Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 In a message dated 12/22/2006 10:42:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, aelauer@... writes: what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! LTKR...but quickly switched to using one crutch...after a few days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 walker for knee shirley Fw: walker, crutches what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 At 09:02 PM 12/22/2006 -0600, you wrote: what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! , LTKR Anni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 thanks Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 walker for knee shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 thanks anni Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 , LTKRAnni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi Lindy Lou I came home on crutches for my hip. But I was non weight bearing for 8 weeks. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Fw: walker, crutches what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! Hugs, Lindy Lou Right THR 1/22/2007 Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 okay thanks margaret. no weight means absolutely putting no weight on the operated leg, right, just using your arms, more or less, to get around. i've never used crutches, so are you actually using the good leg as well, or just the arms? Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 Hi Lindy LouI came home on crutches for my hip. But I was non weight bearing for 8 weeks.Aussie MargaretRTHR 1990 revised 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 > > > > > what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! > Hugs, > Lindy Lou > Right THR 1/22/2007 I came home with a walker, which I think I would prefer over crutches. I'm not well coordinated. I had total knee replacement on Sept. 20. I can walk without any help now, but use a cane when I use stairs. Barb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 i came home with a walker but tossed it once i got home and used crutchs after a few days i would forget to use them lolPets007@... wrote: In a message dated 12/22/2006 10:42:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, aelauerearthlink (DOT) net writes: what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! LTKR...but quickly switched to using one crutch...after a few days... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 The first time I wasn't allowed to put my operated foot on the ground. The second time just touch weight. Many who had the same proceedures, but with different surgeons were allowed to put full weight on it. Depends on the beliefs of the surgeons. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Fw: walker, crutches okay thanks margaret. no weight means absolutely putting no weight on the operated leg, right, just using your arms, more or less, to get around. i've never used crutches, so are you actually using the good leg as well, or just the arms? Love and Hugs, Lindy Lou Right THR 1/22/2007 Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 wow denise, that was quick -- good for you! thanks. Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 LTKR...but quickly switched to using one crutch...after a few days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 wow that's great denise! encouraging! Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 i came home with a walker but tossed it once i got home and used crutchs after a few days i would forget to use them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi Margaret, After my Hip replacement for six weeks I couldn't put full weight on my right foot it was hard for me even walking with a :-) Well you have a nice Holiday and everyone else in this group and you have a nice day. SusieMargaret <zztinau@...> wrote: The first time I wasn't allowed to put my operated foot on the ground. The second time just touch weight. Many who had the same proceedures, but with different surgeons were allowed to put full weight on it. Depends on the beliefs of the surgeons.Aussie MargaretRTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Fw: walker, crutchesokay thanks margaret. no weight means absolutely putting no weight on the operated leg, right, just using your arms, more or less, to get around. i've never used crutches, so are you actually using the good leg as well, or just the arms?Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I came home with a walker for six weeks and no weight bearing on the side I had my hip replacement that was the right side and then walk with a cane:-) Well you take care and have a nice day:-) Susie <arkiegirl43@...> wrote: i came home with a walker but tossed it once i got home and used crutchs after a few days i would forget to use them lolPets007aol wrote: In a message dated 12/22/2006 10:42:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, aelauerearthlink (DOT) net writes: what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! LTKR...but quickly switched to using one crutch...after a few days... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Walking with a walker, and not putting full weight on your foot would be very hard. A walker, in my humble opinion should only be used for full weightbearing. Crutches are better if you can't put weight on a foot. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Fw: walker, crutches | Hi Margaret, | After my Hip replacement for six weeks I couldn't put full weight on my right foot it was hard for me even walking with a :-) Well you have a nice Holiday and everyone else in this group and you have a nice day. | Susie | Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hi Margaret, I agree with you about the walker ,do you think because I had my Hip operation 6 years ago thats the reason the dr didn't let me use crutches ? I had my Knee replacement 5 years ago by the same dr and used a walker it seems so strange to read how so many people used crutches.Well you take care and have a nice day:-) SusieMargaret <zztinau@...