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Overdoing it a bit.

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Malloo
Malloo

I haven't been as addicted to this site lately. I guess the more normal I have felt, the less I relied on the rest of you to reassure me that  the process I was going through was  normal. 

I've just been reading some posts this morning, realising that those of us who are several weeks post op are way too impatient. I am recognising myself in almost everything that other people are saying. 

I was talking to my sister last night , saying that I felt all misaligned somewhere around my pelvis and my lower back. Her first comment was ' have you asked on your hippie forum? '  the trouble is I know it's caused by a combination of spending a whole day at work, longer dog walks and probably using the carpet cleaner !!! Well I've only myself to blame if I am now having to re-align all my bits and bobs! 

So Lesson learned, I am having a restful day today( now that I have fulfilled fog walking duty) I go for my check up on Wednesday .

joy of joy though - I have managed to have a bath - the joy of wallowing in hot bubbles.  I so missed that pleasure.

so the moral of this story is 'don't do too much too soon' , 'don't run before you can walk' , 'all things in moderation' , and don't abandon the forum, because there are wise and experienced people on here who can put all your problems into perspective !!

have a good day  everyone.

love Malloo

 

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 Malloo

    Posted

    Hi Malloo, 

    good reminder ... 

    Well, your input is very valuable and certainly helps other people - 

    Sounds as if you are doing great, darling!

    good for you

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • Malloo
      Malloo renee01952

      Posted

      Sending you hugs back - you really helped me when I was hobbling, now I'm a bit like a fledgling - I can go on my own, but I keep coming back to you all just to check everything is ok. Xxxxxxxx

  • fluffylapinski
    fluffylapinski Malloo

    Posted

    Hi Malloo,

    I'm nearly 9 weeks post op, back st work, walking with no sticks.

    I'm desperate for a bath too ??, how many weeks are you and I take it you managed to get out ok?

    Sounds bliss ??.

    Fiona xx

    • Barmaid18
      Barmaid18 fluffylapinski

      Posted

      I will be 9 weeks post op on weds , had my first bath Sunday morning, I lifted my good leg over the side of the bath whilst pushing up with my arms it took a bit of strange manoeuvring but I managed to get out Un assisted, pure joy
    • fluffylapinski
      fluffylapinski Barmaid18

      Posted

      Hiya,

      I'm really craving a bath now ??, it's the getting out that worries me. I'm mentally picturing bending my good leg and levering up with that? I can imaging not having to lean too far forward though? Oh the thought of sitting in hot water and bubbles.

      Fiona xx

    • Malloo
      Malloo fluffylapinski

      Posted

      7 weeks, and I had help at first to feet in and out, but I feel more confident now x
  • linda38528
    linda38528 Malloo

    Posted

    Lovely post and gentle reminder to us Malloo.

    I think we sometimes forget that the the deep tissue healing is still going on and that other joints and muscles need to realign after compensating for a bad hip for so long. As we straighten our posture and smooth out our gait, our other hip, legs and ankles and feet all need to realign ... so lots of extra new aches and pains.

    PS - what a lovely rapport you and Fernlady have developed.😊

    • Malloo
      Malloo linda38528

      Posted

      I know, I feel like people are proper friends on here, and it makes you feel loved x
  • Leslie4077
    Leslie4077 Malloo

    Posted

    Hi Malloo -- I think this is the first time I've seen you on the forum.  My TLHR was on June 17 so I'm 3 weeks plus+.   It's great to hear from people who have been through this and are a wealth of information.

    I can't wait to take a bath.  We're having a bit of a coolish summer so far here in Victoria, BC, Canada, and on some of these chilly mornings and evenings a bath sounds so good.

    I'm also looking forward to going to the pool.  I'm not a big swimmer but I just love walking in the water and also just stretching all out.  Feels so wonderful.  Not too many more weeks to wait, I hope.

    Good to read your post!

    Leslie

    • Malloo
      Malloo Leslie4077

      Posted

      I think I was a bit frustrated at 3 weeks and indulging in lots of recuperation. But it soon passes and you can do more and more with lots of rest in between x good luck x
  • noplaybarbie
    noplaybarbie Malloo

    Posted

    Hi Malloo:

    Wonderful advice! As our healing progresses I think many of us don't rely on the forum as much. Like you I have learned some lessons about overdoing it. Myself trying to do to much I fell yesterday and was so scared I would hurt my new hip. Instead my other side just above the pelvic bone broke my fall when I hit a corner of a cabinet. This was because I was trying to carry things (one handed because I use a cane) and doing things I should not have been doing. As we heal I think we get over confident and that is when mistakes happen. I did finally land on my new hip on a concrete floor, luckily I didn't hit that part to hard. I did hurt myself on the other side when it hit the cabinet and thought for a while I was going to have to go to the emergency room. It is still sore today but better. A lesson learned for me.....sorry to say the hard way (like usual) haha....Barb

    • linda38528
      linda38528 noplaybarbie

      Posted

      Glad you are okay Barb and (I guess) good to have that 'first' fall over with without damage (other than pride perhaps).

      I think we all overdo it at some point as we are so anxious to prove that we are recovering or even 'recovered'. It is good to remind ourselves that full healing takes 6-9 months - not to scourge activity but rather to encourage moderation and patience. This is not as difficult for me as I am waiting for my next hip to be done, but I completely understand the desire to move from dependent to independent.

      A good friend is a stroke survivor and was hospitalized this week for multiple infections and had a heart attack while in hospital. It puts things in perspective to sit with her all wired up to the ventilator, IVs, catheter and all the monitors. She is 68 and literally fighting for her life.

      We are very lucky.

      L

    • noplaybarbie
      noplaybarbie linda38528

      Posted

      So sorry to hear about your friend Linda, yes we are very lucky! I also am waiting for my next hip replacement, and I see my surgeon tomorrow and we will discuss him scheduling my surgery for my LTHR...I need to remember that I am still recovering and to take it easy at times. I am doing so much better than before my surgery that I think I get a little carried away with things. Wishing you well...Barb
    • linda38528
      linda38528 noplaybarbie

      Posted

      I have to admit that I am terrified of falling and I am at 5 months. I see the surgeon on Wednesday so we can compare notes about dates ...

      Good luck and stay safe - you have already invested so much in this operation and recovery.

      L

    • Malloo
      Malloo noplaybarbie

      Posted

      Oh how easy it would be to undo all the healing that has gone on, scary thought. 

      I hope you are ok. Take it easy for a while x 

      then you can get going again. X

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