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polly
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 Posted - 04/20/2005 : 18:35:48
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Hi All,
I had the hip replacement on Thursday and I'm doing remarkably well. I was allowed to go home from the hospital on Mon. By the 3rd day, I was getting myself out of bed. By the 4th, I was getting out and in. I know that some people who had this surgery are still in the hospital and waiting to go to rehab. I refused rehab and I'm doing the therapy at home.
I am sure that I'm doing this well because of my TMS work. It almost feels weird to feel this well. There are precautions to take so that the implant sets in properly, but otherwise, I'm writing my own rules. I have a very supportive doctor and according to him, my hip was mush. I really think that this is beginning of the rest of my life.
Just wanted to report in and say thanks for all the good wishes and support.
My best,
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Baseball65
USA
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Posted - 04/20/2005 : 18:57:30
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Hi Polly
I was wondering when you were going to get back.You sound great!
Sounds like you're in good spirits......a lot better than I was after surgery.
Hey,not to be gross,but did they show you the old hip piece after the surgery...you know,like how mechanics are supposed to show you the worn out part? Just Morbid curiosity.I saw all those nasty pics on the websites that documented that condition....pretty scary.
anyways,I'm out of the habit of saying "take care" because of TMS,but definitely let the new hip bond or whatever it's supposed to do....
You rule....I'm sure you'll be 100% as fast as can be
peace
Marc
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n/a
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Posted - 04/21/2005 : 00:09:34
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That's great news, Polly. The beginning of the rest of your life - the TMS work was the premilinary to getting the most out of the surgery, as you say.
Very best wishes
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Tunza
New Zealand
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Posted - 04/21/2005 : 02:04:07
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Hi Polly,
You deserve to have a quick recovery after all your hard work.
You go girl!
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molomaf
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Posted - 04/21/2005 : 07:39:14
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Polly,
Happy to hear that you are doing so well after surgery. It will so wonderful to be pain free after all of this time.
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polly
127 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2005 : 11:45:04
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Thanks to everyone for your good wishes.
Marc, I did want to see what they took out. The doctor told me I didn't need that visual. It was as bad as he's seen. He still can't figure out how I was walking on that and how dangerous it was. I'm his model patient. He kept bringing doctor's up to see me. He has docs from all over the world coming to watch him work. I did the dog a pony show for him. For a doc, he's a pretty good guy.
I'm feeling good all day, but the night is rough. Can't find a way to sleep. Every time I do find one, I wake up in excrutiating pain within an hour. I have an electric bed and I swear I put 3 miles a night on that thing looking for a comfortable spot.
I'll try again tonight.
Everyone stay well. This recovery with TMS knowledge is wonderful.
Polly |
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Susie
USA
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Posted - 04/22/2005 : 12:46:17
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| Polly, I'm so proud to hear you are doing well. I think you will just fly. |
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polly
127 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 09:24:02
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Susie,
I feel fabulous. I am positive it's because of my TMS work. I did have something physical that needed correction. But, using TMS for the healing process has been the key.
I haven't needed much pain medication. I only listened to things related to the surgery and then used my own knowledge for the rest of the healing. I can't believe that TMS is so foreign to so many.
It's like there's a mountain of pills and arenas full of medical people on one side, and this tiny littly concept on the other...and as far as I'm concerned, it's no contest.
Thanks for the good wishes. I am sailing.
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Baseball65
USA
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Posted - 04/23/2005 : 10:13:27
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Hi Polly.
It's a good thing I DON't Have one of those,or I'd never go to sleep...I'd play with it all night.When I had Pneumonia and was hospitalized,I had one for three days..up,down,up,down,up,down.
Hey...now that you're done with your surgery,I have a question for you.That condition that you had,according to the web info,was caused by ischemiajust like our TMS.This is of course wild speculation,but do you think that it could have been the result of a lifetime of TMS/ischemia?
How long did your hip annoy you?
I know that physiological changes can occur as the result of TMS.I have a photo somewhere of myself in shorts the month before my surgery(Xmas morning??)my left calf muscle is non-existent....a year of limping had left it like a toothpick,while my right one was OK....looked like God made me out of spare parts.
Just curious...Sarno says our ischemia is harmless,but over a really long period of time I wonder if it can't have some sort of more serious result.
Just wondering what you thought about it.
I'm glad you're good enough to be part of "The dog and pony show"...that's a good thing!
peace
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polly
127 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2005 : 18:42:16
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Marc,
It's a good question. I don't know the answer. I'm right now focused on healing, so it's like looking backwards and I feel like I need a limited range of view for now.
It could very well be. The doctor that I like thinks there is something wrong with my bones. I've always been active and led a healthyish lifestyle, so there's no explanation for such deterioration. I know my mother suffered with severe arthritis, but that could very well have been TMS too. I never knew my father. My brother doesn't seem to have any problems, but he doesn't seem to have any feelings or a heart that I can see either. They have me down for a bone density test when I'm more healed and want me to go on bone strenghtening stuff. I'll deal with that when I have to.
btw, I finally slept last night. I threw the control to the other side of the room and slept with the bed flat.
I'm going to go do some more reading. You make a good point.
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Michele
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Posted - 04/25/2005 : 12:02:13
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Polly,
I'm so glad I checked in today, I saw your post about your surgery and that you are doing well! That is awesome!! I think you are 100% right, that your TMS work is helping with the recovery. Please keep us posted on your healing. |
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