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Thanks @Layla if it turns out to be 3 months then I’m almost halfway there. Long relaxing baths are one of my favorite things to do. Several years ago when we renovated one of the bathrooms I had a extra long and deep tub put in, it also has arm rests. It’s long and deep enough that I can stretch out and float. Sometimes I’ll bring a book along and read for a while. I also had a couple of grab bars installed, hoping to extend how long I’d be able to get in and out of the tub. I even had them put insulation around the inside of the tub walls to help keep the water warm (and it does). Some people hope they won’t have to give up running or yoga after THR, I was worried about my long baths :heehee:
 
With a situation fit for a queen, like yours, I'd like baths too :heehee: In out last house we had a jacuzzi tub in the master which I did use on ocassion when my back bothered me. In the sixteen years we lived in the house I probably only used it ten times. It was two steps up to get in and with a deteriorating hip made it a scary prospect. So I always took showers and now it's just habit. Quite the set up you have though....I'm impressed!
 
I don't take baths often but you want what you can't have! My doc said I could do a good soak after 3 weeks so I had my champagne (for drinking) and bubble bath soak at 3 weeks on the dot both times. Since I didn't want to risk having to call for my son to help me out, I literally did a "dry run" beforehand. :heehee: getting up was harder than getting down and can't say either 1 was easy, but it was worth it!
 
What a great idea @SaraK I’ll definitely do the dry run! And maybe the champagne too :beer:
I took a bath almost every night before surgery not knowing how long it would be before I was able to again. It’s also a motivator to keep myself strong and flexible enough to get in and out of the tub. My husband had an aunt who took a bath once and then couldn’t get out of the tub. Her husband had to call the fire department to get her out :yikes: I thought of her as elderly at the time, but looking back, she wasn’t that much older than I am now, but she also wasn’t very active. So I’m definitely motivated, hopefully no fire department ever needed here! They laughed about it after, but I think I’d have to move (small town volunteer FD). :bolt:
 
I just wanted that incision locked up so tight a germ couldn't have possible crept in.
I still had a few sticker outers I could barely feel when I rubbed my finger across...internal as it was also glued.
They did recede and I think it was close to three months before I soaked.
I did sit in the tub at about 2 months and shave my legs but hubby insisted he help me when I got out.
I'm not sure if that was for safety reasons:heehee:
 
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The bathtub!!
It's one of my favorite things, for all of my entire life, since childhood. My favorite place to read. Nice glass of wine. Heaven!
I had to take 2 hour baths for medicinal purposes prior to surgery. Couldn't get my pain to settle or get any sleep until I had cooked it out in the tub.
So I'm with you AJ and can't wait to be able to get in and then out of the tub. Have no idea what my OS will say,
I had a SuperPath approach which does not typically have "The Precautions" associated with it but yet my OS felt this was the way to go for me, so no 90's for me, Not sure what he will say about tub baths...
Let us know how your dry run goes.
 
@AJinNH I’m a bathtub girl too. It was the first thing I added back after 6 weeks when my restrictions were removed. We have a claw foot tub do I just make sure to hold onto the sides and take my time getting in and out of the tub. I’ve been in the tub almost everyday since I was able to go back in. It helps so much with all of the aches and pains. Sounds like you’ve got a perfect setup there. My os never said anything about the tub, but my pt said once restrictions were lifted I should be ok if I was careful. I’m always sure to dry my hands and the sides of the tub before getting in and out. Sounds like you’re doing really well @AJinNH. That darn psoas. Hopefully it calms down for both of us soon. :). The bath does help!
 
The PT is already making a big difference with my psoas pain @hipster333 . This time last week I could only go up stairs using the good leg first, it hurt too much in my groin and hip to try to go up normally. Today I finally started going up normally, although I’m being careful to not overdo it. Massage is key too. Fortunately it’s all helping me without causing any other issues. I’m going slow and listening to my body. A daily walk is also very helpful.
 
Any particular massage therapy working for you...myofascial, deep tissue, etc?
 
@Bumblebee I get deep tissue massage and/or myofascial massage from a private therapist depending on my needs, plus I get a massage while I'm at PT. I also use a tennis ball to massage my groin, hip and leg. The private therapist that I go to works with a chiropractor and she specializes in treating patients with various muscle and ligament issues. The PT massage is a trigger point therapy massage. It's all helping.

My steri strips have finally come off, so next thing I'm looking forward to is getting in the pool. My postop appointment was just moved up to next Tuesday, so hopefully I'll get the green light to get some hyrdrotherapy as well.
 
Did you find any of them particularly painful but later felt better? I had tried massage prior to surgery but always felt more muscle pain. It may be the therapists skill and technique...so I may try again.
 
Yes @Bumblebee they all hurt to some extent while I'm getting the massage. Sometimes I'm sore after too, but not often. If it's too painful I'll let them know to pull back on the pressure some. Some discomfort is usual, but again, you can control how much pressure that they use by directing them.
 
Hi @AJinNH
Want to wish you a great weekend and good luck with your post op on Tuesday.
Let us know how it goes. Hope you get the green light for the hydrotherapy!
Hugs to you!
 
:swim: soon
Hope you have a great weekend,
 
A good day so far, first day without prescription pain meds. Just came back from a 25 minute walk and feel good. It’s a beautiful day here, 70 degrees and sunny. I have family coming over to sit on the patio. Hubby’s grilling and I’m chilling. Later we’ll sit by the fire pit and have some s’mores.

It’s my birthday weekend and I hope that the birthday fairy brings me a good night’s sleep :sleep: Maybe now that I’m off of the prescription meds I can try some Benadryl to help get me there. Fingers crossed :fingersx:

Happy weekend everyone! :flwrysmile:
 
@AJinNH Be sure and use over the counter medication if you need it. It's best to transition gradually.

Sounds like a great weekend is planned. Enjoy - and Happy Birthday!
 
Have a very happy birthday!
That birthday fairy might have spare sleep for lots of us! It seems to be an ongoing problem for loads of us hippies!
 
Thanks @Jaycey I have been transitioning the past few weeks and am now taking OTC meds every 6 hours. So far so good.

I here you @gillycat11 I know that I’m not alone with the lack of sleep. I wish I had a magic wand to give us all that much needed deep sleep.

Thanks for the wishes, I’m counting my blessings.
 
Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow. Sounds like you're celebrating already.
Grillin and chillin with loved ones on the patio and S'mores by the fire pit later. I'm coming over! :heehee:
Great news on the meds too. It's definitely a sign you're feeling better. I hope you have a great nights sleep
and a wonderful day tomorrow.
Sweet Dreams!
@AJinNH
 
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