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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (87)
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You’ve been through so much, Cindy! I’m terrified about what my surgeon will see when he opens me up, too. I love to go walking and it got to the point of dragging my left foot while using walking poles. The doctor who figured this out said I have a Trendlenberg gait because something has happened to my adductor muscles. My instant thought was of the muscle being destroyed. He sent me to my new surgeon who specializes in tough cases.
Are you able to get around with a walker? Did you have a lot of pain in your groin and butt before the surgery?
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I didn't really have any pain until about 5 days beforehand. It took 2 trips to ER before they figured out what was going on and told me I needed to get to U of F Shands hospital ASAP. I happened to get a surgeon who studied at Mayo Clinic. I don't like pain meds, so I only took 1/2 Tramadol every 4-6 hours along with Tylenol and used lots of ice for pain. I started out in wheelchair, but able to.use walker before leaving hospital. Now I use rollator walker in the house mostly and crutches when I go out. Doesn't make me feel as old, haha!. I'm learning to use 1 crutch or cane and practice in the house every day. I ride upright bike 30 mins twice daily and started walking on treadmill a month ago. I did 1/2 mile today in 18 mins. It's hard work on treadmill and really gets my heart rate up, but I walked on treadmill daily for the past 35-40 years and I want to again! I also have about 45 mins of strengthening exercise I do daily too. Thank God I'm retired and can dedicate this much time. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it in my opinion! So whatever happens in surgery, you can get better and heal. Keep me posted. ...Cindy