Yet more real steel. And definitely some titanium too.

[DCBassman]

Because so much of the NHS isn't joined up, I cannot access the same sort of support that is possible when treated locally. However, after some trawling through the local NHS websites, I found a support team for Tavistock. Based in Exeter, it seems. Oh well..
Just now, completely unannounced, a physio turns up on my doorstep! Bit of a surprise to say the least...This has taken weeks to happen, largely due to them prioritising phone contact. Bad news if you're deaf. But it has happened, so well done NHS!

 

[ColinJ]

Just now, completely unannounced, a physio turns up on my doorstep! Bit of a surprise to say the least...This has taken weeks to happen, largely due to them prioritising phone contact. Bad news if you're deaf. But it has happened, so well done NHS!

Great that you're getting physio but that is crazy... Drive miles to help someone and risk getting there to discover that they are not in!

My private dentist sends me multiple reminders of appointments by text and email to make sure that I know/remember that an appointment is coming up. I would expect that a physio's office would do the same!

 

[DCBassman]

Just shy of two miles walked today, unaided. Pleased, but rather tired!

 

[DCBassman]

7.49 miles walked this week, 6.12 last week, so getting the steps in.

 

[sevenfourate]

7.49 miles walked this week, 6.12 last week, so getting the steps in.

Well done and great to hear ! You feeling ‘better’ in yourself ?

 

[DCBassman]

Well done and great to hear ! You feeling ‘better’ in yourself ?

Yes, somewhat. Less pain meds too, which helps. Just time, more time...

 

[Reynard]

Yes, somewhat. Less pain meds too, which helps. Just time, more time...

Glad you're on the up and up xxx But I'm sorry, I couldn't resist...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v79fYnuVzdI

 

[Hebe]

7.49 miles walked this week, 6.12 last week, so getting the steps in.

That’s excellent news! Congratulations!

 

[DCBassman]

Too much walking yesterday. Birthday for friend at Pie Street in Totnes. By the time we were home, 4.26 miles. Slept rather well, after more than average amounts of pain meds.

 

[Drago]

I've har to learn to sleep on my left side because of my hip. This is fine for me, but Mrs D now moans that I fart straight on her tummy as she's cuddled up to me.

 

[Reynard]

I've har to learn to sleep on my left side because of my hip. This is fine for me, but Mrs D now moans that I fart straight on her tummy as she's cuddled up to me.

Eeeeew, TMI!!!

 

[kingrollo]

What an inspirational thread.
I'm sure there's enough material for a book or at least a magazine article here.

 

[DCBassman]

Bit of an update.
As the fusion solidifies, I can move more easily with less pain. Still averaging six or seven miles a week walking. Have driven the car! Pain meds down to occasional paracetamol. Biggest problem, starting on Jan 20th, was and is constipation. I'd hoped that the absence of opioids would help, but it's unchanged, so need to talk to someone about that. I'm thinking that things got a bit more disturbed than they should have at the first stage op, from the front.
Still not drinking much alcohol, just an occasional glass of wine. Strangely, a pint of lager goes down as well as ever, but don't drink many of them anyhow!
Actually making plans in my head for the bike now.

 

[kingrollo]

Bit of an update.
As the fusion solidifies, I can move more easily with less pain. Still averaging six or seven miles a week walking. Have driven the car! Pain meds down to occasional paracetamol. Biggest problem, starting on Jan 20th, was and is constipation. I'd hoped that the absence of opioids would help, but it's unchanged, so need to talk to someone about that. I'm thinking that things got a bit more disturbed than they should have at the first stage op, from the front.
Still not drinking much alcohol, just an occasional glass of wine. Strangely, a pint of lager goes down as well as ever, but don't drink many of them anyhow!
Actually making plans in my head for the bike now.

Couple of pints of prune juice sound in order.!

 

[DCBassman]

Couple of pints of prune juice sound in order.!

If, like Worf, I liked prune juice, that would be the way forward, but even thinking about it makes me feel worse!