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20 days post op - Walking

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fluffylapinski
fluffylapinski

Hi all,

Well, I've walked around the block, twice, so far today (with an hours break in between), so that's a total of 1.57km 😊. On two sticks but I'm thrilled with that, no pain.

Like everyone else, in still struggling with the back sleeping, if anything the waking during the night with lower back pain seems to be getting worse. I'm still scared to weigh myself, I've tried to be really good, but I'm SURE I've put on weight.

Hope everyone is well and is enjoying the sunshine (if you have any 😊).

Fiona

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 fluffylapinski

    Posted

    hi fiona. .

    no sunshine here ..☔

    wow ....you did good, girl ..I'm thrilled for you. ..

    you're still very swollen, sweetheart. ,no need to put yourself on a scale. ..

    cheers

    big warm hug

    Renee cheers 🍻

    • fluffylapinski
      fluffylapinski renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks so much Renee,

      It's unusual to see sunshine in Glasgow 😊. Thanks so much for your words of encouragement (especially about the weight, I'm hoping some/most of its down to swelling).

      Fiona 😊 Xx

  • patricia_63418
    patricia_63418 fluffylapinski

    Posted

    Excellent.....just make sure you rest as well. I have no pain but still tender where the cut was done on the side of my leg. Had a bad night last night and hate sleeping on my back. During the day fine but aches at night. GP told me that your body goes into a different zone during your sleep and this is when the body does the most repair work.....hence the discomfort. 4 weeks tmrw since the op. On 1 crutch. Gets me in the groin sometimes.
    • fluffylapinski
      fluffylapinski patricia_63418

      Posted

      Thanks Patricia,

      I had a snooze in between walks, hope my leg doesn't swell like a balloon later.

      That's interesting about the healing when we're asleep, and it makes perfect sense.

      I hope we all get a good sleep tonight!

      Fiona

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    • patricia_63418
      patricia_63418 fluffylapinski

      Posted

      Me too! I have decided if I cannot sleep tonight, tend to wake up about 3/30pm, I will take our super soft blanket and sleep in my comfy chair with feet/legs up in the lounge!

      Take care.

      xxx

  • vanessa88276
    vanessa88276 fluffylapinski

    Posted

    Well done it feels so good doesn't it :-) I had my op in DEC and put on a stone :-( I have lost it now though thank goodness healthy eating and exercise good luck on your recovery xxx
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK fluffylapinski

    Posted

    Fiona,

    Really well done there - major milestones.

    Tell me about the weight - I must have put on 12-14 pounds over the weeks, so it's back to the old diet and more exercise now.

    Keep a record of how far you go, it'll surprise you in a few weeks time just how well you are doing.

    Big hugs.

    Graham

    XXX

  • linda38528
    linda38528 fluffylapinski

    Posted

    Very impressive Fiona! Be sure to elevate after or you risk getting as swollen as I got after my first distance walk. Oh my goodness - so not attractive, soooo uncomfortable.

    Keep it going and do NOT focus on any weight gain (remember your titanium hip weighs more than your old one). Now that you have moved off the scintillating staring at your four walls or ceiling routine, you will likely be able to manage your weight better.

    Now you can start planning 'outings' ... we are so lucky to have this procedure available to us - even if it is not all we could want it to be.

    I would love to hear what you are hankering to do next ...

    Linda

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