THR Mayhip8's recovery thread

[ahipgma]

Late good afternoon dear friends
(Tho its 11am here)
Woohoo @ChrissyW you got thru another day. Thing is, I think that when you return to work everyone thinks you're ready willing and able to do the good job you always did and they never heard of ODIC!
But it's a mixed bag, you know ,maybe stressful on the body but to experience normalcy on the job must give you a feeling of accomplishment.
You're actually back at work!
Finally became totally naughty last night and rolled on to my stomach in bed.To justify the risk I did a search because was curious about how long does it actually take good new bone to grow around the new hip thus anchoring it and making more adventurous moves safe?
Very loosely it says about 3 months also the growth of new bone around the prosthesis can cause thigh pain!!!! I wish I could find the exact site but thought of you right away!
@Mayhip8 I totally agree with @Jaycey and you may know this anyway from being on the other side of it--- patients who are more persistent and get their concerns addressed!!! I would not let up till I got some answers. Also met with a friend last night who is 10 years out from her THR who said it took her months to be totally pain free, but now all is well and her hip has been a champ for her.
We've just gotta get you a matched set!!!
Too much chocolate talk!
Hmmm, thinking chocolate chip cookies or brownies!
Burgers on the grill tonight!
Love and hugs!

 

[ChrissyW]

If you do find the site @ahipgma I will have a look because I'd love to think my thigh pain is because of new bone growth! Feels so much more positive than muscle repair though I'm happy with either to be honest. So @Mayhip8 we have now all nagged so get pushing for answers, get the matron mode engaged (aka hattie jaques mode or nurse Gladys emmanuelle for those old enough and in the right side of the pond) and pester until you get an answer you want!
Before I go for the evening my vote @ahipgma would be brownies, soft, gooey and moorish!

 

[Mayhip8]

Mmmm Burgers
In the one hip wonders kitchen tonight the menu is :-

Hot dogs and fried onions ( ketchup or mustard?)
Spicy potato wedges ( Mayo or salad cream?)
Home made chicken soup
Sourdough bread
Hot dog bread rolls
Not a salad in sight !!!
Definitely Brownies @ahipgma with accompanying Squishes @ChrissyW
Thankyou ladies
I've talked and talked and texted and cried it all out now- everyone is so supportive and understanding. Gosh! I'm off again!

@ChrissyW your day at work sounds very positive and supportive it must make a huge difference psychologically?
Two more days then it's the weekend ! A pattern of work and routine can be so reassuring and useful.
@ahipgma are you all packed and ready for your road trip? Will it be an easy route/ town or country ?
Well I feel exhausted so I'm going to spend some time with my beautiful children and without a doubt they will put it all into perspective
Love and hugs hippy sisters
I appreciate you taking time to support and listen to me today

 

[Mayhip8]

Good morning
Happy Thursday
The skies are blue
The sun is out
My hip is new
There is no doubt
A brand new day
To start A new
Sending love
From me to you!
Have a safe and wonderful day folks
@ChrissyW - I hope you have some of this glorious weather ( finally) and a good day at work
@ahipgma I know your still in the wee small hours however I hope you have a bright and sunny morning too

 

[Calgal]

Titanium hip and nerves of steel .

I like that @Mayhip8! A fitting e-signature perhaps for us hippies?
Enjoy our 3 days of British summer we're hopefully going to have this weekend.

 

[ahipgma]

We have sunshine, too @Mayhip8!
But you have given me the best sunshine of the day to see you in good spirits!
Trying to go to the gym again today for some gentle exercise, was told which machines to avoid!
Its surprising how much I've backslid avoiding the gym because of hip precautions ( tho I have done my PT exercises and walked) but it happens, and now trying to do little more!
Along with our sunshine has come horrible humidity, so I closed up my house and put the air conditioning on.
Having my nurse daughter over for dinner tonight. She works straight night shift and has gained a lot of weight and I'm no skinny minnie so decided to grill chicken and veggies and have strawberries (but will have squirty cream for them 'cause you gotta have something!) For dessert!
Hopefully you are feeling well hip wise maybe enough to be domestic goddess again?
My boss from work called me to check on me and to say they miss me. Hmmm
Still contemplating retirement but not mentioning that yet.
Speaking of hard work, wishing Miss @ChrissyW a safe and happy day at work and hope your hip is behaving too.
See all later,
Love and hugs

