Hi
lizzie66
First let me welcome you to the BS family. Joining the forum and 'talking and listening' to other members was the best decision I ever made as far as my recovery was concerned. I don't know how I would've got through all the ups and downs without the friends I've made on this site. Of course you can join 'the' gang. I say 'the' because anyone can join any thread they like. I haven't checked but if you haven't done it already then you should start up your own thread so folks on here can track your progress. It's also interesting to look back for your own personal reasons.
I'm glad you've found this thread amusing and helpful(notice I put them in order of importance!). I found even through the difficult days a sense of humour was a must. If I couldn't muster up a smile on certain days then there was always someone who would chip in with a funny few lines(or more in some cases) and it was and still is such a tonic. I must admit I have a little chuckle when I read back over some of the content of my thread. I've managed to hook up with some very amusing ladies.
So bring it on lady lets have all of it the good, the bad, the funny, the sad and the down right ugly, because that is exactly what this forum is here for. Just get it off your chest.
For the record I'm now 10wks out and still suffer with a tremendous amount of stiffness, weakness and pain in my muscles. I'm not going to worry about it though. I've just got to take my time and go at the pace I was advised by the physio. I've been told I'm probably looking at 6mths until I feel a lot stronger but I'm prepared to be patient so watch this space. The sleeping thing gets better too by the way. Patience is the key Mrs...........P..A..T..I..E..N..C..E.....Easier said than done sometimes I know, but its true.
I'm thinking at around 4wks was when my first low point hit me. Frustration and sleep deprivation were the main culprits together with still having to rely on other people for help. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! If you ever feel like this just have a damn good cry, write(ha ha, you know what I mean) to your new friends on BS and just accept your situation. Things will change. You really must look after yourself and if that means being the squeaky wheel then I say squeak as loud as you like! I was feeling low for quite a while then slowly things started to change and now I can't believe I'm 10wks out. I've come to realise that although I've got quite a high pain threshold I am a very slow healer. It's taken a while but I've finally stopped comparing myself to others. TAKE HEED.........DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS. Got that? : )
Yes, had very dry skin for about 6wks if that helps. Back to normal now(if not a little too wrinkly for my liking).
Can't help with the knee situation sorry. Someone will be able to help you though if you set up your own thread.
P.S I also get lots of people commenting on how young I am to have a THR and how awful.....Poor thing....etc etc. just do what I do and totally lap up all that sympathy......I Love it!
P.P.S I bet you're not THAT good!!
Well you know where we are now so don't be a stranger. X
acbelmar - You did make me chuckle. Men can always find time for a bit of slap and tickle no matter what! Age or injury just don't compute with them. fYI I checked out the Copthorne Gatwick and its still there. Looks a delightful place. No wonder you look back on it with fondness. X
My dear
Liphip so nice to hear from you. I think the hardest thing for some folks to wrap their head around is time and some of us, although we'll get there eventually, are not going to get there at full brake neck speed. I never liked being the same as everyone else anyway, so I've finally wrapped my head around the fact that I'm definitely a tortoise......or maybe even a slug.
I'm walking around ok without my cane but feel the need to have it with me when I'm out on occasion as I'm still quite weak and the general public give me a bit more space, which in turn gives me a bit more confidence. Are you still enjoying your lovely long weekends?
Hope you are managing ok with recovery and work. I still get days when I feel totally exhausted and I think 'where did that come from?' I'm not back to work like you either so I hope you're coping ok.
Lovely to hear from you. X
@Nannyannie- My husband has been sulking too.....funny that!
He also calls me a phycho which I find hilarious or Mystic meg if he's in a kinder frame of mind. What would we do without our lovely men?..............Don't answer that. X
My Birthday isn't until Thursday.....21st March. Now then, I grew up thinking my birthday was always on the first day of Spring but I've been doing some research and I've discovered that The Vernal Equinox is on 20th March for the foreseeable future............Well that just isn't right!! It's on the 21st March and we'll have no arguments please....Thank you.
Signing off now as I need to pick up Archie(my gorgeous cocker spaniel) from the vet. He's having a little growth removed from his chops and I'm hoping its going to be nothing to worry about. He's such a wuss. This whole experience will leave him traumatised for months! Fingers crossed.
Keep on keepin' on my beautiful BoneSmart Warriors!
Lotsa lurve
Queenie xxx
United Kingdom
