Good morning

Bones, joints and muscles
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Today I am 11weeks post op recovering well but still cant sleep on my operated side too tender how long before I can I wonder? Also not had a bath yet just a shower waiting til next week for that still conscious of my hip having its titanium in it ( it set off the alarm in farm foods the other day!) otherwise the best thing I ever did having the op

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Good morning Ruth.  Whilst I am sorry to hear that sleeping on the bad side is still a problem, the thought of setting off a shop alarm made me smile, so thank you for sharing this.  Laughter is the best medicine they say.  I look forward to being arrested by a hunky security guard.  At my age you are grateful to be manhandled under any circumstances! .  Good luck with your recovery.

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Thank you Jennifer I am 67 so I thought that too!

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Morning Ruth

Like Jennifer I too sympathise with you of course but you thinking of you setting off alarms made me laugh 😀. I am 64 and 12 weeks post op. Like you I found it quite uncomfortable to sleep on my operated side to begin with so tried it just for a few minutes to begin with and then gradually increased the time. Started with a pillow between my knees but now don't use one. It was the same when I started going upstairs without a crutch it was quite painful to begin with but after trying it a few steps  at a time for a week or so I found I could walk up and down stairs without pain.

I also haven't tried having a bath and I'm planning to have my first one since the op this weekend. Can't wait. 

Have a lovely weekend 

Linnet x

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Morning Ruth.  I'm pretty much the same as you. I can't lay on my operated side, it's far too sore. I was wondering if it was ok or if I should be seeing my GP, so you have put my mind at rest.

i'm 66 & 10weeks post op yesterday. Still too scared to even try getting in the bath although I would love to lay & soak. 

i may have a trip out to farm foods now, see if I can set alarms off.x

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Thankyou linnet I will keep trying like you say for a few mins on my side because that and a bath are the last two achievements to accomplish going to Matalan this morning hope I don't set the alarms off there!

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Hi Val ha ha you might set them off if Yu have a titanium hip like me 😊 the young chap asked me to go around again to make sure it was me!. I am looking forward to a bath not sure how I will get out yet though!

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I am quite disappointed I haven't set any alarms off yet, but I suppose there's still time!

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😊 There was me thinking it only happened at airports!

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Hi well done! I am just over 6 weeks and still very bruised and can't sleep properly yet! I am still having a shower as I also have arthritis in my knee as well on the same side as the hip! I am also sad as I am an I'll carer for my disabled husband! He too has oa on going for many years,with meds that don't work as well as they should! Also he's deaf and severely sighted! I have tried to sleep on the good side but end up on my back!! Regards Amanda

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Hi Amanda you are doing very well as you have a disabled husband and he is not able to help you but things will get better I am sure with the better weather coming makes a lot of difference

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mine set off the alarm in Tescos - female security guard tho

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Hi thank you! My goal is a mini break away on the 16th may to a hotel with a jacuzzi! As we celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary! We still have a care package in place for Hugh, as I am still struggling! Much to the fury of social services! Have a good weekend! Regards Amanda