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Changes in atmospheric pressure do seem to effect swelling and discomfort issues. Nobody really knows why but there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support it.

As for B Cumberbatch, Esq, I am with you 100%! He was in Warhorse and also a fantastic TV series about Sherlock Holmes.
 
Thanks for your response... still hoping JO will have time to put her .2 cents in re: humidity factor/pain.

Anniepops: Benedict might be an acquired taste..... but, I think I'm ready to put him on my fridge right next to George. Benedict seems more "real".... what do I know? Never married, never had children, I'm just as bad as the man who has never done either! :)

Elle: I will have to check out Grimm....I thought I'd be catching up on my reading and Sudoko, but no..........

Say, you're the Yoga instructor, right? I took Pilates from 2002 until my hip went out in 2010.... will I be able to return to Pilates? My OS said something about never being able to do a "full four" whatever that means (he's so quick, I couldn't ask what it meant but will in August unless you know). I loved how Pilates strengthened my core and toned my legs, but I don't want to screw anything up, although I'm exercising so much, it's hard to believe that any problems (dislocation) will occur.

The other thing I'm doing (late at night because I'm still having trouble sleeping) is playing "Free Cell" on Games on my PC.... don't ask me why; I guess it makes me think.

Night all!
 
Oh, JO..... you did take time for me. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :puppysmooze:

I suppose I could move back to the Midwest to solve the humidity (although humid in dead of Winter at times) ... MPLS/St. Paul (home) or Chicago (10 years).... but I'm "comfy" here now in Sarasota even tho Mom is gone and I'm not making "Midwestern Money."

Yup.... I think I'm definitely changing my favorite man to Benedict..... sorry George; I was loyal to you for years!

Night again.
 
I started doing Pilates at home when I was 6 weeks post-op. I joined a class 6 weeks after that. I could have done it sooner but had to wait for a new session of classes to start. In my opinion, Pilates is excellent for hips. Just ease into it and listen to your body. You'll be fine.
 
Thanks, Alex! You've inspired me to call up my instructor and see what she thinks.... it's been two years, but she was always SO conscious of all of us being at different levels. I remember being so intimidated by Pilates initially, and then the body changes began.... although, I was always so much less flexible in my right leg (had no idea I had arthritis or a hip issue at the time).

Have a lovely night....
 
Hey there Alicia,

I would absolutely get back into pilates when you are ready (with a teacher who knows how to your needs. I have no idea what your OS meany about the "full four" bit. Alex also started quite early, as she said. I am doing EASY core work at 5 weeks and my hip is just fine. Of course, with restrictions, we are goign to have many limitations, but I prefer to think of all the things we can/will be able to do, as opposed to not. You are already amazing with all things you are up to!!!

Grimm is silly, but addicting. I also went through the entire Big Love series (I was riveted to the cultural dimension of polygamy) and the Homeland series (scary, no eye candy, but excellent acting). Yes, I should be doing more brain stimulating and creative activities like practicing music and designing a web page, but I feel very flat.

Take gentle care,
Elle
 
Adaflorida

Just read on a different post about your loss of Harry and how that was harder on you than the THR.
I recently lost my beloved Buddy, the week after my revision surgery, and I know I have shed more tears over him than ever over the hip.

Funny how they become family. He was a huge black lab with the loveliest expressive face and personality.
Anyway, I have been thinking of him a lot recently and after reading your comments just wanted to drop by to say I am sorry for your loss.

You sound like you are still doing well despite the humidity?

Regards
Suki
 
Oh.... thank you SO much. Harry has been on my mind these last two weeks SO much. I put him down 4/13/12 (yes, Friday the 13th). I have been angry at myself that I should have not have had him cremated. It was horrible to see him pass (I felt like a murderer), but just in the last two weeks, I have felt like I should have just walked right out of there with him in my arms. What would I have done? No idea. Here in FL (I'm really close to water)... burying isn't "common", I'm not even sure it's legal. But, sheesh, I miss that dog. He really was special, and was my first dog as an adult (I'm a late bloomer!); he followed me from room to room.... when I came home or even returned from taking out the trash, he was right there at the door, so excited/wagging his tail.... as if I'd been gone forever.... now he is gone. I've not felt that type of love from many, so, I'm really struggling. I kept thinking when I got home after my surgery, how great he would be to have next to me on the bed.... he loved to be right next to you or lying on top of your legs.

I am blessed to have "Walter" another Maltese who was my mother's dog, but he is completely different and very self-absorbed; darling, but it's all about HIM. :)

Thanks for your post.

Best,

Alicia
 
Elle,

Haven't checked out what you are watching yet, but sounds like I should be ! Watching a London special now on the Travel Channel.... lots of UK stuff on due to Olympics starting this weekend.

Hugs and Blessngs to you... and to Bonesmart!

Alicia
 
Dear Bonesmart members..... please say a prayer for the families of the victims in Aurora, CO, during a shooting event in a movie theater featuring the latest Batman movie (Dark Knight). This type of thing always reminds me that there are always others worse off. I can deal with my hip.... the loss of family like this? Nope, I don't think I'm that strong.

Have a peaceful weekend,

Alicia
 
Haven't posted in a bit.... am experiencing the "blues" I have read about here on the Forum. @Josephine.

I'm sure I will survive, but it's just different from the exihilirating thrill and gratefulness I have felt since having the surgery and having such a quick recovery, getting back to my dog shop, etc.

Such is life.

Sending all positive thoughts out to all - pre/op and post/op.

Alicia
 
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Hi Alicia

Yes, the post op blues are tough.. They seem to come like waves, sometimes slight, sometimes large and all consuming..

