happy healthy hippy
A blog following my Triple Pelvic Osteotomy in January 2016
This week has been the toughest week out of hospital. Monday, I woke up groggy and couldn't shift a banging headache all day. I felt wiped out and just generally not very well! I dozed on and off and felt a bit sorry for myself (it's allowed once in a while!)
By Wednesday I had found some energy in time for my second hydrotherapy session. I was actually nervous after last weeks dizzy spell but as soon as I stepped in the water, I was so much more comfortable. My body felt at ease. I did some walking forwards/backwards/sidewards, hip movements lying on a plinth and in standing, and finished with some shallow squats. It felt like I completed a proper rehab session for the first time post op so I was full of adrenalin afterwards and chuffed that it had gone smoothly. The evening came and I was whacked - and very sore! Thursday, I was still whacked and sore! It took a full day of rest and another good nights sleep to recover... maybe overdid it a tad! I believe it's important to listen to your body after such a big operation so when I've felt like I need a day to do nothing, that's exactly what I've done. And not felt guilty about it. I've found those days are followed by a much better day where I've felt extra motivated. I've read on the Facebook group about hitting walls at particular weeks so I reckon it's normal to have a few slumps. I also think it's fine to let yourself have those down moments and open up to friends for a pick-me-up... as long as you start afresh the next morning with a positive attitude. On the whole, I've found it easy to be positive as it gives me energy, motivation and makes me feel happier. This week though, it's been more of a physical challenge battling fatigue. I think the whole ordeal has probably only just caught up with me. The first couple of weeks out of hospital felt like a different life, adapting to being at my parents home and being very reliant on my family. We were all in a little bubble together trying to get over the first hurdle. Now, reality has kicked in. I can do a lot more for myself which is great but it's obviously taking its toll on my body. I'm returning to my Liverpool flat next week so it'll be good to get into a routine and find some normality. I'm getting itchy feet to get back now! Although there's a few things I'll miss here... watching 'Girls' and secret-eating chocolate with Stef, mum struggling with my TED stockings every day, dad topping up my hot water bottle on demand, and most importantly unlimited cuddles with Max haha! Andrea X (Credit: Another great quote from my friend Emma below)
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