4 Wks Post Op and Rehabbing

I'm now 4 weeks post op and recovering well thankfully. I've had a few slips where I've put my operated leg down harder than I should, which admittedly killed and I nearly passed out in pain! But ultimately think it has made me stronger and it heal faster. The staples came out after 2 weeks and the wound is healing well and cleanly. The scar is around 10inches long and although it's not the the old scar being used (as we were hoping) although I can see why, as that one is wide and rough and tough. But I'm happy with it and even if it is used for the screw removal, if i sick and couldn't do it as planned. Thank goots fine.

Physio is damn hard work, and I'm trying to do some everyday even if I am sore. I have dropped from 8 Tramadol and 8 Paracetamol down to 4 Para's and 4 Tram and 2 Co-Codamol even though I have upped the activity which is brilliant news for me. This is better than pre op!

Christmas was hardwork, I had to wrap the presents and cook the dinner with help though of course as poor Hubby washe Wii for Wiiabilitation last time which was grdness for my perch seat in the kitchen, and My Mum and my eldest Daughter helping in the Kitchen with the Christmas Dinner. Christmas was fantastic and I'd do it again any day, it was the first time ever I've ever done Christmas Dinner for anyone else, My Parents came up and Daughter came home from Uni which pleased all the sisters.

Now I'm feeling mentally and physically stronger it's tempting to try the Wii, as I used ts, I'm going to give this hip the best I'veat, and perhaps try my stationary bike too. Bit scared of the bike but my Hubby will be there to help me get on and off. Like he does with the bath and the bath board (thank heavens I was given that!) Totally recommend the perch and bathboard to anyone having Hip surgeries as they help give you a sense of independence even when you don't really have any! Lol

New Year New Me, Well New zest for pain free living and activities, I'm going to give this hip the best I've got and do every bit of Physio and exercise I'm asked to do, to give myself the best chance ever. And of course lose some lbs as that can't help the pressure on them. All these surgeries have made me go up a couple of stones, which is a nightmare.

Happy New Year and Goddess Bless

4 Wks Post Op and Rehabbing

I'm now 4 weeks post op and recovering well thankfully. I've had a few slips where I've put my operated leg down harder than I should, which admittedly killed and I nearly passed out in pain! But ultimately think it has made me stronger and it heal faster. The staples came out after 2 weeks and the wound is healing well and cleanly. The scar is around 10inches long and although it's not the the old scar being used (as we were hoping) although I can see why, as that one is wide and rough and tough. But I'm happy with it and even if it is used for the screw removal, if i sick and couldn't do it as planned. Thank goots fine.

Physio is damn hard work, and I'm trying to do some everyday even if I am sore. I have dropped from 8 Tramadol and 8 Paracetamol down to 4 Para's and 4 Tram and 2 Co-Codamol even though I have upped the activity which is brilliant news for me. This is better than pre op!

Christmas was hardwork, I had to wrap the presents and cook the dinner with help though of course as poor Hubby washe Wii for Wiiabilitation last time which was grdness for my perch seat in the kitchen, and My Mum and my eldest Daughter helping in the Kitchen with the Christmas Dinner. Christmas was fantastic and I'd do it again any day, it was the first time ever I've ever done Christmas Dinner for anyone else, My Parents came up and Daughter came home from Uni which pleased all the sisters.

Now I'm feeling mentally and physically stronger it's tempting to try the Wii, as I used ts, I'm going to give this hip the best I'veat, and perhaps try my stationary bike too. Bit scared of the bike but my Hubby will be there to help me get on and off. Like he does with the bath and the bath board (thank heavens I was given that!) Totally recommend the perch and bathboard to anyone having Hip surgeries as they help give you a sense of independence even when you don't really have any! Lol

New Year New Me, Well New zest for pain free living and activities, I'm going to give this hip the best I've got and do every bit of Physio and exercise I'm asked to do, to give myself the best chance ever. And of course lose some lbs as that can't help the pressure on them. All these surgeries have made me go up a couple of stones, which is a nightmare.

