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The great out doors

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sarah27976
sarah27976

Hi

11 days post op.Just returned home after being out for 4 hrs.Firstly, half hour stroll in local park with one stick then off shopping to various supermarkets,in and out of car,walked around the shops.I was so anxious to get out in the fresh air before the weather is due to turn unpleasent-it was wonderful.I feel really proud of my acheivement and not too much pain,just aching.

I will be having a rest now.

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  • catrin46108
    catrin46108 sarah27976

    Posted

    Sarah this gives me real hope. I'm having my opinion next Friday. I hate being inactive. It's one of the things that's worrying me most
    • catrin46108
      catrin46108

      Posted

      Operation not opinion!!!! Auto correct a pain
    • sarah27976
      sarah27976 catrin46108

      Posted

      Ditto

      I am a very active 49 year old,full time community based nurse,totally dreading being dependent on others and inactivity.I have been outside prior to this for walks however felt that i pushed myself today and to be honest,could have carried on,the only reason i returned home when i did was down to my driver.

      Good luck.

  • moi88935
    moi88935 sarah27976

    Posted

    hello sarah, how are you , what everyone mean as aching is like pain on the muscle as if you did excersise?

    those the pain in the hip goes? like u dont fieel pain in the hip as before the operation?

    • sarah27976
      sarah27976 moi88935

      Posted

      Hi

      previous hip pain completly gone,just aches from wound site and muscle tension but you get that anyway until all the tendons and muscles have knitted back together.To be honest,i was dreading the whole thing and had a really negative experience,however can now see the light at the end of the tunnel and yes,i'm so glad i had it done.

  • mark26805
    mark26805 sarah27976

    Posted

    Fantastic and just 11 days after op. Gives us all hope we will be the same when the time comes to go under the knife.

    Lots of people seem to be having locals or half body being put to sleep, I can't even think about that option, I'm going to need to be fully out when I get a hip done!

     

    • sarah27976
      sarah27976 mark26805

      Posted

      Hi Mark

      Thought alot about the epidural but i am so glad i was knocked out-far more reassuring.No difference at all in recovery and NO ANXIETY.

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK sarah27976

    Posted

    Hi

    I came out of hospital on a Monday {first THR} and by Sat (5 days ) I was in our Metro Centre {large shopping centre}....had to nag my husband to take me  lol

    I used a scooter and was only there for about 50 mins and he came back and picked me up.

    That was my start   ....I was so pleased with myself. wink

    Love

    Eileen  UK

  • ginny35168
    ginny35168 sarah27976

    Posted

    Congrats to you!  Feels good to be out and about!  Wishing you a speedy recovery. Ginny USA
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