Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a hippy yet though, I still havent had my op. I went today for a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2 weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types of scan one to take measurements and one to .... well actually I cant tell you what the other one is for, I am still baffled by it. I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed at which everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but the arthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals over here that I am dealing with seem to be so slow - maybe it is just my patiences that are short! Anyway enough waffle from me Speak to you all soon Liney --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Good photo, Margaret The great thing about sites on the WEB is that there can be a real diversity of participants from all over the world. I'm curious, are there any other hippies out there from somewhere besides the USA? There must be some from Canada and the UK, non? Cheers, sTaninFr > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good recent photos either. However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking on the Golan Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but it wasn't affecting me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces on my hiking-boots, and to hike medium distances - though my legs were hurting by the end! > > Margaret > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Margaret > > Did you take any photos while in the funny farm? > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's sort of interesting to > see what the people we communicate with look like. > > I would like to see others as well. > > I think you may have seen mine under " Photos S... " > > Staninfr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hello Liney, I'm originally from the UK - and I have a cousin there who had her R hip replaced a week before me, in Bath; and a friend in Devon who's planning to have hers done in a few months. Where do you live in the UK? Are you having yours done under the NHS, or privately? Margaret Re: Other non US hippies Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a hippyyet though, I still havent had my op. I went todayfor a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types ofscan one to take measurements and one to .... wellactually I cant tell you what the other one is for, Iam still baffled by it.I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed atwhich everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but thearthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals overhere that I am dealing with seem to be so slow - maybeit is just my patiences that are short!Anyway enough waffle from meSpeak to you all soonLiney--- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: ---------------------------------Good photo, MargaretThe great thing about sites on the WEB is that therecan be a real diversity of participants from all over the world. I'mcurious, are there any other hippies out there from somewherebesides the USA?There must be some from Canada and the UK, non?Cheers, sTaninFr> Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good recentphotos either. However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking onthe Golan Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but itwasn't affecting me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces on myhiking-boots, and to hike medium distances - though my legs werehurting by the end!> > Margaret> ----- Original Message ----- > > > Margaret> > Did you take any photos while in the funny farm?> > Why don't you post some on this site? It's sort ofinteresting to > see what the people we communicate with look like.> > I would like to see others as well.> > I think you may have seen mine under "Photos S..."> > Staninfr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi, Liney (or is that " Limey " ? Of course, your a hippie--a pre-hip-op hippie. And the UK counts for being outside of Bushland. I can imagine that your wait is frustrating. I understand that there is a lot of that in the UK. I was lucky. I told my OS when I wanted my operation--two months from our discussion--and two months later we had a cutting up party. Canada also is supposed to be a waiting place. Courage, and keep in touch with us. Vent your concerns on the site. That's one of its purposes. Cheers, Staninfr > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good recent > photos either. > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking on > the Golan > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but it > wasn't affecting > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces on my > hiking-boots, > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were > hurting by the > end! > > > > Margaret > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Margaret > > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny farm? > > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's sort of > interesting > to > > see what the people we communicate with look like. > > > > I would like to see others as well. > > > > I think you may have seen mine under " Photos S... " > > > > Staninfr > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Thanks for replying Margaret and Stan This group really does help, I love the fact that you all talk about things that arent about hips - my friends all constantly ask about mine, and while that is lovely, it is nice to know that there are other things in the world! I am in London and thanks to my wonderful