I AM VERY PROUD OF MYSELF!
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Hi I am on day 7 after my total left hip replacement and this morning I bit the bullet. I have been using my frame thinking I couldn't use the sticks as well and I have been staying in bed because I was so tired. Today I got up before hubby, went downstairs, put a couple of lamb henries on for tea and got dressed. Then I have been out and seen my my mum (91) been to town to apply for a blue badge (why not - I can't walk properly) and been to M&S for some treats. I did all this on sticks and to be honest - I felt great! Very very little pain. I just did slow and steady reciprocal walking with the 2 sticks and did the shopping in a wheelchair with one of those chair basket things on (always wanted to that!) I'm home now and back in bed but now I know I CAN DO IT! For me the key is - keep moving. The less I move the stiffer I get, the more I move the more I can and what's more the more confidence I gain. I think half my problem was thinking that this was going to take forever and still not be right - I wasn't prepared for what the operation would do to me - now I know I can deal with it I'm cooking on gas. So to anyone who is struggling or giving in (as I was) - keep going you will have a breakthrough day. Little but often and do those exercises. In bed out of bed - keep it going. Eat well, drink lots of fluids and I tell you something else ... I have been keeping a log of my meds - my painkillers and I notice that they are going down and down and that's after 7 days!! I hope I haven't done too much and if I have I will post it and tell you but I feel so much better. Now I'm starting to notice things like dust and dead flowers etc so I must be improving!!
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The arthiritc pain now is intermittently at a 10 when walking/standing for long periods. Currently not taking any meds. The femur is necrotic and I have been postponing this surgery for 4+ years. (mostly due to drug intolerances-of which
there have been many). Thanks for your input. Can't wait to be where you are.
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