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Posted: 11 September 2009 at 1:46pm | IP Logged

Hi guys,

So sorry I havent been about. Its a little difficult using the laptop for long periods and I have also been very tired mainly, I think, from the morphine withdrawal as I am already cutting the drugs back.

I'm still not weight bearing, however I saw the Prof on Sept 1st and he was really pleased with my progress. The x rays are looking sound and Im feeling good in myself. The few pains I was getting in my groin he thinks are down to the ligaments and muscles mending themselves and being unused so has given me some light exercizes to do which although sometimes difficult I am trying my hardest.

He has asked me to go back on the 22nd and if all is still going this well he says I will be able to start using crutches from then. I am so pleased and excited as that will be 9 weeks post op which is on the earlier end of the scale I'd been told to expect.

I'm feeling good in myself. Frustrated at not being able to do anything for myself really and having to rely on other people so much as my house is very un-wheelchair friendly, however my family have all be fantastic at helping out.

Eds has been my star and loves helping his mummy out. He started school on wednesday and is loving it and doing so well. He was even given the job of Fruit Monitor on his second day at school. I am so pleased for him.

There isnt much else to report. I am still having back pains and problems sleeping but I think a lot of that is due to me being stuck in on position all day and Im hoping it will all ease as I start to move more.

Take care everyone.

Love Madz x

Posted: 11 September 2009 at 2:49pm | IP Logged

Well done, its great to heat you sound so upbeat and im so glad that everything is going so well for you, it really wont be long by the sounds of things for you back to normal.

Well done to Eds to for being a big boy at school and getting your first job.

Good luck and hope everything carries on being so positive xxx

Posted: 12 September 2009 at 8:04am | IP Logged

Lovely to hear from you Madz and with optimistic results too.

Glad your DS has settled in well. DD started reception class this week too at a new school and already has a new friend

Best Wishes to All.

Posted: 17 September 2009 at 2:01pm | IP Logged

Hi Madz.  I'm really glad things are going so well for you.  You deserve it so much. 

Gayle xxx

Posted: 21 September 2009 at 12:45pm | IP Logged

Madz it's fantastic to read that you are doing so well after all the hurdles you faced before. I too don't get on the pc as much as i used to but thats from damaging my left shoulder joint in an accident this summer.

I really hope things go from strength to strength, how are your wrists? Are they going to be ok with you going onto crutches... i know it's something that must be as exciting as christmas (well ok almost) just don't want it to cause you problems in other areas and spoil this positive time.

Hugs and good luck with the rest of your recovery.

Posted: 15 October 2009 at 12:35pm | IP Logged

Hi Madz,

Glad you're near the end of the non weight bearing period, it seems to go on for ever! I had SP and RSI joints fused by Prof in feb and was non weight bearing for 3 months after a 2 week stay in LGI. Currently having physio and hydrotherapy 2x week for rehab and came off the morphine last month. Still not as mobile as before the op but told it takes time but on the plus side have driven short distances for the 1st time in 3 years!!!

Do have full time care from the direct payments scheme which is a godsend as DH didn't do the in sickness bit so nolonger around.

Recommend regular sports massage for transferance pains from being in wheelchair and crutches, do get numb fingers and pains from trapped nerves.

Hope you continue to make good progress.

Lydia xx