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Finally feeling good

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shirley20506
shirley20506

Will be 6 weeks post op on Thursday ( 2nd op - first was in Feb). Posted on here how, physically, doing well - but feeling low. Well my mind seems to have finally caught up with my body - feeling good at last. Been doing some research and it seems that it's not unusual when you've been in pain for some time to feel low for a while after its gone - strange, but due to adjusting to the new pain free state. Anyway, its good to finally feel like me again. Hospital signed me off for 6 weeks, but my follow up appointment is not till next week so going to ask the doctor to sign me off for a big longer and go back to work on the 5th. Being sensible this time though ( last time went straight back to full time after 8 weeks) and only doing Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a couple of weeks.

Hope everyone is doing o.k today. Hugs to you all. X

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  • marilyn_92910
    marilyn_92910 shirley20506

    Posted

    I am still waiting to get date for my next hip operation I am hoping it will be Nov or dec
  • ali2301
    ali2301 shirley20506

    Posted

    That's great news, Shirley,

    Yes, I would agree with phasing in this time, jumping straight back in to full time work after being sedentary for so long must be really tough! 

    Its lovely to hear you are doing well mentally now too. I am very up and down at the moment but having an up day today. 

    Well done you. You have your life back now. Go live it! 😀

    Ali xx

  • michael48232
    michael48232 shirley20506

    Posted

    Hi Shirley sounds like you are doing ok,I am 14 weeks post op,now going to the Gym and Cycling,only 10 mins on each,but it is hard going but getting there I still have down days,and swelling in the ankles,but much better than before,so I am not moaning,keep up the good work Love Michael.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 shirley20506

    Posted

    dear shirley -

    wow ... 6 weeks post op already - I am 12 days post op from 2nd THR and find it hard to believe how time has passed so quickly - 

    emotionally is a roller coaster at this time - more lows and frequesnt visits to pity city - 

    Hmmm - your  finding makes me think .... 

    thank you ...

    warm embrace

    renee

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