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where has the time gone?

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karen84395
karen84395

Hi all,

I can't really believe that I am almost 7 weeks post op, it seems like just yesterday I discovered this forum on my return from hospital and I still find it amazing that I am able to do all the things I can given how I felt after the op e.g. walking without crutches (albeit only in house at moment)! 

Am really pleased that the lump of dead wood that the hospital sent me home with has materialised into a fairly normal looking, and feeling, leg!!

At my 6 week check last Friday (seen by orthopaedic nurse, not consultant!) I was told I have a good range of movement and a very long scar - and I was just beginning to think it wasn't too bad!!! I was also told that I've probably suffered some nerve damage as the outside of my left thigh feels semi-numb and I get pins and needles when I lie down but as nerve damage can take a while to repair I just need to give it time. Have been given the go ahead to try driving when I feel confident so hoping by the end of the week I'll be back in the driving seat!!

Like most of you I still have good and bad days - after leaving the hospital feeling pretty good I was told by my work that I should not be considering returning to work for another 6-8 weeks!! I was hoping to return in 4 weeks time and so I was a bit down for the rest of the day but I'm happy to say that I just got up the next day and decided that I need to accept what the professionals say and keep myself busy. My husband is very happy, baking has become a big part of my life and he's loving it!!!! I'm also reminding myself of the progress I've made to date and how much more I'll make in the next 6-8 weeks - ok, so running a marathon might not be on the agenda but cycling and pilates is on the horizon!!!

So, to everyone just starting out on their recovery journey, stay positive and accept that there will be good and bad days. On the good days, rejoice! On the bad days, just rest and relax, the good days will return!

Here's to the future!!!😀😀😀

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 karen84395

    Posted

    Super post and news Karen. I am delighted to to hear about your progress and milestones passed! I hope that the nerve damage will recover fully and that your husband will connect to enjoy the fruits of your baking long past your re-entry to work. It is wonderful to hear about the activities on the horizon. I would be delighted with this outcome and at 4 weeks, I am actually starting to envision it.

    Best wishes wishes and thank you for taking the time to share your mostly excellent news.

  • cliodhna96257
    cliodhna96257 karen84395

    Posted

    Hi Karen,

    Your post is so positive it's great. I'm heading to the consultant tomorrow for my surgical review and I'm pretty anxious that all is as it should be. Unlike you I found the 6 weeks very slow and I was very impatient.

    Well done to you for doing so well and here's hoping I get good news tomorrow .

    Best wishes,

    Cliodhna

  • CelsB
    CelsB karen84395

    Posted

    Thanks for that lovely post Karen,

    Great to hear you're going so well.

    As a relatively new hippie, 2 weeks and 4 days, it is so good to hear positivity.

     

    I arranged for my physio today, starting 7th April.  A little later than they wanted but it's not easy for me to get there.  Not able to drive yet, not able to walk far and worried about exhausting the generosity of friends by asking for lifts all the time.  I live alone and am not used to being dependent on people although they've been fabulous.  By 7th April I'll be able to hop on the bus I'm sure.  I'll be about 5 weeks by then.  Consultant review on 18th April and hopefully will be told I can drive.

    I can't wait to be independent again cheesygrin

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK karen84395

    Posted

    Karen,

    Good decision, you really do need 12 weeks to recover, as I am finding out - I'm at 10 weeks post revision now, so looking to go back to work 1st April.

    They were trying to get me back in to work 3 weeks early, but inside I just knew I wasn't really ready.  

    This week I am once again making big strides forward in confidence, and regularly going out without sticks or hiking poles. 

    Life is finally looking good - it's taken nearly five months to get here because I went 'the long way around'.

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • renee01952
    renee01952 karen84395

    Posted

    Hi Karen, 

    Your post makes me smile - how considered of your workplace to have you not return too soon - Knowing this you can relax and recover with peace of mind - at least, that is how I would feel - Enjoy your togetherness -

    big warm hug

    renee

  • tony68114
    tony68114 karen84395

    Posted

    Well done Karen you obviously have a very positive outlook, very important for hippies...good luck....Tony
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