THR Chappyd's recovery story

[Carriemay60]

@Chappyd I sat around for about 4 days with a silly smile on my face. I just felt so happy & content. Very peaceful. Of course the silly smile might have been the drugs too!

 

[Chappyd]

Today was pretty quiet. Pt stopped by about noon today. Didn't do too much, did a lap around the house. Been getting up to do little things, bathroom. Pain is well managed, but boy am I tired. I've never been able to take a nap. Just closing my eyes. We'll see what happens tonight. My Dr. Has an app I use to exchange messages, give me exercises to do. Heel slides are the only ones I have trouble with, hurts a lot to pull the operated up. Quads, glutes , and ankle pumps are mo problem.
Its just going to be slow going and I'm fine with that.
Texted my boss to let them know that the operation went well. He texts back" heal up fast. Really fast."
I just chuckled. I'll go back when the Dr clears me, and not a moment sooner.

 

[JennyLynne]

Guessing your boss has never been through this, huh?!
Glad you will stick to your guns!

I’m lucky to have a lot of support at work. Planning to work from home for a while until I’m up for a physical return.


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[Chappyd]

Haha, no I don't think so. They offered to pay me while I'm out and I also can work from home. The best senario for me would be turn this into an opportunity to work from home for a day or two a week. So far this year has been really stressful. Managing other people really isn't for me, I would like to just do the engineering work and not have people working for me.

 

[Carriemay60]

What type of Engineering do you do Chappy?

 

[Chappyd]

What type oEngineering do you do Chappy?

It's figuring out how to machine parts. I study the blueprints, determine the best way, what tools to use.

I'm so tired I'm having an awful time typing this on my phone so, good night

 

[JennyLynne]

I spend most of my day managing everything and everyone.. and end up working late from home most nights to catch up on my work. It’s a nasty cycle I got stuck in. This surgery is my reset button!!!


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[Carriemay60]

My husband is a Aeronautics Engineer, one year away from retirement. He is so fed with managing and management now. He actually noticed he was sleeping better the week he was home with me. Sad eh?

 

[Mojo333]

Sleep all you can....wiggle those legs 'cause ya gotta...
It's a process.
Healing Mojo coming your way

 

[Chappyd]

My husband is a Aeronautics Engineer, one year away from retirement. He is so fed with managing and management now. He actually noticed he was sleeping better the week he was home with me. Sad eh?

I don't think that's sad!! I think he may be ready to retire

 

[Carriemay60]

I think he may be ready to retire

As he says though Chappy, it's a pity that he dislikes his job so much in these last few years. Until the latest buyout he absolutely loved it and would have liked that to continue until he left.

 

[Chappyd]

Oh boy, day 3. Slept some last night. Not enough though. Boy talk about conflicting information! Get up and move, rest, ice. My Dr's office has an app, called Force. Through that I get messages and I have 7 exercises I am supposed to do 2 times a day. Then I read on there how the swelling could last 6 months! What!!
Tired, drugged, and confused. My swelling isn't that bad really, at least not yet. Just had my first shower, and am out of the clothes I had at the hospital. That reminds me, I think they gave me a t shirt! My wife didn't want take out last night, so maybe tonight.

 

[Layla]

Happy Wednesday!
You're doing well! Just read through your entire thread. Both you and JennyLynne are doing great so far.
Take some pressure off yourself and keep the BiG TIP from the Recovery Guidelines in mind -

BIG TIP: Hips actually don't need any exercise to get better. They do a pretty good job of it all on their own if given half a chance. Trouble is, people don't give them a chance and end up with all sorts of aches and pains and sore spots. All they need is the best therapy which is walking and even then not to excess.

Hopefully you're able to sneak in a nap today and sleep better tonite.
Wishing you comfort!
@Chappyd

 

[Chappyd]

Thank you Layla!

 

[59billy]

It's been my experience that companies seem to punish good engineers by making them managers.

 

[Chappyd]

It's been my experience that companies seem to punish good engineers by making them managers.

I would have rated "agree" & "funny" if i could pick two! Just drinking up Layla's advice and laying in the chair with eyes closed.. no zzz's ......yet anyway

 

[Chappyd]

Day 4. Not too bad a start. Sleep was fitful last night, going upstairs to bed tonight for sure. Pt came about 8:30, got a couple new exercises, and went up and down the stairs. My dressing has been removed for good. They used glue so no stitches or staples. She said that the wound / slice looked as it should. My leg is swollen a bit, and tender. Boy I get the whole log leg phrase now! She was watching me walk around and wants me to not be afraid to put weight on it. Sitting here icing after her visit and I noticed my boss called. Checking up on me I suppose, making sure I don't fall to far out of the loop

 

[SE Florida]

It sounds like you're doing well @Chappyd and it will feel good to get in your own bed tonight!

 

[Carriemay60]

Log leg is a pain and makes it hard to get in and out of bed, etc. but seems to pass after 4 or 5 days in my experience. I only feel it a bit now if I am really tired. I had glue for my 1st hip surgery and the scar is hardly visible where this one looks a bit more 3D right now. Do try to put a bit of weight on your op leg - I seem to favour mine also and not sure why because when I do put weight on it, it doesn't hurt at all. I would think if we get out of the habit of favouring it we may graduate a cane sooner?

 

[59billy]

Fear of pain is as bad as pain itself, and it scares us off of the operative leg. I went through the same thing with a broken heel ages ago. It was totally healed, but I didn't trust it at first.

Day by day.