I have a colleague who said to me when she had her THR 18 months ago she felt invincible, now she feels cautious about so many things in life. Like should she walk down a set of stairs or go down a ramp..

I feel for you, as there is no easy solution other than ride the waves, and be kind to yourself.
 
Thank you..... it just came out of NO WHERE. Again, I physically feel great, but the emotional piece surprised me. I'll keep taking DEEP breaths. :shrug:
 
Yes, Alicia... They sure do come out of no where.. I have just gone through a major meltdown, so can appreciate where you are at right now.... It will get better, you are still early days in your recovery... Just ride those waves girl :)
 
Hi Alicia, sorry you are going through a rough time. It can be so frustrating when that happens. Sometimes you can't even see any reason ... it's just there and you ride it out and it will pass.

I will say, though, that I went through a really bad time when I first went back to work after the first hip replacement. I felt great physically (especially since I looked like the limping, walking dead before my surgery) ... but not as good as "normal" people feel. I kept falling short when I would try to establish a "normal" routine and try to keep up with friends who didn't have any physical issues. Just the fact that I was absolutely exhausted at the end of the work day made me feel frustrated and sad--"When will I be normal??????!!!!!" And, after the first couple of days back at work, seems like everyone thought I should be fully recovered and didn't understand when I still couldn't do everything a "normal" person could do. After all, I didn't limp, seemed happy go lucky, didn't use a cane, etc. It's like I was trying to fit back into the "normal" world, but I was still healing and not quite there.

I don't know if you may be experiencing something like this, so I thought I'd just throw it out there. If that might be happening to you, cut yourself some slack--these hips heal fast at first and then it slows down. It takes a long time (6 months to a year) before it feels and functions normally.

Take care.

Dorothy
 
Loved reading your story Alicia...it is so good to know others are experiencing the same. You seem to be doing really well. (Wish you were here to groom my two scruffs!!! I have a golden retriever who is very bouncy and boisterous so she is relegated to teh garden at present as she would have me over!! And a cairn terrier. They are both despearetly in need of a bath...but I can't do it just yet!)
I can so relate to Dorothy's post about being "normal"!! I am walking well have no pain and my lovely friends are calling but I am sooooo tired!! My brain doesnt concentrate and I just want to sit down. I feel so guilty I am not cleaning cupboards and doing a few dishes is the total of my housework!
These forums are wonderful for putting it all in perspective!!
take care and lots of love
Liz
RTHR July 9th 2012
 
Hi Alicia,
I am just stopping by to give you a hug and hope that you are feeling a better. I think besides the hip-trauma that Sandy, Dorothy both mentioned as bringing depression, you are also missing Harry and were affected by the tragedy in Colorado. Even though these sorts of tragedies are distant, they still affect our psyche, sometimes without us even being aware of it.
Ride the wave, my dear.
More hugs,
Elle
 
Hi Alicia, you are still in my thoughts and I hope you are feeling better ... even if you aren't, please feel free to post about it--you are among friends who understand the ups and downs of hip replacement recovery.

Dorothy
 
Alicia

Hope this finds you feeling better. The blues truly suck. Thankfully they blow in, and blow out again.

Pet those puppies you care for, soak up their joy---if only we could continually find the same joy in life that dogs do, every single day---must be why I love 'me, every one!

Remember, there are lots of folks here at BS that are thinking of you and wishing you happy days.

Suki
 
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where do I begin? Well, I still feel the "blues" and/or moody (yes I am of "that" age, but this seems different); so, what do I do? RETREAT and ISOLATE.

Poppet: Yep, out of nowhere... and it does feel like a complete meltdown (I feel worthless, etc....), CRAZY! Hopefully, the saying "this too shall pass" is true and not just a saying! Thanks for your post!

Dorothy: regarding "normal"... I think your post should go in the library. I feel totally conscious DAILY of my joint ability compared to others. I am SO grateful of my excellent surgery and recovery.... but it's like I'm "different." Although, a client just yanked up her shorts the other day and showed me her knee surgery scars.... I just had to laugh and not take myself so seriously.

Liz: Would love to groom your dogs... esp the Cairn; I do handstripping.... which takes hours but the dogs look beautiful. I love Cairns. There is a couple in my building who are on their "second", Sadie, after Claire passed last year. Dogs are really something. Re: housework; you JUST had your surgery! I have to say though, once the surgical pain was gone, I was so thrilled to be moving freely, that I have become a very organized and clean person at home.... I wasn't so much that the last two years suffering in chronic pain; just came home, got dinner, barely did laundry, took more Aleve, and ignored everything else. I think that people who have never experienced chronic pain truly don't understand what we go through. You'll get there; you will be like your own "Merry Maids"!

Elle: Yep. You hit the nail on the head re: Harry. I can't say anything more without crying right now. A true heartbreak. And, the Colorado "thing".... I was grooming on Saturday, and I locked my door at my shop. I've never done that. How fearful do we live our lives? I had a therapist who used to say: Watch out for the quiet ones.....is that true?

Suki: Every day I deal with dogs and look at them and wish we the people were more like them.... truly in the moment. Totally appreciative, sometimes selfish, but it seems to pass much sooner than we humans. Mark Twain said: "The dog is a gentleman I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." There is another one of his that makes reference to a dog's soul (we as a medical society supposedly think dogs don't have a soul).....Dogs give us SO much. If we as humans could only act in the same way.

Night all. Still awake and it's 12:30, so I'll pop in my Sherlock again.... :)

Hugs to ALL.

Alicia
 
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