lorraine
new member
Hello,
I've been reading some of the threads and feel reassured to see others with the same questions I have.
I am now approaching week 3 post op. My physio put me onto one crutch rather than two last week so I am finding it easier to get around the house. I haven't been outside yet, mainly because of wet leaves everywhere. Yesterday, I took to walking up and down the hallway several times to make up for not going outside. I am not sure if I overdid it or not. How can you make the distinction from pushing yourself a little bit more each day to overdoing it? Last night I had pain in my operated side from foot to hip and today it is the same, as if I have a trapped nerve. Is this anything to worry about?
I've been told to sleep on my back for three months. I think this is the thing I hate the most. I sleep for around 2 hours at a time. I've tried different configurations of pillows but I still worry about getting bedsores.
I apologise for whinging, I'm grateful to have had the operation, but three months of not bending etc etc seems to stretch ahead forever.
I know everyone heals at different rates but I would be really interested in hearing others' experiences.
P.S. I'm almost out of painkillers and the discharge note from the hospital has said the doctor is not to continue with any of the tablets except the iron ones. So will paracetomol really be enough?
I've been reading some of the threads and feel reassured to see others with the same questions I have.
I am now approaching week 3 post op. My physio put me onto one crutch rather than two last week so I am finding it easier to get around the house. I haven't been outside yet, mainly because of wet leaves everywhere. Yesterday, I took to walking up and down the hallway several times to make up for not going outside. I am not sure if I overdid it or not. How can you make the distinction from pushing yourself a little bit more each day to overdoing it? Last night I had pain in my operated side from foot to hip and today it is the same, as if I have a trapped nerve. Is this anything to worry about?
I've been told to sleep on my back for three months. I think this is the thing I hate the most. I sleep for around 2 hours at a time. I've tried different configurations of pillows but I still worry about getting bedsores.
I apologise for whinging, I'm grateful to have had the operation, but three months of not bending etc etc seems to stretch ahead forever.
I know everyone heals at different rates but I would be really interested in hearing others' experiences.
P.S. I'm almost out of painkillers and the discharge note from the hospital has said the doctor is not to continue with any of the tablets except the iron ones. So will paracetomol really be enough?