Hydro and Six Weeks Post Op

Well I'm at Six Weeks Post OP now and how things are going is fabulous!! I have sneakily walked around the Kitchen with One Crutch (not allowed really until Xray gives you the all clear) but feels strong and stable and it's only a few steps.

This week I also go to say GOODBYE to the awful but necessary TED Stockings, This will not be missed that's for sure. No more flaky skin and dry skin due to these, I can now Moisturize them to my hearts content. Not only was this happening this week but so was my First Hydro Session too.

First Session comprised of Walking in the Pool Forwards x2, then Backwards x2, Sidewards x2. Then Hip Felxion (Bend Knee and Lift, Hip Abduction (Straight Leg Sideways) and Hip Extension (Straight Leg Behind You). Some Deep Squats all x10 reps. Then came the more difficult Steps, using a Block to Step onto using Bad (Operated Leg as the Leading leg) up and down for x20 reps. By now it's smarting a little painwise and I know I'm going to be feeling it later and Tomorrow. But my session was not finished yet, no no no. Next up was the Comical Flipper Walking, Hilarious Yes but Man it's soooooo Hard. Definitely got every muscle and joint working, Had to go up and down the Pool length Twice. Then for a more relaxing exercise? Where it's looks more relaxing, you Lie Down on this Slanted Bed Thingie, and it was time for a Weighted Ring round the Operated Leg to give more resistance too, Leg Raises and Leg Abductions (Out to the Side) with the New Resistance on. This is a full on Programme, Felt at the time that I could of done more, But honestly once I had got out of the pool and re-dressed I was exhausted and thankful that I hadn't done more.

Bet you can guess how I spent all on the next day can't you?

And as I write this, I'm getting myself ready for Tomorrow's Hydro Session. Catch you all laters and Happy Hippie Healing xx

Hydro and Six Weeks Post Op

Well I'm at Six Weeks Post OP now and how things are going is fabulous!! I have sneakily walked around the Kitchen with One Crutch (not allowed really until Xray gives you the all clear) but feels strong and stable and it's only a few steps.

This week I also go to say GOODBYE to the awful but necessary TED Stockings, This will not be missed that's for sure. No more flaky skin and dry skin due to these, I can now Moisturize them to my hearts content. Not only was this happening this week but so was my First Hydro Session too.

First Session comprised of Walking in the Pool Forwards x2, then Backwards x2, Sidewards x2. Then Hip Felxion (Bend Knee and Lift, Hip Abduction (Straight Leg Sideways) and Hip Extension (Straight Leg Behind You). Some Deep Squats all x10 reps. Then came the more difficult Steps, using a Block to Step onto using Bad (Operated Leg as the Leading leg) up and down for x20 reps. By now it's smarting a little painwise and I know I'm going to be feeling it later and Tomorrow. But my session was not finished yet, no no no. Next up was the Comical Flipper Walking, Hilarious Yes but Man it's soooooo Hard. Definitely got every muscle and joint working, Had to go up and down the Pool length Twice. Then for a more relaxing exercise? Where it's looks more relaxing, you Lie Down on this Slanted Bed Thingie, and it was time for a Weighted Ring round the Operated Leg to give more resistance too, Leg Raises and Leg Abductions (Out to the Side) with the New Resistance on. This is a full on Programme, Felt at the time that I could of done more, But honestly once I had got out of the pool and re-dressed I was exhausted and thankful that I hadn't done more.

Bet you can guess how I spent all on the next day can't you?

And as I write this, I'm getting myself ready for Tomorrow's Hydro Session. Catch you all laters and Happy Hippie Healing xx

Five Weeks Post OP = So Far So Good

So whats Happening now, Not much to be honest on the large scale, But small differences are happening. And for anyone on a hippie journey (well any disability journey) you have to Celebrate the Small Victories.

Scars are clear and healing well

This is the Larger of the Two, around 6-7 Inches and it's the Pelvic Scar.

I have pimped out my crutches thanks to accidentalvix who made me some gorgeous Crutch Handle Covers to protect my hands and soften the Vibrations that pound through the arms and wrists. After a short time of using crutches, you end up with sore Shoulders, Aching Wrists and Blisters on your Hands. You can find your own Covers here, Mine are 2 Years old and still going strong from almost constant wear. She also sells other beautiful things as well as drawing too. See the whole accidentalvix shop

Anyways here is my own Covers for my Crutches 

Doing my Physio Daily and Here are my Workout Sheets at the mo.

Some Muscles still not working by themselves yet, I still bathe out of the sink, or use a Bath Board. I can't do socks without pain and discomfort. Nor can I sit on hard things for long. Painkillers have been my biggest bugbear this time round, never knowing what to do for the best? Suffer the Co-Codamol induced Headaches or suffer the Insomnia from Tramadol? Both have Pro's and Cons and Both give nasty side effects, so think this will be a trial for both Tablets and see if I can find a happy medium.

Five Weeks Post OP = So Far So Good

So whats Happening now, Not much to be honest on the large scale, But small differences are happening. And for anyone on a hippie journey (well any disability journey) you have to Celebrate the Small Victories.

Scars are clear and healing well

This is the Larger of the Two, around 6-7 Inches and it's the Pelvic Scar.