 

[ChrissyW]

Good afternoon one and all. What a lovely little rhyme @Mayhip8 and yes, the sun has been shining brightly here. It was quite cool when I set off this morning but still pleasant enough and all I can say is that this afternoon the blue sky is beautiful and everything looks so much better with the sun shining down.
As you asked, @ahipgma my hip itself is behaving, as am I however I did notice today that sitting in ,y office chair was making my thigh uncomfortable. When I came home I iced but when I started to think of what support is u der my thighs it is nothing by comparison to what I've had until now. The seat itself feels comfy but it can't be giving the support needed because my thigh aches, it's s different feeling to the thigh pain I've been having, it feels deeper to be honest, not pain but ache and I am conscious of it. I've contacted HR as they said to do so if anything was an issue, to see if they can sort out a better, more appropriate chair for me to work with. I've got an assembly tomorrow to prepare the students for the work lace ends they are going on next week and then they will be starting their university applications so I will be able to alternate more between sitting, standing and walking ( and probably some propping against the tables in the study!)
I thought it best to let them know because there is no way I'm prepared to aggravate anything before the summer holidays and my cruise treat!
Well ladies, thought I'd fill you in on what my day was like and hope you birth made the most of the sunshine while I was office based. @Mayhip8 did you follow @ahipgma suggestion regarding domestic goddessness? And @ahipgma I too am having chicken which I will spice up accordingly and we may have it with noodles as its salad most other nights. I may even indulge in an ice cream later as I picked up a box of mini magnums on my way home.
Enjoy your meals, the evening and everything else in between

 

[Mayhip8]

Good Evening all
@ahipgma well done for getting back to the gym Which excercises do you do which help the most?
I hope you had a lovely meal with your daughter it sounds very healthy and summery. I worked five years of nights at one time and really slowed my metabolism down and put so much weight on -They stopped us doing permanent nights at the place I Used to work and enforced 14 hour day shifts ! 7.15 Am to 21.15 though we rarely got off on time ! I couldn't work those hours now and I couldn't go back to night shifts either - hats off and pats on the back to her
@ChrissyW this sunshine is just lovely isn't it ? And a mini magnum is just the thing to cool you down!
I hope you manage to get a chair sorted to prevent muscle pain worsening . You are quite active at work aren't you? How's your energy? You must bank some for that dancing on the cruise!!

I've had a good day
I slept rubbish because of pain and spasm in my Unoperated hip so needed codiene in the early hours
However once awake this morning I felt brighter and have been up and about making beds, washing bedding - sorting tea ( Mediterranean roasted vegetable and pasta bake) piano practice. I'm in some pain but it's like a tightness in my buttock and thigh- I've not had much paracetamol as its like a pain from ' working out' like a good pain?
I was chewing a cheeky toffee this afternoon and my crown fell out!!!! Oooops ... I have a dentist appointment to review it tomorrow so fingers crossed they can put it back with little problem.
I've since donated all my sweeties and toffees and comforting treats to the children and am now going to get healthy ( again) and get to keep my teeth!!!
My workplace has been in contact with me and we are going to arrange a review given the changes to previous plans
Also my sister visited this evening which was great and we had a giggle together
So I've just been out for a walk around the area I live and the local church grounds - lovely and peaceful with my younger daughter and came home to hugs from my son .
So it's back in my nest with the nighttime meds for me
All is well and I Wish you a calm and peaceful night

 

[Mayhip8]

