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@Layla doctor on call told me I can go up to 100 mg tramadol but only for one dose and then to go back to 50 mg.

Hmmmm.
 
I claim naming “the stork” position. Trying this out too and some micro as opposed to mini squats...

Re your list

4) rings very true about peeing before going to restaurants and checking heights of loo seats...
 
Hey, @lovesstars, I think having some goals for your future is excellent, having those concrete ideas for the future, like rejoining a Pilates class or visiting your son in December. My goal is to be well enough by early December so that I can take an annual fun weekend down in Portland, Oregon for some holiday shopping plus nice hotel and restaurants. I know your recovery has been slower than you like, but as I've read so many times on this forum, look back to where you were before surgery and all that dreadful pain and immobility. You've come so far, slowly and with setbacks, but you ARE making forward progress overall. And while the disappointment about your trip this weekend must still be fresh in your mind, I am hoping you'll get out and do something fun (and while I do understand, cleaning your laundry room isn't necessarily what I'd envision for fun!)

PS Even if you feel like you're not as "funny" anymore, don't you feel as if the whole "writing it down" process is helpful for you? I wouldn't consider myself a writer but I enjoy writing and even when I'm feeling grumpy and down on myself, I think just writing it down helps in some small way to "let go" of my irritations and other negative emotions. Plus, I think posting here regularly helps to keep a journal so that I can look back, as you will too by the end, and see how amazingly far you've come on your hip replacement journey. Hope you have a good day, with something fun planned.
 
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@lovesstars i have to say I have enjoyed your posts. You know exactly where to put the :yikes: this is my 2nd hip and I think it's worse as I thot I knew everything and this time around is so different. Im lying here arguing w myself about getting up and walking or the alternative, just lying here. Times up, time to move! :console2:
 
@lovesstars .... I had my surgery 4 days ago and had not seen your posts and Didn't know what you have been going through. Everyone here has already expressed everything that could possibly be said, so there is little that I can add that hasn't already been said to you. You may not realize why or how the rest of us say you are amazing , but you are. There are close to 400 posts here (and yes, it includes posts that are yours), but they (we) cannot all be wrong!! You have endured so many challenges and I know that when you are in the middle of it, you don't feel you are handling well (No one could), but you come through and write about your experience with a strong and positive attitude ready and motivated to do what you have to do next. You had to accept many difficult decisions, which you did and in the end, you knew yourself that the decisions you made were the right ones. You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. Who you are even shows through with the title you chose for your thread, "seeing the light", and you will get there.
 
Aww, what a sweet post @Lea61 left above. See...you're loved, lovesstars!
And....you're funny too. :yes:

I wonder if only increasing it for one dose has anything to do with the Celebrex being in the mix? @lovesstars
 
Thank you @Lea61 @wcgirl & @Layla ...

(And @Layla — I have NO idea)


Where is the blushing emoji?

Updates...today was my longest day out of the house (AND I went to the basement, imagine that?!)
I did some errands. I put gas in the car (almost forgot how to do that, it has been so long).
I did some light gift shopping and met a friend for a movie. We sat in the seats where I could put my feet up SO I didn’t have pain and my feet didn’t swell. (:yikes:)

Now five hours later I am home. Yes, all night on couch but me and my walker were out in society!!!
(And yup, people give you strange looks when you have a walker...nothing at all I can do about that.)

Almost time for more pain meds!
 
:blush: < under sad-puzzled.

I'm so happy you got out and did normal dumb things like pump gas.
It feels good to be part of the world again!
Yay, for those comfy movie seats. I'm with you on Mary Poppins, I want to see it too. With those squishy comfy recliners I'm into going to movies with my granddaughter. I hadn't been in years. Like since 1988, or something crazy like that. What I've been missing!

Wow, that was a lot of activity today. I think it was good for you and much needed for a mental boost. We have to get out to smell the roses. Prayers you're no worse for wear tomorrow because of it, you may very well be perfectly okay. Ice up all night in your favorite chillin spot. Hope your night is peaceful and relaxing.
Hugs
@lovesstars
 
That is so cool! And so sweet! You're going to do it I hope?
@lovesstars
 
lovesstars said:
- he told me not to walk away from the walker. To stay with the walker FOR NOW!
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This is not a bad thing...it's a helpful thing.

Think that some adversity...rough tumbles in life brings out true beauty.

I picture a tumbler polishing rocks. Conflict and pain can sometimes be the abrasive that rubs us, polishes our souls, and refines us.
Teaches us what's important and finishes us over a lifetime.

I've seen such shining beauty in those with some of the most tumultuous stories here on this forum.
Glad you are taking things one day at a time and things will get better and better.
Still Early Days.:ok:
 
lovesstars said:
@Lmflora — I feel like I come up against disappointment after disappointment
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“Life’s disappointments are nothing more than the result of unrealistic expectations.”

Can’t remember who said that at the moment, but the quote really speaks to me... I think we can all relate to this in the context of our recovery.

I promised I would post a review of the book by the renowned pain researcher Dr. Adriaan Louw in my thread (the book is called “Your Nerves are Having Hip Surgery”), however I think you should consider ordering it from Amazon (it is $8). It is a small 10 page read, but I think you will find the information very helpful in terms of helping you understand your pain... or more specifically, how pain works and why we feel what we feel after surgery. I know I did, and helped level set my expectations. I don’t think I could do the book justice if I tried to paraphrase the books content (though I will try in my thread when I get time).

Cheers
 
Hi there :hi:
Hope you enjoyed what you saw of the wedding via Skype.
Wishing you a peaceful, relaxing Sunday. :flwrysmile:
@lovesstars
 
I have some issues.
A. If I am doing more I am going to have more pain, at least in interim (and exhaustion).
B. I only have one more tramadol pill and am frustrated because I am having difficulty getting more. Doc is in surgery, nurse didn’t give him message until last night, I wrote to them three days ago with details. They are too busy with patients to help me (aren’t I a patient?!).

I am seriously panicking.
They don’t think I should still be on it but my situation is a bit different.
What the heck?!

Thanks for listening.

L
 
I'm sorry. I hate to see you struggling, hurting and worried about effective pain control.
What about your PCP? Have you considered calling him / her?
@lovesstars
 
Ok, I got it. But why should I hAve to be in the position of having to beg for pain meds? (Just a question to ask the universe, that’s all.)
 
I understand and I agree with you...but if you're not getting any satisfaction, or response, from
your OS, maybe your PCP can help you.
@lovesstars
 
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