TKR Claudia's Recovery

[rntwins]

"She shook her head and said "Oh no, don't pay any attention to him. You are doing well and are right where you should be at this point." So when he came to pick me up she had a little talk with him and set him straight. "

Yep, I told my therapist as well and he did the same as yours, shook his head. People have no idea. I told my husband last night that I was going to take Josephine's advice and lay low for 2 weeks to see if I could make some well needed progress again. He said, well the people on that site don't know how good you've been doing. UGH! When it still hurts to sit on the pot, get off the couch, and walk for any extended period, than I am not well yet.
He later said he shouldn't have said that. It's as hard on the caregivers I think as it is on us.
Hang in there, progress will be evident when we least expect it.
Jen

 

[rntwins]

The hydrocodone was causing such severe constipation and painful hemorrhoids. I couldn't stand it anymore. Nothing was helping.

Claudia in the early days when I was taking more narcotics I took stool softeners every day to avoid constipation. It's not a bad idea to do anyway since we are as active as we may be otherwise.
I don't take as many narcotics now, only PRN, but I do take Magnesium/Calcium supplement that acts like a stool softener. Get the vit in the meantime.
Jen

 

[bottomshollow]

I found it necessary to take 2 stool softeners-one in the morning and one at night- to stave off the dreaded "C". :th_heehee: And it worked like a charm. Judy

 

[referee54]

Those stool softeners really did come in handy. A wise move to take them (no pun intended..., I guess!)

 

[bottomshollow]

Oh, Tim! :hysterical: :th_heehee: :LOL2: Love a good pun----my dad was the king of the really bad, but funny, pun when he was living. Judy

 

[CLaudia]

Thanks friends, I'm ending my day with a nice chuckle!

Tim, just noticed we might almost be neighbors. I'm from the Detroit area.

 

[Josephine]

Claudia, I'm glad the cocktail is working for you but you're not taking that and the Aleve, are you?
They are both NSAIDs.

Use one or t'other but not both.

 

[CLaudia]

Hi Josephine, no, I have shelved the Aleve and I'm only on your cocktail now. Thanks to you and the other moderators for your guidance, glad to have a clearer head and I just feel better all around. 7 weeks and counting and starting to feel a bit more positive about everything.

 

[Josephine]

Excellent! Glad it's helping you. It's certainly helping me at the moment because I have had a bad back for the last two weeks!

 

[speccybecky]

Hope you're on the mend Josephine.
I bought a packet of bran and sprinkle it on my food. It doesn't taste of anything but does the trick for constipation

 

[CLaudia]

7 Weeks 2 days: I just got the pedals on my bike all the way around in BOTH directions. I know all of you will understand why I have tears of happiness as I type this. There was no pain, just the feeling of tight muscles. This is a momentous and joyous day!!

 

[speccybecky]

I'm so chuffed for you!
One of these days I'll get there

 

[Randi]

Yippee !!!:yes 4:

 

[Josephine]

Fantastic! It really is a BIG milestone!

 

[Campervan]

I know that feeling, gives a great high.

 

[karmigirl]

Claudia,

Just one step closer to the light at the end of the tunnel. HOORAY:yes 4:

 

[LCR]

It feels so good to make those milestones! Congratulations!

 

[Jamie]

Boy, do I ever remember those same tears of joy. It's when you know you're going to be okay after all.

 

[Helly123]

Way to go Claudia!

 

[kneeper]

Awesome!:yes 4: