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Ah, yes, the great marmite shortage even made the news here :) I visited with semi-distant British relatives a couple years ago and they had some, so I tried it. I actually liked it. But I like salty things in general.

Regarding going out, one thing I did was take a pillow with me to go to restaurants and such. It made the seats softer, and raised me up a bit so it was easier to get up and down. Also, at three weeks, I found an hour of sitting was the most I could do, although getting up to walk around periodically helps. Good for you for getting out a little bit! I think at three weeks I was still just doing some walking in my neighborhood. That was plenty!
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I didn't know there was a Marmite shortage I love it on toast. Will put it on the list for hubby
 
What is the reason for the shortage ?
 
Kiwi Diane, sounds like you are progressing very well and glad to hear you are monitoring your outings. A little outing can make a big difference to keep cabin fever at bay and prevent over-doing when you do head out. Remember to keep your aids handy when you're out as others are oblivious to what's happening around them and they make a good weapon. :whistle:

Keep up the good work!

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Kim22, Marmite production had to stop due to the factory being damaged in the quakes of 2010/11.

dede62, I was very grateful to still be using two crutches when I went to the supermarket. With all those people there and their heavy metal trollies, it was a comforting feeling to be protected by a strong metal crutch. :)
 
I went to the beach today! Didn't actually get onto the sand, but sat and had an ice cream & enjoyed the sun. The island in the background is one of our volcanos, and the land on the left of the photo is another island just in behind it, where last week's earthquake was centred. [Bonesmart.org] A Bionic Octopus!
 
octopus You are doing so well I hope I am where you are in a weeks time.Believe it or not we were in New Zealand at the time of the earthquake but luckily we were in the North Island We obviously had to miss Christchurch and instead of traveling on the railway from Franz Josef to Christchurch we went by coach a dreadful tragedy for your beautiful country. We flew home from Christchurch and there was a lot of damage to the airport.I guess it takes a while to recover from such an event.
 
Week 3 update

Still find it difficult to sit in a chair for longer than 1 hour, have to get up and move around during this time.
10 to 15 minute walks (did 2 today)
2 paracetamol twice daily
Sleeping 1-2 hours during the day, most days
Using two crutches when out and about, but have started using one around the house. Walking feels a bit strange, a bit uncomfortable, when just using one, perhaps it's a bit early, but I feel like I should be ditching one.
Doing PT exercises when I remember (I'm really bad at this), have had some progress, one of them has been impossible, but I can now do it a little (lifting leg straight up from a laying down position).

Still really pleased at where I'm at. :)
 
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Doing PT exercises when I remember (I'm really bad at this), have had some progress, one of them has been impossible, but I can now do it a little (lifting leg straight up from a laying down position).
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Ditto. That's the one I find hardest. My physio said its also possible to get to that gradually by bending the knee slightly to lift - I found doing that for a few days helped.
 
Thanks for the tip, Firebrand. :) I have been encouraged when trying this exercise every few days with a slight improvement, until a couple of days when I could actually raise my leg slightly. It's still painful, so I only do a few.
 
Your 3 weeks update sounds good & on target.

Will you be having any out patient PT at some point in the future? When I was at your stage of recovery I "scheduled" my PT exercise time -- 10:00 and 2:00 in order to feel like I had something to do and to remember to get them done... :dancy: I also had other items on my housebound schedule like lying down with a book to read and take a nap, watching half of a movie and in between all those activities were the loosely scheduled meals and walk about the house looking out the windows to see what was going on with the various construction projects in my 'hood. I wasn't allowed out and about like everyone else seems to be until I got to my 5 week post-op check up.

Take care,
Cardie
 
Thanks C Mac, what a great idea. I'm getting really bored and don't know what to do with myself. I have lots to do, but can't be bothered doing it. A schedule would probably help, especially for exercises. I have been given about 5 exercises that I was to do 3 times a day, I perhaps do them once or maybe twice a day, I just forget. I do walk everyday, 2 x 15 mins. I have an appointment with a hospital physio Thursday 4th April. I'm a bit frustrated its so long after surgery. I feel the need to move about a lot more now, but I'm not sure what else I should do (more walking?) as I don't want to over do things. Hospital PT didn't really say much about walking, except that I could weight bear as I'm able. They didn't say anything about staying in, so being nice weather I've gone out. I'm down to using one crutch now, even when walking outside but I still take two when I'm at the shopping centre, (lots of busy people and slippery floors). I'm moving back to my house next week, I'm looking forward to being in my own home, but a bit worried about not being able to to go out and about, walking will be a bit more difficult as its very hilly and also I won't have someone close by ready and willing to take me out. Might end up coming back here, but I really want to give it a try. Sorry if this has turned into a bit of a moan! I'm doing really well and am pleased with my progress so far, in fact I'm surprised at where I'm at and that I've had so little pain, after the initial week or so.
 
Hi octopus, sounds like you are doing great...I am also down to one crutch...but have largely stayed in doors....too cold in the UK. I can't say I am bored....my smart phone has been great....its a phone a book a TV a radio a CD player...the internet....texting...twittering...so has kept me sane :)
 
I must admit clifford149 I would be very lost without my ipad. :) I really don't know how I'm going to cut back using it when life returns to normal. Is there an ipad/iPhone anonymous? :heehee:
 
Hi Kiwi... Have you thought about getting some Nordic Walking poles to go walking.. Check out my article on the topic in the social room..

I have purchased a second set and leave them at work, so that I can take a 15 min cardio NW break at lunch time.. Gets those wonderful endorphins going :)
 
octopus Like Clifford I think your progress is great especially as you only need Panadol for pain relief I take paracetamol and codeine 30 mg 4 times a day and the codeine is giving me a pounding head from time to time.How us Brits envy your gorgeous Auckland sunshine you wouldn't believe how cold it is here so going outside is not an option.I hope you have a good appointment with the physio on Tuesday
 
Poppet How soon after surgery can we take up Nordic Walking ? A few of the local councils here run courses and have organised events and it looks so good May be by next year possibly if all is well
 
Hi Kim, if you are walking you can Nordic Walk...

Find an instructor who is fully trained in working with joint replacement recipients..

Take it slow, don't try any of the advanced techniques.

For example, I was instructed to lengthen my stride, so dutifully did that and it wrecked my weak lower back, so I shortened my stride and worked on my own technique..

It is trial and error finding the right rhythm but it is an amazing sport, even though it is just walking :)
 
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