Week 7 in the hip replacement house.
TUES
-ve Disappointing post op appointment
+ve I'm recovering well
WED
-ve Pain and spasm in other hip
+ve I have another leg , however painful it is .
MON
-ve Microwave and combi oven gave up the ghost
+ve Bought a very nice replacement
THURS
-ve Pulled a dental crown out chewing a toffee ( a 'cheer up all's not that bad' toffee)
+ve Have a fabulous dental practise who will see me and the retrieved crown later today
TODAY
-ve Burnt/ cremated my omelette- (soft diet - crown out )
+ve Caught it in time - kitchen still standing ( house stinks!!)
-ve ( My favourite this one ) .. The plate I warmed in the New Combi oven to put my ( before I burnt it ) omelette on .. Wait for it.. Actually crackled and cracked when I sqidged the tomato ketchup ( from the fridge) ! Actually broke the plate - which is why I was distracted and burnt the omelette, turned round too quickly , hurt my right hip, grabbed my crutch - leant for the burning pan, removed from heat , hobbled to the kitchen sink , chucked contents into bowl of water ...
+ve Had more eggs . Had another pan. Had more plates.
Had breakfast .....
Returned to relative safety of my nest now
Probably for the best...


My week so far.......

 

[ahipgma]

OMG @Mayhip8 !!! No, you couldnt make that up. What an incident and what a week. But the important thing is that you survived it with your sunny side up.
How many times has that happened at work, too, and people always ask me dont i watch this and that medical show on TV, and I always shake my head and say truth is stranger than fiction!!!
By this time your crown will be fixed up nice and your sunny smile will be intact too.
The weather is still hot and humid here and as I look out my window I see not a leaf stirring. Whew ,thank God for air conditioning.
Our dinner last night was healthy and I gave daughter the leftovers.
My new hip is still ok with my trips to the gym but my unop hip kicked up. I used the elliptical for years so I used that and did some upper body stuff.
At this age everything starts to fall if you dont exercise it!
Our trip to see family is to Boston Massachusetts. Its 12 hrs away and we will do it by 6 hr stages with an overnight stay.
My sister in law has passes to the Arts Museum there, but, you know, that stuff is hard to do with a bum hip. Same old story. But it'll be nice to get away.
We will be there for the Fourth of July, our countries Independence Day always a big celebration in Boston where so much of that happened.
Just think, if things hadn't gone a certain way I might have been your next door neighbor helping you put out a cremated omelette fire!! That's ok. You're my virtual neighbor and that is nice.
Wonder how our working girls day went, @ChrissyW?

 

[ChrissyW]

Well hello my lovelies.Home safe and sound and as the sun was out when I got home and husband was home early too we popped to sit in a nice beer garden ( though no beer was had by myself as I don't like the stuff however mid afternoon in the sun a refreshing lime and soda went down well)
Well @Mayhip8 i can't leave you alone without chaos! However my husband dud virtually the same the other evening as he was grilling sausages for his tea ( I wad having these strange little falafel bites myself) he took 4 sausages from under the grill then completely forgot to turn it off so the sausages he had saved for the following day were carbon! Though I must say I did sample some of the bunt area and I actually quite liked it but I even like my toast very well done (OK I know I'm weird)
So today was good. A chair has been sorted to test and if, after a day or two it doesn't feel right they will come and measure up and order one that should be even better. This one has a nice broad and long seat given much more support under my thighs so fingers crossed. Students were really interested in my surgery and wanted all the details today and between them some have watched the procedure on YouTube , others have googled pictures of both the implant and X-rays and I've been answering loads of questions. My favourite was 'miss how did jou wipe your bum?' Like the old saying 'out of the mouths of babes ' it made my day and made everyone laugh and I was honest telling them the difficulties we endure. They were fascinated by the concept of the raised loo seat! Anyway @Mayhip8 i hope your day has gone without any further incidents and @ahipgma are in preparing gif your trip? I bet you are looking forward to the 4th July celebrations.
Enjoy a lively evening and maybe we will catch up later my hippy sisters. Massive hugs to you both

 

[Mayhip8]

