6 week post op and seen the surgeon today
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Got my 6 week check after trhr from my surgeon and got the all clear
Can remove the dreaded teds
Can sleep on my sides
And I have my freedom back as he said I can drive
I will get an xray on the anniversary of my op but unless anything happens I am free even though I have still to keep to the 90 degree and watch the
twisting round and no crossed legs just having it all behind me in 6 weeks
is better than I ever thought it would be
I was hardly able to walk for the past year (austioarthritis)and walked bent
over 2 sticks and no matter what meds I took nothing took that awful pain
away now all I have is mild pain in my back but he gave me exercises to do for that as it's just because I was bent over for so long
I actually went into a shop today and Baught my beautiful granddaughters a present as I have never been in a shop for over a year and the feeling was great and so looking forward to going to the park with them at the weekend
All I can say is that my online accounts are going to think I have left the
country lol
Good luck to anyone who is going on this hippy journey as it is not as bad
as you read just do what they tell you as they know what they are talking
about especially regarding exercises I am walking in the house with no
sticks but I take one stick outside but that is just for my back
Thank you for this forum as it has been great to read all the advice that is
given it has helped me especially before I had the op thanks again and
good luck to you all x
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vanessa88276 helen56309
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Rocketman_SG6UK helen56309
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I remember 6 weeks, the freedom to turn on ned which I found helped softened the scar tissue
Enjoy it, I'm 4 weeks ahead, and now 6 weeks behind you !!!
Graham
helen56309 Rocketman_SG6UK
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of your glass half full and don't look back just think you are still 4 weeks ahead and put it behind you I know it's easier said
than done but as long as you don't have the awful pain you
will overtake us again you have great spirit so you will come
out on top of your setback .I have been having a wee
celebration tonight and binned the teds so I am off to sleep
ON MY SIDE TONIGHT so hopefully I will get some sleep
Take care of yourself and all the best to you
Rocketman_SG6UK helen56309
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Gossip helen56309
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jen47557 helen56309
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I agree wholeheartedly with the person who advised us to 'do as we're told.' We may think we should be able to do more than we're doing, but we've only gone through this once (or twice....), and we couldn't possibly know as much as our surgeon and all the care experts in this area who see hundreds of us each month. I'm so grateful for this surgical process and this support group and the fact that I'm going to learn how to play tennis (slowly!) this summer. Hang in there, gang - hugs to you all ! - Jen
renee01952 helen56309
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You are so precious - embrace and celebrate life -
Angel blessings
renee
mic71403 helen56309
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Greetings from Exeter,Devon!
sounds good progress, and you'll get better and better over new year too. my only comment would be to go shopping again, but this time buy a stunning dress for YOU !
And keep up with both recommended exercises and rest - both essential. Tis nice you are walking again - one of the best recovery exercises and also a chance to see lovely fields, that is if it ever stops raining here!
Mic
x
PS Talk about the 90 degree rule in 3 months time - I was advised not to worry about that after 3 months.
shirley17649 helen56309
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Great news. Very pleased to hear you are doing so well
Shirley
annie0412 helen56309
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