Walked and jogged a bit on the treadmill. Its weird jogging and not having the same strength and confidence in each stride at settings I used to destroy, and having poor endurance, but I am going to drill myself with it along with my numerous leg days each week which seem to have done me a lot of good.
Hey Programdude,
Idk if this has been asked already, what do you think about your proportions right now?
What wingspan do you have?
I wish you the best of luck with your further recovery!
Cheers!
I don't have measurements, but my wingspan was very long before surgery in comparison to my height and is now much better. This was an added bonus of doing the surgery.
As I am convinced building my glutes and strengthening my legs is the key to recovery, I'm going to start doing half hour walks every night. I did my first yesterday and it went quite well. I'd imagine a few weeks of that and I can add jogging around the area to the regimen- and then should finally be close to 100%.
That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm trying to walk at least 30 minutes, but closer to an hour every night after I'm done with work. It sucks and it's tiring and still a bit painful, but it's getting better, and I know I have no choice. I carry my crutches with me just in case I get too tired or have to go up stairs (left leg is almost fused but not quite, so still need the crutches for stairs).
Definitely do not regret my decision one bit, even though recovery has been the most frustrating part in this process.
So you think you will be able to get back to 100% of your pre op-level?
I'm asking this because 100% after 8cm's of lengthening simply sounds too good to be true. It would be awesome though haha
I don't play sports so yes I think I will get to what I'd consider 100%. The progress so far has gone from a standstill to monumental(A month ago for my long outing I was in really bad limping shape, and now I am striding along, not getting tired for awhile, and I am sure as I make a habit of it my legs will strengthen up, especially in conjunction with my workouts.
Walking is exponentially improved. Have been walking miles every day. Endurance is still a bit of an issue, with fatigue setting in fast, but this is improving. I still remember when I could barely lurch around the corner within eyesight of my house not so long ago. Now I can walk with my friends fine for large distances. My walking my friends noted was basically back to normal, even looking for it. Carrying weights in the gym is easier by the day. My jogging is still not very good at all.
Only real complaints though are 1. The pain still present in my lower left femur in front. 2.There is a bit of a click, that feels like muscle rubbing against each other or something. Its pretty irritating sometimes, and I think due to tightness in my hip flexor or weakness in my glutes.
Quote from: programdude on May 08, 2015, 08:19:46 AMWalking is exponentially improved. Have been walking miles every day. Endurance is still a bit of an issue, with fatigue setting in fast, but this is improving. I still remember when I could barely lurch around the corner within eyesight of my house not so long ago. Now I can walk with my friends fine for large distances. My walking my friends noted was basically back to normal, even looking for it. Carrying weights in the gym is easier by the day. My jogging is still not very good at all.
Only real complaints though are 1. The pain still present in my lower left femur in front. 2.There is a bit of a click, that feels like muscle rubbing against each other or something. Its pretty irritating sometimes, and I think due to tightness in my hip flexor or weakness in my glutes.
How long was it since your bones fused?
Around 3 months I think
Jogging is still pretty crap today. My right upper hamstring/glute area has been getting pretty tight from extended walking. The clicking in my right hip when my leg goes back persists.
Other than that things are good as I reported earlier. Gym, pretty long walks, and store trips are no problem.
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