Happy New Year and Goddess Bless

Post Op and tales to tell

It's 5th Dec and I had a short time to wait for surgery really, got there at 7am and went down at 12.30pm the IV took a while to put in and it was painful too, they used the wrong hand too (rightie) but the morphine pca was planned so i felt at ease. I went to sleep at 12.50pm and was at high dependency at 2.30pm but didn't really come round til 3.30pm and took to a PRIVATE ward (spoilt girl) at 4pm then i finally got to see Rich and prove to him i was ok. only got a private room because there was no other beds available lol Lucky me, so room to myself with a freeview tv as well. The first night was pretty rough and the morphine wasn't quite enough pain relief, and the following morning i was sick everywhere. I felt stupid and they had to change the bedding etc... but i had an Oxytocin (sp) and the pain subsided enough for me to try and get up and try crutches for the first time, and sit in a chair while they changed the bed. Managed a quick wash, dress myself in my own nightie. Felt more human and slept most of the away. Mum and Dad visited me in the afternoon and brought loads of food to me. (last time my food was always freezing cold, and too rich to eat) which is my saving grace.
Wednesday i woke up early and fresh after a good night sleep and being on top on pain levels too, so today they said i could go home if i could do the stairs which i did in a flash! the private room was lovely, the food was a million times better as was the care too (shame you don't get that throughout the hospital) anyways i was eager to get home and give up my room for someone that really needed it, as i have full support at home.

Been great at home ever since, slept loads mainly as the anaesthetic has took it out of me, but hubby understands and is easy going too. Knee kills as i have a dressing there too, perhaps where a camera went in or tool of some kind? and everytime i move it knocks which hurts like hell. But early days yet, tried one set of physio on Thursday but was so sore and stiff Friday that i've not done any today.

Post Op and tales to tell

It's 5th Dec and I had a short time to wait for surgery really, got there at 7am and went down at 12.30pm the IV took a while to put in and it was painful too, they used the wrong hand too (rightie) but the morphine pca was planned so i felt at ease. I went to sleep at 12.50pm and was at high dependency at 2.30pm but didn't really come round til 3.30pm and took to a PRIVATE ward (spoilt girl) at 4pm then i finally got to see Rich and prove to him i was ok. only got a private room because there was no other beds available lol Lucky me, so room to myself with a freeview tv as well. The first night was pretty rough and the morphine wasn't quite enough pain relief, and the following morning i was sick everywhere. I felt stupid and they had to change the bedding etc... but i had an Oxytocin (sp) and the pain subsided enough for me to try and get up and try crutches for the first time, and sit in a chair while they changed the bed. Managed a quick wash, dress myself in my own nightie. Felt more human and slept most of the away. Mum and Dad visited me in the afternoon and brought loads of food to me. (last time my food was always freezing cold, and too rich to eat) which is my saving grace.
Wednesday i woke up early and fresh after a good night sleep and being on top on pain levels too, so today they said i could go home if i could do the stairs which i did in a flash! the private room was lovely, the food was a million times better as was the care too (shame you don't get that throughout the hospital) anyways i was eager to get home and give up my room for someone that really needed it, as i have full support at home.

Been great at home ever since, slept loads mainly as the anaesthetic has took it out of me, but hubby understands and is easy going too. Knee kills as i have a dressing there too, perhaps where a camera went in or tool of some kind? and everytime i move it knocks which hurts like hell. But early days yet, tried one set of physio on Thursday but was so sore and stiff Friday that i've not done any today.

The Big Op Day

Is nearly here! This is my last weekend so been wrapping up some loose ends and finalising bits and bobs off. We put the Christmas Tree up with the kids which is early for us, but I knew if I didn't now I wouldn't be able to join in later on in the month. And we had decided to pull Richard's birthday forward so we can all enjoy a Birthday tea and open presents while we are all together.

Then obviously a last bath, shave and wash hair so I'm clean and ready to go, and finalise my bags ready. I'm super nervous and worried about the pain levels, seen as it was days before they got a handle on it last time, and of course the dvt stresses me out once again.

Christmas presents are bought, but not wrapped I'm not that organised! It was hard enough to arrange 2 Birthdays and Theatre visits with Surgery as well as wrapping Hundreds of gifts lol. I'm shutting all my Jewellery shops in preparation for recovery and stress free relaxing lol Truth is a probably will miss them dearly and as soon as I'm out of hospital I'll be back online lol.

Happy Holidays and Next time we speak I will have a femur facing the correct way I hope!

