@JMACCA - thought I'd respond on your thread following on about being housebound. So good to hear you're feeling UP today.
Those bad days certainly can trip us up. I had one yesterday. Struggling with pain and still unsure about when I can get my second THR date. As well as helping my hubby run a business I do voluntary work for a national children's society visting primary kids educating them about abuse. Of course I had to temporarily put that on hold as I can't cope with any distance driving and standing for periods of time. So I now concentrate on getting schools booked. Once I'm back on my feet again I can return to the visits once more but meanwhile I really miss the contact with the team and the children.
Then I also put myself forward for another voluntary position, learning to treat people with skin scars/burns/disfigurements teaching them how to use effective camouflauge make-up. My application was accepted and I was put on a waiting list for a suitable local position to crop up. Twice in the last 3 months I've been contacted - and the second time was yesterday - and I've had to explain that I'm in a holding stage ahead of surgery, and will then be grounded for several weeks afterwards. Big disappointment
Of course when this happens we blame OA. It not only causes us pain but mucks up our carefully crafted life plans. This knocks ups in more ways than one. First we cannot do what we want to do. Then we become practically prisoners in our own homes and thereby we become somewhat isolated. Not being able to exercise regularly and get out in the fresh air is not a good thing, so I make sure I at least trundle around the garden every day. The isolation means we are mostly left alone with own thoughts for far too long and with that there is the danger of despression. I have to actively distract myself with work or other activities which I can manage (although they can be limited). This afternoon I'll visit a neighbour 2 doors down who has just had a hand operation and the change of scene will be great.
The UP side for my delayed second surgery is that I was contacted by a very large client who wants to set up a multiple-depot service agreement with our business. So I was able to proactively follow up the enquiry through to quotation, rather than deflect it to another member of staff and hope they managed to seal the deal. This represents a big boost if it all comes home to roost. So good things come out of what seemingly is a big trip up.
Sounds like you're on the ball with your shopping - that's great because you'll feel more organised. I'm so pleased you're on the countdown - I downloaded an App on my mobile for Hip #1 which reminded me how many days to go. After you're done it then does a plus count, which is also fun
You've had a majorly painful time - I'll never forget your early posts. I'm convinced that BS helps us through these really bad patches. Also having a date to focus on makes a whole heap of difference. Praying you get many more UP days - keep smiling!
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