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Occupational Therapy Visit.

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brendahis
brendahis

Hi guys,

I'm 4half mths p.o.. I'm still off work, and been sent a letter to go to occupational therapy. It really makes you feel bad, as if you are lying to them. My hip is healing well. It's my foot and heel that is sore. Still swollen (most days) I had few hectic days it was my birthday so out with daughters then hubby took me out for meal (all walking) I had to sit most of yesterday, as foot had come up. I've seen doctor about it. He said it can take up to 12 mths to get back to normal😧 I wish I was feeling good enough to go bk to work. Going away on holiday next wk (Already canceled one because of my op) I will end up with mobility scooter to get about. No long walks for me. At least I'll have a pool every day for exercise.

Take care, happy healing to you all.

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  • Annette1234
    Annette1234 brendahis

    Posted

    Good luck Brenda, As we know all heal differetly, I see some walking 4 miles a month out and think " I am a looser" but we are all different and heck I would never walk 4 miles before my hip gave out, maybe 3 on a treadmill 10 years ago or on the street 30 years ago.

    Enjoy your holiday! 

    • brendahis
      brendahis Annette1234

      Posted

      Thanks Annette, hope the occupational therapist see it that way ha xx
  • anna87839
    anna87839 brendahis

    Posted

    Hi there we have been through such a big op

    my Doctor said to me your not going to get

    over this in6 to 10 weeks it takes 18 month to getto how things should be.

    I was worried about getting back to work in 12

    weeks(I'm 9post now) but I feel we have come

    such a way if I'm not ready or leg not strong

    enough I shan't go back to undo all the hard

    work I've done suffered to many years before op

    Anyway I wish you well hugs xxx😄

    • brendahis
      brendahis anna87839

      Posted

      Yes Anna, I've got to think of me, before my job. Hope you are recovering well xx

  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 brendahis

    Posted

    Dont worry. Its not an easy recovery. Im just over 5 months and am in a worse condition than i was before the surgery, my mobility is even more limited and pain is 10x worse. You will get there eventually. Stay strong x
    • veronica61194
      veronica61194 sarah1996

      Posted

      Hi Sarah1996,  sorry to hear you are worse off after surgery.  Did something go wrong & how come your pain is 10x worse now.

      Hope you improve soon

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 veronica61194

      Posted

      As far as im aware the surgery went well. Iv no idea why, iv always had severe chronic back and knee pain due to the knock on effects of my hips, but since tbe surgery those have both got worse, especially my back, but even the hip pain is still there with a vengence. Its very odd
    • brendahis
      brendahis sarah1996

      Posted

      Sorry to hear you're not doing to well. As everyone says, we all heal differently. I hope your healing starts soon xx

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 brendahis

      Posted

      Thankyou hun, its just life before the surgery all over again so nothing im not used to. But i hope things start looking up for you too soon xx
    • Mollyjr
      Mollyjr sarah1996

      Posted

      Could it be a pinched nerve from your back?  I had those issues even before hip surgery and I'm sure I could use another adjustment from my chiropractor but my doc says not till 6-8 weeks po. 

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 Mollyjr

      Posted

      Im unsure. I had a curved spine before the surgery so perhaps its that getting worse x
    • Mollyjr
      Mollyjr sarah1996

      Posted

      I also have a curved spine but my pinched nerve was caused by bulging discs. I try to sit straight but need an adjustment every now and then. Been doing that for at least 10 years and sure does help and without meds too 
    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 Mollyjr

      Posted

      Sounds a lot like me. I cant sit straight without agony. How did they resolve the pinched nerve issue?
    • Mollyjr
      Mollyjr sarah1996

      Posted

      The chiropractor adjusted my back. I would go about 3-4 times and would have relief for 9-10 months. 
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