Revision THR Branluc has moved over!

[octopus]

That's good news. Glad to hear you are not pushing it, just do what you can and then rest up.

 

[Liveringer]

My surgery partner Branluc that is definate good news, I knew you had it in you to march onward. You are doing so well, so proud of you "YOU GO GIRL".

 

[zauberflöte]

Branluc well done!!! At this point I'd think that the emotional confidence is more important than the physical! Every day a little better

 

[Branluc]

Thanks everyone. It's an on going challenge but one that I will get through . Apprehension still exists but getting better. Thanks liveringer . I'm marching on. It's still so unbeleivable that just a week ago I had no idea I would be facing a second surgery. You never know what lies ahead. That being said, I guess I have accomplished a lot in a very short time

 

[Poppet]

Branluc, I am trying to catch up with your news, what is the second surgery... Have I missed something here, if so I apologise, but I am interested

 

[Branluc]

Well here goes. Had a total left hip replacement on march 28th. All went well. Approx4 days later took a step , felt something odd, like a crunch followed by a sharp pain. Got in bed , elevated it and iced it. Felt better but not better than before that episode . On Monday the 8th took 3 steps with my cane , another crunch and a pain so severe it took my breath away , literally. Called the dr. Asked that i come in the next day for an X-ray. I live an hour and a half from my dr and it was already afternoon at this point so it had to wait. They took an X-ray and then informed me that my femur was broken/cracked. I had my second surgery last Thursday. They removed the first stem and replaced it with a longer one and wrapped the bone with titanium cable. Just a reminder I had put surgery off for over 10 years due to fear. Ended up with 2 surgeries in 2 weeks. Almost a cruel joke, and still unbelievable but moving forward. Thanks

 

[cnydutch]

branluc it sounds like you are headed in the right direction now!
wishing you continued success with the recovery!

 

[Poppet]

Branluc... I am so sorry, but we will help your through this..

I hear you about putting the surgery off for years, I did the same for 8 years, and had complications as my signature block indicates.

Yes, moving forward is all we can do, being in the moment... Hugs from Australia

 

[zauberflöte]

Branluc I an just so happy to hear you say those words "moving forward" and "less apprehension". You beat the pain for 10 years, you can certainly bet this, and it will NOT take 10 years from your life! Sleep well, lady!

 

[Branluc]

Thanks again for all your supportive posts Truly a major part of my recovery.

 

[Poppet]

And they will just keep coming your way...

 

[Liveringer]

Karen doing the happy dance for branluc

 

[bottomshollow]

for healing are being sent your way, Branluc. We want to keep that forward momentum going for you. Stay as positive as you can---it does help. You've got an extra challenge, but you can handle it.

Take care and keep us posted. We care.

 

[Allycat]

Branluc, you are sounding a little bit more positive. I hope things are getting better for you.
Ally

 

[LeeApril26]

Branluc hi,
congratulations! Have been following your threads and challenges. Very happy you're doing well.

 

[Branluc]

Thanks all!!! Slow but sure. I need to buiłd up a little more confidence and hopefully graduate to the cane. Because both of my incidents happened while walking with the cane I'm taking it very slow. PT is coming shortly so hopefully she can help me through this. Keep you posted.

 

[bellaroma]

Having had a fracture also, every little bit counts. Listen to your body and walk as much as you can, it will help start restoring muscle strength . Can't believe you have no weightbearing restrictions . I was 50% for 8 weeks.

 

[Branluc]

In regards to the weight bearing, on Monday when the pt came I told her what (I thought) the dr had said about it and she was equally as surprised. So then considering all the meds I'm on perhaps I misunderstood him. She called to confirm and it is indeed 100% . I'm not all the way there but I am using it more an more putting more weight on it daily .

 

[sharonslp]

Branluc, it's great that you can bear weight. That's probably the hardest restriction for those who aren't allowed, even in a completely uneventful recovery. You have endured enough; it's time for everything to be uneventful from here on.

Sharon

 

[ByGosh]

Glad you're doing better, Branluc, especially your outlook. It's so helpful not to get too down! I can't blame you for feeling apprehensive, though. But we all just have to go with what's going on and try to recover the best we can, just like you're doing. Baby steps at first...

Did I read someplace that you're from Conn?