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So, I survived my first volunteer shift as a tour guide/assistant yesterday. Three hours on my feet, but mostly on my ankles...
A very large part of my role involved helping 4-7 year olds in and out of costumes, so for the first time since my op in December I had to squat. I spent most of the three hours in that position easing little feet into the suits and rolling up the legs so they wouldn't trip. Getting up was a bit of a challenge, but I think I managed it really well and that no one would have noticed I was having a bit of trouble with that.
By the time I got home, it felt almost like week one after the op all over again. I was in so much pain. I filled the bath and had a good soak; was so tired I had a long nap afterwards and will still pretty sore last night.
Feeling much better this morning and heading back for my second shift in about four hours' time.
I had no idea it was going to take such a toll 6 months after surgery. However, I haven't done any squats as part of my exercise routine, so I am hoping it's just muscles screaming as they do when you use them for the first time.
Despite the post-shift torture, it was a lot of fun and I'm glad I signed on for it.
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Soos2016 belleAUSSydney
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Haven't had THR - that's my son - but I'm a children's librarian & old, so I have trouble squatting & kneeling. PROPS to you for volunteering! Well done!
Here are a couple of ideas for workarounds - put the child UP if there's a stage or steps. Or a low stool for you.
Also Epsom salts for bath to ease aches.
Aloha, Soos
belleAUSSydney Soos2016
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If I feel a bit tired/sore today, I'll let one of the others know and see if I can negotiate to do more of the standing work, rather than the squatting.
As I eased myself into the bath yesterday, I realised I should have bought something to put in; I remembered too late that I do have a large box of bicarb soda in the pantry, which would have helped. I'll be sure to pick up something from the store today.
ian97093 belleAUSSydney
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linda38528 ian97093
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renee01952 belleAUSSydney
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good for you ...how many days a week are you voluntering and is it back to back?
I think I might have gotten the trochanteric bursitis after 4 days back-toback voluntering at senior home - pushing wheel-chairs, bending , stretching etc - might not be related at all but I know how I started to limp and compensate for pain in hip ....
ended up in not going in for 5 weeks and just recently going back for a couple of hours a week ...
big warm hug
renee
p.s. I am older than you and had 2 THR's
belleAUSSydney renee01952
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I did my second shift yesterday. I have six more during the next two weeks, so not every day. It was painful again, but not as bad as the first day and I slept again afterwards...
Sorry to hear about your experience. I'm glad you took some time out to rest up. Hope you're feeling much better now.
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