Hiya Guys 
Happy day as per title, had doctors appointment this afternoon, she said lovely white stockings can go, I’m ok to drive as of this weekend, and also can start sleeping on side, with cushion between legs 
I’m 5 weeks post op this Friday, well happy to get the motor going, just take things steady she said, walking well now outside on one stick, to be honest think i could drop that very soon…
All the best to all in recovery mode…
Stay Safe & Stay Happy 
Pete …
WOW! well done and good news to hear. 
well done x
So happy for you Pete
Had my op yesterday morning, went in at 07:30 and was home at 18:55! Didn’t sleep much overnight, as had to have gallons of water, because my blood pressure had been in my boots. What goes in, must come out! So glad they provided me with a commode to have beside the bed! I was not provided the sexy stockings, but am to inject Tinzaparin into my tum for 10 days and then take aspirin.
I’ve done my physio, taken my meds, 3 loads of washing on with the help of my perching stool and litter picker, walked to the corner shop with my daughter and had my Nanna nap in the afternoon. I do feel slight twinge of pain now and again, but I am not pushing myself. I have very little bruising or swelling. So happy to have had this done and can’t wait until I get the go ahead for my other side.
Elizabeth
congrats
Well done, Pete. I find now at 13 weeks my only concern is that I sometimes do things without thinking as I’ve almost forgotten about the op. It’s amazing how excited you can get when you discover you can cut your own toe nails again!
Well done, enjoy that new hip.
A huge step thru recovery. great news. its just like a kid again freedom… driving… and nothing but more healing and regaining a better quality of life ahead. best of luck to you and many more great healing days to come.xxxxhope
Hiya Guys 
Just been out in car for first timer since THR, all went well…
Need to go for a longer journey, as I need to power the battery back up again. The motor had been sat out the back for the last 6 weeks, main thing is I managed to get in and out OK. 
it feels really good to be getting back to normal ish things…
All the best to all my fellow hippies and your continued recovery…
Stay Safe & Stay Happy 
Pete…
well done Pete, I’m just a week behind you as you know, but my clinic appointment is not until week 10! i am on one stick, walking a little more each day but still uncomfortable some nights. still very tired in the evenings, can’t reach my normal bed time so sleep pattern is weird…asleep at 2130, awake at 0400. Still its all good!!! I’ve been working on my computer every day getting up every hour to stretch. good luck and continued success in your recovery 