school (I am a teacher) I am having my op and all the pre op stuff done privately. I think one of the main reasons for all the waits is that I am young (28). I think it also feels like a long time coz I started the process of seriously thinking about needing a replacement nearly 2 years ago and have been living with the pain and restrictions ever since. Life can be tough. I am hoping that I will go under the knife is September, but even knowing that I am scared stiff. I had a CDH (Congentially Dislocated Hip, not a heart problem! Just to clarify!) when I was born that was undiagonosed until I was 3. I had corrective surgery then and woke up during it. So understandably I am scared that I will wake up again and not be able to communicate the fact that I am conscious of what they are doing to me. I will, of course let my surgeon know this before hand and I am sure that it is just pre op concerns. It would be nice to have a date to work towards though. Everything is just up in the air and feels still unreal. I know I need to try and get myself in shape as best I can before the operation, but I dont even have the motivation to do that. Anyone have any words of wisdom? And what sort of exercises did you do Before the op? There has been much discussion about post op exercise, what did you all do pre op. I find it hard to do anything. I do go swimming as it doesnt hurt the joint too much, but I always walk with a stick and even standing and sitting hurts so exercise options are very limited. Anyway I am waffling on and avoiding doing the washing up! (Even that is hard sometimes, it is amasing how much we can take the simple things in life for granted!) Thanks for listening and dont worry, I am smiling! Liney --- Margaret Hayon <margaret@...> wrote: > Hello Liney, > I'm originally from the UK - and I have a cousin > there who had her R hip replaced a week before me, > in Bath; and a friend in Devon who's planning to > have hers done in a few months. > Where do you live in the UK? > Are you having yours done under the NHS, or > privately? > > Margaret > Re: Other non > US hippies > > > Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a > hippy > yet though, I still havent had my op. I went > today > for a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2 > weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types > of > scan one to take measurements and one to .... well > actually I cant tell you what the other one is > for, I > am still baffled by it. > > I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed > at > which everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but > the > arthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals > over > here that I am dealing with seem to be so slow - > maybe > it is just my patiences that are short! > > Anyway enough waffle from me > Speak to you all soon > Liney > > --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: > > --------------------------------- > Good photo, Margaret > > The great thing about sites on the WEB is that > there > can be a real > diversity of participants from all over the world. > I'm > curious, are > there any other hippies out there from somewhere > besides the USA? > > There must be some from Canada and the UK, non? > > Cheers, > > sTaninFr > > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good > recent > photos either. > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking > on > the Golan > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but > it > wasn't affecting > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces > on my > hiking-boots, > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were > hurting by the > end! > > > > Margaret > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Margaret > > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny > farm? > > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's > sort of > interesting > to > > see what the people we communicate with look > like. > > > > I would like to see others as well. > > > > I think you may have seen mine under " Photos > S... " > > > > Staninfr > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi Bee, You are going to be so very happy when this surgery takes place. You really REALLY will. I thought I was young (46) to have this surgery, but you are just a wee babe! The anesthesiologist is such an important doctor in the surgery!. Mine was just great and I have no memory of the operating room at all (I was given something before to make me pleasantly drowsy), and after the surgery, I woke right up and was talking with visitors. Look forward to the surgery. How blessed we all are to have the option of having a joint replaced. Less than a century ago, we would have all been relegated to wheelchairs and become dottering old fools way too early! I am 8 months post op and can do anything I used to, no restrictions whatever, and am looking forward to hitting a few tennis balls this fall. >From: bee Buxton <beeme_99@...