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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Hello everyone, hope everyone is doing well! I have had a lot going on. I started my outpatient PT yesterday; which I think I am going to love.Ive already given my therapist a Knick name, Zeus. He has a great sense of humor and he allows me to go at my speed, sometimes I get ahead of him...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Thank you all so much for your kind and uplifting advise and kindness! I’m doing some better; still have moments that I just break down in tears for no apparent reason, other than it’s to quiet or I realize my daughter just left and it’s just me and the ice packs again lol :flabber:. My OS...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Hello all, I haven’t been online much the past few days. I’ve been having some bad days lately. I’m still having a lot of pain and some drainage from my incision, that makes me nervous ( I go back to OS tomorrow morning). In all honestly the psychological part has been the hardest to deal with...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    @Elf1, I’m so glad to hear how well you are doing, you are an inspiration. I know how excited you were about finally getting a shower; I cant wait myself, I’m about to run myself off :bath:. I finally got to see my incision for the first time the other day; I have 32 staples :shocked:. Now I...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Hello everyone, The past couple of days have been, how do I put it? Crazy:hairpulling: @Cecropia, I am moved in, my things are literally everywhere, I still haven’t found the microwave or my beloved coffee pot :bawl:The movers management were supposed to hire, turned out to be three maintenance...
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    THR Elf1 Recovery Road

    @Elf1, I’m sorry you had to go through such an ordeal dear friend; especially after just having this surgery! Your mind and body is already wore out pre-surgery and your expecting recovery to be a time of just that; recovery! Not, only did have the fear we fought with surgery of being cut on...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    I finally made it out of the hospital today;3 nights seemed to last an eternity. Yet, I am thankful for the wonderful nurses, PCTs, PT, and other staff members I had working with me; day and night. I also have to give major kudos to my oldest daughter, whom I often call ‘jellybean’;she has been...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Hope all is well with everyone, Second day out from surgery was a little rough! I woke up and could not literally move; it felt like I had a ton of bricks sitting on me and my right side, felt like a semi had run over it.Needless to say my morning PT session was short this a.m. They have taken...
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    THR Elf1 Recovery Road

    Oh wow, your already home? I hope you are feeling well and your pain is under better control. I’m having trouble with that myself. The nurses here are great! As far as icing, they put ice in a small plastic bag, then put that in a pillow case that lays great across my hip; you may want to give...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Nap time ;) Many Blessings
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    It’s me again. Day 2 : It’s still slow going, but It’s getting easier to move. My OS said my hip joint was worse than the X-rays showed; they were complete bone on bones. it is not funny, but my mother finally said “ wow, now I know you were inm:no-fin:real pain, Really. Did yah think I was...
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    THR ssbluewolf Recovery Journey

    Hello all This 1st update Is going to be short and sweet. Due to all the Medication! ( I am a loopy hippy lol ) Thank you all for your encouragement. You all have been great!
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    Pre- admission

    The day before is here; it snuck up on me too fast! :bolt: I am thankful that relief is right around the corner! You all are such great supporters, and I thank you all dearly for your thoughts and prayers tomorrow, not only for me, but for my bestie who has to get up at 4:00 am with me :)...
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    Pre- admission

    I got the call today Elf1; I have to be at the hospital at 5:05 am. I am the very first surgery of the day. Me and my bestie have laughed all day about the extra 5 min. (5:05, why not just 5:00?) I'll probably be the rebel that I am and show up at 5:06 :) Many Blessings
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    Pre- admission

    @Elf1 Monday is our BIG DAY :) I am so ready to wake up with no groin pain and to be able to actually sit in a chair more than 10 minutes; without being in pain. We are on our way, doing a happy dance ( I wish :) ) I'm also excited that my best friend of 32 years is coming in from out of state...
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