Stress Week

 I have one week to go before my hip replacement.  I am stressed.  I am also bored because I am stuck home to do nothing most of the day. Thank god for this site for it give me something to do.  If it was not for you guys I would be looking in the frig. to see what I could cook up.  I put a sign up on my frig. door (Look the other way , Walk away)  I know it sound crazy but, when you  have nothing to do  you head for that old ways (FOOD).  I have lost as of today 109lbs and don't want that to change.  I have found I have slowed down a bit. I think that has a lot to do because I can exercise.  Which get me even more stress because they said  walk and exercise is a big part of this.  My hip is messing up everything and yet I know it has to be fixed.  I am scared about this surgery.  One of my biggest fear is that something will go wrong and I will not be albe to walk.  That scare the hell out of me.  My husband has been great.  stand right by me and tell me everyday I will be fine.  Do I sound like a big baby or what?   Well, I guess once the hip is done then I can get back on the track I want to be on getting healthy .  lossing more .  I still have about 80 to go.  Well, just needed to spill my guts out some.  Thanks for  reading and thanks for being here.

Lisa

Lisa -

I can understand why you are nervous, that's to be expected. You have done such a great job this far - it's not over yet! Remember, its a tool and its all about how you make it work for you. Whether or not you have to take a break now from exercising - you can always pick up right where you left off after your hip surgery. Unfortunately, it's something you have to do so I guess the most I can say is make the best of it. While you can't walk keep working your arms and upper body - at least that will keep you in the exercise groove!

Your surgery will go perfectly fine! Stay positive.

~Laura

Thanks Laura .  I will keep working my upper body and arms.  Once they start me on P.T. I guess I will be back to exercising.  I will try to stay positive.
Lisa

Lisa - my mom just went through all these emotions - then the physical recovery.  It's sure its hard for you to hear - "you'll be fine" - but I pray you will.   My mom would like the recovery to be faster - but the truth is - it takes time.  She is no longer in the pain she was in with the hip - not to say no pain - she does have healing pain from the surgery. 

I love your idea of the signs on the fridge - whatever works right?

I will be thinking of you and praying for you for a speedy recovery from your surgery - best of luck to you!

Pam

Thanks Pam.  I hope your mom is doing well. 

Lisa

I am off my feet for the next week at least, maybe more (fell the other day and damaged soft tissue in my foot/ankle).  I am terrified that I am going to gain wieght in this time again (so much so- that I am REALLY considering doing a liquid diet for the next week at least).  I have an apt with Dr Roye next Friday and he has been dissapointed with my weight loss up to this point, which has been purely as a result of the exercise I have been doing.   Now that I am out of comission from that- who know what will happen???  How much will I put back on?? 

I think we will have to have each other on instant messenger to keep each other out of trouble!!

good luck with your surgery!!  Just remember all the trouble you are having walking now- how incredible it will be after!!!

Thanks,   I hope your injury get better soon.  Do what ever you have to while  resting  puzzle read computer.   what ever it take but stay out of FRIG.......

Lisa

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Hey Lee,

I completely understand the fears of surgery. My cousin, Terry, who had the total hip replacement, just did a 14 hour bike marathon!!!!

Good things happen. Just takes time, patience and will power helps too.

I love the Fridge sign idea. I love, love, love it! Good Girl!

Which hospital will you be in and how long will you be there for? Want company?

Spill your guts here any time! We are all used to guts here! Hee hee hee.

You've come so far! If you had this surgery 109 lbs ago, I'd say you had more of a chance of complications and not being able to walk again. But look at you!!!!! I know you hate to hear it, but.....here goes.....you'll be fine!

Before you know it, you'll be on the other side of your surgery, doing your physical therapy and losing more weight and feeling absolutely fabulous! And you will have a story to share that will inspire others in the future who will have a similar hurdle!

You're AMAZING!

Jules

Thanks Jules,
  One of the thing I said I wanted to take up starting this spring was biking.  Maybe i can work up to 14 hour bike marathon. Well maybe 10 hours lol. 

I am gonna be in mirriam I should be there the 3rd, 4th, 5th 6th  and maybe the 7th,  I would love company just not the 3rd for I will be out of it and or sick.  Happen when I wake up from surgery.  So anyone want to come see me I would love it. I get so bored when in the hospital.

I will be at the support group tomorrow night.  at roger williams.  I figure my last one for at least a month. to two. 

Thanks again for your pep talk. I needed to hear that.  I think your amazing too

Lisa