> >Reply-Joint Replacement >Joint Replacement >Subject: Re: Other non US hippies >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:36:11 +0100 (BST) > _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Thanks for replying Margaret and Stan This group really does help, I love the fact that you all talk about things that arent about hips - my friends all constantly ask about mine, and while that is lovely, it is nice to know that there are other things in the world! I am in London and thanks to my wonderful school (I am a teacher) I am having my op and all the pre op stuff done privately. I think one of the main reasons for all the waits is that I am young (28). I think it also feels like a long time coz I started the process of seriously thinking about needing a replacement nearly 2 years ago and have been living with the pain and restrictions ever since. Life can be tough. I am hoping that I will go under the knife is September, but even knowing that I am scared stiff. I had a CDH (Congentially Dislocated Hip, not a heart problem! Just to clarify!) when I was born that was undiagonosed until I was 3. I had corrective surgery then and woke up during it. So understandably I am scared that I will wake up again and not be able to communicate the fact that I am conscious of what they are doing to me. I will, of course let my surgeon know this before hand and I am sure that it is just pre op concerns. It would be nice to have a date to work towards though. Everything is just up in the air and feels still unreal. I know I need to try and get myself in shape as best I can before the operation, but I dont even have the motivation to do that. Anyone have any words of wisdom? And what sort of exercises did you do Before the op? There has been much discussion about post op exercise, what did you all do pre op. I find it hard to do anything. I do go swimming as it doesnt hurt the joint too much, but I always walk with a stick and even standing and sitting hurts so exercise options are very limited. Anyway I am waffling on and avoiding doing the washing up! (Even that is hard sometimes, it is amasing how much we can take the simple things in life for granted!) Thanks for listening and dont worry, I am smiling! Liney --- Margaret Hayon <margaret@...> wrote: > Hello Liney, > I'm originally from the UK - and I have a cousin > there who had her R hip replaced a week before me, > in Bath; and a friend in Devon who's planning to > have hers done in a few months. > Where do you live in the UK? > Are you having yours done under the NHS, or > privately? > > Margaret > Re: Other non > US hippies > > > Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a > hippy > yet though, I still havent had my op. I went > today > for a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2 > weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types > of > scan one to take measurements and one to .... well > actually I cant tell you what the other one is > for, I > am still baffled by it. > > I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed > at > which everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but > the > arthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals > over > here that I am dealing with seem to be so slow - > maybe > it is just my patiences that are short! > > Anyway enough waffle from me > Speak to you all soon > Liney > > --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: > > --------------------------------- > Good photo, Margaret > > The great thing about sites on the WEB is that > there > can be a real > diversity of participants from all over the world. > I'm > curious, are > there any other hippies out there from somewhere > besides the USA? > > There must be some from Canada and the UK, non? > > Cheers, > > sTaninFr > > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good > recent > photos either. > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking > on > the Golan > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but > it > wasn't affecting > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces > on my > hiking-boots, > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were > hurting by the > end! > > > > Margaret > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Margaret > > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny > farm? > > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's > sort of > interesting > to > > see what the people we communicate with look > like. > > > > I would like to see others as well. > > > > I think you may have seen mine under " Photos > S... " > > > > Staninfr > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 This group really does help I am scared stiff. I know I need to try and get myself inshape as best I can before the operation. Anyone have any words of wisdom? And what sort of exercises did youdo before the op? Hello --Is is Liney? Or Bee? This group is wonderful. It has helped me through a lot of cold, scary nights and also shared a lot of joy with me through three joint ops. I remember being scared, too. My best wish for you is that you concentrate on when you will be waking up after the surgery. Your hip will not hurt. Yes, your incision will for a short while, but the deep aching, grinding pain will be totally gone. I was told that walking five minutes in the water is equal to walking a mile on land. How can we do better than that? In fifteen minutes we have done three miles without hurting. We have used leg muscles and back muscles. I think that is pretty good conditioning! I will talk with you anytime that you might need me. Marge He lives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hi Liney, I had a Hip replacement four years ago and I woke up and then I had a Knee replacement 17 months later I told the Dr to make sure I stayed asleep untill after my Knee operation he said I had to talked to the guy that puts you out so I did and everything turn out fine . I wish you the best of luck and take one day at a time. Susiebee Buxton <beeme_99@...