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Hi everyone,well l made it through my first wk shift in one peice,for those that don't know me l work in the community looking after people in their own homes a job l have done for the past 25 yrs,since my TNR l have had to work out a new regime to accommodate my new knee.My shifts are a 3 day week from 6.45 till approx 5.,took advice from everyone who knew l was returning to work unfortunately l was not really able to elevate at all during the day as l work back to back.In light of the new regime l have had to start my day differently,l rise at 5 after a usually disturbed sleep as l am still waking many times during the night l start by doing some stretching,and lunging exercises l use weights to make it harder,then l go on my exercise bike for 5 mins then repeat lunging and stretching, by this time l get showerd breakfast then out the door. My first day was full on and l was shattered so much so that within an hr of arriving home after a meal and bath l was in bed,second day was better l used every opportunity to stretch and lunge, and today my third day was good ,l feel very pleased with how it went,but of course everything is different now and without me starting the day the new way l would be as stiff as a board.So for all those who are concerned about the Work word don't be if l can do it than we all can,l still have discomfort pain ,stiffness and am very sore but l realise it takes a long time.l now have 4 days off before l start work again.l had dreaded so much returning l was so worried that l would not be able to get through that now l have a feel proud,after all l am now 65 .
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Seeing as you are on your feet all day, cut back on the exercises, do longer, GENTLE, stretches and slow squats and up your meds until you really do not need them. If you don't, you'll find in a month or 2 that you will have undone all the good work you have achieved, + you will not be able to function properly at work. Get your pain level back under control and instead of pushing yourself harder and harder, perfect each movement as you go along. A lot slower than perhaps you want to go, but trust me, it will be better in the long run
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Sueisobel x
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Just came back from my first driving in 2 months. Yeah!! I am only taking ibuprofen during the day, it dulls everything enough. Still taking Tramadol and Tylenol PM at night.
Had to let hubby say...I was OK to drive.
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Keep smiling. And don't be pushed xx
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camping in hilarious as I have to almost fall over to get down and then get up on all fours to stand, but the peace and quiet of being on the middle of nowhere is worth it.
my ex mother in law, who lives in Canada, was almost OCD when it comes to a tidy house, and would tut tut tut when she stayed with me. Until she had her knee replaced, as you say, she now "loves the mess". Don't you just love life. Your next mission should you choose to do so, is to be in and out of the tub. It is funny, but the mere act of laying back in that hot water (with essential oils)....... Pure bliss...stay well