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proximal hamstring avulsion Surgery
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@upgirl2013
Thank you for the continued information on your progress and recovery experiences. This connection has helped me considerably!
The expectation is that I will wear the brace for 3 more weeks, for a total of 6 weeks. And yes, I am still sleeping with the brace set @ 30. It has been a challenge trying to get a good night sleep. Not only the discomfort of the brace, but getting out of bed to use the bathroom at night takes a lot of energy and mindfulness.
I know this will pass, but this recovery has been more difficult than I anticipated. The surgeon suggested I would be back to full capacity in 2-3 months. I have already lowered that expectation as not being realistic for someone my age! Perhaps if I was 21, but I can tell my body has weakened from lack of exercise.
I am glad to hear you are walking and increasing your distance. I miss my daily hikes, and look forward to getting outside again. I have 13 stairs that I have to navigate to get to our main living area. My husband has to currently support me going up and down, so I am trapped on 1 floor, and rarely go out.
Right now, I am fearful of any stairs, so this will be a roadblock in my recovery progress.
Thanks again for your continued information and advice! —TAB
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@tamb
Every time I had to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, I allowed myself to have a few tears. Every morning I sighed looking at my crutches. You will not take doing the simplest tasks for granted again. Try to figure out how to get out of the house. I think I took my car ride that was not doctor related at 4 weeks. I watched a few YouTube videos on how to crutches. Can a Physical Therapist come to your house to work on stairs with you? I had to pay out of pocket for someone to help me figure out a few tasks.
Be careful to not too much movement yet. Sitting around is boring and depressing but it will be worth it around week 8. I was so bored that I did the PT assigned exercises three times a day. I still hate doing them on a bed or couch.
I had my 12 week check up today. Every thing is healing on schedule. The PA told me that swollen legs, including ankles is normal. My knee looks bloated.🤪 She said that my tushy may have the dull ache for the rest of my life. Ugh, No swimming or yoga for a few more weeks. No floor exercises at all. I started crying when the PA told me that. I can now carry up to 20 pounds. After Friday’s PT I can use the bikes at the Y and do a low impact, 30 min peloton ride. The PA reminded me that this a long recovery and I need to be patient. She said this injury is more severe than I realize and want to acknowledge. She reminded me that I am not ready to take clothes out of the dryer, load or unload the dishwasher, basically anything that requires bending over.
I have a 16 week check up in November. I was hoping that this was my last visit until the six month one. I live 100 miles from the surgeon’s office. It is a pain in the tushy to go.
My doctor said this a six month recovery and a year to be able to perform any pre injury tasks.
My husband and I just got back from our trip and I need to start eating better. I think that makes a difference with pain management.
Are you keeping up with your protein intake? The PA told me to add turmeric to my smoothies everyday.
You are only at three weeks. Give your self grace. I hope you found some good shows to watch and keep your mind off of your pain and inconvenient injury. Once your brace is set for straight leg, which will be soon, it will be easier.
Reach out to people and let them know you are thinking of them and see if they can stop by and visit with you.
Keep reaching out, it is always great to hear from you.