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I can drive at last !

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lisa31002
lisa31002

Hi, went to my out patient review yesterday and everything is fine apart from a slight limp which I'm being referred to the physio for. I can drive at last ! So fed up with being stuck indoors on my own so it's a major milestone. Even my irritated unoperated leg is starting to feel better as I've been massaging it every day. Thank God things are getting back to normal !

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure lisa31002

    Posted

    The freedom of driving again. It as if we hippies are teens again and driving really is a big milestone inThr.

    🛀🏾🚗🚒🏍

  • madla39168
    madla39168 lisa31002

    Posted

    Nice to hear Lisa. The freedom of driving is great. Also me I can drive.im having physio too vor 8 weeks. I do have a slight limp

    and i hope pnysio will help. Im glad all is fine with you.

    Hug Madla

  • renee01952
    renee01952 lisa31002

    Posted

    hi lisa,  congratulations !!!   I am very happy for you that you have your indepence back - be safe, darling -how are you getting on otherwise ? big warm hugrenee
    • lisa31002
      lisa31002 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi Renee, thanks for asking. I'm sleeping better ie. for longer as not as stiff/painful overnight. I had some blood tests a few weeks ago and am still slightly anaemic and my free T4 thyroid hormone is elevated. My GP thinks things are out of kilter due to being poorly for so long so I'm having repeat bloods in January and hopefully T4 will have returned to normal.

      Even better it's my birthday tomorrow and I can go out !

    • madla39168
      madla39168 lisa31002

      Posted

      Happy birthday for tomorrow. Have lovely day Lisa🎁

      Hug Madla

    • renee01952
      renee01952 lisa31002

      Posted

      what a great birthday present !!!  

      you're doing good ... 

      Are you taking any supplements for  anemia and thyroid hormone ?

      what kind of a car do you drive? is it easy to get in/out? take a pillow /cushion with you to sit on ... it'll support your ower back ..

      I have a small car with low seats ... kind of challenging to get in/out - and stick shift ... 

      celebrate life 

      angel blessings

       

  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 lisa31002

    Posted

    Well done Lisa

    I find out if I can drive today .. Toes crossed !

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname hazel14263

      Posted

      ...I can't cross my toes...so I'll cross my eyes...I hope tomorrow iscyour big day!

  • elaine23679
    elaine23679 lisa31002

    Posted

    Lisa

    ​Take it easy with the driving.. long journeys do take it out of you still.  Wonderful news those and some normality in your life again

  • linda81469
    linda81469 lisa31002

    Posted

    Yah!! 🎈🎉🎊 that's great! Nothing feels so good as being able to drive!! Take it from me who went 3 & 1/2 months of not being able to drive!! And whn dr gave ok I was so happy!! Being cooped up for so long was depressing!! So cheers 🍻 to you!! Drive safely! 😜🤓. Hugs 🤗 LD

  • rob.nic29
    rob.nic29 lisa31002

    Posted

    Yippee....go Christmas shopping.....buy some petrol !!...

    Rob

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