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Been for my 6wk check up!

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kel40
kel40

Been for my 6wk check up today and good news! All restrictions lifted and can drive again!

Its like a new lease of life has been given to me.

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  • john56733
    john56733 kel40

    Posted

    Good for you Kel, it amazing how we take the little things like driving for granted.
    • kel40
      kel40 john56733

      Posted

      I know.it did feel strange being behind the wheel again.but excellent to get those damn stockings off!!!
  • hippy28
    hippy28 kel40

    Posted

    Hi that's good news. I think we're both at the same stage. I know how good it felt to get behind the steering wheel again and the independence it brings.

    I still try to walk about 45 minutes each day.

    I was surprised that after restrictions were lifted I still had problems getting dressed. But it gets better each day.

    I still keep going the exercises especially the stretching ones.

    The best part was going back up to the stables to see my horse.

    Enjoy your new hip. It's great to be pain free and get your life back .

  • ruth0905
    ruth0905 kel40

    Posted

    Congrats!! I can't wait for that. Nice to know maybe I can in another month. My 2 week checkup is tomorrow & it's on my list to ask. My hubby has been amazing chauffeuring me to PT, store etc, but I miss my independence.

  • jill89470
    jill89470 kel40

    Posted

    That's great news I was 6 weeks on Monday but don't see the consultant untill next Monday. I am getting fed up now I had my other hip done last year and was driving at 5 weeks but it is a different consultant this time and can't drive untill I see him. Think I will poke his eyes out if he says I can't drive Enjoy your freedom x

  • kel40
    kel40

    Posted

    Thankyou everybody x
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