Any post op hippy gardeners out there
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Hi all, I do not know what I dread more after my thr in three weeks the pain or missing being in my garden and veg patch, i so enjoy gardening to take my mind off life's problems and enjoying the fresh air and wildlife. Can anyone tell me how they progressed with the recovery and returned to the garden, maybe any advise or tips.
Regards Phil
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ian97093 philip80747
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christine63829 ian97093
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ian97093 philip80747
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renee01952 philip80747
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awwww ... don't worry so much - first get the surgery done - you will find that the pain (yes, there is some) is more soreness and discomfort than OA pain you have right now -
there are many gardeners here on this forum and they can give you their personal experiences and tips -
no reason to not enjoy your garden, nature, fresh air and wildlige post - op ...
seriously ....
big warm hug
renee
annedi philip80747
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After my hip op when I could walk with one crutch I did some gentle pruning and a few minutes of gentle hoeing - being careful not to twist - not a lot of that as it is very difficult to do without twisting. I planted out my runner beans in the early weeks too sitting on the stool and using my mid length handle trowel and not breaking the 90 degree rule.
Now I am 4 months. I am painting fences, climbing ladders, lots of hoeing and even a bit of digging. I've got a bad back as well so if you haven't that you will probably be able to do more digging than me!
What I did need help with is the lawn as you are not allowed to mow like hoovering for weeks I think I waited for 8 or 9. A friend came and scalped it a couple of times for me. If no one was available I would have paid someone just to cut the lawn. Digging up potatoes is hard. I could do it slowly but have had help but that is more because of my back again which I injured at Christmas - even that is getting better.
The best thing is to do little and often. Good luck!
mic71403 philip80747
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Welcome to hippyland!
Yes, as others say (we often do not agree tho'!) take it slow, and yes your focus on your amazing new hip and recovery, doing the exercises, and chatting on this forum.
Take a garden chair and watch the bees and butterflies, smell the jasmine too.
Kneeling for me came at about 2 months, and being easily able to rise unaided from ground at 5 months....but as Renee says we are all different. I can now bend low to get a dandelion up at exactly 6 months for about 10 seconds, but cannot crouch yet - which Kate can!
Keep walking pre and op op as much as possible, with rests, walk round and plan next years' garden design!
Warmly
Mic
annedi philip80747
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briskwalk philip80747
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They sell it in the Argos catalogue and garden centres.
Georgie11 philip80747
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My mother loves her garden. She has had both hips replaced and 18 months ago needed a right total hip/femur/knee replacement. She is back gardening including mowing the lawn. Thanks goodness because it's her hobby and like you describe she simply loves it.
it won't stop you!
🌳🌹🍀🌱
mic71403 Georgie11
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and, have you inherited your mum's gardening genes, or jeans? Mic x
Georgie11 mic71403
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mic71403 Georgie11
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Hope you can get out and potter this weekend my chrysanthemums and dahlias doing well...and plan to buy bulbs and blue poppies early October.
Hugs from rainy devon
Mic
Xx
susan57233 philip80747
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mic71403 susan57233
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Yours looks like mine with slightly raised bricked beds. Photo hopefully enclosed!
Mic
x
briskwalk susan57233
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well done you!
Ella
mic71403 susan57233
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Mic.x
annedi susan57233
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philip80747 susan57233
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Phil