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dear friends -
here is an update on my situation ... so I have moved and am pretty happy with this little bungalow - surrounded by trees in an official bungalow park -
this whole packing, making boxes etc. was physically very taxing on my body - it was not much but still had to be done - okay, too bad that I had no help - it just was that way - circumstances, too busy, holidays etc ... friends did help to actually move me - loaded the boxes in their van and unloaded them as well -
these last couple of day I am really in pain ... the operated hip has this burning sensation underneath the sacr, I think I can feel the rod in my thigh, which is very tender when I touch it ... it is a pulsing sensation going down to my knee - oh my poor knees !!!
Unoperated leg ? well, the OA gnawing pain, shooting down and feeling weak ... and the groin !!!!
I know I overdid things - had no choice really - the bending, picking up and lifting -- reaching is something else too ...
This a no-car park, except for Fridays and Mondays - it takes me a good 10 minutes to get to my car - a good thing really - except when it rains - I am using my 4 wheel walker again ...
My next appointment is August 28 ... Now I am getting worried if I will be fit enough to get the 2nd THR ...
Thank you all for your support and encouragement -
Lovingly embracing you all
renee
P.S. that is my cat Koko ... Unfortunately I couldn't bring her with me from Los Angeles to Holland but she is with a very loving friend ---
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Guest renee01952
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derek54514 renee01952
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Hugs from Hazel and Derek
christine63829 renee01952
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Pansycat52 renee01952
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Hey, you did what you had to do, but now you have got the basics in place, you must rest, even if just for an hour or so, maybe do a bit more and then rest again. You must take it easy or you will be fit for nothing.You are the most important thing in this equation so do listen to your body - it's telling you to slow up.
I overdid it yesterday, too much unaided walking and driving and do I know it today! We all think we can do more than we should.
Love your pussy cat picture - I am a cat lover too, but just have one elderly cat now - she is Part Siamese and is called Daisy. She is very deaf and has arthritis too - it even catches up with the animals too!
Hope you have a restful day and do take your meds to help with that pain
All good wishes to you
Linda xx
Hailea renee01952
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Poor you. I can totally understand the pain you must be in having the same problem with my un operated hip as you know.
I really do feel for you. I really would not wait till the end of the month. I would phone and say you are in pain and not sure if you have done some damage, If you leave it you may be in a worse position. I know you were forced to do what you have had toi do and make sure you explain this to your surgeon. If there is nothihng wrong and all you need is to rest up you have 2 wseeks to do so. but as you are in so much pain I really would contact your surgeon just to be on the safe side. Y7ou can't go on struggling renee it is not fair on yourself.
I really hope it is just a case of doing too much as you say. I would try taking 400mg of ibupraphen if you can and see if that helps.
(((( Hugs ))))
renee01952
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Koko is an old lady of, I guess, 16-17 years - she was left behind 5 years ago - she is a dark brown, velvet, big mama and the most laid back cat I ever had ... I miss her -
have a wonderful day - and thank you so much --- it means a lot to me - you all mean a lot to me
juliet_81364 renee01952
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Kate53CornUK renee01952
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My own healing seems to be two steps forward and one step back but always moving forward!!!
pee ess - I have my Owen, a huge black cat of 12 years - a perfect witches cat!!!
ian97093 renee01952
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I have been overdoing it, we all overdo it, as there are things to get done, and having no hip pains or limps, we forget just how bad it was, I have a nice B+W 16X20 print to pick up from the Post Office, and I need a Haircut, have to put them off because I have been on three long walks picking stuff up from the supermarket, as Sandy is too frail now to really help like that, so it falls on my shoulders, through my backpack...But I am resting today, will do all of that tomorrow.
Today I must rest, my new hip, left leg is hurting all the way down, and can feel it in my right side too, so it is a day of Swamp People, Deadliest Catch, Ultimate Airport, Benefits Cheats, and a sleep and a read and then an early night, I want that pic on the Kitchen wall right where the light from the window will set it off against the plain yellow wall.
Will post it here and a couple more, it is the shot from the lakes not the stormy shot I have got from Shutterfly, just for the cost of the postage, and the frame from Wilcos for £8.
Not too much space in our flat left now but there is some to fill.
The 28th is a long way off still, so pace yourself Renee and you will get there in fine shape
Kindest regards Ian.
renee01952 ian97093
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so sorry to hear about Sandy ...
thank you for your kind words and reminders ... amazing how we do that - looking at things that still need to be done instead of what we have accomplished ...
I am going to my now comfy and ample bed and listen to healing cd -
tot ziens
renee
jhb513 ian97093
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Regards
ginger47520 renee01952
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patricia05232 renee01952
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briskwalk renee01952
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take it easy and do what you can...There is no rush!
The day of the move is hard work, but now you are in your new home with all your things, ok there are still boxes everywhere but you can take your time and do things at your onw pace.
Best wishes and lots of happines in your new home.
Big hugs
Ella