Hi all, I just wanted to share the happy news that at almost 3 years post-op, I can finally do some gardening again. I was told early on not to do any activities that involve repetitive bending (like gardening!), but I find that if I get on my hands and knees, I'm essentially bending from the hips and I'm able to plant and weed for around a half hour at a time.
What also helped me a lot over the past year was getting a dog -- the extra walking and getting down on the ground to pick up poop has been great PT for my weak leg, which I'd say is about 95% back to normal.
My mobility isn't perfect and I'm sometimes very stiff, but I did want to offer encouragement for anyone who feels that they're having a slow or difficult recovery. Patience pays off!
What also helped me a lot over the past year was getting a dog -- the extra walking and getting down on the ground to pick up poop has been great PT for my weak leg, which I'd say is about 95% back to normal.
My mobility isn't perfect and I'm sometimes very stiff, but I did want to offer encouragement for anyone who feels that they're having a slow or difficult recovery. Patience pays off!
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