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It's done!

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markm49uk
markm49uk

Just letting you know that everything went fine - very tired mind. Will update later but glad it's all over - let the recovery begin.

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  • sarah05951
    sarah05951 markm49uk

    Posted

    Good to hear all went okay.  Rest as much as you can. They will have you on your feet tomorrow! 😊 
  • ann19982
    ann19982 markm49uk

    Posted

    Welcome to hippy land and glad it has gone okay thus far. Lots of rest needed, do not be tempted to rush things. Me 10 weeks and still the body lets me know if not happy bug feeling more flexible this week. So you see it takes time
  • christine66803
    christine66803 markm49uk

    Posted

    Well done, and get well soon. Take it easy first couple weeks and do as you are told 

    Christine

  • margaret68182
    margaret68182 markm49uk

    Posted

    Hi  well done you will have got rid of that awful pain and you are already on the mend.  Some advice rest, elevate your leg and if it is swollen or aches use ice (wrapped in cloth so you dont get frostbite) this does help.

    I had just an ache after my op, I send you best wishes Co Durham.

  • briskwalk
    briskwalk markm49uk

    Posted

    Well done, Mark! Have a good night sleep and tomorrow you can walk already!
  • annedi
    annedi markm49uk

    Posted

    Good news - hope you have a good recovery - remember there will be ups and downs in how you feel with a general up trend - and don't overdo it!
  • JillEag
    JillEag markm49uk

    Posted

    Glad it all went well fory you Mark.  Not quite three weeks on and i am starting to walk round the house with no crutches and even went to a garden centre for a little while this afternoon.  Am sleeping comfortably on my side too!  May you have a speedy recovery - it can only get better! 
  • Guest
    Guest markm49uk

    Posted

    Well done Mark so pleased for you slowly slowly catch a monkey now...... you will be fine. If I can do it anyone can..... just keep focused and do as you are told.smile Love Gill xx
  • julie4569
    julie4569 markm49uk

    Posted

    Well done!  Make the most of the morphine!  Hope you get home soon.
  • linzh1974
    linzh1974 markm49uk

    Posted

    Good to hear all went well, keep us posted on your recovery!

    lol

  • renee01952
    renee01952 markm49uk

    Posted

    Welcome back Mark ... exciting isn't it -- Hopefully you will have a good night sleep - it might be a bit challenging in the hospital snd all that, but the only thought I had then was : it is done .... and when you have pain, tell them ...

    big hug and see you soon 

    • markm49uk
      markm49uk renee01952

      Posted

      Yes trying to catch a few hours sleep where I can - difficult with all the hustle and bustle along with the calf pumps droning on

      Looking forward to the physio in morning so I can start to move about - have aches in lower back due to laying in one place for the last 16 hours.

  • susan57233
    susan57233 markm49uk

    Posted

    Morning Mark, welcome to Hippy Land smile now your on your way back to living your life. Best advice I can give is "Slow and Sure" don't get discouraged if by say week 2 or 3 your not out dancing or hiking like a mountain climber. People who heal like that are not the norm. You have to own your recovery, take charge of it to make it work for you. You will recover at your own pace. That was one mistake I made thinking I wasn't coming along fast enough. Ok will stop preaching now and let you go  back to recovering lol 
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