THR Starting my recovery journey

[JojoOso]

@Mojo333 Thanks for that link. Some really helpful information there. I'm still not supposed to go past 90° so I'll have to wait a few more weeks before doing some of these stretches. I had been using these in the past whenever my sciatica would kick off so I know for sure that they work. I did find a YouTube video yesterday, for pelvic floor activation exercises, which are super gentle but work like a dream. It does require getting down on the floor and back up again, without breaking the 90° rule (which makes me realise I really ought to audition for Cirque du Soleil). But I am icing the hip every night before bed and taking pain meds so I'm keeping it under control.
I have to say, I'm so grateful for this forum. It's such a huge support system for me. You really realise that when you have such an operation, the only people who can understand are those who have lived it too.

 

[JojoOso]

@Puggles I did make my kids watch and they were in shock but they're teenagers and it lasts for a few days and then it's all about them again.
I, too, watched a video about the process, before having the surgery and it scared the living **** outta me, but I was in such horrible pain then, that I would have gouged out my eyeballs if it meant being in less pain. Now, even though it's a long, slow road, I'm soooooooo delighted to have done the surgery. I'm already excited about getting the knee done in a few months.

 

[Layla]

I was in such horrible pain then, that I would have gouged out my eyeballs if it meant being in less pain. Now, even though it's a long, slow road, I'm soooooooo delighted to have done the surgery.

Good, I’m happy to hear that you’re delighted and also glad your eyes are still intact.

Let us know when you get a date scheduled for your knee and we’ll add it to your signature. I hope you’ll join us on the Knee forum when the time comes.

I'm so grateful for this forum. It's such a huge support system for me. You really realise that when you have such an operation, the only people who can understand are those who have lived it too.

We’re happy you found the forum, joined us and appreciate the support you’ve received from other members. There is definitely a camaraderie due to the shared experience of THR and a level of trust in knowing others understand.
Enjoy the rest of the week!

 

[Layla]

Hey Jojo
Happy Three Month Anniversary! I hope you’re doing well.
Next time you’re on the forum, leave an update if you have time. We’d love to read about your progress. All the best to you!
@JojoOso

 

[JojoOso]

Hi all. It's been a while since I posted. I'm doing really well now. I'm walking without my cane even though I still have a bit of a limp (mostly because of the knees and not the hip). I'm back at the gym, swimming, working with weights again (taking it really slowly) and I've started walking backwards on the treadmill (it's a great way to improve your gait but make certain that you seek advice regarding this). I am in a good place mentally thank goodness, mostly down to the wonderful support of this forum. I'm actually looking forward to the next operation so that I can really enjoy the benefits of being pain free. My surgeon is so helpful and supportive that I want everyone to go to him but at the same time I want to keep him a secret lol. My teenagers are still annoying the snot out of me, so I guess that's good because it means outwardly, I'm doing well enough that they don't feel they need to tiptoe around me. Thanks so much for all your help and support. I'll let you know when I have a date set for the LTKR. And to the new folks - hang in there - in the beginning the days seem endless but the weeks and months zip by, then one morning you get up and you don't reach for your cane and you don't notice until someone says "hey, good-looking, where's your cane?" and you realise that you're all better.

 

[Mojo333]

@JojoOso
How nice to read your Brilliant Update.

And to the new folks - hang in there - in the beginning the days seem endless but the weeks and months zip by, then one morning you get up and you don't reach for your cane and you don't notice until someone says "hey, good-looking, where's your cane?" and you realise that you're all better.

Thank you for sharing this as these types of affirmations were exactly what comforted me as a new hippy, also.

Lots of improvement yet to come.
Hope your week is Sweet

 

[Spex10]

Thanks @JojoOso ! Good luck with your next (and final?) op.

 

[Layla]

What a great update, Jojo! I’m happy for you. Please do come back once you have surgery scheduled and we’ll add your surgery date to your signature and happily support you once again. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and offer encouragement to those healing and following behind you.
Wishing you all the best!
@JojoOso

 

[JojoOso]

@Spex10 - I hope it's not my final op. I really need the right knee done too but the left one is a much higher priority because it's a mess. Although, since the TLHR it's improved a lot because it's aligned properly. So once I get the TLKR done I think I'll get a few more years before I'll really need the other joints done. It was such a good experience for me that I want to whip out all the gammy joints and become totally bionic. Then the mountains better hide because I'm coming for them.