Hydrotherapy and Physio

Things are going well in the Hydrotherapy pool, although admittedly I never learn my lessons and overdo it every time and curse like hell the day later or even a few hours later!! This time it was almost as soon as I got out of the pool, I had been doing a step with bad leg going first, and not holding on for stability which was seemingly easy ish inside the pool, But boy did it kick my ass out of the pool. Took me from Monday afternoon til Wednesday Morning to feel like I could move without crying, Only for a land physio session to ass kick me that day too, So now it's Friday and I'm suffering to hell. But it is a progress hurt at least.

The Hypermobility Physio has signed me off as my crutches are causing the problem with my shoulders, and until I stop using them (can't for another 3months) the pain and instability will keep occurring and never go away. So instead I've been given tools (Red then Green Theraband) to use daily in a sequence of exercises built to build the stability of the muscles around the joint, to hold the joint in the socket. So far they are working a treat and I'm getting stronger with less pain too, hence the promotion from Red band to harder Green band.

So now I am equal on legs and shoulders, Both on a Green Band which I've never had before and didn't know existed either. They are hard and it's working the muscles out proper. Even though 10 mins on the WiiFit doing Yoga equally killed me off too, not even doing ridiculous things, just Half Moon and Warrior Pose and Sun Salutation but it felt good at the time, just suffered afterwards, mainly in the knee area and quads too.

So it's all just physio and working out as much as possible for me, in the run up to Sept (when I hope to snatch a holiday before the next surgery in Dec time) Hope your all healing well and making the most of your mobility, as trust me once it's gone.... it's damn hard to get it back!

Hydrotherapy and Physio

Things are going well in the Hydrotherapy pool, although admittedly I never learn my lessons and overdo it every time and curse like hell the day later or even a few hours later!! This time it was almost as soon as I got out of the pool, I had been doing a step with bad leg going first, and not holding on for stability which was seemingly easy ish inside the pool, But boy did it kick my ass out of the pool. Took me from Monday afternoon til Wednesday Morning to feel like I could move without crying, Only for a land physio session to ass kick me that day too, So now it's Friday and I'm suffering to hell. But it is a progress hurt at least.

The Hypermobility Physio has signed me off as my crutches are causing the problem with my shoulders, and until I stop using them (can't for another 3months) the pain and instability will keep occurring and never go away. So instead I've been given tools (Red then Green Theraband) to use daily in a sequence of exercises built to build the stability of the muscles around the joint, to hold the joint in the socket. So far they are working a treat and I'm getting stronger with less pain too, hence the promotion from Red band to harder Green band.

So now I am equal on legs and shoulders, Both on a Green Band which I've never had before and didn't know existed either. They are hard and it's working the muscles out proper. Even though 10 mins on the WiiFit doing Yoga equally killed me off too, not even doing ridiculous things, just Half Moon and Warrior Pose and Sun Salutation but it felt good at the time, just suffered afterwards, mainly in the knee area and quads too.

So it's all just physio and working out as much as possible for me, in the run up to Sept (when I hope to snatch a holiday before the next surgery in Dec time) Hope your all healing well and making the most of your mobility, as trust me once it's gone.... it's damn hard to get it back!

Hippie Woes

After a recent appointment with O'Hara and new X-Ray I'm still on 1 crutch for another 3 months, as although it was grown and is healing it's not fully there as of yet. He explained that while the plate is there the muscle is no longer attached to the bone as it normally is, this is why you can't leave the metalwork in. As with this foreign body inbetween the bone and muscle the tissue,tendons and nerves around it will never feel ok, and will upset the knee (as it is massively) due to the twist and tension the muscles are put under. Goodness I culd have O'Hara explain this to Atos, would make life alot easier! I walked away feeling so much better and with a feeling of understanding for once. No longer did I feel frustrated with the pains and aches and the knee.

I have a massive glimp/limp without my stick, and although it's very very tempting to walk without a stick or crutch I will cause myself to have this glimp/limp forever so it's best now to do my official exercises. The ones O'Hara gave me, using a chair with bad leg nearest chair and good leg a bit in front, slowly rising and squatting (as if to sit down on chair) this puts all your weight on our bad leg, and strengthens the knee, muscles and hip this alone can stop the limping. Thankfully my Hydro therapist recommended the same exercise, so I have full confidence in her and that she knows what direct I should be moving in.

Lbs definitely need losing as I'm now 2stone heavier than when I started this surgery hippie journey which can't be good for the old joints, I feel like it must be mainly my inactivity as I only roughly eat 1500 cals on a basic day anyway, I use MyFitnessPal as it helps calculate the cals easily with most supermarket food listed in there already, and you can easily add your activity too, no matter how small. I'm MysticMoon on there should anyone want to add me as a friend on there. Any tips of advice on how to increase activity and monitor food better gratefully received.

Hippie Woes

After a recent appointment with O'Hara and new X-Ray I'm still on 1 crutch for another 3 months, as although it was grown and is healing it's not fully there as of yet. He explained that while the plate is there the muscle is no longer attached to the bone as it normally is, this is why you can't leave the metalwork in. As with this foreign body inbetween the bone and muscle the tissue,tendons and nerves around it will never feel ok, and will upset the knee (as it is massively) due to the twist and tension the muscles are put under. Goodness I culd have O'Hara explain this to Atos, would make life alot easier! I walked away feeling so much better and with a feeling of understanding for once. No longer did I feel frustrated with the pains and aches and the knee.

