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7 week post-op check up!

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Fernlady
Fernlady

Hi everyone, I've been for my first appointment with the consultant today & he's really, really pleased with my progress & doesn't want to see me for another year! I'm cleared to cycle (yay) & to sleep on my side (another yay) & I even managed to tie my own shoelaces up this morning!

I can't believe how quickly the last 7 weeks has flown by. For all of you that are waiting post-op, I can honestly say its the best decision I've ever made. X

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  • cathy21850
    cathy21850 Fernlady

    Posted

    Congratulations Fernlady. It is inspiring to hear such good news. Thanks for posting your success.

    Cathy😊🎉

  • jim100
    jim100 Fernlady

    Posted

    Very inspiring Fernlady!  Anterior or posterior approach?
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady jim100

      Posted

      Hi Jim, my surgeon only does posterior. My scar is very small though. If I could post a picture I would!
  • Leslie4077
    Leslie4077 Fernlady

    Posted

    Excellent 7-week report, Fernlady!  I am very impressed.  You really have done all the work to get to this spot and have a great attitude too.  Good on ya!!!
    • Fernlady
      Fernlady Leslie4077

      Posted

      Thanks Leslie, as you know I was determined from day one! How are you doing? X
    • Leslie4077
      Leslie4077 Fernlady

      Posted

      Thanks for asking, Fernlady.  I'm doing very well, I think.  Today is my 6-week hip birthday.  I still use some sort of walking aid most of the time -- try not to lean heavily on anything and try to do that glute-squeezing when I walk.  That seems to help.   In another post, I mentioned that I walked around a mall for well over an hour and was exhausted after.  The nice thing though was that my hip didn't hurt!  I haven't walked around a mall for probably a year because each step was so painful pre-surgery.  So I am thrilled.          It's great that you are doing so well!  Keep it up but as many here say -- don't over do it!     Hugs,  Leslie

    • cathy21850
      cathy21850 Leslie4077

      Posted

      Hi Leslie. Great that you were able to walk around the mall for an hour. Each accomplishment feels good. Did you say that you are able to drive now? How is that part going?

      Have a great long weekend.

      Cathy😊🌻

    • Leslie4077
      Leslie4077 cathy21850

      Posted

      Hi Cathy -- The driving is going great.  Somehow I find it very easy to get in and out of my car.  I'm short and I think that helps!  I still feel a little nervous especially about not being able to shoulder check.  So I am cautious -- normally I would change lanes often, etc., but now I just take my time, stay in the same lane, if I have to wait longer, it's ok.  I'm probably a safer driver all around.    It sure is a wonderful feeling to be able to get out and about on my own though!    You enjoy the long weekend too.  Hugs, Leslie

  • brenda92532
    brenda92532 Fernlady

    Posted

    Hi well done I bet you feel great being able to cycle again. I wished I could but I can't even ride a bike. I'm not very sporty the only things I could do was dancing and walking which I'm having difficulty with at 6 months post op because of my foot.

    I am pleased for you and keep up the good work

    Brenda C

    • Fernlady
      Fernlady brenda92532

      Posted

      Thanks Brenda. I haven't actually got on the bike yet! I'm going to try my exercise bike first to make sure j can still do it! X

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Fernlady

    Posted

    hello fernlady ...

    I join the choir and congratulate you with this big accomplishment ! 

    good job, girl  - 

    See, I was not allowed to ditch any walking aid until I saw surgeon at follow up appointment - approaches are so different - from wheeled walker I moved on to cane - still take  it with me just in case and I am okay with that ..

    thank you for sharing and for all the ones who are not as advanced as fernlady, take heart ... we are all healing at our own rate , so don't compare yourself to others - 

    big warm hug and rock on 

    renee

    • Fernlady
      Fernlady renee01952

      Posted

      Thanks Renee, I totally agree - don't compare yourself to others. We all have different factors that help with our healing - age, pre-op pain, other physical & mental disabilities, we are all so different. Big hugs to you x

    • renee01952
      renee01952

      Posted

      hi again ...

      please know that I am very very pleased for you and having been on this forum forever, know a little bit how some members might react - 

      I realize that what I wrote might be taken the wrong way ....

      angel blessings 

      renee

    • Fernlady
      Fernlady renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee, I certainly didn't take your blessing the wrong way. My last post to you is being moderated (I don't know why) but it basically backs up what you said about us all being different & comparing ourselves to others.

      Don't ever feel the need to explain you posts to anyone - you are a constant source if loveliness on this forum. Big hugs to you xxx

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