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Depression/post-op blues - open for all
It is good to recognize the roller coaster is common to almost everyone. The replacement of both hips and my newest knee surgery have all brought ups and downs (mostly downs). Expecting it, my last two surgeries, I planned a way to, even for a short time, to get off the rollercoaster each day...- ddj
- Post #662
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Depression/post-op blues - open for all
I think journaling is an incredible therapeutic tool that many ignore. Journaling for yourself. I noticed that even in my regular (pre-CoVid and when my emotional rollercoaster was off the tracks) therapy sessions, my therapist did not look at the pages. She would ask “So, tell me more...- ddj
- Post #657
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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ACL/MCL Repair One more dance!
Six weeks completed, getting to know my new ACL and surrounding support systems well! Somewhat stiff and cranky, especially in the morning….which is to be expected. Return to full time work, elevating-icing-resting is hard to coordinate sometimes. In other words recovery slow and steady. I...- ddj
- Post #13
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Depression/post-op blues - open for all
I am 5 years past my first THR and do agree that the emotional rollercoaster does smooth out. I think it is hardest when there is not experience in asking for help, being ”in need of help” or even talking to someone. I have had a very long career as a nurse, from a time when you were...- ddj
- Post #655
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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ACL/MCL Repair One more dance!
Very wise words!! Am walking with crutches & without brace (inside) and feeling less restricted and actually moving smoother. Although I think I may have he brace bronzed …$900.00 was more than I paid for my first child!! I am so grateful for the daily dose of “have patience with yourself” I...- ddj
- Post #10
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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ACL/MCL Repair One more dance!
It is so easy to get sucked into the “if you build up your strength” you can…stop wearing the brace, use one crutch instead of two, drive, go back to work, ( ) fill in the blank!! That is why I like to read the posts here. A more accurate picture of the recovery road! I try not to...- ddj
- Post #8
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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ACL/MCL Repair One more dance!
4 weeks out from the knee surgery A bit surprised at the amount of swelling that is still going on, which of course limits my movements. Building back my “quad strength” is challenging. It is like my muscles just checked out of the function department……. But as soon as I get the strength...- ddj
- Post #4
- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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ACL/MCL Repair One more dance!
Second THR recovered nicely. Post replacement about 18 months. No pain and full mobility. So here I am again with my friend the ice machine, pillow, and sleeping in the chair (can not get up the stairs yet). About a year after the hip replacement restarted my Martial Arts activity. This time...- ddj
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Do not think so. My husband has a card for his hip and the mechanical valve in his heart…still gets searched. My communication challenges were the most amusing.. guess can always offer to show off battle scars! I for one appreciate the security in the crazy times here in the U.S!- ddj
- Post #50
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Just thought of one funny part of our trip I wanted to share about traveling with more metal parts in my body… In 10 (round trip) plane changes I did set off the metal detector each time. I prepared by wearing a very lightweight outfit and no jewelry. Each time was hand searched 2-3 times...- ddj
- Post #48
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Just over 6 months post surgery: Have been home from the Amazon Adventure now for about 2 weeks. The Amazon trip was an incredible experience!! (33 hr plane ride was VERY long but was broken up into 5 plane changes!) This trip was to celebrate my husband’s 70th birthday. Guess we could have...- ddj
- Post #44
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Post surgery 5 months. Walking, moving and dancing without much pain, a fading scar the only constant reminder. Tomorrow we are off to explore a remote tributary of the Amazon river. Fly into the area in a small plane and land on the river. Jungle living at the basic level. Carrying in the...- ddj
- Post #40
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Post surgery: 3 months! Return to work at 7 weeks was a bit stressful…fatigued very quickly. Hard to concentrate at times. Have been dancing twice, it is so nice to be able to dance again. I do still have to modify some of the steps, especially the turning on my right foot ones. This new hip...- ddj
- Post #39
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
7 weeks completed….tomorrow (June 28th) is return to work day. Incision healing with a small area of the skin that opened up where the infection was. I think the initial irritation came from my underpants rubbing. Took my scissors and made a small cut on the leg opening so nothing is...- ddj
- Post #36
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR So far, so good, knock wood
Happy 2 months. I am impressed with your mile walk…I am still stuck at 1/2 mile followed by ice and rest. Incision is well healed so I am planning to see if walking in our above ground pool will add some endurance.- ddj
- Post #40
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Completed week 6, second post op visit and released to return to work next week. My plan is to work hard not to work hard. Fortunately my supervisor is very focused on me “easing back in”. Going to be interesting to see how many emails are stacked up! Ongoing discomfort: Oddly I feel an...- ddj
- Post #34
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Fortunately mine is not an admin job. Am a home visiting nurse working with at risk women during pregnancy and through the first 2 years of their baby’s life. Lots of driving, developmental assessments, baby weights, mental health counseling and paperwork…. I have a standing desk so do not...- ddj
- Post #32
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
Wow, that is what I appreciate so much from this forum, the depth of information plus the visuals that I can share with people around me. I do still feel very fatigued very quickly. Haven’t even got out of bed this morning but I can feel the results of probably doing “too much walking”...- ddj
- Post #30
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
5 weeks (35 days) completed Took about 5 days to recover from falling. Saturday we were able to take my Grandson on a special birthday trip to the Air and Space museum. (Airplanes, rockets, Mars rover etc) With a couple rest stops on strategically placed chairs, walked around the museum for...- ddj
- Post #28
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR Navigating Recovery...the sequel
I am happy to share my experience. All questions are good and deserve attention. Information, planning, and preparing are the best ways to get ready. Happy also to report that after 7days my pain levels are coming down and I am back to baseline. Ice, rest, elevate, pain meds, and gentle...- ddj
- Post #27
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
