THR The Cappuccino Kid - the story so far

[Renate]

Oh Cappy, I forgot to mention: Once you had both hips replaced and recovered, all restrictions will be lifted, especially ironing, hoovering, cooking:th_heehee:

 

[Jaycey]

taking out the trash, washing, dishes......:hysterical:

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

Met with my new physio yesterday - they are on
4 month rotation from the local hospital.

She's really nice and determined to get me as fit as possible for my next op - concentrating on building strength.

She will also pick up my physio when I'm post op.

I'm beginning to slip back into old habits of doing too much. I'm up at 6 and here I am still faffing around after midnight.

 

[Jaycey]

I really saw the benefit of having PT before my THR. And I found it easier to get back into the exercise route post-op due to the work I did. Glad you will have this advantage.

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

Saw my GP yesterday to discuss the result of the endoscopy. Duodenal ulcer, gastritis and somethingelseitis. They did a check for Helicobacter pylori which was negative so I have been taken off diclofenac and any other NSAIDs. Paracetamol and tramadol only for me now.

I also had more bloods taken. She's hoping that my iron is now normal so that I can come off iron tablets too.

In other news I also have "trigger finger" which requires surgery. When is this going to end

 

[Jaycey]

Sorry the results aren't that good Cap. Is there a non-surgical solution you could try on the trigger finger first? Seems you have enough on your surgery plate with your hips!

 

[Josephine]

Trigger finger is nowt, Cappy. Simple little op, just a nick and it's done. A lot of surgeons do them under local anaesthetic these days.

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

Got my pre-op letter through today - 11th August. I can feel my blood pressure start to rise already.

Holidays first though. We're off to Turkey tomorrow and I can't wait.

 

[Jaycey]

Have a great holiday Cap! Don't worry about hip #2 - you are a veteran now!

 

[Josephine]

:hate-shocked:

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

Greetings from Turkey.

 

[Jaycey]

You are just trying to make us jealous aren't you! Wow - have a great time!

 

[Jamie]

Boy, I'd like to see some more photos of where you are. I always think of Turkey as this big desert, hot place with very few trees!!! This resort looks lovely!

 

[Josephine]

Lovely Cappy! But images no bigger than 800 x 600 if you please!

 

[sharonann]

Hi Cappy,

Hope you're having a fab time! Looks great! :cocktail:

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

Lovely Cappy! But images no bigger than 800 x 600 if you please!

Sorry Josephine was trying to do it all on my iPhone. The vodka probably didn't help either!

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

Especially for Jamie ....

 

[Christina NY]

So jealous!

 

[Jamie]

Okay......now I'M hittin' the VODKA!!!! Too beautiful for words!!! Thanks, Cappy....

 

[The Cappuccino Kid]

So, I'm now a fortnight away from getting my left THR and I cannot get it out of my mind.

I feel like I'm just beginning to get my life back and we're off again.

I know that it's all to the good and that come the end of October I'll be great - but it just feels like a mountain to climb.

Just having a moan.