Well 14 more days and my cast comes off. Can't wait, I so miss embroiderying. Saw my doctor last week he says things are looking good for the elbow and that is good news, bad news is I will have to have an operation on my hip. It is good news that they will be able to help me because I was really worried that I was going to be stuck with this problem. I am too young to not be able to walk. So off with the cast in 14 days, start physio for 6-8 weeks after that and then hip surgery. I think this will be another HELP MY BODY TO HEAL year. I have been off work now for a year so getting real tried of all these limitations

Hi Michelle, It sounds as tho you are on your way to recovery. Hopefully the surgery will make you good as new again. It is good to hear the cast will be off in 14 days. Hugs, Mary

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by michemb 25 Apr 2012

On my way and once this is all over, "LOOK OUT", all this down time has been frustrating but I have collected many new ideas and projects and stored them away in my still workable little brain LOL.
hugs
Michelle

Hugs to you too! Thanks for the update, you keep it going! christine

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by michemb 25 Apr 2012

Thanks for all cuties support,
don't want to complain about my woes but sometimes it helps to vent

It will be wonderful to have that cast off. Do you know if you will have to wear some kind of brace? As for you hip surgery the 70-80 year old's from where my mom had lived said they got them up the next day with a walker. Some went to rehab if they didn't have any family to help them. They said it wasn't too bad of a recovery just some stiffness that therapy took care of especially since they hadn't been moving much before the surgery.

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by michemb 25 Apr 2012

No brace on the arm, just physio for 6 to 8 weeks. The hip is not replacement surgery but a bursectomy and tendon elongnation. I sam told it will be quite painful but if that is what it takes to get back to normal, BRING IT ON. I am not one to back down from a challenge. It will just take some time because my arm has to be strong enough so that I can use a cane or crutches.

Michelle, I understand your frustrations, and can't
imagine not being able to walk either!! So, hang in there and do what is necessary to get back to NORMAL! Sometimes it seems we're taking up residency at the doctor's office, after just a few visits!! Best wishes for speedy healing for you!
Hugs,
Angel

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by michemb 25 Apr 2012

Doctor visits, ughhhhh.
Every week if it is not one it is another. Glad that after every tests they could do that the found the problem. That was good to hear.

One step at a time and wow you will have a nearly new body. Keep the good news coming.

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by michemb 25 Apr 2012

I feel as though I am taking baby steps and slowly but surely I will be ready for retirement and in tip top shape.

Glad you are recovering, Hoping your new surgery helps you

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by michemb 25 Apr 2012

thanks Mary
It will take a little longer but eventually I should be back to 100%