The Big Op Day

Is nearly here! This is my last weekend so been wrapping up some loose ends and finalising bits and bobs off. We put the Christmas Tree up with the kids which is early for us, but I knew if I didn't now I wouldn't be able to join in later on in the month. And we had decided to pull Richard's birthday forward so we can all enjoy a Birthday tea and open presents while we are all together.

Then obviously a last bath, shave and wash hair so I'm clean and ready to go, and finalise my bags ready. I'm super nervous and worried about the pain levels, seen as it was days before they got a handle on it last time, and of course the dvt stresses me out once again.

Christmas presents are bought, but not wrapped I'm not that organised! It was hard enough to arrange 2 Birthdays and Theatre visits with Surgery as well as wrapping Hundreds of gifts lol. I'm shutting all my Jewellery shops in preparation for recovery and stress free relaxing lol Truth is a probably will miss them dearly and as soon as I'm out of hospital I'll be back online lol.

Happy Holidays and Next time we speak I will have a femur facing the correct way I hope!

THE BIG DAY....... GOT A DATE

How posh am I having this, The Supporting Handmade However it's Made Christmas Showcase!


WooHoo that has happened all in a whirlwind of Holiday with the Kids and illness. The Former was amazing and just what the family needed all round. The later hit the family on said Holiday in Sept and in Nov and it's still here.... First Sam got it, sore throat, tickly cough, feeling run down. But it didn't last long and next up was Me, of course! I had standard sore throat and cough, not too bad, then Olivia got it, and it threw her sideways for a few days but nothing serious, my throat was clearing up and BAM I got it again only worse, this time I had a high fever, flu like and ached all over, hurt to raise my arms, my neck was killing and sore throat was so bad I couldn't eat, felt sick for a few days so stuck to drinking instead, then slowly moved onto soup. This went on for 2 weeks!! Then as quick as I get better my Hubby gets poorly and thats where we are right now, week 1 moving onto week 2. It has mutated each time it's hit another person, not entirely the same symptoms for each one of us. I guess it's attacked our own weaknesses. Just when you think your ill and rough, it mutates and gives you new symptoms, ear ache, headaches, foggy woolly heads. I ended up with Laryngitis so that explained the really bad sore throat and very furry tongue. Yuck!!

But all this is by the by, we have to get better as I have a DATE, the first date I was given provisionally was 16th Jan 2012 which I admit I rejoiced at. It would be after Christmas so no third year on crutches, I would be able to Christmas shop at leisure, and with Rich and lose some all important pounds that my lardy ass has gained.

But as soon as I got excited about that, I was sent out a new letter and a new date, Disaster! 5th Dec 2011 this was awful, what a dilemma! Not only would I be on crutches yet again for Christmas, but I'd struggle to do the Christmas dinner and shopping, and more importantly I'd miss Husbands birthday (I'd be in Hospital on the day!) and my daughters birthday. HELP!!! I quickly rung up to see if I could change the dates, but no luck I would have to wait until.......... end of MARCH!!! WTF?? No way I love my family, but I can't do that. So I have excepted the date.

Why am I telling you all this, well to show you that you think one thing at first only to completely change when you really think about it. Firstly Christmas shopping can be done online and done in the 4 weeks I have left before surgery, as who wants to be in town in December with all those queues anyway? Secondly Hubbys birthday is the 9th Dec so we've planned a full day out in Liverpool the weekend before I go in, so bringing birthday forward, Daughters birthday I'll be home and we'll watch movies with pizza and popcorn, bliss! Thirdly who wants to go out in the wet,dark and cold days anyways far better to be stuck indoors recovering then, rather than the Spring when you want to go on days out, go camping, go for picnic's! So it makes me wonder how did I ever think there was a dilemma in the first place.

This way I'll recover when we don't go out much anyways, (except I'll miss NYE) and when I'm recovered enough I can think of Holidays as we'll have the weather for it. Better to be active then, than in the snow.

So now is the time to plan and get myself sorted, Got a Virtual CRAFTfest fair http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/mysticmoon-craftfest-album end of Nov and after that I'm shutting up my Jewellery shops to focus on the BIG DAY ahead, less stress that way. And I've got to get myself into Christmas shopping mode, and of course put my tree up earlier so I can join in lol

Happy Holidays and Happy Healing xx