Washed out.

Bones, joints and muscles
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Don't know why I still feel like a washed out weekend. Lightheaded n wobbly.

I'm resting loads and doing stuff but sure I should be feeling better now.

Feel Transparent and apparently look it!!

Blood pressure, blood etc all normal!!

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Hi Gaby

Best take a look at what drugs you are taking and what side effects they may have 

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Hi gaby, I can put this into context.10yrs ago I developed very rare condition of lung abcesses, I had many months of treatment, I got on with it.

this hip replacement has knocked the stuffing out of me, far more than I evere dreamt anything could!!

sadness,anger,depression!!

i rely on my loved ones to get tough with me, and kick my bum into action!!!!

xxxx

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Hello. 

I am am two weeks post op and was going through the same thing as you.  Just washed out and in a fog.  It was some of my meds I was taking.  I agree with the other person about checking your meds and talking to your doc.  Since I have stopped some of my meds I am feeling wonderful!!! 

And my face is not so washed out!!!  I actually have some color returning 

good luck!

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Thank you. I'm not on ANY MEDS other than paracetamol.

Hopefully I'll bounce soon lol

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Haha. Although my knee replacement was way more painful I was flying by comparison.

I'm giving in today but tomorrow I have hydro and consultant appt. suppose I'll be tired Wednesday but after that I must get going!!!!!!!🙈🙈🙈🙈🙊🙊☹🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

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dear, sweet gaby ,

you just had major surgery 2 weeks ago - tried to do too much a week ago and expecting way too much from your self ..

I don't know, of course, but you probably are a very sensitive soul - 

feeling transparent is a perfect expression of the way I am feeling right now ...

this is an emotional roller coaster ride - one moment we feel up and next, we go down and then up again - 

just go with it ... this too shall pass ... your body is letting you know what she wants - try not to resist so much, okay .... 

when overwhelmed, take a nap, someone told me once .... do nothing ...

it is alright

big warm hug

renee

 

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Hi Gaby

This surgery is really big stuff that's why the stuff-ing is knocked out of you. Sorry. Bad pun. But the truth remains. Your body is putting a lot of energy into healing itself and maybe telling you that it's not ready to be better now. Your timing on better is different to your body's timing. I was surprised how much I slept for about 4 weeks. And not doing much during the day.

So keep resting. I think it might be normal to feel washed out.

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Not only I was washed out but so was my wife! It is a major event in life, because you are stressed out before the op too. Tony

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You're so right!!

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Thank you. All your comments are a great help!

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Thank you so much! Been asleep All afternoon!

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I am 8wks post op right hip, I had both my hips replaced 8yrs ago , although they were more painful I didn,t have this level of tiredness I've had with my hip,the first 6wks of only being able to sleep on my back really knocked the stuffing out of me, I didn,t feel like doing anything only trying to catch up on my sleep, I forced myself to do the exercises as I knew how important they were to my recovery. My sleep has improved but it's not great, maybe my body clock has been thrown out of sink,some days I still feel exactly like you feel Gaby21but it is getting better I,m walking well,pain free &generally on the mend so hang in there it will get better. Hope things improve soon . Susybobs x

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Thank you. What I find odd is, I'm actually sleeping between 6.5-8 hrs a night!!!! Plus sometimes asleep all afternoon!!!! 💤💤💤💤💤I'm in no pain! On no meds!💊Except blood thinning injections for a month💉. But still feel like a wet weekend🤕Some days haven't got dressed and done very little!Just about manage to make Dinner for my poor old hubby😦So long as it's not too long!

I've got Hydro 🏊today and Consultant 👷2 week check up. See how that go's .xx

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You know how many hippies will be so jealous about sleeping  for 6-8 hours, right - I manage 4-5 hours and call that a good night ! 

wow, busy day ahead for you ... 

take care and take it easy - 

warm hug

renee

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I know💤💤💤💤💤I cannot believe it!!!!! I never never lay on my back!!! Had so much surgery on it!! Really odd but I'm soooooo thankful!!!xxxx