Guest guest Posted October 8, 1999 Report Share Posted October 8, 1999 One of the editors' wives is excepting quads with one with DS. Are they in this month's 'zine?? Sara --- GVanHouten <rjvh@...> wrote: > Hi everyone! > Hey Sara, I just a minute to glance at a new mag. I > get at home, > " Goodhousekeeping mag. " and there was a picture of a > new mom holding her > 4 new babies. Do I remember correctly, you said she > was expecting 4 > babies and one baby was born with Ds? Just wondering > > Gail mom to Bobby-5, Jillian-3, and > Tara{Ds}6months > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples > <HR> <html> > ===== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 In a message dated 11/21/2006 7:18:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, elftales@... writes: am I doing wrong? If everything else is working ... where are my Quads? Have patience! Your quad was cut during the surgery and needs time to heal itself...once it heals, it will be much easier to lift the leg.... TKR 8/21/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 At 12:01 AM 11/22/2006 +0000, you wrote: Help Please! One week post op today, I am able to walk without using my crutches ... just a few steps, but that's something ... my PT said yesterday I will be ready for a cane soon. I did a lot of leg strengthening exercises pre-op. I am using the CPM religiously, most of the exercises she has given me are within possibility except for those involving lifting the leg with the aid of the quads. (i.e. the terminal) It seems like my brain has completely lost commuinitcation with my quads. I am feeling very frustrated. I am 53 year old active female, slim and average height. WHAT am I doing wrong? If everything else is working ... where are my Quads? That was a HORRIBLE feeling for me, too....but they're still there, they just have to heal! I presume you had a TKR? The feeling my brain telling my leg to do a straight leg lift and having NOTHING happen (except my muscles straining and not getting the leg to rise) was dreadful. However, you have to realize that those muscles cross the knee AND the hip, and they have to heal before they will respond. I'm not sure how long it was before it worked for me, but it was a major accomplishment when it did. Keep up with the exercises - the quads will reappear, I promise! Anni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 What you are experiencing is very normal. Your quads were cut during the procedure and need to heal. They will come back, they always do. Give them some time and all will be well. Larry At 06:01 PM 11/21/2006, you wrote: Help Please! One week post op today, I am able to walk without using my crutches ... just a few steps, but that's something ... my PT said yesterday I will be ready for a cane soon. I did a lot of leg strengthening exercises pre-op. I am using the CPM religiously, most of the exercises she has given me are within possibility except for those involving lifting the leg with the aid of the quads. (i.e. the terminal) It seems like my brain has completely lost commuinitcation with my quads. I am feeling very frustrated. I am 53 year old active female, slim and average height. WHAT am I doing wrong? If everything else is working ... where are my Quads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 is there any similiar sensations relating to a THR? lindy TRHRSurgery: Hopefully mid to late January 2007everyothername.istaken@... What you are experiencing is very normal. Your quads were cut during the procedure and need to heal. They will come back, they always do. Give them some time and all will be well. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Lindy, With " us " (hippies) it is just the opposite. Or at least in my case it was. I could not lift my foot off the floor when I was in a sitting position befor the operation. To get into a car before the operation I had to hand lift my leg to get in. After the operation all was well the first day. But do remember we are all different and heal at different rates. Can you lift your leg from a sitting position now? Larry At 07:29 PM 11/21/2006, you wrote: is there any similiar sensations relating to a THR? lindy TRHR Surgery: Hopefully mid to late January 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I could give you a blow by blow of my almost 11 weeks since surgery, but telling you about today should suffice. I had a setback day. I got up this morning and cried because I was stiff and sore, especially my knees. Then I called my surgeon. He saw me this afternoon and pronounced everything okay. I happen to be one of those who has more-than-average pain. It could be because I returned to work at five weeks. It could be because I have arthritis, and the sore knees have exacerbated the pain in my back and hip. I was not on this site before my surgery. And I had somehow fixed six weeks in my head as the magic number for recovery. Was I delusional or what? :-) I've learned here that some lucky people have little pain. Some have more than their share. Yet, we can all expect good results. Now I'm just looking forward to the three-month mark, knowing for me it may be longer; and that I should give myself a