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Backpacking/Hiking

I am looking into getting back into hiking. Has anyone done more then day hiking post op? What are some tricks and tips can you pass on?

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      Hiking part of the Virginia section of the Appalachian trail with my dog is on my bucket list! So far I can only do day hikes. As soon as the snow is gone and I am down 24 more pounds I will start tr

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      @@Christopher James - I don't know where you have been, but as for me, I've been to heights I've never imagined me doing (well maybe when I was 19 in the Army). The nice thing about hiking is you can

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    I have not had the surgery yet, (mine on jan.) but I have a friend who did.

    After 7 months, she went hiking for 3 days, it was alright. She took dehydrated banana, protein bars, nuts bars and lots of liquids!

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    No surgery jet so no suggestions from me - but I am so with you on this one. One of my goals is going back to the Camino and doing the next stage with less pain than the one I did this year. Surgery in January and hoping to do some serious hiking summer of 2017.

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    I have not had the surgery yet, (mine on jan.) but I have a friend who did.

    After 7 months, she went hiking for 3 days, it was alright. She took dehydrated banana, Protein bars, nuts bars and lots of liquids!

    Thanks! Good luck with your surgery! You will do great!

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    No surgery jet so no suggestions from me - but I am so with you on this one. One of my goals is going back to the Camino and doing the next stage with less pain than the one I did this year. Surgery in January and hoping to do some serious hiking summer of 2017.

    Best luck for your surgery. You will do great!

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    Hiking part of the Virginia section of the Appalachian trail with my dog is on my bucket list! So far I can only do day hikes. As soon as the snow is gone and I am down 24 more pounds I will start training for longer and with a weighted pack! I don't really have any tips to pass on because I am learning, just wanted to wish you many great adventures!

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    Hiking part of the Virginia section of the Appalachian trail with my dog is on my bucket list! So far I can only do day hikes. As soon as the snow is gone and I am down 24 more pounds I will start training for longer and with a weighted pack! I don't really have any tips to pass on because I am learning, just wanted to wish you many great adventures!

    Thanks. Found a great new pack at REI on sale today. Cant wait till thaw

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    @@Christopher James - I don't know where you have been, but as for me, I've been to heights I've never imagined me doing (well maybe when I was 19 in the Army). The nice thing about hiking is you can nibble on nuts and things which would normally be a problem, but do really well when you are moving under a load constantly. Be very aware of your Water intake and enjoy the air, the views and new found mobility.

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    Great pic. Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep you informed on what i do

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