I'm new here--this time around

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Hi everyone. I had my 2nd THR (left hip) done on Feb 2. My right one was successfully replaced in May, 2004. I wss discharged by my surgeon and my physical therapist last Fri, and expected a groundswell of relief and to be able to return to my "normal" lifestyle, but I find I'm still too easily fatigued to do all the things I'd like to do, and that I'm bored out of my mind. I think that part of my problem is simply that the weather has turned cold again after a few lovely days (I live in New England) so it's unpleasant to walk out-of-doors, and the floors at our nearby Mall make my feet ache. Anyone else out there have an emotional downspin after 2 months? It should be getting better. but it doesn't seem to. By the way, I' m 72, and "semi" retired. I teach at a communitiy college 6 hours a week during most smesters, but I gave up this semester to have the hip surgery because I was suddenly in severe pain, and

I miss the structure of regularly scheduled classes. I plan on going back next Sept, and to sign up as a student for a course if there's one that sounds interesting, but I don't know how I'll make it through until then. Has anyone any suggestions? Charlotte in CT

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Dear Heart,

I found the boredom factor after my first TKR was the pits. I volunteered at a local community center for a couple of hours three days a week until the 2nd TKR when I had to stop . I just went back to work part time (only 12 hours a week ) yesterday. I know it is hard not to get bored and consequently depressed. If you enjoy kids look into volunteering to read to kids at your local library or walk dogs at a local animal shelter. (really anything you like to do) that way as a volunteer you can set your limits yet still be around people. Just a suggestion.

Gentle Hugs, Contessa

-- I'm new here--this time around

Hi everyone. I had my 2nd THR (left hip) done on Feb 2. My right one was successfully replaced in May, 2004. I wss discharged by my surgeon and my physical therapist last Fri, and expected a groundswell of relief and to be able to return to my "normal" lifestyle, but I find I'm still too easily fatigued to do all the things I'd like to do, and that I'm bored out of my mind. I think that part of my problem is simply that the weather has turned cold again after a few lovely days (I live in New England) so it's unpleasant to walk out-of-doors, and the floors at our nearby Mall make my feet ache. Anyone else out there have an emotional downspin after 2 months? It should be getting better. but it doesn't seem to. By the way, I'

m 72, and "semi" retired. I teach at a communitiy college 6 hours a week during most smesters, but I gave up this semester to have the hip surgery because I was suddenly in severe pain, and I miss the structure of regularly scheduled classes. I plan on going back next Sept, and to sign up as a student for a course if there's one that sounds interesting, but I don't know how I'll make it through until then. Has anyone any suggestions? Charlotte in CT

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I think helping others fills many of our needs.

It stops the boredom, gives us something else to think about, and makes us

feel useful. And there is such a need out there.

I even had one volunteer who ran a chat room for me for a couple of hours

each week. Did it from her bed. Think about what that gave both her and

my clients who couldn't get out.

Have a good one

Aussie Margaret

Re: I'm new here--this time around

Dear Heart,

I found the boredom factor after my first TKR was the pits. I volunteered at

a local community center for a couple of hours three days a week until the

2nd TKR when I had to stop . I just went back to work part time (only 12

hours a week ) yesterday. I know it is hard not to get bored and

consequently depressed. If you enjoy kids look into volunteering to read to

kids at your local library or walk dogs at a local animal shelter. (really

anything you like to do) that way as a volunteer you can set your limits yet

still be around people. Just a suggestion.

Gentle Hugs, Contessa

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