Hello Kelli and Paul,

You helped me about a month ago regarding physical activity and recovery from hip replacement surgery.

Surgery went well and now the recovery part has begun.  I spoke to my P/T in the hospital and told her that I lost 68 pounds and would like to continue whatever type of physical activity I can to keep my muscles active and weight off.  Turns out that the little walking I'm doing is bringing my heart rate up to aerobic level and was told not to worry about additional exercise.  The walking and leg exercises I do are fulfilling the amount of exercise to keep my heart healthy and weight in check.

Thank you for all the insight and expertise you have offered me.  You two are the best!

Cheers,
Patti

Hi DinaDawg, 

Nice to hear from you!!  It's great to hear that you're on your way to recovery and that you're weight is stable!  You sound like you're in good spirits.  

Continue to work hard through your PT, stay positive and allow your body to heal completely!  The exercise you're doing now is ample to keep your heart healthy, so concentrate on whatever it is you need to do for a full recovery.  Once you're hip is strong, you can return to exercising more frequently, with more intensity and for longer periods of time. 

So glad that we could help!  Please continue to keep us posted with your progress!

Your friend in fitness, 

Kelli

 Hi Patti,

I'm happy to hear that your surgery went well and that you are on the road to a full recovery.  Keep up the good work and like Kelli said, let us know if you have any other questions.

Good Luck,

Paul