Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 YAY!! It won't be too long now. Keep us informed and hang in there. Trina > I am 1cm dilated and 60% effaced as of yesterday, and will be 37 weeks > tomorrow > > > Shirley > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Just had to share that tonight I found that my leg will now take full weight.......first time I found it could....... thankfully this means that the stablizing muscle is still alive and coming good.............. was a bit worried for a bit........... Thanks to all for being there........ Edith ____ Most excellent Edith! I was just telling my husband about you the other night and he is amazed you are doing so well after all those years! Way to go!!!! You are on your way! (as you say)... SMILE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Just had to share that tonight I found that my leg will now take full weight.......first time I found it could....... thankfully this means that the stablizing muscle is still alive and coming good.............. was a bit worried for a bit........... Thanks to all for being there........ Edith ____ Most excellent Edith! I was just telling my husband about you the other night and he is amazed you are doing so well after all those years! Way to go!!!! You are on your way! (as you say)... SMILE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2002 Report Share Posted October 28, 2002 Just had to share that tonight I found that my leg will now take full weight.......first time I found it could....... thankfully this means that the stablizing muscle is still alive and coming good.............. was a bit worried for a bit........... Thanks to all for being there........ Edith ____ Most excellent Edith! I was just telling my husband about you the other night and he is amazed you are doing so well after all those years! Way to go!!!! You are on your way! (as you say)... SMILE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2002 Report Share Posted October 31, 2002 Really pleased to hear that you've passed another milestone. Congratulations. Keep us posted on your progress. You're a real example to those of us with slow recoveries. Kathy > Hi, > > Just had to share that tonight I found that my leg will now take full > weight.......first time I found it could....... not for long mind but it is > getting there........... I can lift it up off the bed sideways and hold for > 5 > sec - didn't think I would ever get that one....... and can manage a minute > on the treadmill not holding onto the sides and keeping my knee > straight........... thankfully this means that the stablizing muscle is > still alive and coming good.............. was a bit worried for a > bit........... > > Thanks to all being there........ > > Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2002 Report Share Posted October 31, 2002 Really pleased to hear that you've passed another milestone. Congratulations. Keep us posted on your progress. You're a real example to those of us with slow recoveries. Kathy > Hi, > > Just had to share that tonight I found that my leg will now take full > weight.......first time I found it could....... not for long mind but it is > getting there........... I can lift it up off the bed sideways and hold for > 5 > sec - didn't think I would ever get that one....... and can manage a minute > on the treadmill not holding onto the sides and keeping my knee > straight........... thankfully this means that the stablizing muscle is > still alive and coming good.............. was a bit worried for a > bit........... > > Thanks to all being there........ > > Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2002 Report Share Posted October 31, 2002 Really pleased to hear that you've passed another milestone. Congratulations. Keep us posted on your progress. You're a real example to those of us with slow recoveries. Kathy > Hi, > > Just had to share that tonight I found that my leg will now take full > weight.......first time I found it could....... not for long mind but it is > getting there........... I can lift it up off the bed sideways and hold for > 5 > sec - didn't think I would ever get that one....... and can manage a minute > on the treadmill not holding onto the sides and keeping my knee > straight........... thankfully this means that the stablizing muscle is > still alive and coming good.............. was a bit worried for a > bit........... > > Thanks to all being there........ > > Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 > Hi, > > Just have to share the news that after 35 years and 5 months post op my > right hand and left foot have met front on...........smile.......... I know > small things amuse small minds but that is an amazing achievement in my > world that will keep me happy for a week........... It means the hip is now > bending to over 80 degrees.... I even tried a little dancing on it last > night but it is still reluctant to take full weight too long for that to be > a viable activity........... Oh well back to the swimming ............ Edith, Congrats on your progress! I do remember becoming tired and somewhat sore at 4-5 months when I was on my feet for too long. It really is actually early in recovery. At 6 months I got the question, " Does it feel like your own hip? " from a holier than thou doubter. I answered honestly that, " No, it still feels like a replacement, but a darn good one! " At almost one year I can say that the right definitely feels like my own. The left still has some muscle work to do and it's coming along just fine. You'll get there!!!! Enjoy your new found bending!!!! Trudy bilat Cormet 1/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 Hi Trudy, Thank you and yes I am very pleased too........... and you bring up something that I am starting to realise about it all........... there seems to be various stages ones goes through with realisation of what the hip is doing........... The first few months seemed to have been about just getting some normalacy going........ stretching, exercising, and regaining strength with various degrees of dogged determination, achieving results etc............ I am starting now to realise that this next few months may be more about understanding the nature of the beast......... Knowing its subtle messages of making its presence felt in my body if the muscles tire and me recognizing these and having action plans, dealing with the fear stuff of " WHAT IF " , 'Does this pain mean it has failed etc??'...........(and I suspect more of us do a bit more panic state then we let on.....smile)......... And then the stage you and others are now at where it looks like one can forget for days on end that one even have a prothesis............ Any comments? Edith > Congrats on your progress! I do remember becoming tired and somewhat > sore at 4-5 months when I was on my feet for too long. It really is > actually early in recovery. At 6 months I got the question, " Does it > feel like your own hip? " from a holier than thou doubter. I answered > honestly that, " No, it still feels like a replacement, but a darn > good one! " At almost one year I can say that the right definitely > feels like my own. The left still has some muscle work to do and it's > coming along just fine. > You'll get there!!!! Enjoy your new found bending!!!! > Trudy > bilat Cormet 1/02 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 this next few months may be more about > understanding the nature of the beast......... Knowing its subtle messages > of making its presence felt in my body if the muscles tire and me > recognizing these and having action plans, dealing with the fear stuff of > " WHAT IF " , 'Does this pain mean it has failed etc??'...........(and I > suspect more of us do a bit more panic state then we let > on.....smile)......... > > And then the stage you and others are now at where it looks like one can > forget for days on end that one even have a prothesis............ > > Any comments? Edith, ....only that I'm not to the point yet where I forget for days on end that I have replacements. I actually remember it more as I marvel on a regular basis just all that I can do and how good it is to feel " normal " ; physically not mentally. :0) I think once I get the muscles where I want them to be it will become more " me " . Because the psoas is so easily inflamed that may take awhile. I can do weight of about 20-30 pounds on the right when I exercise the psoas and only 0-5 pounds on the left. I'm aiming to get it up to the 70- 90 pound range for both. With that goal in mind remember that I've been working for almost a year. There a slew of athletes out there who will have a much shorter time frame. I'm no athlete! You do bring up a good and probably secret point about panicking over the thought of failure. I'd bet anyone who says they never do is not being altogether honest! That calms down as one goes on and the little aches and pains become less. Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 this next few months may be more about > understanding the nature of the beast......... Knowing its subtle messages > of making its presence felt in my body if the muscles tire and me > recognizing these and having action plans, dealing with the fear stuff of > " WHAT IF " , 'Does this pain mean it has failed etc??'...........(and I > suspect more of us do a bit more panic state then we let > on.....smile)......... > > And then the stage you and others are now at where it looks like one can > forget for days on end that one even have a prothesis............ > > Any comments? Edith, ....only that I'm not to the point yet where I forget for days on end that I have replacements. I actually remember it more as I marvel on a regular basis just all that I can do and how good it is to feel " normal " ; physically not mentally. :0) I think once I get the muscles where I want them to be it will become more " me " . Because the psoas is so easily inflamed that may take awhile. I can do weight of about 20-30 pounds on the right when I exercise the psoas and only 0-5 pounds on the left. I'm aiming to get it up to the 70- 90 pound range for both. With that goal in mind remember that I've been working for almost a year. There a slew of athletes out there who will have a much shorter time frame. I'm no athlete! You do bring up a good and probably secret point about panicking over the thought of failure. I'd bet anyone who says they never do is not being altogether honest! That calms down as one goes on and the little aches and pains become less. Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2003 Report Share Posted January 20, 2003 this next few months may be more about > understanding the nature of the beast......... Knowing its subtle messages > of making its presence felt in my body if the muscles tire and me > recognizing these and having action plans, dealing with the fear stuff of > " WHAT IF " , 'Does this pain mean it has failed etc??'...........(and I > suspect more of us do a bit more panic state then we let > on.....smile)......... > > And then the stage you and others are now at where it looks like one can > forget for days on end that one even have a prothesis............ > > Any comments? Edith, ....only that I'm not to the point yet where I forget for days on end that I have replacements. I actually remember it more as I marvel on a regular basis just all that I can do and how good it is to feel " normal " ; physically not mentally. :0) I think once I get the muscles where I want them to be it will become more " me " . Because the psoas is so easily inflamed that may take awhile. I can do weight of about 20-30 pounds on the right when I exercise the psoas and only 0-5 pounds on the left. I'm aiming to get it up to the 70- 90 pound range for both. With that goal in mind remember that I've been working for almost a year. There a slew of athletes out there who will have a much shorter time frame. I'm no athlete! You do bring up a good and probably secret point about panicking over the thought of failure. I'd bet anyone who says they never do is not being altogether honest! That calms down as one goes on and the little aches and pains become less. Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Thats great Laurie! Hope the PT goes well for you and you continue to regain movement of your arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Laurie, That's really good news. I know it's not what you ultimately want, but it's a step in the right direction. Please keep us posted. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Laurie, I am so glad you are out of the immobilizer and into the sling. (I am sure you are too! ) :-) It must be a great feeling to be able to drive again. Here is to more progress in your recovery. Smiles, a Hi AllI reached a milestone in my recovery. I have moved from the immobilizer to asling. I can now do arm swings 6 times a day and wear the sling on top of myclothes. I can also drive as long as I have someone to fasten my seatbelt. Iwill start PT in 2 weeks.laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Laurie, This is great. Even small steps are great ones. Congratulations! I know this feels better. Alice --- Laureta Fitzgerald wrote: > Hi All > > I reached a milestone in my recovery. I have moved > from the immobilizer to a > sling. I can now do arm swings 6 times a day and > wear the sling on top of my > clothes. I can also drive as long as I have someone > to fasten my seatbelt. I > will start PT in 2 weeks. > > laurie > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and > statements contained herein are not necessarily > those of the list moderators. The author of this e > mail is entirely responsible for its content. List > members are reminded of their responsibility to > evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with their physicians regarding changes in their own > treatment. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Kristie I am being very careful, especially since we keep getting snow - 1 inch here and 2 inches there. I spent a couple of hours watching TV this evening with the sling off and my arm on a pillow. It felt so good not having something hanging on my neck. laurie Reply-To: Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:12:42 -0500 To: " Mitoldies " < > Subject: progress Laurie, This is great news!!!!! I'm sure you will feel like things will get moving a bit more quickly now. Just be careful not to overdo and please try not to fall. Kristie Message: 1 Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 13:09:39 -0500 Subject: progress Hi All I reached a milestone in my recovery. I have moved from the immobilizer to a sling. I can now do arm swings 6 times a day and wear the sling on top of my clothes. I can also drive as long as I have someone to fasten my seatbelt. I will start PT in 2 weeks. laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Congradulations Laurie. Keep on recovering! Celia-(ps the sling must feel much better than the immobilizer!)-- In , Laureta Fitzgerald <lfitzger@j...> wrote: > Hi All > > I reached a milestone in my recovery. I have moved from the immobilizer to a > sling. I can now do arm swings 6 times a day and wear the sling on top of my > clothes. I can also drive as long as I have someone to fasten my seatbelt. I > will start PT in 2 weeks. > > laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Laurie, Boy do I know that feeling. About 5 years ago I broke my shoulder in 3 places. (long story). I used to forbid ANYONE from walking past my chair just so I could have some time out of the immobilizer and later the sling with my arm on the pillow.....of course it was the middle of the summer and we were in the midst of a heat wave...there was NO getting comfortable in that thing! Enjoy the freedom when you can! Kristie Message: 10 Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:15:19 -0500 Subject: Re: progressKristieI am being very careful, especially since we keep getting snow - 1 inch hereand 2 inches there.I spent a couple of hours watching TV this evening with the sling off and myarm on a pillow. It felt so good not having something hanging on my neck.laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Congrats Laurie!!!! But please don't try to move or do too much too fast. Lynda R. progress Hi AllI reached a milestone in my recovery. I have moved from the immobilizer to asling. I can now do arm swings 6 times a day and wear the sling on top of myclothes. I can also drive as long as I have someone to fasten my seatbelt. Iwill start PT in 2 weeks.laurieMedical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Lynda R It is very hard to not do things, but I am being a good girl. 's daughter is staying with me for a few days. She is going to help me a bit and we are going to hang out the rest of the time. laurie Reply-To: Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 22:26:19 -0500 To: < > Subject: Re: progress Congrats Laurie!!!! But please don't try to move or do too much too fast. Lynda R. progress Hi All I reached a milestone in my recovery. I have moved from the immobilizer to a sling. I can now do arm swings 6 times a day and wear the sling on top of my clothes. I can also drive as long as I have someone to fasten my seatbelt. I will start PT in 2 weeks. laurie Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 Laurie, glad to hear you are progressing with recovery, hope it keeps up. thinking about you.....adrienne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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