THR Tashia's Hip is in Recovery, WOW!

[dianemarie]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tashia,

Good news to be getting your keys to your new apartment (ie. new life!). Just a note about shoe inserts...I have orthotics made by my podiatrist and I was told that after THR you should get new ones as everything is oriented different after the surgery. I have new sneakers but need to get back to my foot doctor to see about new orthotics. Hopefully it will help. I live in sneakers and orthotics and really don't think I could wear anything else. I tried to wear something different to a wedding and I almost fell so need to be safe and not sorry. All the best with your move, looking forward to hearing all about your new place.

 

[Horsey girl]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tashia
Well, I am finally posting again. I am using orthotics in my shoes also and am finding that my right foot especially is now hurting. I think I am stepping more to the outside as the side of my foot hurts. So, I took the orthotics out and am using just regular insoles for now.
New ones are just so expensive to get. I just got some last spring and was hoping they would last a couple of years at least. I will wait until I am completely healed to get new ones. Especially my left leg seems to be longer still. Will see.
I am also drinking lots of mint tea. It sure helps with taking all the pain pills.
Our bodies are not made for all the pills we are putting into them. I am also finding that chamomille tea helps.

Take care Tashia and good luck with your new apartment.
Bea

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Thank you two for posting on thread. I find so interesting that you get so focus on getting out of pain reguarding our forget about out feet. Now what I found interesting is when I had my knee done, I didn't notice any problem but when I had my hip done boy did it make a difference. Horsey girl I agree they are expensive sorry you didn't get a long time using the ones you have. Mine are a couple of years old but it still does hit the pocket purse. The first one I had made was from HMO and didn't work at all so I went outside from them and found It much cheaper. Still don' look forward to it because I still need a knee and maybe a hip replacements. However I wouldn't change one thing in my life so I guess I still would need them. As for tea I like both but right now I don't have mint. I'll have to get some this week because I know I will be under stress until I get settled. Both of you take care and I'll try to keep posted this week but I will be very busy. Tashia:doggieshmooze:

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Today has been a very tired today. Just don't have any energy. Hope tomarrow will be better. :doggieshmooze:Tashai

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

tashia, sounds like this is a busy time for you. Be sure and make time to rest. It takes awhile to build up your stamina.

Take care!

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tash

Sorry you are feeling a bit tired.. I know there is so much to do when moving, but you might need to pace yourself?

Are you still going to get some help?

Won't be long now and you will be settled and can concentrate on living and all the activities you like to do.

Lots of love xx

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Sandy, I lost the apartment that I was going to have. I also couldn't find someone to help me move. I guess God wants me to stay here. Really Sad Well at least I can still get a dog. :doggieshmooze:Tashia

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

So sorry about the apartment Tashia. But that's a good way of looking at it - you were meant to stay where you are. Start thinking about your new puppy!

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Jaycey, Tonight I'm feeling better. I did cry all day, I had no idea how much I was looking forward to it but whatever. I really got my head hurting over all the crying now this evening I did get ride of it so I'm better. I was so surprised that I had so much tears so other things came up so I guess i Needed to feel over a lot of stuff. to my great surprise my stomach clam down so I guess I needed something to trigger the tears. i will be glad that this day is almost done and another day will start and no dought will be better. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Oh Tash!

Hon, I am so sorry about missing out on the apartment.. but I am a great believer that there is a reason for everything in life... I have a saying... I told God I had a plan and he laughed....

Put on some happy music and start thinking about the puppy

Maybe there is a better apartment waiting for you.... hang in there xxx

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

Glad you are feeling better Tashia! Maybe your tummy was reacting to all the stress of holding in the tears. It's OK to cry. Cry and then go on to the next thing in your life.

So glad you are with us here Tashia! Have a great day!

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Jaycey, You are no dought right. Something else is very interesting tonight I notice that I see better than I have for a couple of days. I was needed glasses to use the computer however tonight I don't need them. Interesting isn't it? The body is so interesting in the way it tells you that something is wrong. Now how to read it, thats the big question I would like to know. But only I can find the anser. well I'm signing off for the night. and will soon head for the bed. Good night. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:

 

[dianemarie]

Re: New hip 13 September

Hi Tashia,

Sorry about the apartment, but you seem to have a good attitude about it. It is hard to always know what our bodies are trying to tell us. I do know, for me, the more patient and relaxed I can be the better, but that doesn't come natural to me, I have to work at it. And not being anxious, sometimes I worry when I need to trust and try and enjoy life a little. Hoping you can get a dog, they are the best. Take care. Hugs to you.

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Thanks diane, After finding out i couldn't have the apartment i went back and looked at it again and found that the tub was very deep and had not hand rails which would of been bad news for me. I still have one knee that gives out without warning because it hasn't been replaced yet. In fact tonight it being very bad by being score. I did get to drive today and felt so good. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:flowerysmile:

 

[Poppet]

Re: New hip 13 September

Ok Tash, it sounds like you weren't meant to get that apartment.. I just know there is a better one waiting in the wings for you.

Hang in there, you are doing so well honey, lots of love xx

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

See - you confirmed it just wasn't the right apartment for you Tashia.

Glad you are getting out more now. I am sure that helps loads!

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Jaycey, tonightt my knees are so sore I found myself almost wanted to crawling. Also my bad foot is going out real bad. it very hard to stay positive when you just want to lay and scream from the pain. As soon as the shoes came off most of the pain went away. So the shoes and inserts are sure on the list of trouble makes. I have the doctors name and tomarrow is a day to make a appointment without any excuses. Now for the pain class. Remember I am not a morning person however the pain doctor did impress me and I do have a appointment with her in a couple weeks. That goodness I am having someone driving me there i don't think I would of made it home. Afterwords we went to a famous hamburger place. Now that is a hamburger. I have now had my hamburger i will get back to a good diet. Went to the quilt show and wow the quilts are unbelivlable. (sp) It really inspired me to get going. Very glad i went. Now tomarrow will be pobaly be quiet. Recover from the hip is taking so much longer than my knee I do find that difficult and trying to stay positive is really a challege. :doggieshmooze:Tashia:arghh:

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

Tashia, are your knees hurting from all that walking at the quilt show? Have you replaced your shoes since your hip replacement?

I just posted on Sandy's thread about how we alway recommend replacing shoes post op. Your shoes are worn down from walking differently before your op. You need to start fresh with new balanced shoes.

Hope you can rest up a bit Tashia. But it is very good you are getting out of the house now!

 

[tashia]

Re: New hip 13 September

Jaycey, No I didn't get new shoes but they are on my shopping list so are new inserts. My knees are hurting becasue a storm is coming and they are hunting because I am having flare up and need to get it address by massages and keeping postive and staying off them unless I chose to drive for a very short drive. I must remember that each day puts me closer to full recover but right now it is hard to accept it. I am very tired so i will try to go bed early. :doggieshmooze:tashia

 

[Jaycey]

Re: New hip 13 September

Good idea Tashia. Rest always helps recovery. Night, night!