All good advice for Thanksgiving day, travel with ice packs and pillow. I hope I'm up to it. I am buying a half turkey breast with veggies/potatoes etc tomorrow just in case we can't go and we have to cook ourselves.
I think you'll be just fine at your relatives, and the fun and laughter will be a boost to you emotionally. Just take it easy, and I'm sure you'll do well. I hope you have the food that you bought as a nice meal after visiting with family.
Now I'm wondering about the toilet situation as I have a raised toilet thing at home. I'll have to try without it before Thursday.
I wouldn't worry about the toilet too much as there will be people there to assist you if you need help.
Between hip #1 and now #2 , it's been almost a year of limitations.
Believe me, I hear you about the "year of limitations." I feel that I've lost precious time too. I'm joining you soon as a "double hippie!"
Be well and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving...
Remember, no two hip recoveries are the same, even on the same person. So, you may need to take meds a little longer this time.
Of couse this will not be your life...many of us feel very anxious about our outcomes but I found my 2 new hips, once recovered, have inspired me to be more active and more fit.Now, I feel like this is going to be the rest of my life, one health problem after another and not having things the way I was then
You are allowed a pity party...i had a few, just dont get stuck in it.I want to be one of those happy -go-lucky recoverers who always positive but that's just not me right now I'm sorry to say.
Please do...we often fake it until we make it.I think today I will try walking around the house more and sitting up more. Maybe that will make me feel better.
I'm not comfortable sitting at all for anything for than 10 minutes. I'm in an awkward position when I sit as well. I try to get up every 1-2 hours and walk down the hall a few times but worry that I am too sedentary.
That whole area is sore and uncomfortable and the nurse said it's normal for the second week. Any thoughts?