In hospital :(

[Bazzer]

Ask your wife to pick up some bio oil.
Rub it daily into the damaged and surrounding area as a massage oil; the massaging may help to reduce the swelling. I also found that when the wound started to itch, rubbing the oil not only helped the itch, but rubbing it stops you from scratching.

 

[mooseracer]

I had those funny inflators on my legs in hospital. And a mattress that was 'alive' constantly inflating and deflating just as I was ready to sleep!

But being at home has made me realise how long this will take. Small example: I can make a drink in the kitchen but can't carry it anywhere. I was on a 100km bike ride and now I can barely go 10m. Frustrating!

Sorry to hear of your injury, I broke my hip in similar circumstances last February so can sympathise. Your saying about the drink made me chuckle as it bought back memories of "Great, I've made myself a cup of tea.....arse, now I have no option but to stay here and drink it and my hip is KILLING"

Strava from my first "walk" after being pinned https://www.strava.com/activities/255392422 it does get better Don't try and overdo things like I did as that only makes things worse.

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

 

[Pale Rider]

I had the 'coffee standing up' moment after my hip replacement.

Frustrating, not least because I was so pleased with myself for being able to make the drink.

Another I remember is loading the washing machine, or more accurately, getting the laundry to the front of the washing machine to start loading it.

My solution was to put the stuff into a bin liner and drag it through the house.

 

[Zeffer]

I now have a tray on wheels, still getting used to it but was able to make a hot drink for my birthday!

 

[Katherine]

 A very Happy Birthday to you!

 

[raleighnut]

Better than painkillers.

 

[Tim Hall]

Ooh! A trolley service of drinks and light refreshments. It's like being on a train.

 

[Brian Stacks]

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I now have a tray on wheels, still getting used to it but was able to make a hot drink for my birthday!

Is it full carbon?

 

[PhilDawson8270]

I also found that when the wound started to itch, rubbing the oil not only helped the itch, but rubbing it stops you from scratching.

Anti-histamines is also good to help you getting itchy, they were a life saver when my arm was in a cast, and the time that the surgical scars were still healing.

 

[Zeffer]

First outing today and my wife drove me to the exact spot I came off. I needed closure but it wasn't pleasant despite the sunshine. You can see how the verge is still wet from the field despite it being dry everywhere else. I guess that's why there was ice on my fateful day.

 

[Zeffer]

Also the first time I've worn jogging bottoms in 25 years! Much more comfortable with my scar.

 

[raleighnut]

Just take your time and keep up with the physio.
I know what you mean about the scar though, mine is right where the seam of my jeans is.

 

[fossyant]

Also the first time I've worn jogging bottoms in 25 years! Much more comfortable with my scar.

Tell me about them. Spent a fair few weeks in jogging bottoms as couldn't get dressed properly.

 

[Pale Rider]

. You can see how the verge is still wet from the field despite it being dry everywhere else.

Your insurer may be interested to hear that.

In turn, they may wish to have a word with the landowner about his drain maintenance regime.

 

[fossyant]

I'm surprised to see your wife taking you back to the scene of the incident. My wife has threatened to smash my fixed gear up, or sell it !! It's still at my parents home.