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THR Miss Muffet proudly presents - her new hips

Oh man, @BizzyLizzy , unless you've got something better, I'm afraid you've already been demoted!!! You could no longer be in charge of the Hippie Rockettes Seasonal Swing!!! @Miss Muffet has set a very high bar if that video is of worthy evidence. You two hash it out....just settle on the dance routine with time enough ahead to allow a day or two of practice.
 
Arrived home from Cornwall to find my confirmatory letters for Operation and pre-Op assessment. Latter gives guidance on what to wear, what not to eat/drink ahead of this etc with a rider to avoid non-habitual exercise 24 hour sprior to the assessment.

So I've cancelled my trampoline lesson.

[Bonesmart.org] Miss Muffet proudly presents - her new hips
 
Okay....@BizzyLizzy.....you're back in charge!!! That's perfect! No doubt about it, we can handle that....and we'll even get the kick correct prior to the ending circle!!! I think I'll be more like the one in the middle with the black long sleeved jacket on....looking left and right to catch up! We won't even need the tap shoes....our hips is all we'll need! You're on! Anyone else willing to sign up!
 
So glad you like it @Nana2-8! Looking at it again, I can see the arm movements being great for anyone still using canes or crutches (not us by Christmas, but some newbies might like to join in) I'm also thinking we could get some of those vests/tank tops we were talking about a few weeks ago - printed with the Bonesmart logo! I'm getting carried away now - think it might be time for a nap.
 
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Count me in, girls!!! But @Nana2-8, I've always wanted to try tap dancing!!!! Can't those of us wanting to make a little extra noise sneak them in?????


@Miss Muffet - Oh no!!! So, so sorry you'll be need to cancel that trampoline lesson!!! :loll:
 
Hey @DizzyBlond ...no rule against tap shoes! Bring it on! And you don't think our giggles and laughter will drown out the "clacks" of the taps? At least the noise won't be from our screeching hips.
 
Hi @Miss Muffet ! Thanks for thinking of me. It will be no surprise that work was exhausting!
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I am delighted to be back at work and resuming "normal" life but it was a shock to the system, not just physically but mentally too. Everyone was lovely and very supportive but I'm glad I took my stick in and used it a bit because there was a lot of "oh, you look fabulous, you must be all better now" and I was working hard to keep saying that I'm still recovering and need a bit of slack.

How are you? Is that left hip holding out?
 
So pleased to hear it went well, but I don't blame you taking that stick. When people tell me I look well I don't think they realise that we cover up for discomfort as we truly want to be 100%, but, as you say it does take time. Leftie is making itself known more and more. If I make the mistake of lifting something heavyish I truly pay for it, don't sleep and cannot get comfortable. Going to the garden centre in a while and will take my stick and think it will be pretty much my constant companion for the next few weeks till I get this nuisance sorted out once and for all! Hope your return to work hasn't left you too tired - make sure you put your feet up for a while when you get home so you get a chance to catch your breath. Stay well!
 
@Josephine - I would be so grateful if you can could advise, if this is an area which you are familiar with?

My second THR Op is just over a week away. I've just returned home from a brief break and while away I've developed a couple of patches of Lichen sclerosus, which I've been treating with steroid cream (prescribed by my GP for a previous outbreak). Before my last THR my OS said I must not present with any cuts or boils (as they could introduce infection) and I'm now really concerned that this may stop things going ahead. My preOp is on Thursday 22 September - would you recommend that I show the nurse and let her decide, or do you think this isn't anything to be too concerned about?
 
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@Miss Muffet I am not sure this is anything that would cause infection. But I'm not a medical expert. If it were me I would just mention it to the nurse on Thursday and keep treating it. Please keep us updated! Fingers crossed for you!
 
Thank you so much for such a quick response @Jaycey. I'll take your advice.
Just typical this would happen now! :tantrum2:
 
It's always a very stressful time - even though it's your second time around. Nursing staff are very understanding. If you are very worried call your GP tomorrow.
 
@Jaycey - elected to see GP, who said this may clear up on its own but was going to prescribe antibiotics when I reminded that I mustn't do that just ahead of my Op (!)

We've agreed I have to speak up about this tomorrow, and I've decided I'll do that right at the start of the appointment so I'm not time wasting. In the meantime she said to carry on with the steroid cream.

I guess it's a case of wait and see now ....:sad:
 
@Miss Muffet - I haven't been on here for a little while - starting back at work and the start of the new term has meant I have been fully occupied! Just wanted to wish you well for tomorrow. Really looking forward to your update. I'm so glad that your (second) day has finally come around and that you can look forward to days of perfect mobility and freedom from pain. I will be thinking about you tomorrow xx
 
Hi @BizzyLizzy - lovely to hear from you. It's just the preOp tomorrow and an annoying skin condition may preclude surgery next week. It's a wait and see situation till I've had the assessment. I believe I've also got a wisdom tooth coming through as my gum is particularly sore and on top of that I think I'm getting a cold! So glad you're happily ensconced back at work. Can just imagine you leaping up and down those stairs now :happydance: Stay well and have fun with your new hip :friends:
 
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