Nail Removal with Dr. M Jan 19

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Hey! I was on the walker the first day I came home, but only for like 10 minutes, other than that I did not move around much. I've been off crutches and the walker ever since, and now I'm only sore when I walk. No soreness when I don't use my legs. Gait is almost completely gone too, doing really well.

If you guys do removals make sure you aren't allergic to the bandages they use, I found out I'm allergic to them and they are extremely itchy and gave me rashes.

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Quote from: hippo60 on January 25, 2023, 02:24:29 PMAre you using crutches/walker too? Or you're just mostly staying home for now?
Also, did you get more oxycodone / other painkillers after the surgery?

I got prescribed a bottle of hydrocodone, but I literally took two pills. The first night, and the second night, and haven't had anything since. I don't think I needed it the second night I just ran out of tylenol.
I'm decently active, but nothing that puts stress on my femurs. Walking around a lot, have been to the gym 3 times (upper body only for now).

I'm debating working out my legs, on some exercises that doesn't stress the femurs. I'm thinking machine leg extensions, lying hamstring curls. Wondering if anyone has input on this, I just don't want to lose too much muscle.

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Quote from: racecarworm on January 26, 2023, 06:23:01 AMI'm debating working out my legs, on some exercises that doesn't stress the femurs. I'm thinking machine leg extensions, lying hamstring curls. Wondering if anyone has input on this, I just don't want to lose too much muscle.

What did the doctor tell you? I thought you can get back to training in a few weeks no? You won't lose that much muscle over 1-2 weeks, that's for sure.

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I got my stitches removed just now, and he said I can workout with weights again. I specifically asked about something that puts stress on the femurs, like a leg press and he said it was fine.

Since he said no running, jumping for 3 months I figured weights were out of the question aswell, hence why I was worried about losing muscle over the 3 month period

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Quote from: racecarworm on January 27, 2023, 05:56:47 PMSince he said no running, jumping for 3 months I figured weights were out of the question aswell, hence why I was worried about losing muscle over the 3 month period

That's good news then! What was it like after the first surgery as well? You started lifting weights before running and jumping as well, no?
Let us know how it goes 

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Congrats!

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hey! did you avoid climbing stairs in the first week / when did you start using stairs regularly?

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Any update?
How about your athletes ability now?

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nice squats! life feels much better without the rods in

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It's great to read some successful stories here  How is the walking and running so far?