> wrote: Walking with a walker, and not putting full weight on your foot would be very hard.A walker, in my humble opinion should only be used for full weightbearing. Crutches are better if you can't put weight on a foot.Aussie MargaretRTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Fw: walker, crutches| Hi Margaret,| After my Hip replacement for six weeks I couldn't put full weight on my right foot it was hard for me even walking with a :-) Well you have a nice Holiday and everyone else in this group and you have a nice day.| Susie| Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Not sure Susie, Sometimes I think there is no logic in some things that happen. Maybe they made a mistake getting you to use the walker and not crutches. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Fw: walker, crutches | Hi Margaret, | I agree with you about the walker ,do you think because I had my Hip operation 6 years ago thats the reason the dr didn't let me use crutches ? I had my Knee replacement 5 years ago by the same dr and used a walker it seems so strange to read how so many people used crutches.Well you take care and have a nice day:-) | Susie Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I came home with the walker after BTKRs. I had crutches from a previous injury, and started using them when I was going to be on my feet for any significant amount of time. Even after I moved on to a cane, the crutches came in very handy when I went shopping or out to lunch. I keep one in my car as a security blanket. I haven't needed it, but it's there just in case. Donna Pets007@... wrote: In a message dated 12/22/2006 10:42:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, aelauerearthlink (DOT) net writes: what did you all come home from the hospital using: walker or crutches? for hip or for knee? thanks! LTKR...but quickly switched to using one crutch...after a few days... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Came home with a walker. I live in a two story home. The walker stays upstairs. I use it a little when I first get up. I have crutches downstairs that I use if I go out. Crutches are better for outdoors with uneven ground. However now I carry the crutches and just walk if I am going a short distance or am exercising. If you have never used crutches before be sure to get instructions on how to us them to avoid pain under your arms. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 thanks for your answer barb. Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 I came home with a walker, which I think I would prefer over crutches. I'm not well coordinated. I had total knee replacement on Sept. 20. I can walk without any help now, but use a cane when I use stairs.Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Same here Margaret - my uncemented hip means I'm on 2 crutches for 4-6 weeks, going down to one after 4 weeks if I'm walking normally. I'm allowed to put my weight on my legs though. I still walk a bit lop-sided, so will keep using 2 until my gait improves. Plus, the crutches stop my new hip from getting tired as quickly. in NZ (post-THR, day 26) P.S: Margaret, I'm glad I'm not the only one to break the 'no sex for 6 weeks suggestion': we lasted 10 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Would you guys quit braggin! RE: Fw: walker, crutches Same here Margaret - my uncemented hip means I'm on 2 crutches for 4-6 weeks, going down to one after 4 weeks if I'm walking normally. I'm allowed to put my weight on my legs though. I still walk a bit lop-sided, so will keep using 2 until my gait improves. Plus, the crutches stop my new hip from getting tired as quickly. in NZ (post-THR, day 26) P.S: Margaret, I'm glad I'm not the only one to break the 'no sex for 6 weeks suggestion': we lasted 10 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I go up and down stairs with my walker. I somehow mastered it. Arianne > > Came home with a walker. I live in a two story home. The walker > stays upstairs. I use it a little when I first get up. I have > crutches downstairs that I use if I go out. Crutches are better for > outdoors with uneven ground. However now I carry the crutches and > just walk if I am going a short distance or am exercising. > > If you have never used crutches before be sure to get instructions on > how to us them to avoid pain under your arms. > > Don > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 thanks for the input donna. i think crutches would be so much easier for me, rather than a walker. i hope i come home with them. good idea to keep one handy in your car even though you haven't had to use it and i hope you don't. Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 I came home with the walker after BTKRs. I had crutches from a previous injury, and started using them when I was going to be on my feet for any significant amount of time. Even after I moved on to a cane, the crutches came in very handy when I went shopping or out to lunch. I keep one in my car as a security blanket. I haven't needed it, but it's there just in case. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hi Don, I have very uneven ground outsite, living in the woods and all. It's really difficult for me now walking out there because if I step into even the slightest rut, I really feel it in my bad hip. Thanks Don and I will be sure to get instructions for using them. Love and Hugs,Lindy LouRight THR 1/22/2007 Came home with a walker. I live in a two story home. The walkerstays upstairs. I use it a little when I first get up. I havecrutches downstairs that I use if I go out. Crutches are better foroutdoors with uneven ground. However now I carry the crutches andjust walk if I am going a short distance or am exercising.If you have never used crutches before be sure to get instructions onhow to us them to avoid pain under your arms.Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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