Home safe and sound
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Hi fellow hippies,
Well, after a bit of a humpty start to my recovery (very low pulse rate, blood counts and blood pressure) I picked up the pace and things put themselves right spontaneously, thankfully.
Carried out my OT and physio assessments perfectly well today so they let me come home. Now just to be patient, as a good patient should be, take things carefully, do the exercises and try not to push too fast, too soon. With having done this once already, there is the fear that I could get too overconfident and try to go at a speed that is beyond my capabilities.
If I post anything that looks like I may be doing just that, you all have my permission to reel me in!!!
I'm looking forward to catching up on all your missed posts while I've been an inpatient.
Take care all.
Ali xx
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maggie93798 ali2301
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attractac ali2301
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Guest ali2301
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carol75411 ali2301
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i know what you mean about overdoing it, so slow and steady!!
good luck, let us know how it goes x
briskwalk ali2301
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Best of luck in your recovery
Ella
renee01952 ali2301
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how did you sleethis first night at home? You must be so relieved that it is done and now you can really begin to heal -
I am getting more nervous about the 2nd one and yet can;t wait for this familiar pain to stop and get one with life ....
I am sure your body will let you know when you do too much -
Please keep posting, if you can -
thank you - take care and yes, be gentle with yourself - don't get too cocky -
warm hug
renee
ali2301 renee01952
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Ive actually slept really well. About 12 hours in total between my chair and my bed.
I was very anxious too, I can't deny that but when you think of the end result, and where we are now with our first hip, it really is a no brainer, isn't it? We are taking control of our lives, rather than the pain and limitations controlling us and that can't be a bad thing can it? It's worth a few weeks of discomfort to get the rest of our lives I think.
Try not to worry too much, you will be fine and we are with you all the way with support and reassurance. You can do this. If I can, the wuss that I am, anyone can.
Keep smiling, things can only get better 😊
Ali xx
renee01952 ali2301
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you are right - it will only get better -
warm hug - thank you for sharing
renee
ali2301
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It's so good to be home but boy, did I forget how difficult those stairs were in the early days. It was at this stage last time I think that I said to my hubby that I wasn't sure if I'd done the right thing but after seeing the end result, of course I know the answer to that one now. Patience is the key to recovery in the hippie game.
I hope you are all good this morning 😀
Ali xx