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Posted by: Collin Rudkin on 19th October 2014 at 3:40 pm
Collin's Hip Operation Blog

Final Update 7th December...

Hi everyone, tomorrow morning is the big day with a 7.00am arrival time at hospital, which is just as well as I am not really expecting to sleep much tonight. The pre training has gone fairly well which hopefully should aid a speedy recovery. I intend to update this blog once a week to keep everyone updated with my recovery and will change the cover photo each time.

I would like to thank all the instructors, mentors and parents who have offered their support to the SEKF in my absence, especially Sasha and Danny who have been instrumental in keeping the clubs running.

 

Last pre operation training session

 

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Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who wished me well. I received lots of emails and texts which was very nice and enjoyed reading the comments added.

 

First week after my operation

 

Well, it's been one week since my operation and I cannot believe the speed of my recovery. I have moved on from Zimmer frame to two crutches and now one crutch. Walking is starting to look more natural, however I have been warned to take it easy which is difficult for me to adhere to especially as  I have been doing my exercises five times a day!

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Week two after Op

 

Recovery is still going very well, I am now walking around the house without the aid of a crutch which is very encouraging. Today I completed my fourth home training session and will start at the gym on Saturday under the professional guidance of a Physiotherapist.

NO EXCUSE, JUST MAKE IT HAPPEN.

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It has now been four weeks today since my operation. Last week I managed to train at the gym unaided a couple of times and cycle just over 6K. Unfortunately I overdid it on the bike and suffered the consequences, therefore I have rested over the last few days and used my extra energy to help around the house.

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This is the end of a new beginning.

I started back teaching karate at St Luke's school on Wednesday 3rd December after being given the go ahead at my six weekly post OP check up. I received a great welcome back from the students (Doofs) and I brought in Doofy the new SEKF mascot which went down a treat....What a mad lesson!

It just leaves me to say thanks again for all the get well messages and thanks to all the instructors and mentors who helped at the clubs in my absence, as it all helped towards my swift recovery.

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By: Thelma Rudkin 19th October 2014 at 4:52 pm
Great web-site Collin, also well done Danny. So proud of you both for all your achievements and success.

Mum.
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By: Jemma 21st October 2014 at 6:25 pm
Well done ! Wishing you a speedy recovery- I had my new hip in february and was amazed how much better I felt every day. 12 weeks to the day and I was back water skiing- albeit very carefully! In may I managed to do the fun run in Brockenhurst with you all, through bogs and jumping streams!
Good luck, do your exercises and don't cross your legs!!!
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By: Tom Kydd-Coutts 22nd October 2014 at 8:43 pm
Hope you have a fast recovery Collin!! No doubt you will be back training in no time!
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By: Karen Kidd 25th October 2014 at 3:48 pm
We hope your recovery is swift and we look forward to seeing you back at the clubs soon.

Kidd family
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By: Val van der Hoven 6th November 2014 at 9:56 pm
Sounds like you are making fabulous progress! Hope all continues to go really well and we look forward to seeing you back soon! The Van der Hovens!
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By: Thelma Rudkin 7th November 2014 at 11:02 am
You are looking good Collin. So much "will power". Keep going!!

Love Mum.
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By: Georgina Hoare 15th December 2014 at 8:08 pm
Hi people of the world karate is epic bye people of the world
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By: Chris Morris 27th January 2015 at 9:38 am
Great positive attitude Collin. I'm having a partial knee replacement operation soon. I'll model my recovery strategy on yours and get myself a 'TPA' (Total Positive Attitude) like yours. Hope your recovery continues and doesn't have any more set backs like your recent one. All the best.
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