THR Littlejem is on the move!!

[Littlejem]

Had my first walk out yesterday, my daughter walked with me, albeit slowly, just up the road but it seemed a long way and although it only took about half an hour, I was really glad to get home. It was lovely to be stopped by friends asking how I was and to be able to go into a local shop for something I needed. I did feel quite tired later and had a nap to recover but I did think it was worth it. I live on the High Street of a small village which makes these places quite handy and not too far away. Might try for the pub on Friday, it's only slightly further and I will get a sit down in between!!

 

[Kim22]

Littlejem That's great It must have been so refreshing to have a little walk outside.Are you using 1 or 2 sticks It is still too cold to head outside yet up North but I think it would do me good. I would definitely go to the pub if you feel up to it as it will enhance your recovery Take care

 

[Kim22]

Littlejem Just wondering where you bought prune juice from My hubby just rang from Sainsburys and the don't stock it. Thanks

 

[zauberflöte]

Littlejem you go girl!! Nice walk to shops, daughter, friends, nap, anticipation of pub night, sounds great!! Did Henry come with?
Kim22 sorry it remains so cold! :-( How about opening a window and sticking your nose out? Or if you have a sunny spot in the house, put a chair there for a bit?

 

[Littlejem]

Hi Kim22 yes it was nice to get out and I took just one stick, we had a sunnyish morning but still quite cold, although as you say we are not getting it as bad as the north. I didn't have just juice, I had Nature's finest pitted prunes in juice in a screw top plastic tub, Steve got them in Tesco and I got some on an Occado delivery. I think you're right a trip to the pub might be very good for my wellbeing!!
zauberflöte yes Henry came but my daughter held onto him, he kept looking at me as if to say 'what's going on mum why aren't I with you'!!

 

[Littlejem]

Well I made it to the pub yesterday, took me a while to get there but it was really nice to get out and socialise and I'm sure 1 G&T won't hurt!! Off to the hospital to have the knots either end of my stitches cut off , they are soluble but they like to leave the ends outside and they need to come off at 2 weeks. 2 weeks, I really can't believe it's that long now, those 2 weeks have flown by!

 

[Jaycey]

Just catching up with your recovery thread. You are flying through this! Well done!

 

[Littlejem]

Thanks Jaycey I really do feel fine most of the time and I think I have been very lucky with my recovery. My mum had to have both her hips replaced but she never really wanted to get better, accepted all the help she could get and ended up disabled and unable to walk, she did have dementia in later life and I guess she she just couldn't be bothered. My fear was to end up like that so I tend to go the other way and instead of letting people help, when maybe sometimes I should, I try with everything possible to do things myself, it's my way of coping.

 

[Poppet]

You are doing very well LJ.. it is good to be independent and sometimes it is good to be spoiled...

I like the fact you went to the Pub, we lived in the UK for a while and loved the English pubs, such wonderful atmosphere and friendships...

Ah memories!

 

[BarbaraR]

Littlejem, I'm just catching up with you. So happy you're doing so well.

 

[Kim22]

Littlejem Hi Janet I am so pleased your fantastic progress is maintained Well done I am sure you will feel more comfortable once they cut the knots of the stitches I have 24 clips which are being removed on Tuesday The night at the pub sounds good as well Did you manage to get a seat at the appropriate height? Keep up the good work

 

[Jaycey]

I tend to go the other way and instead of letting people help, when maybe sometimes I should, I try with everything possible to do things myself, it's my way of coping.

I think we all do this far too often. That was the hardest part of my pre-op (on crutches for 6 months) and post op. I am very independent and having any mobility restriction was just a nightmare for me.

Be sure and let people help you during your recovery. Most friends and family are delighted to help you through this short period of restrictions.

 

[zauberflöte]

Littlejem Yay pub night and friends and one little (ok wrong drink but you get the drift). I'm so sorry about your mother-- my m-i-l just plain can't remember how any treatment makes her feel better...
You are doing GREAT!!!!

 

[Littlejem]

Thanks Kim22 and yes everyone moved to give me the best seat, might have to milk that for a few months!!
Jaycey and Poppet you're right there's nothing wrong with being looked after sometimes
zauberflöte that sounds like my mum, bless her heart.

Stitch knots out, wound apparently looking clean, dry and very neat .

 

[zauberflöte]

Littlejem Happy 2 weeks and clean dry incision!!!!!!!

 

[Poppet]

Fantastic LJ, each of these milestones are so important to celebrate.. I'll bet with the 'stitch knots' gone, the area feels better already

 

[Audball]

Doing great Little jem. Xxx

 

[ByGosh]

Littlejem Good for you! You're making such good progress, walking about, visiting pubs, getting the incision stitches out, etc. Lots to be proud of in two short weeks. Congratulations and keep up the nice recovery.

 

[Littlejem]

Well I've passed the 3 week mark now and I feel my recovery has definitely slowed down but I'm still feeling ok and not in any pain. Still taking my anti inflammatory tablets and tramacet, (paracetamol and tramadol mix) but I'm down to the dose I was taking pre op and would still need them for my other hip. We've finally had some nice weather here and so Steve, my dog Henry and I went for a walk along a local country track this morning and it was nice to get out and breath some fresh air and have some sun on my face. I have an appointment with a physio tomorrow and although I've been doing the excersises I came home with I'm wondering just what they will have in store for me!! Got the family coming round later for a roast, Steve cooking zauberflöte, and I must remember to take a thick cushion to the table to sit on so I don't get too uncomfortable!! Just sat listening to the sound of my hubby doing some DIY, he's taking tiles off the kitchen walls, no swearing yet so I'm hoping it continues to go well!!!!

 

[Littlejem]

BarbaraR & zauberflöte I was able to sit at the dinner table with the family for longer this weekend, thanks for the cushion advice!! I think I will still buy a proper piece of thick upholstery foam though to take with me everywhere to stop my bottom from hurting!! 'Have foam will travel' eh!!! Must look at buying a ice pack too.
Just got back from the physio who was very pleased with my progress so far, she says I'm walking really well.She can however tell from my walk that I now have one leg longer and that I should remember to wear my shoe insert in all of my shoes, all of the time, to stop me having problems later down the line. I've been given a few new movements to do, including standing on one foot without holding on to anything, to increase my balance and in turn my bottom muscles!! I'm absolutely rubbish at it the moment and in fact I'm slightly better on my new hip side than the other side!! So all is good, it's just keep up the exercise at home and back next week for a session in the hydro pool.