can walking be accomplished without a hip or hip replacement?
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Hi Conroy- that’s amazing. I’m also really pleased for you. Cindy, we need to keep going, there’s hope for us yet.
I’ve stopped physiotherapy in June 2024 after Girdlestone op in November 2023. I replaced physio with my old gym membership. Much cheaper and my physio gave me a range of exercises to do (weight machines - called egym). I do about 1 hour and 4 times a week. So far I can walk with my frame or crutches. I can also manage with one crutch around the kitchen and just touching the worktop, but I’m afraid to try without the worktop. I’m determined to keep trying - I’m convinced it’s mostly psychological, since I can take the odd step with “no touching”. Also, I’m afraid of falling. I signed off with my surgeon two weeks ago and he encouraged me to keep trying BUT “don’t fall over” were his exact words.
Anyway, I’ll keep persevering. Glad to hear you’re both positive, along with most people on this forum.
Terry (in Portugal).
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Hello Terry....sounds like you're doing a great job and keep up the good work with strengthening! I'm 2.5 years out from Girdlestone and can take about 50 steps or so with no aid, but it's gimpy and not worth the fall risk really. I hobble around in my kitchen and hold onto counters and that works for me, otherwise I use a walker or a crutch. I want to do all I can to prevent a fall and breaking my other hip or anything requiring surgery! Keep up the good work! .....Cindy (Michigan, USA)