Today is week two of the recovery of the hip replacement....I still don't have too much energy but am showering by myself...getting in and out of bed by myself...wahoo!
I can't believe that the above does tire me out though. I do my exercises three to four times a day and after that, I'm done.
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I want to be on a beach somewhere when recovered and able to walk without the aid of
anything.
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My leg feels longer...is it me? The therapis says it's common because of swelling etc.
I'm not doing much, have read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo...excellent read. I'd started it last spring and didn't give it a shot...this time it was a super read.
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The lovely photo was taken by someone on holiday in the Virgin Islands...bliss!
I forgot to mention that my sweetie is doing an amazing job as my private duty nurse. I tell you that for a guy whose cooking was limited to bacon and eggs, he's become a chef extraordinaire!
I'm so grateful for his love and attention!
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so glad to hear of your progress Nanci, you will be up and around good before you know it. It does take time though doesn't it and I'm sure tiring out quickly is part of the progress.
Glad to hear your hubby is doing the job of private duty nurse well -
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
So happy to hear from you Nanci. And that you are progressing so well. You will be up and running before too long. Take it easy so there is no setbacks.
You are doing great - sometimes showering is just a major accomplishment - but what a lovely one.
Keep up with those exercises and soon you might be on your lovely beach.
Great job. I bet it feels wonderful to shower without any help!
Good news, keep it up and you might be on that beach before too long. Now wouldn't that be the place to recover. Maybe you should have your private nurse whisk you off to someplace exotic and warm....I'm sure it would speed things along
Wonderful news Nanci!! I'm afraid I would be very sick of rice and eggs (Bob's cullinary skill level) by this time. Before you know it you will be back to driving and stitching :0)
Crispy
My husband's speciality is butter on a bed of toasted bread!! Well done to you both on the road to recovery. I am on The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest now and felt like you at first with the first book but once I got into it thoroughly enjoyed it and started the next one as soon as the last page had been turned. Love the pic.
Shirley.x
I'm glad to hear things keep improving. I remember trying to shower with a cast on my leg. Not fun!
It's amazing how guys can step up to the plate when needed!
I thought you'd be up and taking tap dancing lessons by now - you're so determined.
Glad to hear your recovery is progressing nicely, and that you're getting some reading time in and being well looked after.
Isn't it surprising how tiring it is, taking a shower? Never mind, you will be dancing around by Christmas - that's not long away now.
Such good news, sound like you are doing so well. I know how hard it is, the least little bit of effort makes you tired but just keep plugging along.
Many Hugs Deb
Yeah! So glad to hear you are doing so well and getting some good reading time in too : ) My mom's leg was longer after her hip replacement and it does correct over time - the dr. explained that the new hip gets pushed further into place as you heal (walk). Keep us posted!
so glad you're being well taken care of!
You should plan a trip to the USVI for a celebration after you're fully recovered!
Thanks for the update -
I've been thinking about you, Nanci! hope how soon you feel in the *pink*!
We are so blessed to have such caring honeys in our lives!
Don't try and rush anything, you'll be jogging on the beach soon enough! My DH had his hip replaced about 8 years ago and you would never know it now. Feel better soon!
wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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