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After having a cracked femur you will definitely have more restrictions due to

all the reconstruction you've had. I spoke with a co worker today and her mother

had to have reconstructive surgery and at 85 wasn't able to walk until after

three months (this was her third surgery). I was explained by my doctor and the

three PT's I've worked with that the restrictions were more about the type of

surgery and what was done with that approach than the actual age and strength of

the patient. Doing weight bearing exercise is what the surgeon and my internist

encouraged prior to surgery in order to build up both the strength of my muscle

and my bones. My PT has me doing all strength work now with bands in order to

build the muscle back up to protect the bones and get the circulation healthy

again. Anyone who has had surgery should definitely heed the warnings and

suggestions from their physician as they know exactly what was cut and and how

long it will take to heal. Just my two cents worth...

On May 3, 2011, at 8:38 AM, dpedersen21 wrote:

> Hi, I am totally new here, but am just taking the plunge and throwing in my

two bits.

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> I think that because our body types and bone density and ages vary so much,

there is no one set answer to how much we should lift. Also, what stage we are

in, regarding healing.

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> Speaking for myself, I have osteoporosis, and have had for over 10 years. I

will be turning 60 soon. I was doing pretty well, until I fell in the woods, and

cracked the femur totally across. That resulted in a THR, after an attempt with

screws! (my Christmas present this year) Am about 15 weeks post op now.

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> I must admit, I don't totally trust the PT I had, so I've been exercising and

walking on my own, learning my own limits, and resting when necessary. But there

are some questions that are really difficult to answer, and this weight question

is one of them. I would think the doc and surgeon (your personal) could shed

some light on the subject, but it seems like they all have different answers and

advice too!

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> If you get any answers, please share!!

> TY!

> Debbie

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> > > > > I'm scheduled to get a new right hip installed on May 16. I've read a

lot of old posts and gotten lots of good information. One thing I don't think

I've seen addressed is weight restrictions. My surgeon gave me a nice book about

joint replacements and one of the recommendations was not to lift more than 20

pounds for the rest of my life. Well, how the heck am I going to be able to pick

up my grandkids? I'm talking toddlers here, not 10 year olds, but still, there's

a lot of things I need to do that weigh more than 20 lbs. Have any of you been

given that advice?

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