Getting my mojo back

It's really hard to go from being really busy to stationary. I have found it very difficult. I never sit still! I walk and do my excercises, but life is not as robust. And actually if I'm honest I wish I hadn't had the hip replaced. I hope in time it will be an amazing decision I've made because I am so mobile in the future! But for now, I totally understand the feeling. But I have no advice. Sorry. 

Hi, I'm the same. I expect it will pass as the tiredness goes. 😴

Hi,

I remember that stage very well.  I thought it was depression, but as soon as I was able to get out of the house I was fine.  Do you like to read or do puzzles?  I'm in the US and they have what is called Netflix here for the tv.  It offers movies of all kinds, and tv shows that have been previously aired.  I don't usually have time to watch tv much when I work, so it was nice to be able to catch up on some of the programs I'd missed. 

Hope you recovery quickly and can get out soon

No answers but offer empathy. Finally able to get out. Target never looked so good! I found it difficult to focus, also. Winter in Minnesota can be hard and stuck in the house since Thanksgiving. Hopefully in a couple months we'll look back and wish we had enjoyed our down time more!

Hi

Im 3 weeks post op and it's finally got to me,feel very coupled up,I'm normally so active and can't sit still,I do empathise with you.i try and set myself little jobs/targets to do in the day,obviously with sticking to the no twisting etc,although theese are relatively boring I find it helpful and set them at the beginning of the day. although motivation has been slow following this op. I hope this helps a little, it's only a temporary thing,so try and stay positive.

Nicky

Hi Salt springer!

So I guess I'm just the opposite...I am a people pleaser and can't/don't say no to others. That was my biggest apprehension prior to surgery. Once I made the cognitive decision that my only job was me and my recovery I was able to relax and rest. Yesterday my mother had another tumble which resulted in new skint ears. The caregivers that were checking in on my mom made the process smooth. They didn't phone me until she was in the ambulance and on the way to ER. I met her there and managed to have her needs met. I then contracted for an ambulance to return her home and the caregivers take charge...I went home, took a pain pill and laid down with an ice pack. If I had done anymore the only person that would have suffered was me and I now love myself enough to say that "I matter"! My mother chose not to visit me the month that I was homebound, which helped with my decisions.

Best of luck to you

Hi, I do think it's a difficult time of the year. Through the winter, I find it depressing anyway, dark mornings, dark evenings, cold gloomy days... I think when you're in pain, and can't do very much you feel more fed up.

My hip op was in July, I just think in the summer you feel better, and can get out more easily. I would say hang on in there, Spring is on the way, and hopefully it will lift everyone's spirits.

Hi there

You are doing so well. I was exactly the same I am very busy usually work wise and felt I was going stir crazy in the house. I had plans to do all sorts but then got really tired. I got teary over silly things and those dark dreary days made me feel so blue. Once I got rid of the compression socks and started driving again I got my mojo back. It's hard when you have been very independent it's like having your wings clipped and it's not an instant fix. I still use a stick outside the house 10 weeks on and fed up with that too! But each week gets better and a bit more normality returns.

Hang on in there!

Julie

Oh, I feel your frustration. I'm 4 weeks (tomorrow) post op, don't have pain, can walk unaided but am restricted from doing anything but my exercises, PT, & walking. I miss driving, walking our dogs, yoga, golf etc. It's a long journey back & I agree with others about finding small things to do during the day to keep busy. Who knew having laundry to wash, dry, fold & put away would be a good thing. Even walking around a store needing nothing to buy or going out for lunch gets me out of the house. Our time changes Saturday, & I'm hoping the extra daylight will keep me awake longer so I'm not up at 3am. Find small goals to keep you busy at different times of the day if you can. I believe it's worth it. Good luck to you.

Hi Saltspringer - I do feel the same!

I'm Italian and by law when you are off sick you are bound to stay home every single day, including week ends and Xmas, Easter and whatever, from 9 to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm for the doctor to come and verify if you are seriously sick/injured or if you are faking it. It's like being in prison. And friends and people telling you how lucky you are, you have all the time to do what you like: shame.

Truth is, that even if I have all this time available a sort of spiritual paralysis catches me and basically I do nothing apart from googling "hip replacement" and reading facebook and making phone calls. I used to be active and hard-working but after the op I seem totally unable to concentrate on anything but my leg... I'm going back to work next Monday even if I am still limping and you know what? I am happy to!

Sorry it was not a suggestion but an expression of deep understanding!

Hi

Yes have found the whole experience so frustrating like a lot of you.  Before the op (LTH)I asked surgeon if would still be able to do lots of things, ski, paddleboard, sailing, tennis.  Now all I want to do is beable to walk, get out of the house and catch a train!!!  Ridiculous how my life wants have so drastically changed!  11 weeks and still using crutches out side but inside can walk without a stick except for stairs

.  However the worst thing for me,  because of op didn't travel north to see my elderly father for a couple of months and sadly he contracted sepsis and passed away a couple of weeks ago.  I did used to speak to him daily on the phone but such a shock and sad time, and only wish had delayed surgery.  Still none of us have a crystal ball to look into the future.  So these past couple of weeks have had to do some long car journeys which not sure have helped hip recovery.  Still not much can do about that.

There is no doubt though that life after surgery for many of us has to be put on hold.  Cold, icy weather has not helped because can't get out walking so much means recovery is slow than should be.

Let's all hope when the weather warms up our recovery and spirits will greatly improve.

Hugs to all x

Hi i remember that stage very well. It will get better with the time. I was lucky i could go out for some short walk. The weather alowed me. I live in Australia. Just keep your self ocupaded ,read the books, when weather

allowed you go out go out for a short walk. Good luck

Hug Madla💗