Today marks the 22nd day post operation. How's it been going? Very well I have to say. Yesterday was a landmark for me. After waiting at the mercy of everyone to bring me my daily paper yesterday I decided enough was enough. The thought of going a Saturday without finding out what had been going on in the world was just to much for me to bear.
So armed with my update ipod and a great amount of podcasts to listen to, rucksack on my back and emergency numbers in case I needed them. I left for my biggest adventure to date, a walk to the local corner shop by myself, just me, the ipod and crutches and some strangely strong wind which at times did make me think I would be blown over.
The trip normally would be just under 20 minutes there and back. I am very pleased to say that I managed it in just under the 30 minutes. Quite a feet for someone who had a brand new hip in place three weeks ago to the day. I don't think I have ever been so pleased to read a paper. Unfortunately my local newsagent didn't really see the big deal. Upon entering his little shop I proudly announced I had arrived. He looked at me sceptically then nodded. Thats fine the significance of making it to his little shop was lost on him, but absolutely not on me.
So this coming week's task is tomorrow to make my way - albeit slowly to my local supermarket to get money out and as a treat go for a coffee. I'll definitely need it to give me the strength to make it back home. Now that trip would most likely take me 30-40 minutes there and back but hey the one thing I absolutely have is time. Wish me luck and I will keep you posted.
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Day 13 Post Operation
What a differences 13 days make?
I can't believe that I am on day 13 post operation. I wasn't sure at times if I could think ahead to this point. However, I am so very happy to report that the operation went very well. I have a nice brand new shiny hip which is working so very well.
I am on crutches and will be until the end of May but this is such a tiny price to pay as the main thing i.e. the pain has gone. Its like winning the lottery and has felt like such a massive weight off my shoulders. I will of course keep posting my progress.
I can't believe that I am on day 13 post operation. I wasn't sure at times if I could think ahead to this point. However, I am so very happy to report that the operation went very well. I have a nice brand new shiny hip which is working so very well.
I am on crutches and will be until the end of May but this is such a tiny price to pay as the main thing i.e. the pain has gone. Its like winning the lottery and has felt like such a massive weight off my shoulders. I will of course keep posting my progress.
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