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A double edged-sword

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MichaelTN1UK
MichaelTN1UK

Well, folks, my rehab period is up tomorrow.

Good news is that all my restrictions are officially lifted. I can drive *yay*, stop sleeping on my back *hand-standings* and relax the 90 degree rule *back-flips*. 

But, it also means that I will be going back to work. And with that, comes a whole plethora of new challenges.

Michael

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 MichaelTN1UK

    Posted

    Bravo ... and another one leaves the nest!!!!

    Delighted for you although I will miss your advice and dry sense of humour. 

    Best wishes sir!

     

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK linda38528

      Posted

      You are very kind Ma'am.

      I shall be here for a long time as my work is not finished. I do, afterall, have the other hip (est surgery date 21/1/26) eeklol

    • linda38528
      linda38528 MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      Now that is an ambitious date!!!!!! Talk about pre-planning.

      My second hip is tentatively late summer 2016. Hopefully these two will last me ... or replacements will have advanced by the time these wear out so that it is a little easier. :-))) 

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK linda38528

      Posted

      At the fear of sounding like a footballer...

      To be fair, the surgeon estimated the other hip would nee ddoing in about 10 years...

      Late summer sounds like a more realistic date. Yes, the advancement of medicine is at such a pace that the future does look bright. 

  • KarenFisher4074
    KarenFisher4074 MichaelTN1UK

    Posted

    Congrats Michael Yayyy you can drive :-)

    I was 10wks yesterday and feeling great just working on strengthening those muscles :-)

    I am doing full days now and i do feel it at end of day.

    So becareful and listen to your body ok.

    Good luck and we will have check back in with progress ok

    Take care

    Katen

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK KarenFisher4074

      Posted

      That sounds incredible Karen. Well done you. I bet your husband is pleased to have you back working your magic. 

      I will be here for some time :-)

      Take care

      Michael

    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 MichaelTN1UK

      Posted

      Yes he is 😀 

      I am so happy with my recovery and i am hoping i can get through the next 4 yrs before having to do my left side. We will see 😀

      I will be around also so i am sure we will keep in touch 

      Good luck on return to work.

      talk soon

      Karen 

       

  • khippie
    khippie MichaelTN1UK

    Posted

    Hey michael - welldone you and good luck returning to work .

    Dont go overdoing it !!!!

    Easy on the gymnastics. ;-)

    Xx

    • MichaelTN1UK
      MichaelTN1UK khippie

      Posted

      Hello :-)

      I have my appointment with Occupational Health (used to be ATOS) tomorrow and that should be interesting. 

      Particularly as (alledgely) some 10,600 have died within 6 weeks of being declared fit for work (over a 10 month period).

      How is your recovery coming along?

      Michael

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