10th day
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Good morning lovelies, well this is my 10th day after op. Is it normal to still be in such discomfort. Swellings gone down quite a bit today, yesterday I thought my skin was going to burst. I think I just need reassurance that I'm not the only one who's finding this whole thing very painful and slow. I suffer with anxiety so nausea has been a big problem for me, also I've always been a keep fit freak and not being able to do the thing that makes me feel good are taking its toll. 💝
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renee01952 julia77343
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you sound a little better -
Warm welcome to this forum of hippies where we share our personal stories and experiences , find the best support and understanding - You are not on this journey anymore ...
You just had major surgery where your body sustained a lot of trauma - forcefully the hip joint was removed after a deep incision where muscles and tendons were cut or seperated, femur cut, cavities prepared for hardware to be jammed in ...
If you are up to it, maybe you can wath the video on youtube - not for the weak of stomach though - however there are animated versions that show the performed surgery as well -
You will be on an emotional roller coaster for now - I was anyway - crying for no apparent reason, feeling depressed, anxious - feeling helpless and hopeless at times -
be gentle with yourself darling - your body is working so hard to repair the damages done, so please allow the healing to take place in its own time -
tender loving care
big warm hug
renee
julia77343 renee01952
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renee01952 julia77343
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but it is very rare, julia ...
I also believe that there is a grieving period after THR - a part of your body was removed and something new took its place - a feeling of loss, so to speak ...let the tears flow .. it is cleansing and healing -
julia77343 renee01952
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pollye julia77343
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yes absolutley feel the same, it is the most bizarre feeling isnt it, I have just has my 6 week post op check and queried this , the consultant said it is mustle and nerve contractions often and part of yhe healing process, you will be back on your feet before you know it,, I had compeltely underestimated the severity of this op, cried endlessly week 2 and still have little moments of tears for joy, concern or just no reason... you will be fine the worst if over and remember that awful discomfort before and soon that will be gone for ever xxx good luck
julia77343 pollye
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renee01952 julia77343
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checking in with you and see where you are on this roller coaster ride ...
Julia, what is " a bit of of slap" - not too familiar with this expression except for the obvious - do you hit yourself ???
sorry for being so ignorant
julia77343 renee01952
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barbara58333 julia77343
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julia77343 barbara58333
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Rocketman_SG6UK julia77343
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I never ever was a keep fit fanatic, but that can only help you, other than the frustration about not being able to do it immediately. Opportunities for restarting fitness will open up as you recover, just don't do too much too early.
Recovery is a long roller coaster experience, physically and mentally.
Graham - 🚀💃
julia77343 Rocketman_SG6UK
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lynn66084 julia77343
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I was a bit like that and walking in the countryside helps my anxiety and it was a good few weeks before I could go up the fields again. Don't try to rush it though and take your meds by how you feel, not how other people do and you will be fine.
julia77343 lynn66084
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lynn66084 julia77343
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The emotions do get the better of you sometimes and the frustration.
Take care, forward and upward.