spanish doctor again

tonesp

I asked the doctor should I rest or exercise as I read that you should keep your muscles strong.He says rest before the hip replacement Exercise after Any thoughts His stick advice was good :?:

beowolf

hi tonesp

I was told to exercise to keep the muscles strong before the op going to see the doc on Friday so think I will check again..... hope youre having a good day

beowolf

sorry forgot to ask when are you having it done ?

dreamdaisy

tonesp has done the sensible thing and emigrated to Espana. Appasrently they have something called 'sunshine' there, which is supposed to be good for arthritic people. I'm not sure what 'sunshine' is tho - it's a happy-sounding word however.

tonesp, I reckon resting before is sensible - you've a dodgy hip remember! Post-op they will give you specific exercises to do - I've just remembered that mike has done a wonderful checklist on another thread, of things to think about before hip ops. Can't remember which thread tho. I'll go and check and come back.

Right: it's on page 2 of the 'grateful for any tips' thread on LWA. Not all of it will be relevant to you tonesp, but some parts might be useful! DD

frogmorton

Hi Tone

do as you're told

he he!!

serioulsy when is it happening? If it's soon I would rest for sure and then you can exercise after like the man says.

Love

Toni xx

woodbon

Hi, Do you think Spanish sunshine would be good for my oa aches and pains and would the doc give me a free prescription!!!!

Seriously, I think for most things in life, being fit is a good thing and leads to quicker recovery. Can you get a physio or someone training could give you the best exercises for your op. Or have the Spanish docs sent you some?

Good luck for a speedy recovery!!!
Love Sue

shiningstar

I lived in Spain for a year and found it incredibly difficult with the healthcare. The language is such a barrier and the resurrection of my RA was one of the main reasons we returned to the UK.

I wish you luck ...keep us posted.

Love SS

tonesp

beowolf wrote:

sorry forgot to ask when are you having it done ?

Don't think it's too far off Blood ecg and Xrays tomorrow Seeing anaesthetist 31st Sooner thebetter

tonesp

shiningstar wrote:

I lived in Spain for a year and found it incredibly difficult with the healthcare. The language is such a barrier and the resurrection of my RA was one of the main reasons we returned to the UK.

I wish you luck ...keep us posted.

Love SS

After 7 tears I speak pretty good Spanish The healthcare is excellent There doesn't seem to be any budget watching If you need it you get it

tonesp

woodbon wrote:

Hi, Do you think Spanish sunshine would be good for my oa aches and pains and would the doc give me a free prescription!!!!

Seriously, I think for most things in life, being fit is a good thing and leads to quicker recovery. Can you get a physio or someone training could give you the best exercises for your op. Or have the Spanish docs sent you some?

Good luck for a speedy recovery!!!
Love Sue

Thanks Sue I don't find the weather does much for me At almost 2000 feet up here we get extremes from +40 to-7 I have nt noticed much difference pain wise :?

speedalong

Hope tests went well.

My OA joints are always much better in the warmth than in the cold.

Speedy

tonesp

speedalong wrote:

Hope tests went well.

My OA joints are always much better in the warmth than in the cold.

Speedy

Tests went very smoothly ECG X Ray and blood tests in and out of the hospital in an hour Wonb't know the results till I go to see the anaethesitist on the 31st Thanks for thinking about me Warming up here again after heavy rain yesterday

dreamdaisy

So far, so good, tonesp! I actually have a strange yellow-white light here, and all the water on the ground is drying up. I've even taken off my cardigan 'cos I feel hot. I don't know whats hapopening: I'm scared. DD

valval

try non weight bearing exercises swimming ect also will help keep weight down as not as mobile good luck