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Ten weeks post op - aches and stiffness

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shirley17649
shirley17649

Hi folks

Should I rest or exercise?

I have been doing too much active stuff, my own fault.

Getting down on the floor and fixing screws under dining table. (Long story)

I was stiff and achy last night and sat in a hot bath. Have taken Co-codamol for aches.

Should I go to the jacuzzi and loosen up or should I stay home and rest?

What would you do?

Shirley

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  • ginger54698
    ginger54698 shirley17649

    Posted

    My surgery was September 14th and I feel exactly the same way- achy stiff, and sore! I take pain Meds when it gets bad- but soaking in a hot tub seems to work the best-go soak!
    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 ginger54698

      Posted

      Hi ginger

      We are about level pegging - my op was on 17th September.

      Yes, the muscles are weak and having to do a bit extra each day now I am off crutches. I am using a stick  but then forget to take it with me and end up hobbling about. Not good for the back muscles I know.

      Off to baths,

      Shirley

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK shirley17649

    Posted

    Shirley,

    Oh no, why is it we never ever learn to take it easy?   Well you're not alone, we all overdo it at some time.

    If you have found jacuzzi good in the past, go for it, then sit at home with a good book, good film etc. in fact anything absorbing to take your mind off the world.

    I am finding that my wife's idea of jigsaw puzzles is excellent - I get so absorbed, I forget all about the operation and the pain.

    Best regards

    Graham

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks rocketman

      The muscles seem to ache as soon as I push myself to get back to normal. I do not lift or band but I still want to be able to do housework like I used to. Frustrating.mad 

      Off to baths now.

      Shirley

  • cathie38426
    cathie38426 shirley17649

    Posted

    You know that you've done too much..I did the same

    and have to ease up for a couple of days. Rest,rest.

    Cathie

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