> wrote: Thanks for replying Margaret and StanThis group really does help, I love the fact that youall talk about things that arent about hips - myfriends all constantly ask about mine, and while thatis lovely, it is nice to know that there are otherthings in the world!I am in London and thanks to my wonderful school (I ama teacher) I am having my op and all the pre op stuffdone privately. I think one of the main reasons forall the waits is that I am young (28). I think italso feels like a long time coz I started the processof seriously thinking about needing a replacementnearly 2 years ago and have been living with the painand restrictions ever since.Life can be tough. I am hoping that I will go underthe knife is September, but even knowing that I amscared stiff. I had a CDH (Congentially DislocatedHip, not a heart problem! Just to clarify!) when I wasborn that was undiagonosed until I was 3. I hadcorrective surgery then and woke up during it. Sounderstandably I am scared that I will wake up againand not be able to communicate the fact that I amconscious of what they are doing to me. I will, ofcourse let my surgeon know this before hand and I amsure that it is just pre op concerns.It would be nice to have a date to work towardsthough. Everything is just up in the air and feelsstill unreal. I know I need to try and get myself inshape as best I can before the operation, but I donteven have the motivation to do that. Anyone have anywords of wisdom? And what sort of exercises did youdo Before the op? There has been much discussionabout post op exercise, what did you all do pre op. Ifind it hard to do anything. I do go swimming as itdoesnt hurt the joint too much, but I always walk witha stick and even standing and sitting hurts soexercise options are very limited.Anyway I am waffling on and avoiding doing the washingup! (Even that is hard sometimes, it is amasing howmuch we can take the simple things in life forgranted!)Thanks for listening and dont worry, I am smiling!Liney--- Margaret Hayon <margaret@...> wrote: > Hello Liney,> I'm originally from the UK - and I have a cousin> there who had her R hip replaced a week before me,> in Bath; and a friend in Devon who's planning to> have hers done in a few months.> Where do you live in the UK?> Are you having yours done under the NHS, or> privately?> > Margaret> Re: Other non> US hippies> > > Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a> hippy> yet though, I still havent had my op. I went> today> for a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2> weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types> of> scan one to take measurements and one to .... well> actually I cant tell you what the other one is> for, I> am still baffled by it.> > I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed> at> which everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but> the> arthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals> over> here that I am dealing with seem to be so slow -> maybe> it is just my patiences that are short!> > Anyway enough waffle from me> Speak to you all soon> Liney> > --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: > > ---------------------------------> Good photo, Margaret> > The great thing about sites on the WEB is that> there> can be a real > diversity of participants from all over the world.> I'm> curious, are > there any other hippies out there from somewhere> besides the USA?> > There must be some from Canada and the UK, non?> > Cheers, > > sTaninFr> > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good> recent> photos either. > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking> on> the Golan > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but> it> wasn't affecting > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces> on my> hiking-boots, > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were> hurting by the > end!> > > > Margaret> > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Margaret> > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny> farm?> > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's> sort of> interesting > to > > see what the people we communicate with look> like.> > > > I would like to see others as well.> > > > I think you may have seen mine under "Photos> S..."> > > > Staninfr> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Liney Wow! You've had quite a medical history for a young person. Regarding waking up during the operation, I WAS awake during most of my THR. I heard the medical people talking about everything but what they were doing. I heard and felt all sorts of strange noises like drilling, sawing, and pounding. ly, I found it interesting and adventurous. But then again, I never said that I was normal. I also took an MP3 player in with me and listened to soothing lounge music during the operation. I could still hear the medics over the music. Re: pre-hip-op exercise, I would say that it depends on the person as to what you can and should do. I really wasn't hurting too much before, so I bought a stationary bike and did that regularly. I also tried to do some other exercises for my legs. It probably would have been worse without doing those things, but I still was weak after the operation. Courage. It's no picnic, but it continually gets better after the operation. Staninfr > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good > > recent > > photos either. > > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking > > on > > the Golan > > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but > > it > > wasn't affecting > > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces > > on my > > hiking-boots, > > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were > > hurting by the > > end! > > > > > > Margaret > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > Margaret > > > > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny > > farm? > > > > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's > > sort of > > interesting > > to > > > see what the people we communicate with look > > like. > > > > > > I would like to see others as well. > > > > > > I think you may have seen mine under " Photos > > S... " > > > > > > Staninfr > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thank you Marge I am sure that I am the same as everyone else here, some days are better than others and yes knowing others have been there and got through it always helps, as does the knowledge that others are thinking of you. I still see myself as really young and this all seems like grown up and serious stuff. I think I prefer being the one that never grows up. I tried burying my head in the sand but strangely enough the problem didnt go away it just got worse! Anyway each day is a day nearer to freedom! Cheers Liney (btw Bee and Liney are both nicknames, Liney is used by more people though!) --- marge <palybami@...> wrote: > This group really does help > I am scared stiff. > I know I need to try and get myself in > shape as best I can before the operation. Anyone > have any words of wisdom? And what sort of > exercises did you > do before the op? > > Hello --Is is Liney? Or Bee? > This group is wonderful. It has helped me through a > lot of cold, scary nights and also shared a lot of > joy with me through three joint ops. > I remember being scared, too. My best wish for you > is that you concentrate on when you will be waking > up after the surgery. Your hip will not hurt. Yes, > your incision will for a short while, but the deep > aching, grinding pain will be totally gone. > I was told that walking five minutes in the water is > equal to walking a mile on land. How can we do > better than that? In fifteen minutes we have done > three miles without hurting. We have used leg > muscles and back muscles. I think that is pretty > good conditioning! I will talk with you anytime > that you might need me. > Marge > He lives! ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Liney And some days will be better than others after your operation. Yesterday was a relatively difficult day for me. My usual walk wasn't as pleasant, my body ached, and I felt extremely tired. Today, I feel like a new person. The walk was easy, my body feels fairly good, and I'm less tired. Each day seems different to me. C'est comme ça. Ciao staninfr > > This group really does help > > I am scared stiff. > > I know I need to try and get myself in > > shape as best I can before the operation. Anyone > > have any words of wisdom? And what sort of > > exercises did you > > do before the op? > > > > Hello --Is is Liney? Or Bee? > > This group is wonderful. It has helped me through a > > lot of cold, scary nights and also shared a lot of > > joy with me through three joint ops. > > I remember being scared, too. My best wish for you > > is that you concentrate on when you will be waking > > up after the surgery. Your hip will not hurt. Yes, > > your incision will for a short while, but the deep > > aching, grinding pain will be totally gone. > > I was told that walking five minutes in the water is > > equal to walking a mile on land. How can we do > > better than that? In fifteen minutes we have done > > three miles without hurting. We have used leg > > muscles and back muscles. I think that is pretty > > good conditioning! I will talk with you anytime > > that you might need me. > > Marge > > He lives! > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Sorry to hear about yesterday Stan, but pleased today is better for you! Go and enjoy the sunshine! Liney --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: --------------------------------- Liney And some days will be better than others after your operation. Yesterday was a relatively difficult day for me. My usual walk wasn't as pleasant, my body ached, and I felt extremely tired. Today, I feel like a new person. The walk was easy, my body feels fairly good, and I'm less tired. Each day seems different to me. C'est comme ça. Ciao staninfr > > This group really does help > > I am scared stiff. > > I know I need to try and get myself in > > shape as best I can before the operation. Anyone > > have any words of wisdom? And what sort of > > exercises did you > > do before the op? > > > > Hello --Is is Liney? Or Bee? > > This group is wonderful. It has helped me through a > > lot of cold, scary nights and also shared a lot of > > joy with me through three joint ops. > > I remember being scared, too. My best wish for you > > is that you concentrate on when you will be waking > > up after the surgery. Your hip will not hurt. Yes, > > your incision will for a short while, but the deep > > aching, grinding pain will be totally gone. > > I was told that walking five minutes in the water is > > equal to walking a mile on land. How can we do > > better than that? In fifteen minutes we have done > > three miles without hurting. We have used leg > > muscles and back muscles. I think that is pretty > > good conditioning! I will talk with you anytime > > that you might need me. > > Marge > > He lives! > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Hi Liney, Thanks for sharing. It must have been really scary waking up during the surgery!! I had mine done under epidural - I was also scared, and I had asked the anaesthetist to give me something so I would sleep through it; but in fact I was awake throughout and was aware of the sawing, hammering etc... However, to my surprise, it did not feel at all