3 Weeks Post-Op
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Update time from yours truly. Today was my 3 weeks out day, as well as my 2nd visit to Physio.
Surgical pain is almost completely gone, and I am only really taking my stronger pain relief at night, as sleeping is still tough for more than 3-4 hours. It is nice having the focus back in my head, and worth the increase in general aches from not being drugged up 24/7.
Walking has gotten more natural feeling. I am using a cane and find myself leaning on it less, as long as I don't over-do it. Usually I go out 3-4 times a day, which includes 15 steps down, a nice 5-8 minute walk, and then 15 steps back up. A few short trips feels a lot better than making the incredible journey once a day.
Pysio is a definite challenge. I was really shocked at how weak the leg was along with the muscle tone loss, which I was expecting. I have a flared up hip flexor issue (ow), so no exercises that irritate that, but everything else is ok, if sore from the phsio routines.
My current nemesis is the clam shell exercise. I had a posterior approach, so that works the spot right where the muscle was cut. I'm going to beat it into the ground.. but for now, I have to settle with almost being able to lift my thigh off the pillow.. almost. lol
One thing my therapist shared, that I found wonderful. It's a focused ice massage to use over my hip flexor. It is a deeper, more focused treatment, where as an ice pack is more generalized.
Anyway, you just take a dixie cup (small plastic disposable cup) and fill it half full of water and freeze it. Once frozen, you just press it into your trouble area and rub in small circles. It hurts cuz its cold.. then feels warm.. then will go numb. That's when you stop; about 5 minutes. It's a great relief for those painful spots ice packs cant seem to completely relieve.
This turned out to be a lot longer than I thought, so that is that. Overall, it's been a pleasant week, and I'm looking forward to the next 7 days.
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deborah26839 ScubaRob
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Lucite deborah26839
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Only seen pt once dont if i am doing enough exercises seems liķe i am doing just basic ones and should be doing more
Also dont like sleeping on my back !!! WHEN can i drive and sleep on my side ???
HOPE YOU ALL ARE DOING WELL
renee01952 Lucite
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maybe you can start your own discussion/ new thread with the questions and concerns you have at this point? we are here to help you and sometimes the first thread gets lost in many other threads ...
big warm hug
renee
Lucite renee01952
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Dont know how to start the thread !!!
Rocketman_SG6UK Lucite
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Go for Renee's idea - get yourself a separate thread going.
I am just now at 6 weeks starting to do more exercises - ask your physio, I expect you will get more soon.
On your back - again, I am just starting to roll over with the aid of pillows - one betweenlegs to keep them apart, and one behind my back to help prop meinto place. Quite an act !
Driving, My surgeon says not untill I can walk without a crutch AND limp free, which I am happy with. After all, if I limp, I cannot be fully in control of a car.
Best wishes
Graham
Rocketman_SG6UK Lucite
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Graham
sassybees ScubaRob
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deborah26839 sassybees
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rose0000 sassybees
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ScubaRob rose0000
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sassybees rose0000
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rose0000 ScubaRob
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The ice massage is a good idea! I am going to try it. Glad you are recovering well - how much time do you have until you need to go back to work?
I am on day 11 and feeling human again. I felt bored yesterday which is always a very good sign!
ScubaRob rose0000
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Bored at 11 days eh? Sounds like you're doing great. A couple more days until you start physio?