4 Week update
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Just a quick note to update on my progress. Glad to say progress is moving along very rapidly indeed - I am stickless for almost all the time now other than when on trips to the supermarket or other busy locations.
Pain wise - stick have the buttock ache but often I may have a couple of paracetamol per day which I am happy with. Stiffness is the main problem now - once i am up and moving it's fine.
Just had my first bath and have taken off my stockings - I just couldn't stand wearing them for another day but as I am increasingly mobile I don't see this as a major problem. In fact a number of people on here didn't even get the stockings - lucky them.
In terms of doing things - I'm pretty much doing as much as I want to - including washing the cars, DIY, cooking and cleaning. Yes I still get tired but I can't honestly believe how well it's going given the ordeal the body has to go through.
Interestingly I am noticing more pain down the thigh bone - I was warned that this should be expected around 4-6 weeks due to the uncemented hip and the fusing process that happens as the bone grows onto the new joint.
Anyway just wanted to let you know the positive progress.
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marilyn_92910 markm49uk
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sarah05951 markm49uk
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Crossy24 markm49uk
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I too am 4 weeks and am glad you said about the buttock pain as I have that too and thought it was something to worry about! Then I figured, That I haven't used these muscles for months so they will protest. Glad you're doing ok
sarah05951 markm49uk
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ian97093 markm49uk
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I drove for the first time today in six weeks, and my left is killing me even with 2X50mg Tramadols after the outing, but needed the fresh air and my wife has become reclusive which is worrying, she came out, my little Pearl was out of her shell today...And it was nice for just a few hours, beach and garden center was very pleasant to get out together, she is asleep in the chair righ now due to the fresh air shes missed out on reading in bed all day every day for the last 6 weeks.
Congrats to you for getting well so soon like me, you are a strong person and taking back your life.
Thanks for posting, to give others sone good news in their moments or worry, doubts, and anticipation.
Kind regards Ian.
marilyn_92910 ian97093
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laura85375 markm49uk
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markm49uk laura85375
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Leg lets me know when I've pushed it but today feels fine - everyone is different and has different levels of expectation but I feel it's important that we push ourselves to get the best outcomes.
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I went to a firework display last night and a music festival. I wandered and stood on my crutches for 3 hours, fireworks were great. Slept like a log for 8 hours, bit tired and knackered tis morning but am off out to the RSPCA rescue centre open day, and to see the vulcan bomber later today.
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