frightening, it was actually an interesting experience, and I wouldn't be afraid to do it again. I'm sure they give you something that removes all the anxiety. I wasn't given any specific instructions about pre-surgery exercise. I did a lot of swimming - like you, walking was very painful, so swimming was the only exercise I was able to do comfortably. I'm now 3 weeks after surgery, and am walking (with a stick) better than before and with no pain! Only some muscular ache and stiffness, which should improve daily. I hope they give you a definite date soon - uncertainty is very discouraging! Best wishes, Margaret Re: Other non> US hippies> > > Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a> hippy> yet though, I still havent had my op. I went> today> for a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2> weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types> of> scan one to take measurements and one to .... well> actually I cant tell you what the other one is> for, I> am still baffled by it.> > I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed> at> which everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but> the> arthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals> over> here that I am dealing with seem to be so slow -> maybe> it is just my patiences that are short!> > Anyway enough waffle from me> Speak to you all soon> Liney> > --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: > > ---------------------------------> Good photo, Margaret> > The great thing about sites on the WEB is that> there> can be a real > diversity of participants from all over the world.> I'm> curious, are > there any other hippies out there from somewhere> besides the USA?> > There must be some from Canada and the UK, non?> > Cheers, > > sTaninFr> > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good> recent> photos either. > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking> on> the Golan > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but> it> wasn't affecting > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces> on my> hiking-boots, > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were> hurting by the > end!> > > > Margaret> > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Margaret> > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny> farm?> > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's> sort of> interesting > to > > see what the people we communicate with look> like.> > > > I would like to see others as well.> > > > I think you may have seen mine under "Photos> S..."> > > > Staninfr> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Liney No reason for any sorrow, although I appreciate the tears. The ups and downs go with the territory. The recuperation process seems not to be a contstantly improving process. For me it's been two steps forward and one backwards. It could be worse than that, non? I already followed your sage advice, more or less, and went out into the sunshine. However, I did garden maintenance work, and it was the easiest its been in a long time (I'm 8 weeks out of it, for the record). I bent down, I bent up, I bent over, but I didn't bend backwards. Summer isn't over on the French Riviera, but where I live in the hills the leaves from certain trees, such as Oak and others (that will remain nameless, since I can't name them), are already falling. So I did some raking, then put the leaves in a large container, then carried the container down stairs to a compost pile. I also had to bend way over to clean the canal that brings brings water to my gold fish. Amazing. I can do all that as a physically and mentally challenged post-hip-op hippie, but I can't tie my own shoes. I could chew gum and rake leaves at the same time, I think, but I don't like chewing gum. Fortunately, I've been able to get by wearing sandals since 31 May, but with autumn around one of the upcoming corners, that pleasure won't be able to continue to inundate me. Did I answer your question? Oh, you didn't ask a question. Okay, then. Bye. Staninfr > > > This group really does help > > > I am scared stiff. > > > I know I need to try and get myself in > > > shape as best I can before the operation. Anyone > > > have any words of wisdom? And what sort of > > > exercises did you > > > do before the op? > > > > > > Hello --Is is Liney? Or Bee? > > > This group is wonderful. It has helped me through > a > > > lot of cold, scary nights and also shared a lot of > > > joy with me through three joint ops. > > > I remember being scared, too. My best wish for > you > > > is that you concentrate on when you will be > waking > > > up after the surgery. Your hip will not hurt. > Yes, > > > your incision will for a short while, but the deep > > > aching, grinding pain will be totally gone. > > > I was told that walking five minutes in the water > is > > > equal to walking a mile on land. How can we do > > > better than that? In fifteen minutes we have done > > > three miles without hurting. We have used leg > > > muscles and back muscles. I think that is pretty > > > good conditioning! I will talk with you anytime > > > that you might need me. > > > Marge > > > He lives! > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW > > Messenger - all new features - even more fun! > http://uk.messenger. