Lthr two weeks post op

Bones, joints and muscles
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After four days in hospital came home,at first i was exhausted and a little emotional,Ifound sleeping on my back very difficult,managing an hour or two at the most and ending up catnapping during the day.The exercises were very difficult and some impossible at first.Kept taking all my medication.But everyday things got a little easier,sleeping better after the removal of the staples.walking with cutches ok now,exercises get easier and are worth doing,so i would say take your time with everything,things do get better quite quickly although the first week is really tough.Listen to your body you hopefully get there in the end

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Couldnt have put it better myself, I found the first 5 days really tough, but it does get easier, just have to remember not to overdo things, as I found out last Saturday (ouch!!!).  I am now 6 weeks post op and looking forward to seeing consultant on Friday for some of the restrictions to be lifted.

xxx

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Yes the old saying 'do not run before you can walk' is certainly true, not that I am or have any intention of running yet!! I am 4 weeks 1 day post op and each day I am getting better and stronger. Did a little too much walking yesterday so have been tired today so rest was todays best medicine. We keep forgetting what major surgery we have just had and our poor bodies are still, and will for some time coming to terms with it all.

Just take it easy and pace yourself.

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I completely agree with everything your saying rfg and I am only 6 days post op, a little and often is what I advise. I even sat on a stool and washed a few dishes tonight.

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good morning ... you have the right attitude !!! I didnlt find this wonderful forum until way into my 3rd week post op - by that time I was desperate and so frustrated ... and oh so angry and depressed .... thank you for sharing rfg32 .... big hug and take care

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This is going to be my first day at home and my brain seems to have turned to mush, but I feel cheered by reading all these posts and realising that its going to be a long haul. We forget what a trauma we've been through.

I've accepted breakfast in bed, so its not all bad. Then its time to brave a shower.

Good luck to you all. Chin up!

Xx