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the magic 6 weeks today and.....

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valerie48782
valerie48782

so today is exactly 6 weeks post op and I am driving, I am going back to work in 1 1/2 weeks after the Easter hols, i have no pain, i am not so tired any more , i can sleep on both sides, I can do supermarket shopping and get the bags into the house and when hubby had manflu made clever use of the crutch to lift up carrier bags too heavy for the grabber and carry it jousting style into the kitchen, I can be very resourceful as new issues of movemrnt arise, i am able to be in the house with my husband for 6 weeks non stop without committing murder, i have taken steps to start a small craft business as a retirement plan, i have disovered who my true friends are, and i can walk a short distance without a crutch - only real problem is that I still have a limp and slight muscle pain when i do, but consultant not bothered by that - oh and I am buying lots of new shoes for medical reasons so that i am not walking on heels that are worn down at 45 degrees!!! 

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  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 valerie48782

    Posted

    Well done Valerie , what is your job ?

     I am 60  ,  10 weeks post op tomorrow !!!

    still have a slight limp when  I walk outside . Doing my exercises ad told so hope it will go in time .

    i found lots of uses for my crutch ad I am divorced and a carer for my 94 year old dad who thinks he is helping bless him  !

     I haven't murdered him yet !

    i think I am very lucky in an odd sort of way as I had to take ill health retiring for back problems a few years ago . 

    Happy Easter

    Mary

    South Wales

    • valerie48782
      valerie48782 Mary8610

      Posted

      I am a DT teacher in a big, challenging school in NW london! the supply teacher who was me was apparently rubbish, i was getting messages from students begging me to come back!!! a bit concerned about how full on it is - I am 63- but i plan to actually leave on time (not stay still 6 every day) and crash out  at home, fortunatly it is only a 10 min drive away. Before the op i had asked if i could reduce my days next year and am awaiting the Principals decision (I am very expensive even as a part timer!!!!) but this experience has made me re evaluate and if he says no I am going to retire- the mess things seem to be when i am not there for half a term makes me wonder if he will overcome his dislike of part timers or still think of  the money he will save if I go!

      happy easter 

      Val xx

  • Mary8610
    Mary8610 valerie48782

    Posted

    Hi Valerie ad a retired teacher I know how you feel but they would get on without you no one is indespensable .you want to enjoy the rest of your life . I had to take ill health retirement in early 50!s due to back probs , my husband if 30!years decided to leave me but I have survived !!

    Had THR in January age 60 , 

    good luck 

    MaryMary

  • ginny35168
    ginny35168 valerie48782

    Posted

    Awesome new for you and awesome that your husband is still breathing!!  I'm so glad you said that you discovered who your true friends are...i feel the same way.  I do have a question for you.  As far as walking, just for exercise, not in store or anything, do you find yourself walking a little slow?  I find that walking around the store i am in a slower pace anyway, but when I want to walk down to my general store, I have to stop once or twice because I feel my legs a bit tired ....  ???  Ginny USA NJ
    • valerie48782
      valerie48782 ginny35168

      Posted

      I am definitely walking slower outside than in, but I am a bit of a wuss and our pavement (sidewalk) is very uneven.

      I think it is lack of stamina , in a few days I shall contact my

      gym, which is integrated for able and disabled people and ask them for a suitable program to build up my stamina and leg

      strength . Hopefully it will help with the side effects of lots of

      eating and not much moving!

  • barbara17317
    barbara17317 valerie48782

    Posted

    Well done for not killing anyone during the 6 weeks. Its wonderful when those magic 6 weeks arrive, you don't realise what a difference it makes until it arrives!  Its good when you have got a real reason to buy new shoes too instead of having to give lengthy explanations about why you want them to hubby!  Onwards and upwards!
  • christine69594
    christine69594 valerie48782

    Posted

    Hi Valerie

    Well done and congratulations.

    Its amazing how quickly our bodies readjust to having a foreign object out in them isn't it !

    Week by week I can see more and more improvement in what I can do.

    I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and since starting back to work last week, I know my stamina has improved this week.

    Nice to have the Easter hold for a longer rest.

    I too find I can nip about inside and when I first go outside but then slow down and start to limp, not intentionally but I'm confident that with a few more weeks and in time this will also improve.

    • valerie48782
      valerie48782 christine69594

      Posted

      it is amazing when you  think about it I agree - i am def going to keep the crutch with me when i go back to work even when my limp has (hopefylly) gone - what a fantastic behaviour management tool for teaching!!!
    • christine69594
      christine69594 valerie48782

      Posted

      Lol yes good for behaviour management and for people getting out of your way when they see your crutch.

      I went out for first time today without any crutches, just 1 of my walking poles, it was great, again i was a but worried at first but all was OK and I feel I've got over another mile stone.

      I'm 10 weeks tomorrow.

      My sons wedding Monday I have 2 pairs of shoes, kitten heels for the nuptials and photos and fancy glittery flats for rest.

      I thought I might have trouble with heels but feel fine.

    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 christine69594

      Posted

      Did you get the hat , what colour are you wearing ?

      hope all goes well x

    • christine69594
      christine69594 Mary8610

      Posted

      Hi Mary

      Yes I got the hat, well fascinator, not too big so it goes in everyone's face lol, but I love it.

      I have a dark purple lace dress with satin champagne shoes or glittery champagne flats, bag and fascinator which has champagne and black feathers coming out of it.

      I love it all, I have started packing as its in a windmill and we are all staying the night and have wedding breakfast with them before we all go our separate ways.

      I was in debenhams for 4 hours, i could park outside with my disabled badge and all the staff were brilliant, in bringing me loads and loads of shoes to try on.

      I am going tomorrow to see if I can get some cream pearl earrings to go with my mothers cream pearl necklace to wear if not I'll have to wear my freshwater pearls but they are whiter.

      I have nearly everything on my list done. Lol !

    • Mary8610
      Mary8610 christine69594

      Posted

      Sounds lovely . Have a great time but don't drink too much or you may wobble 

      x

    • valerie48782
      valerie48782 christine69594

      Posted

      Sounds beautiful have a wonderful time just be careful when doing the jive or disco dancing!
    • christine69594
      christine69594 valerie48782

      Posted

      Thank you Valerie, i will and I'll have my lovely family to look after me.

      Happy Easter to you.

    • christine69594
      christine69594 Mary8610

      Posted

      Thank you Mary, ha ha no I certainly don't want to wobble.

      I'll have my family to look after me, which they always do.

      Happy hippie Easter to you Mary.

    • ali2301
      ali2301 christine69594

      Posted

      Christine,

      Have a lovely lovely time at your sons wedding and best wishes to the happy couple for good health, wealth and happiness. If ever there was a reason to get dressed up its at a wedding. I myself was married less than a year ago for the 2nd time and despite my health issues I was able to dance the night away with the help of a few glasses of champers.  Fingers crossed for lovely weather for you all biggrin

    • christine69594
      christine69594 ali2301

      Posted

      Thank you Ali, that's very nice of you, I will tell them. The weather was going to be cloudy now showing sunny, though fingers crossed.

      Well done you and now since thr you have a new life. Congratulations to you.

      I'm so glad that I can stand up straight for the picture's I did have concerns that I wouldn't be able to.

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