Sunny Saturday greetings!
I hardly slept because of aches and pains everywhere ! -I stepped up my excercises and walked loads yesterday - so it's a good ache but painful nonetheless.
( and that little kitchen dance too )
However crowns are back in situ in mouth and on head
@ahipgma - I spotted your funny little egg joke there too.yes! People often ask me if I watched this or that medical or life documentary program and I answer in a similar way . I see real life from a different angle and the need to escape is stronger than the need to sit and watch it on telly. I often wonder about writing a book of the stories and sayings I've heard .
Did you have storms last night - I've just realised I have extended family over in the states and one set live in your state - but I'm guessing it's a huge area? I really must check out a map!
My Mother in law is Scottish and two of her family went to America in the early 30's or so, as a family they grew and have loosely kept in touch with her . Last year a large group of different family members ranging from 83 down to 11, came over to the UK and arranged to meet up with my Mother-in-law her family and us - It was such a fabulous day to meet, we have kept in contact since via social media and I noted one of them mentioned the weather last night and the storms., So your comment about us being neighbours maybe isn't that far from the truth. !
I hope the humidity settles for your journey - I guess you are more well equipped for hotter weather than we are in the UK.We are renowned for not coping with adverse weather conditions it's as if we are constantly surprised that it gets too hot or too cold or too wet or too windy it is a bit of a national joke !
@ChrissyW I hope you've slapped on your sunscreen? And put that burnt food down! It's not good for you! Although you know charcoal is good for wind ?(just saying)-your students might be amused to know that?! And I love they get straight to the bottom of things so to speak . It sounds like you've had a great first week back to work . Well done for taking it in your stride and making sure you do the right thing for you

So today I'm going to try out my car armed with cushions and a positive attitude so I might start getting around a bit more next week if all goes well. I'm still waiting for work to contact me about returning but will deal with that when it happens
For today my son is going to his volunteering at a local aircraft museum and I don't know what my daughter has planned for me yet, hubby will no doubt be working on his Land Rover, and looking at the skies I should imagine gardens will be full all over the country.
Let's see what the day brings ?.. Oh yes @ChrissyW you mentioned Portuguese custard Tarts the other day. I only discovered them last year and oh my word they are divine, far far too divine.
@Calgal I hope you too are enjoying this glorious weather
Without further ado
I'm off for a brew
And send my sunny
Love to you!
Have fun hippy sisters

 

[Calgal]

Yes @Mayhip8 I've been out in the garden enjoying the British sunshine, watering my veggies, till it got a bit too hot and I've retreated for a lie down rest upstairs in front of open window with a nice breeze. As an ex-California girl I do miss sunshine, so take advantage of any excuse to BBQ and eat Al fresco. Tonight it's teriyaki salmon and garlic prawn kebabs, starting with huge cold prawns and a horseradish spiked catsup dipping sauce. You are all invited to my virtual BBQ! Next week is my big 6 week checkup blitz with PT and OS. Feeling stronger every week. Happy weekend!

 

[ahipgma]

Hi everyone!
Predicted high of 90 with high humidity in my part of Pa. So we are reduced from running to one air conditioned space to another and venturing out later in the evening when it cools off.
Went to a summer theater last night at my husbands old university which included dinner, and met with a group of friends I have known over 30 years, and my husband has known them even longer.
The play was "Beauty and the Beast" it was done really well. But funny, @Mayhip8, I was eyeballing all the seat heights of where I sat for dinner, and in the theater, so I completely get your cushions in the car issue!
I went without my cane and our friends said wow you look so good and I wondered at 8 weeks out ,What was I supposed to look like, no makeup and stumbling along behind a walker? I do try not to look too scary when I go out in spite of the occasional limp.
But the theater seats were so low, after sitting for an hour in one---whew!
The reception after I got a name sticker stuck to the bottom of my shoe and when I spied it, I thought well this looks ridiculous, but how to remove it?? ( I have not put socks and shoes on normally for 3 years) Aside from all that it was a lovely night!!!!
Starting to pack for the Boston trip today
Leaving after lunch tomorrow. Off to buy a little hostess gift to take for my sis-in-law.
@Calgal your barbeque sounds wonderful! I have no clue what to cook tonight so I may just virtually visit yours
Love and hugs to all

 

[ChrissyW]

