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2 Years Pain Free!

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Fernlady
Fernlady

Wow! Where has the time gone! Just a quick shout out to my old hippie friends & some words of encouragement for the newbies/soon to be hippies. Take each day as it comes, be kind & gentle to yourself, positive thinking, don't forget your exercises & don't get too hung up on sleeping! Sleep when you want, you don't have to wait until it gets dark! X

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  • kelly03906
    kelly03906 Fernlady

    Posted

    Totally agree with you on this! My 1st hipp will be 11 years old on the 13th june and 2nd one will be 6 months on 27th june. Im nearly 48 on 14th june! Its all about looking after yourself before and after the op and not planning big achievements as soon as you are up and about!

    Your body has gone through something major and needs to be treated with care and attention!

    So as you said fern, good luck to all the newbies and the soon to be's!

    Slowly slowly!

  • Guest
    Guest Fernlady

    Posted

    At the moment 13 weeks post op the light at the end of the tunnel is very dim! Good to hear it will all be well. Haben’t Had a day pain free or night of sleep for so many years I am wondering if I ever will! 
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady Guest

      Posted

      You will, be positive & take things slowly. It's a major op x

  • Nuggie56
    Nuggie56 Fernlady

    Posted

    WOW I had my LHR on January 22 and now preparing for right hip to be done. I have been very limited in socializing since this all came on me in 2016. I was doing great after first surgery and my right hip hurts so bad. I am planning to speak with orthopedic surgeon soon to schedule surgery after Labor Day. It has been a journey but I will be happy to get it over with. I have enjoyed this forum so much to relax my mind and to be a positive in my decisions. Thanks to so many of you who has let us into your lives as we go thru such an hindrance in our daily lives.
    • kelly03906
      kelly03906 Nuggie56

      Posted

      Hi before I had my 1st one done almost 11 years ago, walking and standing became miserable. I had to almost contort myself when painting my toenails! Then while I was off recovering from op, the Tour de France came to my town. We were standing around for ages! I had NO discomfort at all. I went and had a coffe afterwards. I then thought that sitting would be uncomfortable but no, it was fine. I then went to use the a public toilet, I then panicked as I didn't have raised toilet seat! I then thought "dont panic as the fire brigade are outside and if needed would have to ring them!!" But luckily all was good. With 2nd hip nearly 6 months ago (end of June), I pushed myself a little bit more but remained sensible! No hip pain but general back pain but I think its through wear and tear mostly.

    • Guest
      Guest kelly03906

      Posted

      I have had no hip pain for a while it is my back - old injuries resurrected. This forum has been  fabulous and helps keep a positive focus evenin full days x
    • kelly03906
      kelly03906 Guest

      Posted

      Yep its definitely my back! I can now work a 13 hour shift and not feel crippled by it. Just back ache!
  • judith12644
    judith12644 Fernlady

    Posted

    Great news Fernlady! I remember your posts  from when I first joined the forum. I’m about a month behind you, and all is good.

    To all new hippies I would say take all your pain meds initially, stay ahead of the pain. Do your exercises, rest when you need to. And I agree, try not to worry too much about the not sleeping.....It does get better!

    I wish you well, Judith

    • Fernlady
      Fernlady judith12644

      Posted

      Great to hear that you are well. It's such a good feeling being pain free & the time has flown x

    • mic71403
      mic71403 judith12644

      Posted

      Hi Judith,

      I've just replied to Fernlady and nice to see your name too.

      recently we had Rocketman and Renee checking in too!

      I got so much from this forum, and now try a little 'payback' by checking in once in a while.

      Peace and love and new dawns

      mic

      x

  • lauretta38537
    lauretta38537 Fernlady

    Posted

    Great to hear !!

    I am 11 weeks post op and even 2 weeks ago i was thinking " why did i do it " I was feeling so useless and in pain but i seem to have suddenly turned a corner. I am still experiencing aches and pains but every day there's improvement .There is now a light at the end of the tunnel !

    I shopped all day yesterday minus any aids and although i felt tired in the evening it was great to feel ' normal ' again .

    Feeling really positive now after weeks of doubt and pain .

    • Guest
      Guest lauretta38537

      Posted

      That sounds fantastic. I have been neglecting my exercises when the pain is bad - and still not walked far. I have the added issue my partner has been unwell and so getting out has been an issue . Hopefully we have both turned a corner!  I am desperate to shop there is only so much you can do online !!
    • lauretta38537
      lauretta38537 Guest

      Posted

      True !!!

      I am going on holiday in 2 weeks so i think that has been an incentive to push myself , i didn't fancy walking around Mykonos on a stick , although i am taking a fold up cane with me .... just in case !

      Good luck with your continued recovery !

    • diannesk
      diannesk lauretta38537

      Posted

      Having the cane is a good idea, especially if you start to get tired.
  • mic71403
    mic71403 Fernlady

    Posted

    Hey Fernlady,

    Long time no see - and yes 2.4 years pain free me too!

    Sorry some folk are not healing as well as us, but overall wishing everyone well on their journeys.

    It's funny people on this site struggle to get back to life often with pain, avoid sport and necessary exercise, and on another site for active hippies they are mostly all recovering well, a bit bonkers and say run a marathon 9 months post THR/ do horse riding etc.

    For me, and probably most of us, tis somewhere in the middle - 5K runs and gym and Dartmoor walking for sure, and keeping healthy at 74yrs old. And remembering Renee's advice take plenty of rest too. And yes, afternoon sleeps often good too -as needed.

    Take care, live and love well everyone: but no bungi jumping.

     

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