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So pleased to have the op

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lynn66084
lynn66084

I'm 16 weeks now and I can't believe how great I feel.

  I tried to put off having the op but the pain and mobility was really difficult.  I was worried about my job because I'm on my feet all the time and it's a physical job.But  I can do it, getting better at getting up from kneeling, I can carry something that's heavy (not massive heavy) to the end of the aisle, I couldn't do it before my op. I can work my 7 hour shift no problem and could work longer, also go for a 5-6mile walk after it.

I got another milestone today, I walked upstairs properly, don't know if I can do it tomorrow but I know I did it, and the steep hils are getting easier too.

I can fasten my laces if I stand up,not sitting but still struggle with socks, I pulled my back a little this morningrolleyes trying to get them on.

But what I'm trying to say is the first weeks are awful, but when things start moving forward it's such a good feeling, and you will get there. It does not matter if you can get yourself into bed straight away or two weeks later like me, or if your off your pain meds, walking aids early or late, most of us get through it, though some have extra problems and theirs will take a bit longer.

If your thinking of getting it done, do it,to be out of painand have more mobility is fantastic.

Keep going everyone and take care.xx

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 lynn66084

    Posted

    hi lynn,

    thank you for sharing , sweetheart -  very encouragin.

    you have come a long way !!!!

    big warm hug and keep taking good care of Lynn

    renee

    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 renee01952

      Posted

      Hi renee,

      Thank you, I think without the help of the lovely people on here I would of really struggled with a lot of things, you are all exeptional.biggrin

  • bini31328
    bini31328 lynn66084

    Posted

    Hi Lynn , sounds like you are doing really well , well done !

    Posts like yours are really encouraging to others , especially on those when you feel like you're going nowhere

    Hope things continue to go as well for you xxxxx

    • lynn66084
      lynn66084 bini31328

      Posted

      Thank you Bini,

      I think we have all done really well. We go through the op, the ups and downs and everything else and then we start to feel normal again.

      Take care xx

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