Outpatient therapy for the 1st time

Bones, joints and muscles
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24 days post op...trhr...37 years old..a didn't do the at home exercises for a few days..I was too depressed...and I didn't eat...today I ate and had a van service pick me up to go to therapy...the other passenger in the car was annoying...she wouldn't stop talking and was chewing gum real loud...once we got to therapy, she was in the same room as me and wouldn't stop talking! I did my exercises...they were easy and could have done them at home..on the van ride back, she yapped nonstop! I didn't reschedule my outpatient there....I'll be able to drive very soon and would like to take myself to the surgeons office where he has therapy...no van service...I can do exercises here til I can drive myself to therapy....what do u think....wouldn't that have bothered u? The office was very small there.

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I don't have my usual level of tolerance when in pain and the recovery journey from this surgery is tough. So ... I might have been 'less than pleasant" or might even have considered ripping her head off!

If you have other options go for it. But ... don't let it be a reason to skip physio or your exercises. Perhaps you could choose a different appointment time to avoid this person.

Good luck to you.

L

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Thank u! I'm not in much pain....it's just annoying when someone just talks non stop and slurps on gum...in the van...in the office...then back in the van....I was nice to the lady when she'd let me get a word in. Thanks for the advice..I'm gonna see how I do driving on my street since It'll be almost 4 weeks post op..I'll have my fiance go with me ...good luck to u too! 😀

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I really do like people and get along with everyone....

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Hi Joyce yes I would find non stop yak annoying but perhaps she is lonely or nervous?

PROBLEM could you ring Physio and go on different days ?

Good luck Julie

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Thanks..I may try to do that....

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If u hate it u wont go snd really the therapy helos u heal and get strength back

Exercises at home are great do them all several times a day bridges foit flex sit to stand etc

Then yes find new therapy place

Be careful first days driving again it feels strange heal well 🌞🙋👍jozie

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I know how important therapy is...I didn't make an appointment to go back to that place...I'm gonna have to do at home exercises....til I can drive...not many outpatient places have van service...thanks so much! I'm a bit disappointed cuz I was looking forward to getting out today...xoxo

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Yup others dont realize how xciting it is to get to walgreens even 🎎🙋🌞👍🏆🏆🏆🏆🎉⭐️

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Go to your therapy is more important that any annoying jabber jaws. Next time wear ear phones listen to music. 

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oh joyce, 

that IS annoying -- 

so nice of you to remain quiet, however next time (if there is one) say something to her - not sure about the loud chewing gum -

You know, I wish my PT offices (there are 2 in the village) had van service - 

PT did come to y home 2x to show me how to do the exercises (same as the ones on hospital sheet) - I live alone and noone could really bring me, and pick me up 45 minutes later to take me home -so I waited until I could drive at around 6 weeks post-op ..

So, don't feel too bad about yourself and schedule the next appointment ...

how are you doing otherwise?

big warm hug

renee