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linnet2015
linnet2015

Dear All

Just wanted to share some good news with all the lovely fellow Hippies who have been so supportive, helpful and down right wonderful over the last few weeks since I came home from hospital. I saw my consultant this morning and all seems ok and I am allowed to drive again - can't wait! I am going out with my husband first before I venture out on my own. I can do most things now so I am going to concentrate on building up my stamina over the next 4 weeks so I can start to look after my grandchildren again. He has also put me on the waiting list to have my left hip done.

Hooray!

Linnet x

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  • sue59299
    sue59299 linnet2015

    Posted

    Dear Linnet,

    i am so pleased for you!  Well done. You sound so positive and it must be a comfort to all the nervous people waiting for their ops.

    i am 5weeks post op today and I am walking freely with no pain, which is wonderful after a crippling couple of years.  I don,t need a crutch or even my stick any more.

    this forum has been great!  How lucky are we to have found it!  It is like a world wide Sisterhood (sorry Gents!). Thanks girls!

    Sue

    • linnet2015
      linnet2015 sue59299

      Posted

      Thanks Sue, you sound as if you are doing really well. I agree the forum is great for the Hippies the girls ............and the guys

      Best wishes

      Linnet x

  • brian68625
    brian68625 linnet2015

    Posted

    Well done Linnet.

    Gon bless

    Brian

    • christine84124
      christine84124 brian68625

      Posted

      Hi Brian if its any consolation i am 8 weeke post op i am walking with out sticks but i still struggle to get in bed some nights and to get my sofa it feels like i have sat on remote control only way i can explain i was hoping by now i would feel nothing dont get me wrong the pain i had before was u bearable that has gone but ztill get rather drained i am only starting physio on Monday but have been doing my own exercises still im looking forward take care
  • ginny35168
    ginny35168 linnet2015

    Posted

    Awesome news!!!!  I am 8 1/2 post op and was able to drive after 6 weeks and I understand the feeling!!!  Good for you!!!  Wishing you a speedy recovery! Ginny USA NJ
  • christine69594
    christine69594 linnet2015

    Posted

    Hi linnet, yes that's what I am doing over the next few weeks building up my stamina, it takes time and is important to rest and not do too much all at once but ease into everything again gradually. Good luck
  • celticarma
    celticarma linnet2015

    Posted

    Way to go, Linnet. You're an inspiration to those, like me, who are way

    back here on the starting blocksmile

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