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karen72414
karen72414

thought i've been doing really well-only 1 crutch @ 2 weeks and trying to walk unaided for a good few times throughout the day for past week.actually got into a car yesterday(as a passenger)and went walking round a garden centre for an hour.but OMG today in pain down front of operated thigh and into groin,feel unable to go without crutch today.i too was only given sheet of exercises to follow 4 times a day and never really sure if i am doing them right.no other physio offered-i'm due back at work in 6 weeks and my job involves walking and bending down for entire 10 hour night shift.am so worried i will not be able to do it,and as i'm on my own(lost my husband in june)i have no option but to work as have mortgage and bills to pay.feeling very under pressure at moment as sold my house to try and help and was due to move on 11th Dec but found out yesterday sale has fallen through.sorry all-rant over.very low.hugs to everyone anyway.karen xx

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  • jackkane22
    jackkane22 karen72414

    Posted

    Hi Karen

    Just read your message it brought tears to my eyes you have been through so much, you are bound to feel so low just now I am 4 weeks into my hip replacement 2nd week in it dislocated I have never felt so low around that time I couldn't believe how tearful I felt and I am not a person who cries much, I send you lots of love and hugs it will get better as you know but just to let you know I am thinking about you.

    Get well soon

    Best wishes

    Jackie

    • karen72414
      karen72414 jackkane22

      Posted

      Thank you jackie,i would be lost without this site and all you kind people.its nice to know in the wee small hours and sleep eludes me that i know others are out there for me.take care.xx karen
  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 karen72414

    Posted

    Oh Karen. Don't get too down or stressed. Breathe. You probably just overdid it a little. Try to build up walking about and doing light chores at home that's what I'm doing PO. I'm 3 weeks. Mostly not using crutch at home. Mind you I've hardly been out, but will use 1 crutch.

    Re selling your house it's so much to cope with having not long lost your dear husband! They do say you shouldn't make any major decisions before at least a year! But I'm sure another better buyer will come along very soon!

    Re your job I'm sure under the circumstances your bosses can help in some way to help you ease back into work!

    You need to try not to overload with stress as that will not help your recovery!

    All the best & we're all here for you. Xx

    • karen72414
      karen72414 Gaby21

      Posted

      thank you too Gaby,it has been a dreadful year!only managed 4 precious weeks with my husband of 23 years before his passing and the house and operation on top has literally taken me to the edge at times.but your kind words ease the burden,you too take care.karen.xx
  • renee01952
    renee01952 karen72414

    Posted

    dear karen , 

    that is a lot to deal with .... and that is an understatement - 

    I am sure that you overdid a little bit - walking around t a garden center for one hour is tiring to begin with - the  stop and go and bending a it etc ... 

    rest today and maybe tomorrow too - take it easy and do not feel guilty !!! 

    try not to worry about your job either - maybe you can have a fased return and start out with less hours, less days - I understand that you need the income to pay your bills, however better to do it gradually  then straight full time -

    Can you request Physical Therapy? 

    You feel so overwhelmed right now - some dear and wise woman once told me: when you feel overwhelmed, take a nap - 

    have fith dear karen - it will be all right

    warm hug

    renee

    • renee01952
      renee01952

      Posted

      redface that is  "faith" of course
    • karen72414
      karen72414 renee01952

      Posted

      You are an inspiration Renee,i've read many of your posts along the way and your caring and humour always shines through-i am off to take a nap and hope world is a bit better place when i awake!!hugs back to you.xx  karen.x
  • cathie38426
    cathie38426 karen72414

    Posted

    It is so easy to do too much, and that results in pain,

    physical and emotional, You have got extra worries,

    as well as bereavement to cope with. You are allowed to 

    scream, I would. You were right to share it with the forum,

    try to rest today to ease the physical pain, one day at a

    time, tomorrow should be less intense.

    sent with love and special thoughts Cathie

    • karen72414
      karen72414 cathie38426

      Posted

      thank you Cathie,special thoughts are deeply appreciated at this

      moment in time.just feel i haven't had time to grieve with everything else going on.my family say 'youre strong ,you can cope' but sometimes i just don't want to.thanks for the understanding.love karen.xx

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK karen72414

    Posted

    Karen,

    You poor girl, so many things all going wrong - like the rest of the forum, I really feel for you.

    We all seem to overdo it from time to time, and you did just that.  I too am familiar with this front of thigh pain, every time I overdo the walking.

    I have no idea how anyone coped on their own, the best aid I have is my wonderful wife - I'd be lost without her, but like others, I expect I would cope somehow.

    A job that involves walking and bending is not the best for a hippie, is there no chance of getting lighter duties or a phased return to work?

    House sales are notoriously stressful too - and very prone to falling through as everyone in the chain is so selfish - I know we have had that in the past.

    Hope your luck changes soon

    Best wishes

    Graham

    • karen72414
      karen72414 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      You're very kind Graham,and yes everyone would cope if they had to on their own-but so much nicer with someone and i'm sure your lovely wife knows how much you treasure her especially at this time.i have not done very much today but as you all say-tomorrow is another day.thank you.karen  xx
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK karen72414

      Posted

      Karen,

      No problem, I just wish I could do more than be supportive in the forum.

      Graham

      xx

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