I have a massive glimp/limp without my stick, and although it's very very tempting to walk without a stick or crutch I will cause myself to have this glimp/limp forever so it's best now to do my official exercises. The ones O'Hara gave me, using a chair with bad leg nearest chair and good leg a bit in front, slowly rising and squatting (as if to sit down on chair) this puts all your weight on our bad leg, and strengthens the knee, muscles and hip this alone can stop the limping. Thankfully my Hydro therapist recommended the same exercise, so I have full confidence in her and that she knows what direct I should be moving in.

Lbs definitely need losing as I'm now 2stone heavier than when I started this surgery hippie journey which can't be good for the old joints, I feel like it must be mainly my inactivity as I only roughly eat 1500 cals on a basic day anyway, I use MyFitnessPal as it helps calculate the cals easily with most supermarket food listed in there already, and you can easily add your activity too, no matter how small. I'm MysticMoon on there should anyone want to add me as a friend on there. Any tips of advice on how to increase activity and monitor food better gratefully received.

One Crutch

Since my last X-Ray on March 27th I have officially been allowed to walk on one crutch, and I've managed town twice! The progress with Physio is not going well though, I'm feeling completely left alone yet again, with Easter Hols here I guess it's hard to catch the Hospital services so although I've rung and rung and left messages I've still not heard back, nor managed to secure a physio appointment for this Leg. But no matter I can bike at home and once kids are back at school, I can get myself off to the local swimming pool and get doing aquafit if necessary.

Weight is definitely becoming an issue, as I can't believe how much weight I've put on over the last 2 years, I'm sure it's not even that much in the grand scheme of things, but for me I'm beginning to feel HUGE. Super frustrating as Eating and Snacking are the only things you tend to enjoy while recovering, and living with daily chronic pain losing weight is not a priority. But now the pain is reduced and activity is now allowed to be increased it can now become my main Summer Goal and as the weight decreases the Hip should feel alot better too.

Just waiting for Physio on the shoulders due to the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hopefully the exercises given will hold the joint into the capsule, if this happens and the Hip improves I will feel like a New Woman!

I can also proudly say my BIGGEST News is My Jewellery Business was Chosen By BBC Dragon's Den Theo Paphitis #SBS Small Business Sunday for MysticMoon on Twitter, and now I'm featured on his website for all the SBS winners. WooHoo!

One Crutch

Since my last X-Ray on March 27th I have officially been allowed to walk on one crutch, and I've managed town twice! The progress with Physio is not going well though, I'm feeling completely left alone yet again, with Easter Hols here I guess it's hard to catch the Hospital services so although I've rung and rung and left messages I've still not heard back, nor managed to secure a physio appointment for this Leg. But no matter I can bike at home and once kids are back at school, I can get myself off to the local swimming pool and get doing aquafit if necessary.

Weight is definitely becoming an issue, as I can't believe how much weight I've put on over the last 2 years, I'm sure it's not even that much in the grand scheme of things, but for me I'm beginning to feel HUGE. Super frustrating as Eating and Snacking are the only things you tend to enjoy while recovering, and living with daily chronic pain losing weight is not a priority. But now the pain is reduced and activity is now allowed to be increased it can now become my main Summer Goal and as the weight decreases the Hip should feel alot better too.

Just waiting for Physio on the shoulders due to the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hopefully the exercises given will hold the joint into the capsule, if this happens and the Hip improves I will feel like a New Woman!

I can also proudly say my BIGGEST News is My Jewellery Business was Chosen By BBC Dragon's Den Theo Paphitis #SBS Small Business Sunday for MysticMoon on Twitter, and now I'm featured on his website for all the SBS winners. WooHoo!

I PASSED

I Passed the Tribunal again YAY!!! It's a slightly hollow victory as the system allows the DWP to recall you up for another assessment after a week, month, couple of months, six months or a year. Last time it was 6 months well got the letter after 3 months so the panic and worry sets in a mere 12 weeks after the success of your win at declaring your innocence in court.

But I wont be negative and just think positive thoughts, and while I'm on the positive subject, I'll tell you how amazing my recovery is going right now. I have been very naughty and walking around the house with one crutch! It's hard work and exhausting but I truly feel this is working the leg far more than a few stretches are, so the physio is being dropped off in favour of walking with one crutch. The leg is feeling very strong now, and when I have miss-stepped or twisted I have stood firm and strong which is a huge difference.

Not ready for the outside world with one crutch, but a tiny bungalow and I'm very happy with that. Painkillers are now being slowly weaned off, which can only be good news. Knee flares up more than hip and definitely got some major shoulder and hand issues due to the Hypermobility so seeking professional help for that next week.

Other good news...... For those that watch Jerseylicious and Glam Fairy I'm proud to say that my Jewellery has been seen on the Stars of these shows,

On Alexa Hand from the Glam Fairy and on Tracy DiMarco and Corey Eps on Jerseylicious. I will be looking out for them, to see if they make an appearance on the show.