👯‍♀️Hip & Knee Replacement #3 👯‍♀️

silverlining we have been visible for 30 minutes. That must be a first.

It took me 3 posts befire we appeared at all and fir a glorious moment we were no. 1, and lasted 30 minutes, yes must be a record.

We are in with posts from 3 houts ago so will drop off the bottom any moment now. Twas ever thus.

Morning all - keeping this thread going, a friend and I had an adventure yesterday . We used our wonderful freedom pass to take the Elizabeth line all the way to Maidenhead . Then a lovely walk along the Thames , I find water walks so relaxing . Not as far as you silverlining but a good 4 miles and no hip pain ( don’t mention the back !!) and great fun to walk somewhere new . Planning another soon- maybe a day trip to my late DH’s home town near Deal and a sea path walk .

Sounds like a lovely day Susie. A walk by the river is akways nice and 4 miles us not to be sniffed at. I am near London but rarely go but like the sound of your trip.
As to Deal, its next to St Margarets Bay/Dover which is a lovely walk along the white cliffs. Cafe in the lighthouse and a nice pub on the beach st St Ms. My favourite walk.

I live in London and I think when I have a free day and no grass to be cut or tradesmen almost living here, I may take a trip on the Elizabeth line from beginning to end, hopping off where I fancy. As it is a new line each station will be step-free or at least have a lift so no worries there.

Morning all hip/ kneesters
Have missed you all

Lovely to hear everyones walks and adventures

I have a wound check today as a tiny part of my scar hadnt healed after clips came out,so hoping to discard the tatty looking dressing today

I am at that stage where I can get up to 2.500 steps every other day with a quieter day after.
But I am at the stage of wanting to be out and about,so bored with my surroundings.
I feel pleased with my progress,I am not using crutches indoors,and only one when going for a walk.
Today is 3 weeks since surgery.
I am doing the 4 post technique to get us on the list

Hope you get the all clear today dte. How are you doing?
I am walking again today, about 4 miles. We are a group of friendly walkers then lunch together afterwards. Always good and it’s a lovely day for it,
Hope you all have a good day too.

Morning SL hope you enjoy your walk,hopefully will be able to join some sort of walking group also in a few months time.
Woohoo second on the list

Most councils run free walking for health groups, might be worth looking into it got later.
In the meantime take it easy and have a little walk round the block when you feel up to it,

silverlining I know the St Margaret’s cliff walk quite well- beautiful. DH didn’t enjoy walking but could be persuaded sometimes when we visited his home town. Charley girl I really enjoyed my trip although I found out later that the river is much nearer Reading station so that will be another plan .downtoearth I know what you mean about getting bored with local areas. I live very near woodlands but I found that I needed level ground and paths at first which left the local streets, not very inspiring after a while.

Susie. Talking with a friend today, she is walking the thames path and went to Maidenhead then caught a train to Bourne End ( once an hour) where the river is immediately available.
Her next walk starts frim Reading I think.
The white cliffs walk is my best day out. I never tire of it.

Hello old friends on this Knee and Hip thread. Glad it's still going as I found it so useful.
I'm now post Knee replacement 17 months and Hip 9 months.
All good, back at the gym, scars slowly getting paler and I've lost 18 lbs in weight, now I can move!

Best of luck to all those waiting for Replacements and continued good health to those post op.

Hi Visgirl. Glad you are in fine fettle it’s good to hear from you.
I am a year post hip and am
Out of pain which is great.
Je ne regrette rien

Morning knee/ hipsters

Have aquestion or two

First is did you suffer with being cold all the time,have googled the blood thinning injections I am on for a month,info says it dosent.

Second question is is care of your scar.

Mine still has one small area oozing and not healed.

Nurse checked yesterday and covered.

My scar is in an arc from mid thigh to buttock around 6 inches or so.

Part of the scar is now esposed with scabby bits on it that catch on any clothing/ bedding and obviously tender.

Did you moisturise or put any thing on it.

Not sure what to wear,too cold for dresses,tights,and trousers will rub and make even more sore.

So am sat contemplating unshowered and in my dressing gown how to deal with this,any suggestions hipsters.

Good morning * downtoearth* my scar also had a small dry scab for weeks . I was frustrated as the physio said that I shouldn’t go into the swimming pool until completely clear. It will gradually reduce. I did use bio oil once it had completely dried up. Can’t comment on feeling cold as I had mine done last April and recovered during the heatwave! My problem was keeping cool. Possibly it’s the fact you can’t move around very quickly to get the circulation going . It’s still quite chilly I think - my heating came on briefly last night and this morning.

Thanks Susie the exposed bit feels dry and tight,and the open bit is covered but feels sore,only to be expected.
It serves to remind me that Although 22 days and doing well,I am still i the recovery period,like you bei g alone means you have to do everything,so you feel as though you are doing well,thankyou for your reply

Think Susie and I had our ops at the same time so can’t comment on feeling cold. I also had a slightly sore part of my scar which lasted longer than the rest to heal up. You are right dte, it’s barely 3 weeks since yours, so patience required.
Think how you felt on the first few days and how much you are doing now. Then congratulate yourself.

Thanks SL patience never has been my strong point