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ANTERIOR RIGHT HIP REPLACEMENT: PT#2
PT= physical therapy I’ve been doing my own PT, as I did on my first hip replacement, (left hip). As we all know, little stuff can turn into big stuff, over time. As with regular fitness commitment, perseverance with small movements, which you all know is all that I can do right now, leads to larger movements, and visual progress. Day #1, 24 hours after surgery; I think my dog missed me! (YouTube link:I’m home! – YouTube Just link this) Day #4 after surgery; first workout; (YouTube link Hip Flexor Raising Both Legs – YouTube). Day #8 after surgery, starting to feel strong enough to expand variety of exercises, one…
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ANTERIOR HIP REPLACEMENT
Thirty-six hours ago I had my right hip replaced. Dr. Erik Zeegen of UCLA Santa Monica did all of the surgery, appropriate so, he also did my left hip 18 months ago! I thought that he did a phenomenal job first time around, but this time, I would have to say that he was 50% better. More range of motion, I was up walking around 2 hours after surgery. My strides were longer, my strength abilities were much more intact. I have to salute him, really on both! After my 1st surgery, I was back at work in 7 days, but honestly, all I did was sit in a chair…