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I'm with you, Margaret. I found all the activity and noise around me during the operation fascinating, sort of like I was on some sort of a magical mystery tour or visiting the Land of OS. After all, the Wizard of OS was in the room. Cheers, rosbif-er Staninfr > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good > > recent > > photos either. > > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking > > on > > the Golan > > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but > > it > > wasn't affecting > > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces > > on my > > hiking-boots, > > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were > > hurting by the > > end! > > > > > > Margaret > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > Margaret > > > > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny > > farm? > > > > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's > > sort of > > interesting > > to > > > see what the people we communicate with look > > like. > > > > > > I would like to see others as well. > > > > > > I think you may have seen mine under " Photos > > S... " > > > > > > Staninfr > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 Hi Liney, I'm leigh in the UK, 31 getting my THR in November (maybe sooner) on the NHS.I understand about the long planning process, although in total my wait will be only six months, they tend to not want to replace us 'youngsters' hips until we get angry! I had CDH, diagnosed at 2 as I refused to bear weight on the leg, frog plasters etc didn't work out so I had an osteotomy at 12, which was sucessful but has been giving bother on/off for 2 years. I used to be pretty active but pre-surgery all I can do just now is aquafit, but I find the class highly entertaining. I just pop in here from time-to-time as I'm pretty much up to date on info (thanks to this site, everybody who mailed me in march when i wasn't sure whether to go for a a thr or not). Hopefully we can chat in our recovery, and exchange tips on pre-op aches and pains. I'm not using a stick yet r u? Glad your friends ask about your hip, I find that people who've known you for a while are understanding but I'm in a relatively new job and no one mentions my clear limp. I want a sign that says I'm in pain-I havent always walked like this. I guess I feel pretty self conscious about the limp and havent told work I plan to be off till I get a date, well its nice to chat to someone my age who's op is at a similar time, bye for now, Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Hi Margaret, I'm glad you and Liney and Stan said something about being awake during the operations you had I was asleep and woke up when they where pounding on me it sounded liked they where working on a car the noise was so loud. I told my Family and they acted like I was dreaming I wish it was a dream to me it was creepy.Well you have a great day. SusieMargaret Hayon <margaret@...> wrote: Hi Liney, Thanks for sharing. It must have been really scary waking up during the surgery!! I had mine done under epidural - I was also scared, and I had asked the anaesthetist to give me something so I would sleep through it; but in fact I was awake throughout and was aware of the sawing, hammering etc... However, to my surprise, it did not feel at all frightening, it was actually an interesting experience, and I wouldn't be afraid to do it again. I'm sure they give you something that removes all the anxiety. I wasn't given any specific instructions about pre-surgery exercise. I did a lot of swimming - like you, walking was very painful, so swimming was the only exercise I was able to do comfortably. I'm now 3 weeks after surgery, and am walking (with a stick) better than before and with no pain! Only some muscular ache and stiffness, which should improve daily. I hope they give you a definite date soon - uncertainty is very discouraging! Best wishes, Margaret Re: Other non> US hippies> > > Im in the UK Stan! I dont know if I count as a> hippy> yet though, I still havent had my op. I went> today> for a CT scan, even though I thought I had this 2> weeks ago. Aparently you have 2 different types> of> scan one to take measurements and one to .... well> actually I cant tell you what the other one is> for, I> am still baffled by it.> > I am beginning to become frustrated at the speed> at> which everything moves. I know I walk slowly, but> the> arthritus in my hip is my excuse, the hospitals> over> here that I am dealing with seem to be so slow -> maybe> it is just my patiences that are short!> > Anyway enough waffle from me> Speak to you all soon> Liney> > --- Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: > > ---------------------------------> Good photo, Margaret> > The great thing about sites on the WEB is that> there> can be a real > diversity of participants from all over the world.> I'm> curious, are > there any other hippies out there from somewhere> besides the USA?> > There must be some from Canada and the UK, non?> > Cheers, > > sTaninFr> > > > Unfortunately I didn't. Don't have any good> recent> photos either. > However, I've posted one on the site, of me hiking> on> the Golan > Heights about 4 years ago. I already had OA, but> it> wasn't affecting > me too badly - I was still able to tie the laces> on my> hiking-boots, > and to hike medium distances - though my legs were> hurting by the > end!> > > > Margaret> > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Margaret> > > > Did you take any photos while in the funny> farm?> > > > Why don't you post some on this site? It's> sort of> interesting > to > > see what the people we communicate with look> like.> > > > I would like to see others as well.> > > > I think you may have seen mine under "Photos> S..."> > > > Staninfr> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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