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In reply to the discussion: I took my pups out 6 weeks ago and [View all]Richluu
(80 posts)31. I know what that's like!
I fell 10 days after my hip replacement 3 years ago and broke the femur of the same leg: setback! I had to drag myself to my phone to dial 911.
My advise is to just be patient and do the physical therapy they give you. Add gait training so you learn to walk normally again. Your gait will be off and you have to re-train, otherwise other problems will develop later. I added daily walks to my routine afterwards and am now so strong.
Good luck and hang in there; you'll be better than normal!
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OMG! That is terrifying! I am wishing you at least a comfortable recovery after that trauma.
Squinch
Feb 2021
#1
Oh, my Raven. I am so sorry but grateful you had the will & abiity to get yourself back inside.
hlthe2b
Feb 2021
#6
They stayed by me and licked my face the whole time I was trying to get back into the house. Then,
Raven
Feb 2021
#12
It's what Christopher Plummer suffered from which lead to his death.
littlemissmartypants
Feb 2021
#19