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8 Month Update and Reminiscing
🦋 I have been reminiscing a lot about the last 8 months. Some days it feels like a dream, other days my hip clunks and I remember that one of the biggest joints in my body is mechanic 😂 🦋 One of the most prominent thoughts that I have while looking back, is that I…
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Why Liam Gallagher Should be Ashamed
Recently the media began reporting on Liam Gallagher needing a bi-lateral hip arthroplasty (he needs both of his hips replaced). I have thought about this every single day since I first read about it 2 months ago. It has triggered many feelings inside of me; most notably shame and embarrassment at succumbing to my osteoarthritis…
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THR Diaries: 6 months post-op
🧡 I never imagined this milestone would come, it’s something I imagined but never felt like it would actually happen if that makes sense? 🧡 The last 6 months have been incredibly difficult, with a lot of painful growth. 🧡 In terms of recovery, I’ve been walking unaided since around the end of January (I…
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6 Weeks Post-Op
… and why your recovery is not comparable to anyone else’s. When I was six weeks post-op, it was my biggest milestone so far, and yet I felt like I wasn’t not doing as well as I thought I would be at that point. I thought I’d be more independent, on less pain medication, walking…
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Mental Health
🌼 I have written this post with the intention of sharing a bit about my battles so that other people might see this and feel less alone. 🌼 If you think you may be suffering badly from any of the issues mentioned in this post, please see your healthcare provider or GP as a first…
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THR Diaries: Initial Physio
The physio was one of my favourite parts of being in the hospital. Waiting for the physio to arrive was more exciting to me than Christmas to a child! When the physio arrived at 9:00am, the first thing I asked was can I walk to the toilet because I don’t want to use the bed…
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THR Diaries: Day Two Post-Op and Going Home
I woke up at 7am to two new patients coming in. I had some swelling, so I asked for my ice-pack to be refilled while I sat myself up in bed and tried to wake up properly. I remember how groggy I felt that morning. I just wanted to go back to sleep. I got…
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THR Diaries: Day One Post-Op
I managed to get a few hours sleep in, and woke up to a nurse shaking me at about 7:15am. She had my medication and a fresh jug of water for me. I pulled out my ear plugs and put my eye mask on my forehead and adjusted the bed to a sitting position. I…
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THR Diaries: First Night
I can honestly say this was the worst night of my life. The pain started at around 1700 after the spinal had worn off. I couldn’t get comfortable. My bum was so numb from being flat on my back for so long. I couldn’t speak to my boyfriend on the phone for more than 5…
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THR Diaries: Day 1
I had no idea what to expect and I know a post like this would have helped me a lot. I woke up at 0500 on Wednesday and had a shower and my last pre-op drink. I arrived at the hospital at 0655. My boyfriend dropped me off and we said goodbye in the car…