year to feel like my old self. It sounds like you are dedicated to your rehab and on your way. Stay tuned. At this site, you will get some great insight and empathy from some very knowledgeable people and compassionate people. Warm regards, Donna Pets007@... wrote: In a message dated 11/21/2006 7:18:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, elftalescharter (DOT) net writes: am I doing wrong? If everything else is working ... where are my Quads? Have patience! Your quad was cut during the surgery and needs time to heal itself...once it heals, it will be much easier to lift the leg.... TKR 8/21/06 Sponsored LinkDegrees online in as fast as 1 Yr - MBA, Bachelor's, Master's, Associate - Click now to apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I agree with Larry that for about the first ten days more or less the quad is just to weak and maybe from a neurological point not getting the message...it sure seems that way and is a little scary....but after these days you can lift the leg a little bit more each day and the improvement is exponential. Soon ...with the exercises ..you are okay and soon to dump the walker....The larger the incision the longer it takes..at least I am told that....my incision was about 8 inches.. I looked at one of the photos in this area and lovesfishing or whatever the name was has an incision scar much much bigger than that. I saw a video on the internet prior to my surgery and the incision was really big...scary really.....me I had a great doctor..even though I still am having an issue with it, I feel the surgery was very successful.....nothing is perfect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Thank you for all those who took the time to respond to my question. They made me feel a lot better about my unresponsive quads. You guys are my heros! Just as a little postnote. I have designated my dear husband as my coach, It's just too hard to completely concentrate on directions when taking those heavy duty pain drugs. Anyway, Mr ELf was with me for PT, poor thing he was white as a sheet with droplets of sweat beading on his forehead. It was just too hard for him to see my struggle. Maybe we forget sometimes, that those who love us also have to learn to deal with the pain. Oh ... and that brings to light another question. I hate taking those drugs, I have been exchanging one oxycondene for one or two Advil. What do you think? SHould I just do what the doctors say or is there room for experimentation? -- elf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Even with it being my hip I had the most trouble with the quad exercises. I have roller skated my whole life so before AVN took my hip my legs were not in too bad of shape. The quad exercises still hurt the most so that makes me think those muscles must be big losers when you favor a leg because of pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 As to the pain medicine. If you need it take it. Don't worry so much. I have been taking the Vicodin for a while, when I need it. If I feel good, I don't take it. A little Advil helps the inflamation. The pain medicine takes the edge off of the pain or ache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 NOTHING!! At a week you need to be concentrating on the healing. You don't want to push so hard so soon after the surgery. I swear by the CPM machine and a lot of doctors aren't using it. I believe it helped me a lot. My OS said there was so much healing going on in there that he didn't want me pushing the exercise too hard. You are doing fine. On Nov 21, 2006, at 4:01 PM, elftales wrote: > Help Please! One week post op today, I am able to walk without using my > crutches ... just a few steps, but that's something ... my PT said > yesterday I will be ready for a cane soon. I did a lot of leg > strengthening exercises pre-op. I am using the CPM religiously, most > of > the exercises she has given me are within possibility except for those > involving lifting the leg with the aid of the quads. (i.e. the > terminal) It seems like my brain has completely lost commuinitcation > with my quads. I am feeling very frustrated. I am 53 year old active > female, slim and average height. WHAT am I doing wrong? If everything > else is working ... where are my Quads? > > " the church is not suppose to be a country club for the saints, but rather a hospital for the sinner. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 larry, actually, yes, i can lift my foot while seated. however, if i have my leg propped up on the coffee table, i can't lift my leg at all. and getting into the car is a joke. i too have to hand lift my leg into the car. it's very awkward, indeed! lindy Lindy, With "us" (hippies) it is just the opposite. Or at least in my case it was. I could not lift my foot off the floor when I was in a sitting position befor the operation. To get into a car before the operation I had to hand lift my leg to get in. After the operation all was well the first day.But do remember we are all different and heal at different rates.Can you lift your leg from a sitting position now?Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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