THR FINALLY!!! Cynthia777's Recovery Journey

[Tweetybrd]

@Cynthia777 I just wanted to post a Thank you note to you for all the great insights and discussions in your thread. I have been reading through it the last week and you are such a great person and have stayed so positive. So glad I found this forum.

 

[Cynthia777]

@Tweetybrd
How sweet of you! I'm so happy I could be of some help to those following me. I see you will be having your surgery in January and I'll be checking in and following your progress next year. Hang in there and know your struggles are but temporary.

 

[Tweetybrd]

@Cynthia777 Thanks! It seems such a long way off atm but Im sure it will go fast. Weird to be wishing for surgery to get here faster but Im sure many know what I mean.

 

[Sommers16]

@Cynthia777 - thank you for your light and encouragement! You are such a blessing to everyone here. Hope your vacation is awesome!

 

[Cynthia777]

@Tweetybrd
I remember once I had scheduled the appointment, it seemed like it couldn't get here fast enough, but there was also a feeling of relief that it was still in the distant future. Very mixed emotions.

@Sommers16
Thank you so much! Your light is quite bright as well my friend!

 

[Zelda]

I love coming here. I was just feeling a bit rollercoastery (Can I be better now, please!) but seeing other people having similar ups and downs really does help.

 

[Cynthia777]

You're so precious @Zelda! I can't imagine BS without you! Yes, this roller coaster ride is quite a trip, isn't it?

 

[chestnc]

Hi Cynthia, just popping into your thread to wish you well and hoping you are feeling better and stronger every day.

 

[Cynthia777]

Awww, thank you @chestnc! I really appreciate you checking in on me! I'm doing really well so far. The big test will be next month when I go on vacation. Lots of walking in the sand, so it should be interesting. I've started my packing list and I included my icing items just in case. Praying all is well with you!

 

[Readysetgo]

@Cynthia777 - I hope you find walking in the sand to be a breeze, but it doesn't hurt to bring your icing items! Here's to you having a grand vacation time!

 

[Cynthia777]

@Readysetgo
Thank you so much! It should be very interesting!

 

[Krista]

Thrilled for you that you are going on a vacation! In the past two years, I've only been out of my house for THR (4 nights) and then two nights for sleep studies (which are awful), so I am chomping at the bit for a chance to get away. I'll live vicariously through you! Please give us some reports as you go along. Thanks for your kind words on my thread, and know that I will be so grateful for any emotional support you can spare for me post-op.

 

[Cynthia777]

You know I'll be there for you @Krista! You've become very dear to me! I'll make sure and post photos and a few details, so you will feel like you're on vacation with me. xoxoxo!!!!!

 

[DeepBreath]

@Cynthia777, hey, sweet friend!
I am SO excited for you going on your vacation! I think bringing the icing aids is a terrific idea. I still ice occasionally and it really does help with blips of discomfort.
I just wanted to let you know that I just got back from vacation and the shiny new hips behaved like true champs! We walked, and walked, and walked. It was so wonderful to be able to go and go and go and not be held back by painful hips. I encounted a few challenging situations I hoped my hips were ready for, and am happy to report that by going slowly and cautiously I was able to overcome them.
I think you're going to have a fantastic time. Sending tons of good thoughts your way and I'm very excited to hear about your adventures!

 

[Hipster Girl]

@DeepBreath that is so wonderful to hear that you were able to walk and walk and walk and not be impacted or slowed down by painful hips!

@Cynthia777 , like @Krista, I am going to have to live vicariously through you when you go on this fabulous vacation of yours!

 

[Cynthia777]

@DeepBreath
So good to hear from you girlfriend!!!! Thank you so very much for your encouragement! We've been on quite the journey, haven't we? Where did you go to on vacation? Would love to hear all about it! xoxoxo

 

[Cynthia777]

@Hipster Girl
I'll be sharing some photos and will def update on the good, the bad and the ugly of this vacation.
This vacation is a family tradition that started 52 years ago, without ever missing a year. It's a quaint motel (nothing fancy), but it's located in a quaint and beautiful town (Del Mar, CA...about 20 miles north of San Diego) and the motel sits right on the sand. The horse races are within walking distance for those who've never had hip issues. The town is a five minute walk, but it is a bit uphill, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to handle it. Below is a photo of the motel and a photo of the plaza in town (there's a fabulous terrace at the top of the plaza with spectacular views of the ocean. You can sit up there with cocktail in hand and watch the beautiful sunset).

 

[Krista]

Looks like it would be a lovely place to visit. Can't wait for the reports of all the fun!

 

[Wrknitout]

That looks like a wonderful place to visit. I will be looking forward to hearing how your new hips do. Have fun but, remember to give those new hips a rest. Packing icing supplies sounds like a smart idea.

 

[Cynthia777]

Thanks @Wrknitout! I'll def keep everyone posted on the new hiparoos!