I have pimped out my crutches thanks to accidentalvix who made me some gorgeous Crutch Handle Covers to protect my hands and soften the Vibrations that pound through the arms and wrists. After a short time of using crutches, you end up with sore Shoulders, Aching Wrists and Blisters on your Hands. You can find your own Covers here, Mine are 2 Years old and still going strong from almost constant wear. She also sells other beautiful things as well as drawing too. See the whole accidentalvix shop

Anyways here is my own Covers for my Crutches 

Doing my Physio Daily and Here are my Workout Sheets at the mo.

Some Muscles still not working by themselves yet, I still bathe out of the sink, or use a Bath Board. I can't do socks without pain and discomfort. Nor can I sit on hard things for long. Painkillers have been my biggest bugbear this time round, never knowing what to do for the best? Suffer the Co-Codamol induced Headaches or suffer the Insomnia from Tramadol? Both have Pro's and Cons and Both give nasty side effects, so think this will be a trial for both Tablets and see if I can find a happy medium.

3 Weeks Post Op

3 weeks post op tomorrow, and another Physio appointment. Getting really good at some of the exercises, and with helping out hubby in various roles around the house, which acts as a sort of physio I'm doing really well. I do tire easy and get sore, but stopping and resting eases it off soon enough. I experimented with painkillers to see what works for the best, I was very happy with the 30mg Dihydrocodeine, taking that twice a day with Paracetamol dotted in between. But alas they have ran out, so i tried Co-codamol (which i've never liked) and settled on taking 8 x30/500mg doses. But as I was a 50mg Tramadol taker before, I thought perhaps taking them instead would be better. And I noticed straight away I wasn't sleeping at night, I was restless and agitated. Easily moody and bored with no focus. So today I've gone back to Co-codamol to see if it's the Tramadol alone that was causing these issues like I think they do.

Dressings have been changed and all stitches are removed. Scars are neat and closed, with no infection or worrying signs. I have recovered them for another week as I dont like clothes rubbing on them. Swollen belly has gone down a bit, but not totally down. Tiredness is my biggest set back, the smallest of actions wears me out, I guess sleeping would help Lol x

So Onesie on, enjoying more presents from Mil, and Sil's with Wine Glass Charms for me and Hubby, seen as we are Lord and Lady of Chaol Ghleann in Scotland.

Cheerful Balloon and Card to help ease my pains away. Oh and Choccies as well. (going to have to start eating right soon, otherwise I will be the size of an actual house!)

3 Weeks Post Op

3 weeks post op tomorrow, and another Physio appointment. Getting really good at some of the exercises, and with helping out hubby in various roles around the house, which acts as a sort of physio I'm doing really well. I do tire easy and get sore, but stopping and resting eases it off soon enough. I experimented with painkillers to see what works for the best, I was very happy with the 30mg Dihydrocodeine, taking that twice a day with Paracetamol dotted in between. But alas they have ran out, so i tried Co-codamol (which i've never liked) and settled on taking 8 x30/500mg doses. But as I was a 50mg Tramadol taker before, I thought perhaps taking them instead would be better. And I noticed straight away I wasn't sleeping at night, I was restless and agitated. Easily moody and bored with no focus. So today I've gone back to Co-codamol to see if it's the Tramadol alone that was causing these issues like I think they do.

Dressings have been changed and all stitches are removed. Scars are neat and closed, with no infection or worrying signs. I have recovered them for another week as I dont like clothes rubbing on them. Swollen belly has gone down a bit, but not totally down. Tiredness is my biggest set back, the smallest of actions wears me out, I guess sleeping would help Lol x

So Onesie on, enjoying more presents from Mil, and Sil's with Wine Glass Charms for me and Hubby, seen as we are Lord and Lady of Chaol Ghleann in Scotland.

Cheerful Balloon and Card to help ease my pains away. Oh and Choccies as well. (going to have to start eating right soon, otherwise I will be the size of an actual house!)

One week Post op, Right Birmingham Interlocking Hip Surgery

Not sure why the Name of my surgery has changed from Triple Pelvic Ost, to Birmingham Interlocking Hip but either way they are what I've had done a week ago today. Scars are from Pubic region towards the Hips around 6-7inches long, and another scar on the Bum cheek around 3-4inches long.

I am still looking around 9mths pregnant from the swollen belly and my leg is just huge. Worse of all it's still numb and wont cooperate in the slightest. I have to physically lift the leg with my hands to get it onto the sofa and bed. Crutches are a pain the the backside, but least I am used to it.

NHS was outstanding as usual, and hugely supportive and caring. I could not manage without them, and I truly appreciate them and all that they do. I was meant to stay in Hospital for 4/5 Nights but I was discharged after 2 Nights, I was much better than I thought possible after the first experience with TPO, perhaps because I was better prepared and understood more about how I would feel, and how much or how little I would be able to do. First time is always the worst as you have no reference to these things.

Resting up as best as I can, bruising is coming out as you can see here

Stupid Anti Coagulant Injections are back for 4 weeks again.

This is my recovery attire, Tartan Pjs, Spotty Dressing Gown and of course Gingerbread Man socks to help hide the Compression Stockings 

This was my Hospital Ward and they were amazing!