UPDATE ON MY ORTHOPAEDIC APPOINTMENT {THR /FRACTURE}

hileena111

Hi
I'm 10 weeks post THR and 6 weeks since the fracture.
I had an ortho appointment today. He asked for an X Ray to check it against the other ones.
He's pleased with my progress but says it will still take a "long long time" to heal.
He says I can now sleep whatever way I want to....not just the operated side. [which is very sore}
Listen to my body and do what I can and don't do what hurts.
I go to seated Zumba with Arthritis Care........he said....get back to that...the more exercise the better.
I thought he might be very strict with the 90 degree angle but he says you are 10 weeks post THR and it wont affect the fracture.
So basically be sensible and be careful but that's it.
I was told when it happened by the physio......don't abduct your leg......eg get into bed both legs together :shock:
Now the consultant says abduct it. :shock: we do want it exercised??? Not sure about that yet.
I think that's it.......pretty positive appointment
I've got to see him in 3 months time to have another X Ray to check how it is getting on

Love
Hileena

dreamdaisy

I would listen to your body - it's already had a shock with the fracture caused by doing what you were told so be wary - I wouldn't resume that kind of exercise because surely everything else you do makes up for it. On the whole though, my lovely, it's all going in the right direction so hurrah! DD

Megrose489

Good to hear that things are progressing well. Take care.

Meg

villier

Sounds very positive Hileena, he sounds as if he was very pleased with you, keep listening to your body, you sound as if you are going in the right direction, well done you. Keep up the good work.................Marie xx

barbara12

Eileen I have sent to PM..so glad the appointment went well...you are getting there..I am really pleased about the 90% rule...phew...you enjoy the Zumba..I can see you not very far down the road getting rid of the chair.. xx

hileena111

Hi everyone
Yes I'm listening to my body and not doing anything that hurts.
I've still only had about 4 short drives {yes DD :oops: }
I could have used the car for a slightly longer journey {about 15 mins} not far....but didn't feel ready.
Trying to be good :oops:

Love
Hileena

DebbieT

I'm still in shock reading it was that long ago you fractured it, I think you dislocated it too didn't you?? :? :shock: Where does the time go?? :oops:

I'm really pleased things are progressing slowly but surely for you!! Wot a relief.
Reading ure first post wen you fractured it was horrendous, I don't know how you coped & continue to do so!!

*Broken bones on top of arthritis & fibromyalgia is a big fear for me. I tip my hat to DD*

Quiet how you feel with it on top of a brand new replacement, well, it doesn't bare thinking about!! #bravelady

(((Hugs)))

Xxx xxX