Hello there!!
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I sure remember you guys!! You all kept me sane during my years of waiting for the replacements, as well as the recovery afterwards.
Just wanting to give you all an update... my hips are absolutely fantastic!!! In Dec 2010 (just over 1...
Oh just one thing... I get muscle spasms like a low volt electric current run through my legs sometimes, usually from my knees down and more in my left leg, which was an inch and a half shorter before my operation, although they're both the same length now. Is this normal or should I call my...
Hey!
So glad to hear your doin well :)
And i know what you mean by the food... I looked forward to my mealtimes i both places i was in... that and my Cartoon Network on tv hehe. I planned my physio and nap times around that. keep trekkin mate :)
Hey there everyone!
Just thought i'd give you all an update on how i'm going :D
I've come off all of my painkillers and have been off them all for about two months now. Went on a family holiday with my siblings, mum, brother's girlfriend and my boyfriend. Walked around for three days AND got...
Hey there world of Bionic People!!
I'm 21 (22 in less than 18 days )It's been five months since my hips (Both) were replaced and oh my goodness... its like they're better than new! I mean, I cant believe it. I didnt even dare dream of this!
AND i can now do this again! :jump::jump::jump::jump...
Hey Bleaf!
Just to answer your question about being back in the saddle... I'm 2 months to the day post op and am well and truely groovin to the saddle :D
havent been actually "in the saddle" for the last five years so im enjoying it. but yes driving, walking, swimming, why, even a little run...
Hey everyone sorry i havent been around. ive been enjoying my new legs hehe.. well shiny new hips anyway... ive been off crutches for about two weeks now, am back to driving (drove 5 hours yesterday from sydney to home.. was sooooo good) and will be off all painkillers by the end of this month...
HEY GUYS!!
I got home the day before yesterday and am soooo glad to be home.. just over 4 weeks in hospital but yeah. i can get around the house without crutches, and its amazing the difference in myself.. my confidence... i fit into a size 12 pants again! and can wear short shorts... i should...
Hey everyone!
I SURVIVED THROUGH THE OPERATION lol
Of corse i would.. the Professor and Surgeons said that the op went better than they could have hoped for and yeah the scars are so small.. less than 6 inches and thin :D
The staff in the hospital i was in in sydney were amazing, standing up...
Hey!
I've got 12 days to go! I know what you mean with the waiting being so hard... its scary but with all the support we have here :D And we can be Recovery Buddies :D Although im having both of my hips done :D Good luck Sweety :)
-Binderella
Wow congratulations on such a speedy recovery!!! I'm praying that God will make mine as speedy as possible. That is incredible though you must have had a very healthy body prior to your surgery?
-Binderella
SO Pretty much... You've got a range of straight up and down and not exceeding L (the straight is ur back and the bottom is ur legs... )u cant go more than that...if that makes sense? lol then again i may be ramballing :P
Hey there :) Just to answer your question about the 90 degree thing, my mum just explained it to me too Lol...
She explained that your legs and torso cant exceed 90 degrees... so like standing straight and bending down to pick something up ... your torso or shoulders cant reach past your...
Wow...I just re-read that...
What a huge rant. lol
And thanks Judy... Hopefully someone will figure out the key to the "freak out" stage and they will have something to cure it and will become a millionaire and everyone will be happy and the world will become a musical!!
.... YEAH...
Hey Kelly
Glad your here to share your story. I was so relieved when i found this forum, I was quite litterially going out of my mind. Im 21 and have about 14 days till i have both my hips replaced, but reading your story encourages me so much. Carrying two children full term on an ouchie hip...
Hey I'm hoping your replacement went well Loreli i'm in a countdown of 14 days till mine... ARGH! How did yours go??? How are you now? :) My replacements (both hips) are due to AVN as a result of the steroids used in my Leukeamia Cheomotherapy protocol... Good ol docs not lookin out for what...
Hey Everyone,
Thanks for your encouragements... Im a little embarassed to post my meltdown on site but I think its good to hear from people who have been through the same thing. i'm staying at my mums at the moment and will be until i can function on my own.. I was staying at my own place and...
Hey guys...
ARGH!!!:shk::shk::shk::shk:
What 21 year old has both of her hips replaced! I kno that must sound fairly silly but I am flipping out a bit at the moment... Alot of the things I've read on this site has helped me but I'm still worried about whats going to happen after? Alot of my...
Hey
Thats a relief that someone around the same age as i will b when i have my op has recovered so well. I'm looking forward to bike riding again thats for sure. i was nearly 18 when i was told i needed a double hip replacement.. i was shocked.
But its so good to know that, just like you...
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