Yes, restrictions lifted :)

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi all

Just wanted to share my good news.  I am 6 1/2 weeks post op and had my check up with my consultant tonight.  He was so pleased with my recovery.

I can now drive again (I drove home from the hospital), I can sleep on which ever side I want if its not too uncomfortable.  I can start to bend, kneel, etc., etc., etc.

Go back to see him again in 6 weeks time and to have an x-ray.  He showed me the x-ray taken the day after the op and was all looking good. 

He manipulated my leg and said I had good movement for 6 weeks.

My partner and myself are well pleased.

So to everyone struggling at the moment, there is light at the end of the tunnel and as we all heal differently and some take longer than others, you will get there in the end.

I know it will still take some time to get more movement back and for the slight swelling and pain to go altogether, but wow I am so so pleased  

Onwards and upwards

Love to you all

Nadine xxx

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Great stuff!!!

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Hey Nadine

Delighted for you! It's now late at nite....so maybe there's another activity that also has a green light for go,!

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Excellent news - I hope i have the same result in 11 days time! Though I'm still using 1 stick so I'll probably have to wait a bit longer.

Hope you continue to progress - being able to drive will be great.

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Fingers crossed for you annedi, I was using 1 stick up until this last week.   Gosh yes, it was so good to get back in the driver's seat lol xxx

 

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Pmsl, naughty naughty !!!   Well I didn't actually ask that question, but you never know what is on the cards for later :D x

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Hey mic, I've just read your reply out to my other half and he has just run into the bedroom and come out with a Monopoly set !!! lol x

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Oh wow that's great news!!  Well done Nadine!  I bet your well chuffed you can drive.  I'm walking around the house with no sticks & no pain.  Only pain I have is walking up & down the stairs, on my operated side, my knee is so painful to take my full weight so I think it may be a knee op next!!  That's something to look forward to!  Keep in touch & take good care.

julie

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Thank you Julie, yes I am so pleased.  Awww sorry about your knee pain.  You take care and yes I will keep in touch xxx

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That is great news Nadine. So pleased for you.

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wink congratulations on a job well done and passed with flying colors !!! very happy for you .... thanks for sharing - enjoy your day - warm hug

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Well done Nadine, So pleased for you. I have 4 weeks to wait for that news but have my appointment already pinned on the board. Keep up the good work slowly slowly.xx

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Hi Nadine! Well done you! Just make sure you don't over do things!I am 12weeks on Monday! Still a little stiff but will keep up reflexology and swimming!regards Amanda

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Good news Nadine!  I can't wait to be back to normal but even at just over three weeks there has been a considerable improvement.  Can't wait to get back to driving and taking the dogs for a walk! x

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Got out of bed and was half way round the bedroom using hands to balance when I suddenly realised didn't have my stick - a step forward! Now I'm going to do the occasional few steps unaided.

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Hi Nadine

That's great news ! What a relief it must be. When they lift restrictions, does that mean you can have a nice hot bath now?

x

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Thank you x

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Thank you x

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Thank you gillcat, yes I will take it slowly, am going back to looking after my grandaughter in 3 weeks time, but only for a few hours the first week to see how it goes.  She is 22 months and very active !!! lol x

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Thanks amanda.  I learnt my lesson last week overdoing things, so will be careful.  Do you find swimming helps as I was thinking of going xxx