@Calgal welcome and I'm on my way to the virtual dinner. That teriyaki salmon does sound good. We too are have in barbequed food for dinner but nothing as luxurious as you, just chilli turkey burgers, old school burgers for the hubby and says ages along with wedges, salad and loads of pickles (fir me not him I must add!) I'm a. Assume beetroot fan and get through a full had a week and don't get me started on just boiled beetroot!! To me it is genuinely food of the gods with gherkins and bell peppers thrown in for good measure. Ok now I'm hungry and he's not lit the fires yet, as we eat later on a weekend, but be reassured @Mayhip8 i shall try avoid too much carbon even though I'm always drawn to those that are 'well done'. Anyway as you say you can buy charcoal tablets to help pets and wind so I can promise I will always smell pleasant!! Ladies, I hope each one of you is having a great day and we all sound quite positive today too so the sunshine is most definetly supporting us in our recovery.

 

[ChrissyW]

@ahipgma just noticed you are currently packing to leave tomorrow. Your leaving us virtual tourists behind this time!! Have a wonderful holiday, safe journey and make wonderful memories with your family to share with myself, @Mayhip8 and our new companion @Calgal on your return. Hopefully you will have internet cone tin but if not happy 4th July celebrations in advance xxx

 

[ChrissyW]

I'm rubbish today, every time I want to focus on a specific person I inadvertently post!! @Mayhip8 another Portuguese tart fan. Yummy and just in case you didn't know Costa sells them, though they are not quite as glorious as the ones in Portugal. How did the drive go? There'll be no stopping you and you'll be able to do like me... Make the mist of coffee shops and custard tarts xxx

 

[Mayhip8]

Late post !
Trapped nerve in my shoulder - probably leaning too heavy on crutch
Bloomn hurts
As if hip pain wasn't enough ! So painkillers can be taken tonight
sleep well and peacefully and @ahipgma have a A safe and comfortable journey and if I don't manage to be in contact happy fourth of July and we shall see you on your return to listen to your wonderful tales and exciting memories enjoy!
@Calgal thanks for the invite to your lovely barbecue, it was good to virtually meet you and the salmon was divine. Followed by one ot @ChrissyW Portuguese tarts

Dictated not typed which is always amusing
Back,tomorrow
Love to all

 

[ahipgma]

I hope you are sleeping and not awake to read this but hoping your shoulder feels better fast! Do you have an extra ice pack or heat? And yes pain pills on board!​

Take care dear @Mayhip8
Love from me and all our emoticon friends!!!

 

[Mayhip8]

Hi all
Well I slept fairly well - ( must be the secret ingredient in your virtual catsup dipping sauce @Calgal ) It sounds intriguing what is it?
I wasn't able try driving yesterday @ChrissyW as my shoulder hurt too much but I was eager to try today so hubby took me to a quiet business park for me to have a go... Driving ( childish giggles again!)
Well...... My car seat is so low I tried different cushions until I felt the right height- but I'm tall so my head nearly hit the ceiling! It took a while before I managed to feel confident that I wouldn't hurt myself. Moving the seat back and forth means I have to lean forward so I was watching the angle of my operated hip , then checking the angle whilst extending the leg on the clutch! ... It was like my very first driving lesson!!! Isnt it strange - I've only not been driving for 9 weeks or so ! However once I managed to feel safe I tried an emergency stop and was so surprised that it didn't hurt my hip at all!!! I drove to the local shops and bought some food etc (no toffees this week ! )
When I got back to my car I asked hubby to drive and went to sit in the passenger seat- I bloomin forgot to move the seat back, or put the cushion in and wondered why my leg / thigh hurt when I moved my leg inside the car...oh!!! My brain!!!
Luckily no harm done and back in my nest now with a brew, sultana scone and two paracetamol...
So I can drive if I have to but am not too sure I have the right cushion - I'll go look on Amazon for a wedge seat I think . Still it's another achievement
@ahipgma your evening out sounded entertaining I can imagine the sticker dilemma!! Let's hope your trip today is fun, safe and a great time after a few seriously intensive weeks
Well - I'm going to binge watch the fisrt three second seasons episodes of "killing Eve " now as I was too sleepy to watch them previously
Happy Sunday in whatever you are doing and enjoy!