THR beachlily'srecovery thread

[beachlily]

One week update!!! I can walk unassisted but still using cane outside. Only new thing is some cramps in operated side thigh.... like a Charlie horse. Yikes. It calms down once I rest and ice but yowza!!!! Hopefully you’re all doing well and enjoying life

 

[Layla]

Happy One Week Anniversary!
Walking unassisted! Good for you that's wonderful progress!

Consider Magnesium for the cramps if they continue. It can be beneficial for cramps and spasms.
Magnesium supports the following:
Bone health
Healthy blood sugar
Cardiovascular health
Muscle relaxation and nerves
Promotes healthy sleep (falling asleep and staying asleep)

An article on Magnesium -
https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/magnesium-is-a-star.20301/

Hope you have a lovely day!
@beachlily

 

[Carriemay60]

I can walk unassisted but still using cane outside

is right! I can quarantee you I will NOT be posting anything similar tomorrow! Are you able to do this without limping?

 

[SarahBee]

Congratulations on your progress, hippie surgery buddy! I am thrilled for you and will join you as soon as I trust my leg! Enjoy your day and happy one week!

 

[beachlily]

Happy One Week Anniversary!
Walking unassisted! Good for you that's wonderful progress!

Consider Magnesium for the cramps if they continue. It can be beneficial for cramps and spasms.
Magnesium supports the following:
Bone health
Healthy blood sugar
Cardiovascular health
Muscle relaxation and nerves
Promotes healthy sleep (falling asleep and staying asleep)

An article on Magnesium -
https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/magnesium-is-a-star.20301/

Hope you have a lovely day!
@beachlily

Layla- thanks. I’m headed out to buy magnesium! Much appreciated!

 

[beachlily]

Happy One Week Anniversary!
Walking unassisted! Good for you that's wonderful progress!

Consider Magnesium for the cramps if they continue. It can be beneficial for cramps and spasms.
Magnesium supports the following:
Bone health
Healthy blood sugar
Cardiovascular health
Muscle relaxation and nerves
Promotes healthy sleep (falling asleep and staying asleep)

An article on Magnesium -
https://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/magnesium-is-a-star.20301/

Hope you have a lovely day!
@beachlily

I can walk unassisted but still using cane outside

is right! I can quarantee you I will NOT be posting anything similar tomorrow! Are you able to do this without limping?

Pretty much not limping unless I’m tired. I walk slowly-heel toe.
I need to figure out how to copy paste just parts of posts. Thanks

 

[Fit4Family]

Happy one week anniversary!!! You are doing amazing. Lunch date! Sitting outside! You will be dancing soon.

 

[SE Florida]

My "favorite TEDs" got lost in the wash on day three or four...
What could I do?

Oh yeah right. So funny. This sounds familiar @Mojo333 My dog ate my TEDS.

 

[SE Florida]

@beachlily Congrats on your progress! I'm in my 6th week and just now got rid of my cane (well, for the most part!)

 

[beachlily]

So due to muscular discomfort in groin area I decided to scale back to the beginning of this recuperating journey and just rest... all day. I did sit outside in the sunshine with my faithful pup Magnolia and her cat brother Brody. Sun felt SO good. Took magnesium again so hoping for some relief from this muscle pain. Watching the Masters golf tournament. Hopefully you’re all having a lovely weekend.

 

[Carriemay60]

Hmmm, I just posted on my thread about nagging groin pain. I wonder if it's the stage we are at?

 

[SE Florida]

I wonder if ice might help with the groin pain @beachlily and @Carriemay60 ? I started getting some pain on the side of my incision today, just about the time I decided I don't need ice anymore. Brain relapse! Sigh, what a day

 

[Carriemay60]

@SE Florida Thank goodness for gel ice packs. I was able to wedge one in the crease of my groin/upper thigh and it has helped a bit. I will keep that going over the next few hours. I obviously had hoped my ice craving pain would be gone by your stage but I guess I just need to accept it.

 

[SE Florida]

I know @Carriemay60 I figured by week 6, I'd be good to go.............snicker! I just have to go back and read some of the posts and realize that at 6 weeks or 6 months, we're all still in the healing phase. My incision and surrounding area are just now becoming a little on the sore side. It was pretty numb before I guess. So I've been using ice more at night again when I get in bed. And aaaahhhhhhhh, it's still my best friend! It gets better everyday so we all need a huge refill of patience!

 

[Carriemay60]

Those that are reluctant to use ice, as I was 5 years ago, are really missing something. I can hardly refreeze fast enough so a couple more are on the list this week from Amazon.

 

[beachlily]

Thigh pain much less after 2 days of resting and stretching. Walking pretty well without cane and not limping. I do get fatigued though so I’m keeping a check on my activity- today took dog to agility but obviously couldn’t run her ( had a friend pace her through her tunnels and jumps)... rested for an hour then went shopping with a friend... now my afternoon treat-sitting with legs up having tea ️. I’m seeing light at the end of this

 

[Carriemay60]

Oh boy! You are doing a lot! I feel like I've done more than enough getting ready for and going to the doctor!

 

[SarahBee]

Good job, @beachlily Take care of yourself as you are progressing through this. Cheers! Enjoy your tea and chocolate!

 

[SE Florida]

Honestly @beachlily I really don't know how you do it. You aren't even a full 2 weeks post-op and you're already out shopping. I don't know if I want to say "good for you" or "you are way over-doing it"! It sure goes to show how different all of our recoveries are. So keep up the good work but stay with the ice and elevating so we won't all be worried about you!!! On the lighter side, how about those Masters yesterday!

 

[Carriemay60]

@SE Florida I think it must be the anterior being different. When you think about even the restrictions are quite different.