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Haven't even tried the cane yet today and already exhausted, but really proud of myself. Had a shower (you all know how much work that is in and of itself), then cleaned kitchen (hubby made breakfast but left mess, so it was making me crazy!), and then went with hubby for a walk around the block with the walker. I wasa so excited to make it that far! Look out world here I come. :rotfl:

Yay @Mascaramom painted toes! So exciting! I had my daughter paint mine the day I got home from the hospital--I needed one thing that day that made me feel more like me. Glad you're being pampered for a change!

Will check back in later to recount my exploits at walking with cane--for now rest and ice :ice:
 
Hi @hipster333
I hope you're having a good day. You've been very busy so far today!
Sounds like you're doing really well. You may need to sneak in a comfy nap
this afternoon :yawn: :sleep: Let us know how the cane goes. Take it slow. I got excited and overly
ambitious with my first try. It can wear you out, initially.

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I hope your weekend is happy and peaceful!
 
@Layla thank you! Unfortunately my thread doesn’t have the option to change. That’s ok. I’ll just leave it. I did manage to nap for over an hour. Oh my! Loved using the cane instead of the walker! It gives me so much more freedom! I was even able to go upstairs for the first time since my surgery. Big day!! Switching back to walker now as I’m getting tired. Don’t want to overdo it. Have a great night!
 
:hi:
Making the transition to the cane is freeing. Initially, I felt less secure but quickly got used to it.
It's nice to lose the walker.

Hurrah on making it upstairs today! Each little improvement makes you feel closer to getting your life back. You're doing well :yes!:

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Enjoy the evening! @hipster333
 
Glad to hear things are progressing well. Keep doing it the way you have been, and before you know it you'll be cruising.
All the best for your continuing recovery!
 
Today stairs, tomorrow mountains! Oh no, wait a minute....that's @mcopt :climb:
I'll bet you have a little of this on the radar >:driver: and some of this > :walking:
And a lot of this > :swim: and that > :biking:
It's coming! Sooner than you'd imagine...Hope your Sunday is great :flwrysmile:
@hipster333
 
Oh @Layla I can't wait for the :swim:! Once the pool is open and I can get in and out of it I'm going to live there. :heehee:
I think I pushed it too much today after yesterday :boohoo:. Went for walk and took a break. That part was ok. Then played board game with family and then went to grocery store. Only two aisles and used walker, but inner thighs and hip not happy now. :bawl:It's only 3 and I'm done for the day. Need to :ice:and:sleep:. Boo!
 
Hi!
You'll learn your limitations. Slow and steady is best in my opinion.
It's so easy to overdo when you're feeling good but just remember all the trauma that
poor leg was through. Cutting, sawing, drilling, hammering.
Give it lots of TLC. It's going to serve you well for years to come.
Your body is trying with all its might to heal and it IS doing just that. Help it along.
A little activity and lots of rest and ice. It's still early days.

It seems you're doing well. I feel you recognize when you've done enough and act accordingly.
You're doing great in my non professional opinion :heehee:
Keep it up....Hugs to you!
@hipster333
 
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Thank you @Layla I needed that right now. I know I overdid it because when I try to sleep my operated leg wants to do the happy dance--which makes me not so happy. :bawl: I will take it slower after this! Poor poor hip! :cry:
 
Had PT in home this morning and I swear I could have kissed my PT when it was over. She gave me a couple of more exercises to help loosen things up a bit, reminded me to take it at my own pace, and then showed me how to get into and out of our couch recliner. I don't think I've ever been so happy in my whole life (ok, maybe when I got married and had my kiddies :heehee:) It's been three weeks tomorrow since I've been able to sit comfortably in a chair. I've even got myself crying just thinking about it right now. :bawl:(happy tears) We can move some of our furniture back into the living room and have a useable dining room again. :dancy:

@Mascaramom I normally love the grocery store (weird I know), but now I think it's the scariest place on earth besides the hospital. :scary:
 
Hi @hipster333
Sounds like you had a wonderful PT session today.
I sense your appreciation for your therapist as well as your excitement in the ability
to once again enjoy a favorite piece of furniture. Simple pleasures!
Discarding assistive devices one by one and reconfiguring rooms to their original state
are all milestones on the journey. Happy moments :yes!:
I hope you are able to sneak in a cozy nap on your recliner this afternoon. :sleeep:
Wishing you a peaceful day!
 
@hipster333 Glad your day started well with a good PT session. It's wonderful you can now rest in your recliner. These victories do wonders for our recovery. :egypdance:Hope you have a great day!
 
@hipster333 The rash is still there. :tantrum2: The itching came back with a vengeance this morning. I'm giving it a few days before I call OS. :shrug:
 
Yay for baby steps and small victories!
Another month or so, and that light will be getting so bright at the end of the tunnel.
Wishing you a peaceful night!
 
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