Hip replacement soon

Thanks Butterfly and Whatinthe for your helpful posts.

I didn't notice diplomas on the wall and I suppose it was because he only uses these rooms once a week. I was first to arrive and the office assistant was busy getting out and setting up printers and other office stuff. He has rooms in three other suburbs and operates at four different private hospitals. This is not uncommon for specialists in Sydney. I wasn't worried because I trust my GP to recommend someone sound but by asking about the school, I automatically established that he would have attended an Australian university, probably Sydney University, our oldest one.

One reason why I've requested a period of rehab is because I need to be pushed to keep up an exercise routine. The rehab centre has a pool which will be very helpful. I could go to a local municipal pool but I'm reluctant to get in that one when I have a major wound. Besides, it's Winter over here. The pool may be slightly heated but the dressing room and the air certainly are not.
 

I contacted the hospital today to ask about WiFi. It comes with the TV at modest cost so I will be able to keep an eye on the forum.
I was also wanting to know whether I could continue my weight loss program which involves replacing one or two meals daily with a shake of a soup. The answer was why not because people bring all sorts of food in from kebabs to Krispy Kreme donuts.

I've just completed 2 weeks on this program and have dropped 2 Kg. The waistline has come down 10 cm and I want to keep up the momentum while I still have the commitment.
 
Perhaps you should confer with your surgeon regarding the shakes. For after surgery protein is increased for healing.
 

I have already and he is happy. It is a medically approved program for people with osteoarthritis.
The shakes are high protein and the evening meal is balanced with protein, carbohydrate and vegetables.
What does seem to be very carefully limited are carbohydrates, especially sugars. The only fruit seems to be strawberries and other beery fruits.
Apparently they are not high in fructose.
 
Terrific. The shakes sound wonderful...especially that they include vegetables also. Your weight loss is remarkable.
BTW, today....for the first time I am using my Kindle to read/post on the forum. Having a hard time seeing the print on my pc. It is easier to read on here and works very well, despite the different format. So, whether you choose a ipad or a kindle.....you will still be able to enjoy the forum.
 
Personally, I found my laptop cumbersome. Getting in and out of bed to get it. And it was uncomfortable/heavy. My son bought me a Kindle, so I could keep it in bed with me. Just tucked it under my pillow. Your situation may be different. My laptop was a larger one and I had bilateral knee replacements. So perhaps my mobility was more impaired than yours will be.
 
Only time will tell Nona.
If I can't use the laptop then I'll just have to go to Plan B - TV and knitting.

I plan to knit a couple of meerkats soon.
My grand daughter is getting married in October

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Dame Warrigal said:
Only time will tell Nona.
If I can't use the laptop then I'll just have to go to Plan B - TV and knitting.

I plan to knit a couple of meerkats soon.
My grand daughter is getting married in October

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They are delightful, Dame. Please share when you get them done. Truthfully, if your rehab is anything like it is here...you will not have a lot of time. Three times a day and the time you are expected to walk the halls alone takes up much of your days.
 
You are just a young sprout, so not too worry, but get an iPad for your convalescence; in fact, and I'm sure that I speak for SF, I demand that you do this, too...
 
I have to have another round of blood tests next Monday.
Top of the list is HIV and at the bottom is nose and groin swabs.
In between there are a whole lot of letters that mean nothing to me. Fun times ahead ? :eek1:

Still, if I have certification that I went in clean, I'll sue the pants off them if I come out with anything nasty :grin:

I've learned that the rehab place has a resident cat named Boris.
I like that idea but just hope he isn't one of those cats that comes to sleep on your bed when you are about to cark it.
 
Dame Warrigal said:
If I'm still breathing, Ralphy, you will hear from me.
If not, hubby will deliver my epitaph.
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You'll be breathing, believe me -- but you might just be too busy zipping around without much pain in your new hip that you won't have time to post! You won't be spending much time in bed -- that was a no no from my surgeon. They even got me out of bed a bit the day of my surgery. Sitting in a recliner with legs elevated, maybe, but not in bed. It won't be very long until you are feeling 110%, but they'll probably have you use a walker for a week or so, then a cane. They do NOT want you falling down. I had been flattened so long with pain that I sorta had to take a refresher course in walking (heel, toe, heel, toe, head up, etc.) but it was a delight to be mobile again.
 
Pappy said:
May I add my wishes for a speedy recovery, Warri. With your positive outlook, you have it made. Do consider an IPad. It is all I use. All desktops in the house have gone to their happy hunting ground.
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Agree with you about the iPad, Pappy, but would purchase an android, more flexible and easier to collect apps.
Son-in-law had 2 hip replacements, needed all the various aids to help him! All the very best, DW!
 
Thanks everyone. I hope you won't mind me giving a running commentary on the experience. In part I will be diarising for my own benefit but also to share with others something that may become someone else's experience.
 
No one minds at all! You're right, it will help others and we all want to hear how you're coming along! My prayers are with you.
 

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