THR Second one - hope it's better than the first

[Bevlah]

Yes 2 months!! How quickly it has gone

 

[1stSurgery]

Happy 2 month birthday to lefty @Bevlah

Flowers for the occasion!



Hope you're coming along well, getting rest and getting plenty of grandson hugs and smooches to help healing.

 

[Layla]

How's Bev doing? The burning question
I see you out there spreading love and cheer and giving people a few giggles with your quick wit.
I hope all is going well with you. Shoot us an update, if you care to share. Would love to hear.
You're soon coming up on 10 months with Righty. Unbelievable!
Big hugs and lots of love to you!
@Bevlah

 

[Bevlah]

Hi @Layla always lovely to hear from you lovely lady. I know 10 months! Oh you know me not one of the success stories I am afraid. I feel i am so much worse off than i was before! Still can't get anywhere near my right foot 10 months on! Just waiting a few more weeks then I will start physio and I am not going to take no for an answer! Atrophy puh!!!! I know I can get those muscles working I just need someone to help me. It feels like rigamortice has set in, in the lower half of my body. Seriously I am only 54..... Back still a massive issue from my fall and I keep getting UTI'S aaggghhh. Glad you dropped by now? hope all is well with you xx

 

[Layla]

Sorry you're still struggling, Bev.
Hopefully Physio is able to gently coax your muscles to wake up, if that's the issue.
Do you take a probiotic? If not, look into it to ramp up your immune system in defense of the frequent
UTI's. I'm always happy to drop by....just wish you weren't hurting. What about chiropractic and some healing massages for your back? Something to consider, if you haven't already.
Wishing you comfort and relief. Big hugs to you.
@Bevlah

 

[Bevlah]

@Layla thank you I will look into taking probiotic. Tried chiropractor ended up hurting more, even acupuncture didn't help. A friend of mine told me about a sports massager so I will contact them. Onwards and upwards!!!!

 

[Mojo333]

I know how frustrated you have been worth your ROM but it is still only been a little over two months since lefty so don't be too hard on yourself.
Hard to do a whole lot yet while still having from that one.
Hate that you are dreaming with UTIs on top of it all.
You certainly are a help to others on the forum and I truly believe that we have to find happiness when things are less than perfect.
You and others, like @clodaghcov , remind me that this can be done.

I do very much wish for you to keep seeing improvement. It will take slow steady work, IMO , for PT to work toward better as this has been a lifetime struggle for you.
Sending hugs and healing mojo your way, dear Beulah.

 

[Apricot]

You could try the Optibac for women one https://www.optibacprobiotics.co.uk/shop/for-women
A range my dentist recommends and I use from time to time.

I agree don’t give up. Have you thought of a Pilates rehab specialist in a 1-2-1 setting? Sports massage is a good idea. I had some sessions with one a couple of years ago who worked with athletes and supported the Italian Olympics team. He made a difference for a while.

 

[Bevlah]

@Apricot thank you I will look into that X @Mojo333 well my lovely I did some stretches on the bed this morning and dropped my knees to the side and actually managed to put the soles of my feet together...........OMG have not managed to do that for at least 10 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whilst it doesnt feel like my legs are opening up more they obs are. Hallelujah..... I will get thete.......

 

[Mojo333]

Have a great weekend.
Bet that pretty babe is getting big.
What a great Christmas it will be!

 

[Jaycey]

@Bevlah so glad to read about your progress. Yes, for some of us this is a long journey. But you will indeed get there!

 

[Bevlah]

@Mojo333 he is getting so big and literally smiles all the time!!!

 

[Mojo333]

Oh my stars Bevlah.
That is the Cutest Face Ever!

 

[Layla]

Great news on the progress you noticed the other day. I've realized a few times through my recovery journey (accidentally) that I could once again do something that had become difficult, if not impossible. I'm betting more time will bring you several of those moments, Bev.

Aww, that precious baby! That smile, those eyes....just melts your heart!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
@Bevlah

 

[Bevlah]

Sooooo I went for a sports massage yesterday for my back. Oh my goodness I am bruised and battered and can hardly walk today but she gave my scars a good old deep massage. Didn't hurt too much.........!!! Interestingly she checked my hips and said number 2 is so much better than number 1 done in January. I have been saying since it was done it's not been great!!! Booked in for another one next week ( foolish?) Then the week after I am paying for physio to see if I can get and more ROM! Quite excited about that. I know on here physio is a no no but I need to get my muscles working. Hope everyone in here is ok and doing well

 

[SaraK]

Physio at this point and with a specific goal/issue is different (although I am in favor of appropriate physio early as well _ doesn't need to be hard core exercise)

 

[Mojo333]

I think there is definitely appropriate PT especially with all of the years of restrictive movement you have endured.
Just keep it low and slow and balanced.
Best of luck, Bevlah

 

[Bevlah]

Omg my back is covered in bruises from my massage!!!!

 

[Mojo333]

That sounds a little Too Aggressive...jeez!

 

[Bevlah]

@Mojo333 I know I didn't even bruise after both of my hip ops!