THR Tashia's Hip is in Recovery, WOW!

[Poppet]

Tash darling, so pleased you are home and are away from the nursing home, I know what that experience was for you!

You will find you way around the forum and anyway, we are going to watch out for you and encourage you along.

You know the BS mantra, rest, elevate, ice and pain meds.

Sending heaps of hugs xx

 

[Elle11]

Hi Tash,
Good to clean out wiht a cry and hope it is only smiles ahead. Ooohhh...leg machine. One of those vibrating numbers to keep the blood clots away?
Get well energy to you!

 

[tashia]

Thanks and Elle11. I need all the help you can get. I just looked at my leg and I have drainage. While I was in the hospital I had a bladder infection. The knee is quite warm. This must be my time to worry. This is the second night in a row I have had anxiety and fear. I'm so tired. Yes I know about sleep that seems to run away from you just as you need it. Even through I have been thou this before, I seem so much more tired. At least for now the pain is under control. Over three weeks have come and gone and all is well. All is well. Will try to get some sleep after taking my next dose of medication. Well just getting it out helped, Thanks for listing. I don't know what I would do without you. Tashia

 

[Elle11]

If I am following time zones right (you arr in Colorado?), you should be asleep? Anxiety and worry about what is happening to your body is an awful feeling. I think as many times as you been through something, the fear is till there for every time. I think you have the secret in what you said above that "All is well." Why don't you try that: resting quietly on your bed, breathe in slowly, gently and say just that "All is well" and breath out and say "All is well". Just focus on your breathing and these words. Hopefully, you might even fall asleep!

 

[dianemarie]

Hi Tash,

So glad you are home, honey. Will you have PT and nursing as well as the knee machine at home? I know what you mean about the anxiety, especially at night. Eventually I found a counselor who helped, only wish I had gone sooner. Love and hugs to you.

 

[tashia]

dianemarie, I also got a counselor, this stuff is hard on us and why not have a little help. At times we all need it. Elle11, thank you so much for subjection. I keep forgetting about meditation. it does work when it is remembered. Feel drained tonight. But not really too bad. Everyone take care and stay safe. Tashia

 

[Elle11]

Tashia, that is GREAT you got a counselor. It is good to talk with someone and get their perspective on how to handle things. Hope you can see some improvements, no matter how small.
Sending positive thoughts your way!

 

[Anniepops]

Hi Tash, just want you to know I am thinking of you. Hope you feel better and more settled today.

Big hugs

Love

Ann.x.

 

[tashia]

Today was a very good day. Got to go food shopping. Good to be out of the house. Got to drive the cart. I would love to go there after closing be able to race it but I don't think the food store would like it. My knee did wonderful. It didn't swell nor did it hurt. What a blessing. I now have food and so glad that all is well. However my nerves are working overtime. Will I ever be able to get of pain pills? It is so nice not to be in pain and yes I know it hasn't been long but I do want my freedom so badly. My right knee is also doing great. It did a little swelling but not bad. Oh. I just realized I posted in the hip recover instead the knee recover. Well I do have to admit I am trying to find the other one and am having problems with finding it. The fire in Colorado is getting better so I guess I have lots to be thankful for. We are having such a ruff summer in the States. I hope everyone is ok and safe. Well I might as well finish my Mother thing, Drink lots of water. Every time this stuff happens this comes out in me. Most of my adult job was working with Red Cross doing Search and Rescure and yes I still misspell it. My spelling is bad today so I better sign off and just read. Everyone take care and stay safe. Tashia

 

[Poppet]

Great that you got to go out and drive the car Tash - fantastic..

There is going to be no stopping you when you are fully recovered... I can just picture you whizzing around the supermarket.. go girl!

 

[tashia]

Those carts are so much fun to drive. My knee is doing so good. I am not having much swelling. but I do need to do more walking but I am so afraid to overdue it. I do that so easy. I have pain control and its great. I have taken a few steps without the walker. This is a danger zone for me. It feels so good to be without it, I could overdue it so easy. Sandy please take care and tell your husband I'm sending him healing waves to him to Down Under. Tashia

 

[bottomshollow]

Watch out folks! Here comes Tashia, and she's feeling GOOD!

But mind you behave yourself. Don't be leaving that walker behind too soon---don't want you falling or overdoing. So happy that you're doing so well and sounding so positive and having no pain. It's just wonderful! Take care, keep us posted,

 

[tashia]

bottomshollow, I love that. It makes me feel good. It helps me get out of fear that I am now having at this moment. I still have fear of overdoing it because I do feel good. My knee isn't healed completly yet. I guess the doctor used glue this time and it is taking longer to heal. Well that is enough from me. tashia

 

[Anniepops]

Oh Tash, I laughed at the thought of you racing the shopping cart....you are a funny one

I'm pleased you managed to go out shopping and that your knee is healing well. You're doing just great Tash

Take care

Ann.x.

 

[VThereandnow]

Hi Tasia, you are so early out, do try to be patient. I know you want your freedom, but be smart. Slow and ready wins the race right?
Not sure if you saw me mention one of my favorite sayings on another thread "tears are the safety valve of the heart" . You are just letting a little off the top by having some emotions. Glad you found someone to talk to. Nothin wrong with that honey, in fact it is pretty darn smart if you ask me. It is a lot to process by yourself.

Keep posting and we'll be here for you too. You are always there for others. What goes around comes around my dear

 

[tashia]

Today was another good day. My PT came today. Its so nice to have him come to the house than going to the doctors office and have to pay for it. He was very pleased with my Rom. Having it one on one helps me so much more than the other way. My pain is still doing good. Had a little last night and got scared by was able to get back under control. I have to really pace myself. I don't want it to swell up and get into trouble. Recover does take time and you can't use short cuts. Everyone take care and stay safe. Tashia

 

[Poppet]

Terrific Tash, sounds like your knee replacement is going really well. About time you had some wins

Hugs, always xx

 

[dianemarie]

Good for you, Tashia. Glad to know you are feeling better and like your PT, that is so important. And you are wise to keep ahead of the pain and avoiding the swelling. Aren't you glad you are on the other side of this now? Hope you have another great day. I'm off to PT this morning and then home in the AC as it's going to be in the 90's today!

 

[VThereandnow]

Sounds good Tasia, glad you are getting that personal attention and are staying ahead of the pain

 

[tashia]

Today was a close call. I had a doctor appointment and keeping my knee down for over a hour. It did swell and I think I have taken care of it. I will really take a easy tomarrow. Hope all is ok. Ended up staying another hour for lab test. So must be careful. Now is so important to pace myself. This knee replacement is going so well I don't want to blow it. I will try to open another one in hip recovery again. Everyone take care and have a good 4th. But please be careful. Tashia