THR Tashia's Hip is in Recovery, WOW!

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

I wrote about massages in the knee replacement but i feel i need to put it here. I was told by the doctors that massages help heal the operated area by giving it blood supply and helps with pain. Now i know there are many different types of massages so I did lot of research. I also talked to PT about it. they helped me to get started and on the way to healing. I was told after you have surgrey you start lightlly massage the area, I mean very lightly, then as the it heals and pain get less you can go heavy. After a month or so depending on the surgery i got to the doctor to get cleared before I have the full body massage. My knee and hip have been numb and the knee has returned to 100% to normal but not yet my hip but it is getting better. It also helps with stiffness and the pain. One surgrey I didn't do this and it still has some numbness but it now is getting better. Since massages get blood to all parts to the body not only does it help the area hurt but the whole body. I have had massages for over 20 years and I feel its helped me also to remain limber. I know massages are expensive but i feel if it helps healing and helps keep the whole body healty why not. I have tried many and some i liked and some just didn't work. I also read a article it helps swelling and arthrits (sp) so why not? I just thought I would mention this because if I am faithfull doing this I need less pain pills. I still do and I have no intention to give this up. Just a thought, It worked for me and do make sure the person that does do the massages are licenses and prove they know what they are doing. Just thought I would mention this because It has greatly helped. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:yes 4: it's also good for tension!

 

[dianemarie]

Re: New hip 13 September

Thanks, Tashia. I, too, believe in massage and you reminded me that I need to call my massage therapist and see her. She worked on my first hip, on the scar and broke up some of the scar tissue that was very tight. It helped a lot. Saw my OS today and had a great report. I am so glad I met you on here, you have come so far and are incredibly encouraging with your story. Pain pill is kicking in so nitey, nite.

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Diane, thank you for comment, after I wrote it I also relized I need to make a appointment too. By the way what kind do you have?. I have deep tissure and acupressure messages. Sometime have a hot stone message. Enjoy your message. :doggieshmooze: tashia:yes 4:

 

[dianemarie]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hey, Tashia,

Not sleeping yet...I usually have deep tissue and I have had hot stone before but I find the deep work really relieves pain and like you said, tension. Sometimes I don't realize how much tension I have until she starts working on me and then I am so glad I went (my shoulders are glad too!) I know what you mean about the money, it can be expensive but I feel it is a small price to pay for helping so much with our overall health.

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

I realized that I spent a lot of time of this site. In fact I look forward to posting every chance i get. For those who don't me when I started posting i hardly knew how to and my pain was pretty bad and until I found this site no one understood what i was saying. Also being sad but now I find my days of feeling sad or blue still comes but goes after posting. You will find wonderful people here and really care. You don't need to feel alone. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:happy dance:

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Good for you Tash,

what good advice to remind us all that a good massage will work wonders whilst we are healing. I have never had a hot stone massage, might think about that.
Lots of love xx

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

what a new name,, I love your sense of humer. I have only one and wow did it feel great. This next week is going to be busy and i might get me one for valentine day. Which remind me is there going to be a Valentine Party on this site? I now understand how great it is to get out of the house, it does feel so good. Well its getting late and I need to start winding down so I can get all things done tomarrow that my body will let me do. Good night USA time. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Nite night Tash

Glad you like my new signature..

I am thrilled you are getting out now, good for the soul

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Today has been up and down day. I had to do a fasting for a blood test and every time I fast I find I have a rocky day. I need to eat many small meals a day and last night I really had problems not being able to eat small meals. My stomach wasn't happy about getting empty and staying there. the doctor is trying to figure out whats going on with my stomach. I also found out that the apartment I really want is avaible and I can take a whole month to move it. I want it so bad because I have so much light which would help my depression so much but I know it needs to be done. I have decided to have someone to come in and pack for me and unpack. Not like when I moved before. I will have to humble myself and ask for help and this is so hard for me to do. So I need lots of prayes that I can humble myself and ask. I need this so much. I did find that I didn't need as many pills for pain as before. I did find myself tired but I know that healing is up and down so another day closer to being healed. I do feel myself sleeping better and not wake up in pain but discomfort. I haven't had to take any brake thru pills for about a week. i think It has more to me thinking positive and forcing myself to turn of the tv and getting back in life. My reward after the move will be getting me a dog. I miss having one so much. Well that is enought from me. I now know I have a family and you are with me 24 hours a day. Everyone take care. I will be able to have a sewing room. :wow2: thats great. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:happy dance::flowerysmile:

 

[dianemarie]

Re: New hip 13 September

WOW is right Tashia! This new apartment sounds great as you had said where you are now was dark. Good for you and I will pray that you are able to ask for the help you need to get this done. Fantastic news about the pain meds too. So happy for you...

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

So happy to hear about your apartment Tashia! How ideal - a sewing room!

Hope you survived the fasting blood test. I have problems when I can't eat as well. It can really get you down!

Sure sounds like everything is falling into place for you!

 

[welshjane]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tashia, sounds as though things are on the up for you - I'm so glad. Great news about the new apartment and that you are going to get help packing and unpacking, and that you are needing fewer pain pills AND that you are going to get a dog! That's the best news of all!

Love, Jane

 

[DaveGM]

Re: New hip 13 September

Tashia

"........... I will have to humble myself and ask for help and this is so hard for me to do. So I need lots of prayes that I can humble myself and ask. I need this so much............."

