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As I patiently wait for the surgery (April 25th), I was wondering what everybody did to occupy their time through recovery. Being stuck inside while it is warm outside doesn't really excite me much. Can you please give me a few ideas?? Thank you!!
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annone70291 hipstride
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It took me a long time to do the exercises each day. I was discharged with an exercise plan consisting of 12 exercises to be done 3x a day. I also went to a local physio and worked with her. That occupied quite a bit of time. And that's leaving aside the walks! After all that I slept.....
hipstride annone70291
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I think that the sleeping will help pass the time but as far as the exercises, I won't be able to do any of the and pt will not be prescribed until after my 6 week check up. That is why I am racking my brain on things to do just to pass my time on things other than t.v. and laptop. Going to have to find a sitting hobby lol
Hoping all is going well with you recovery!
judith12644 hipstride
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Hi, I'm in the UK, and my hip was done last July. It was really hot when I was in hospital, and I used to stand with my crutches, looking mournfully out of the window!
As soon as I was out on day 2, I was enjoying some fresh air, sitting outside, and short walks. I had friends who kindly popped in, I read, watched tv, emailed, sent texts. (I didnt discover the hip forum until I was about 6 weeks post op!) Don't worry about being stuck inside, because you really don't need to be. Good luck!
hipstride judith12644
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Hope all is going well for you!
Rocketman_SG6UK hipstride
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Music, jigsaws, colouring books (adult or kiddies), reading (real books or kindle). Then there's .... dropping the cat's bowl full of food and being unable to clean it up, finding ways to carry a tea/coffee to my favourite chair (I used a travel mug with a lid, stuck it in my jeans pocket), oh and the regular exercises they advise you to keep up (that really amused our parrot who thought I was performing just for her 🦅
Graham - 🚀💃 🤸
hipstride Rocketman_SG6UK
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Thank you for some ideas that you did. I hope not to drop anything for awhile though
amanda1827h hipstride
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Hi Firstly you will be busy with exercises from the physio. And you will be resting most afternoon.If you like puzzle books or adult colouring books,these are brilliant. Please make sure you have cover eg family & friends.Regards Amanda
hipstride amanda1827h
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Thank you for some ideas! I, unfortunately, have been instructed to not do exercises for 6 weeks post op by the surgeon. He wants me to do as little as possible to ensure healthy growth around the prosthesis. But I will definitely look into a puzzle book of some kind....
Carrie1974 hipstride
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Hi there. I have my surgery coming up as well and do not want to be bored either. So I picked up crocheting again. You mentioned you don't knit or crochet. What about getting a puzzle board and a puzzle with tons of pieces? Just a thought.
Carrie😊
hipstride Carrie1974
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Good luck on your upcoming surgery! I was thinking about trying to learn to crochet and perhaps getting a start on some christmas present? But it's just a thought
Carrie1974 hipstride
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Thank-you Hipstride. You should definitely try to learn to crochet. It's easy really. They have lots of patterns for beginners on line, for free.. You can spend hours doing an Afghan. Crocheting is a great way to use your time. There are so many tutorials on the internet it's very easy to learn. With your surgery not until April you'd have plenty of time to get all your supplies ready. I haven't crocheted in years but when I picked it back up it was easy. Again just a thought 😊
hipstride Carrie1974
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I think that I will try. It sounds like something that will keep me busy for awhile
Gwen also gave me another idea about learning a new language which also sounds great! Thank you!! 
julie40975 hipstride
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Hi
Well to start with you will sleep a lot then when your appetite returns you will eat a lot! I watched so much daytime tv 📺 as it was December so at least you will ha e light nights and days and if you are lucky you can sit in the sunshine. Audio books are good as you can drift off but you never get to the end! I had lots of plans post op but to be honest your body will dictate as the smallest tasks are tiring.
Getting everything in order (if you are working) housework other jobs is a good idea before you go in as you just won't feel like it afterwards and you can concentrate on getting better
Good luck
Julie
hipstride julie40975
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Thank you for your response Julie. I am gonna try to repaint the hall because it will be awhile before I can get on a ladder again. I will definitely want to be outside soaking up the sun of some kind. But I guess the question is do you just want to eat a lot because of boredom? That is what I am trying to avoid at all cost
I do think that I will sleep a lot just because I know that will be whats best for my body but I keep thinking about those endless nights when I won't be able to sleep......
julie40975 hipstride
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I borrowed a recliner chair off my brother as I couldn't sleep for long in bed I was so uncomfortable. Ended up buying my own and it's been a godsend. But nice faux leather bargain off eBay best thing I did. Sitting now with my feet up as I've been out all morning. I saved my fav tv programmes watched them at silly o'clock and also the audio books which I mentioned they are so soothing and you fall asleep magic!
hipstride julie40975
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I thought about getting that "U" shaped pillow to help. It looks so comfortable and since I am already sleeping with a pillow between my legs then it should be a breeze to get use to...