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5 weeks post op

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nadine41705
nadine41705

Hi all,

Well today I am walking unaided in and around the house.  Went to local shopping center today but decided to use one crutch, basically so people kept their distance lol.  Walked full length of center and in, around and out of shops.  Came home and had a little sit in drivers seat to practice pressing the accelerator and brake (I've had Right THR) as its not an automatic car.  I found this surprisingly OK, so hoping when I see the consultant a week tomorrow he will lift restrictions and let me drive.  After that I cooked tea and am now sat in my electric recliner with legs elevated.

Doesn't seem like a lot, but to me its an achievement.

To anyone who isn't at the 5 weeks stage yet, I can assure you it gets better and easier.

Will let you all know what my Consultant says next week.

Regards to all and hope all those in the UK have a good bank holiday weekend (let's hope the sun shines).

Nadine x

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 nadine41705

    Posted

    Good morning Nadine .... what???? it IS a LOT you achieved - we know that - in the eyes of others, non-hippies, it might not seem a lot, but what do they know ??? 

    these are victories to be shared here .... 

    Word of caution from my own experience:  it is very easy to do too much on a day you feel good - Yesterday I felt great, so I took a longer walk, drove 45 minutes  to an outlet store, walked around (by that time I was in pain) - 

    I was happy to be home again and felt exhausted ... needless to say that today I can feel the hardware and my back is in spasms .... just saying !!! 

    take care !    big hug

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 renee01952

      Posted

      Yesterday I walked round a store by 9pm I was really tired and went bed I had cut my pain killers down as I had the Dr this morning and was advised to keep the pain killers up even though I feel that don't need them as I am only 10 days post op I had over done it so a day of rest to day
    • nadine41705
      nadine41705 renee01952

      Posted

      Awww thanks Renee, when I have done a lot during the day I do get my legs up on the reclinder at night. 

      I will take care and hope you do too xxx

  • pep
    pep nadine41705

    Posted

    THAT SOUNDS BRILLIANT..... GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CONSULTANT NEXT WEEK.

    HAPPY RECOVERY X X

    • nadine41705
      nadine41705 pep

      Posted

      Thank you so much, will keep you posted xxx
  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France nadine41705

    Posted

    I would say you are right on target. Most people once they hit 4 weeks experience a rapid improvement/recovery. (Your mileage may vary)
  • susan57233
    susan57233 nadine41705

    Posted

    Week 5 was my turnaround week to Nadine. I felt better, my leg felt stronger, I was finally about to walk without the cane ( I would carry it with me just it case I needed it ) and going forward each week I seemed to really improve. Now don't get me wrong sometimes the day after I would be sore and at times over did things because I felt so good but no one ever said working hard on our recoveries would be easy. Well done Nadine your doing great. 
    • nadine41705
      nadine41705 susan57233

      Posted

      Thanks Susan, well done to you too, seems things are on the up for both of us (although if you see what I posted yesterday I did overdo things on Saturday and really suffered yesterday).

      Onwards and upwards susan xxx

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