Sometime we all need a little help from others - you really do not need to humble yourself to ask for it.

I am sure you would be the first to offer help to others. Very often people are shy or embarrassed to offer even thinking they may be interfering.

I bet there are many many people who would jump at the chance of giving you a hand.

Go on.....

Take care

Dave

 

[Josephine]

Re: New hip 13 September

Who have you to ask for help from, Tashia? If you feel you need the strength to humble yourself to this person, then I will certainly pray for that. I will pray for you to get the apartment. And the sewing room. And the dog! God bless you, honey. You deserve them all!

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hey Tash

Wonderful news about the apartment, I know just how much you have wanted this one, and the fact that you have time to move is going to help, not like with the house when everything had to be done so quickly..

And I am thrilled that you will ask for help to pack, unpack and move... You owe this to yourself honey.

And wow, a dedicated sewing room - you will be churning out this quilts in no time.. You will have to learn how to post pictures on BS.

And a puppy.... what sort? Can't wait to hear about that.

Lots of love as always and lots of...

prayer1
prayer1
xxx

Sandy

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Sandy, Since I got the apartment my mind has been so busy trying to get everything ready to make the move. I'm so excited but yet I have to be very careful to pace myself. The thought of having a sewing room is exciting. I had one in the house that was unbeivable but now it time to make another and move on with my new life with a new hip and knee. :wow2: Now about a dog. In the apartment we can't have a dog under 1 year which is find with me. I will get a recuse dog about 3 to 4 or age. When you get one that age they are over the chewing and are housebroken. Otherwords someone else does all the work and I get have the fun. My last dog was recuse dog and she was so great. I had her for over 10 years. You also the personaliy of the dog because it has already developed. You know pretty much what your getting. So as far as what kind I don't know. I will be around 25 to 15lbs. I like dogs with long hair but if you know anything about dogs they usually chose you which she did. Things are falling in place and my recover is getting better and better. I feel that I am almost at the top of my hill. When I rest, the view is wounderfull. For those who don't know what I'm talking about I feel in life we have many hills to climb and need to take them on and the proces is to be enjoyed eventhur it can be very ruff in climbing that hills in life. Went to a sewing class this morning, it was good to be around people again. Of course it got my brain going on designing quilts and hopeful making them. My hip wasn't crazy about the chair I was sitting on but in my room I have one that is just for me. The right height and just right. I have to remind myself to stay grounded so the move comes first and then the playing will begin. I got the result from my blood test came out pretty good. In fact not bad at all. My stomach is still acting up a little. I will have to get on top of it. I think stress is lot of it but I want to make sure that it because you can take care of that. Well here I am writing and writing so I better stop. Sis, Do take care and and those feet. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tash

What a lovely positive post from you, yes you are well and truly getting to the top of your hill. Just a few more steps.

You mentioned about the chair at your sewing circle not being right for you, think about taking a good cushion of pillow, medium latex is good as it really cushions the bottom well... I have that sort of pillow in the car and it has solved all sorts of discomfort.. You could make a really bright cover for it?

Big hugs, xxxx

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Thats a good idea, In fact i could make it so it attached to my sewing case that has my sewing machine in it. Thank you. At times I get overwhelmed with the thought of a move and then I have to remember that many things in life are a challenge and I need to think this move is just like a hill I must take. Not to look at the top but just whats in front of me . Keep into the moment I must. I hope to make your receipt for the next sewing night, This is so interesting I haven't been interested in cooking for some time I guess with all you on the sight, I'm being reminded of the things i use to do. Keep up the good work. There are so many things I use to do but have forgotten or just not interested. Boy did God direct me here get me back into life. I hope I didn't hurt any one feeling by saying what I believe in; I do care because everyone are so special in your own way.. Everyone please take care of yourself. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tash

You could never hurt anyone's feelings honey, you are the loveliest lady xxx

Just look how far you have come on BS, we are all very, very proud of you - I know I am!

Well it's good night from me, long week ahead at work and a very busy one with lots of meetings, so may not get to post much during the week evenings...

Take care of yourself Tash, don't get overwhelmed by the move, you will be fine, and you are going to get some help aren't you?

Lots of love and big, big hugs xxxxx Sandy

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Well everyone I am two days from getting the keys for my new apartment with a new hip and knee. Wow start out starting out a new life. It has been interesting every since I got rid of my house, things are falling into place. My hip is hurting a little today, it probly had to do is I waited to long to take my medicane. i went almost 12 hours before taken them. a little too long but hay its in the right direction so :wow2: I think I will have to work about balance because I have always had trouble with it. Today is a day of rest because this next week is going to be very busy. Sandy thank you for saying you are having trouble with your feet. Let me explain. i have to have inserts because I have messed my feet up and i have to use them. I have notice that I to am having trouble because I don't think they are putting my feet in the right position since the hip replacement so i need to have a new pair made. Sandy you got me thinking about mine and this is what conclusion i came to. I'm sorry you are having problems but if i hadn't read about yours I wouldn't realized what was going on with me. So thank you for sharing. Well I need to take something for my stomach, its not happy today, I have a doctor appointment this week because it must be address. I will try to get some mint tea today so maybe that will help calm the stomach. I'm so sick of bland food, i would like some a good hamburger. Maybe i try to find one today. Well i'm getting tired and need a :sleepz:Tashia:doggieshmooze: