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helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:10:56 +1200

Hi All

Looking forward to getting on track to a new path (excuse the pun, sorry). I'm 45 with hip problems, waiting to see the specialist and once all fixed there will be no holding me back. Went to Melbourne a couple of weeks ago armed with my pedometer and...

Casual

Casual — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:16:18 +1200

Hullo helen – I'v been on this site seriously since Feb 2010. Are you looking at a Hip Replacement. I had one in 2001. (best thing I ever did) I was 60 when I had it done.I found I got a bit stiff sitting down for periods but once got...

manicginga

manicginga — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:16:46 +1200

Hi girls my sister has had a hip replacement, a revision and now her other hip is starting to go too.She walked the half marathon with me a couple of years ago and is getting inspired to do another event soon. We will have to get her training. Keep an...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:51:30 +1200

Hi, I go to the hip specialist on Wednesday next week, really looking forward to it as I have had so much pain and nights are the worst. Yes I too am pulling myself up the stairs, unfortunately we have three levels in our home and my office is upstairs...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:21:02 +1200

Hi Helen,

Welcome to WW, I hope you enjoy all the contributions from everyone as much as I do. I sympathise with your hip problems..ironically my husband sells hips and shoulders and other body parts and spends most of his time in theatre (not performing the surgery thnakfully) altho i...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:56:12 +1200

Thanks Susan, I am off to see Kevin Karpik on Wednesday, counting down and hoping I may get some temporary relief by way of steriod. Could be wishful thinking. My family especially my husband have been very tolerant of me over the last few months. I can't put my sock...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:06:46 +1200

Small world. When we lived in Auckland my sons went to school with his daughter. You will be in good hands. My weekend has been not as I expected as i think I may have slipped a disc or something similar. My physio friend dropped me off some very strong...

manicginga

manicginga — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:20:28 +1200

Sounds like you need the enforced rest Susan. It's probably doing you the world of good having to put your feet up,...but don't forget a bit of gentle walking for your back as well!.
Helen, my sister is a determined walker and she has had one hip replacement, had that...

Starfire

Starfire — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:55:31 +1200

Owwwww! Susan, hope you're feeling better soon – will be sending good thoughts your way for a quick recovery. Helen, you too!

Manic – I'd be interested in finding out more about that book you mention – what's the title?

Casual

Casual — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:13:28 +1200

Hi Helen, – Yes I too had to get the other 1/2 to put my soxs on etc. I must admit before my hip replacement the winter was sheer he.....I think the dampness gets into your bones. I was working in a supermarket at the time on my feet. Found...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:24:39 +1200

I nearly wet myself laughing at the 'having 2 or 3 stabs at putting your knickers on". I have slipped a disc (I think self diagnosis until I see someone tomorrow. I always hurt myself in weekends) and it was such an effort getting changed I put my track pants...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:52:54 +1200

Casual gave me a giggle too, I look really stupid trying to get my knickers on I try and think of all sorts of different ways to get them on but in the end there is only one. I used to be able to do the Mr Bean and getting...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:14:11 +1200

Hi Susan

Are those Skechers Shape Ups you are trialling, I wouldn't mind hearing the outcome on those? The other thing I seem to have problems with are socks, getting the right kind as I tend to feel every strand in socks with my precious feet. I managed to get...

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:54:40 +1200

Still giggling about the "knickers".Lucky the boys and co were away for the weekend because I would have to be in traction for them to notice anything was wrong.

My good friend and physio has just been round for a gentle massage some anti flams some codeine and a hot...

Casual

Casual — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:41:53 +1200

Thanks Helen about getting into one's knickers. Never thought of that before – put the stiff leg in first than the other!

I can just imagine Susan your Laundry Basket full of sox. My grandsons used to come up to stay during school holidays, and they always had holes in...

manicginga

manicginga — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:08:28 +1200

Well that just about does it for me....here I am with nothing wrong with me doing battle with my head to get up and walk on the treadmill in the relative warmth of my conservatory on a frosty Canterbury morning and I read about all the odds you ladies are...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:50:04 +1200

Oh yay! As I suspected I have an arthritic hip (45) :(

I am the first in my family to have this problem and the down side is, that approx every 12 – 15 years I will need to have the replacement replaced. I have to have both sides done...

Casual

Casual — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:08:42 +1200

Hi Helen – I especially click on tonight – thinking of you and hoping you would reply! We are here for you don't worry. Thanks Helen for letting us all know. All the best for Monday. I'm relying on Glucosomine Sulphate to help me along, Was taking Omega 3 (salmon...

Starfire

Starfire — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:07:28 +1200

Hi Casual – keep in mind that while many people find salmon oil useful, it's actually a little lower in the two important essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) than standard fish oil, which is made from 3-4 different kinds of fish. That means you need to take more salmon...

Casual

Casual — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:24:16 +1200

Thankyou for that Starfire. I read the Consumers Magazine and they had a subject on this. (I know one should not use this as an advertising tool but it is good). They had 5 products that were good, and I kept a list from this.
I looked up the bottle...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:05:30 +1200

I had my injection yesterday of anaestetic and cortizone into the hip joint., today I can say I am more pain free than what I was yesterday. I even had a good nights sleep (that could be partly because my husband is away for the week and not here to...

judy59

judy59 — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:41:54 +1200

It is great to see how others also have challanges in their daily life. You are an encouragement and you go girl

Casual

Casual — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:10:19 +1200

Good to hear Helen you're feeling a lot better & pain free – good luck with your new shoes.

Have a great weekend.

Sunny today and even got the duvet washed & dry. Thought I would sit in my sunny lounge & finish my crossstitch project this afternoon – only have some french...

NZShona

NZShona — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:17:07 +1200

Hi Helen

I just started too, I dont know how you did 6km so soon with hip problems, you are my hero!

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:37:58 +1200

Hi Shona, no walking for a wee while. Will be getting back into it very soon I hope. No hero either just damned determination.

Casual, I love smoked fish pie, yum! I am still having some twinges outside of the joint but mostly the pain has gone. Will put those...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:09:55 +1200

Well pain free didn't last for very long at all. I went to see the specialist again on Wednesday and am now booked in for a hip replacement on Friday September 3rd. Pain has been far worse over the last few weeks. Tramadol isn't even helping :( So hopefully in...

foxylady

foxylady — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:27:57 +1200

Hi all, It's manicgingas sister here. The one with the dicky hips that are slowly wearing out.Can relate to all you are saying Helen and Casual, fun times eh. I found that a sock aide was very handy to have when hips really bad and also a helping hand is...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:38:43 +1200

Hi my wonder walkers friends.

I am feeling very positive now I had my hip replacement Friday and after months of pain and later weeks of going through crippling pain and physio, I am feeling much happier in myself. They tried to get me up yesterday but I was too...

manicginga

manicginga — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:23:00 +1200

Great news Helen well done and good on you for getting up and about so soon. I haven't had a hip problem but I have watched my sister and dad go through it and the difference with the replacement and can see the huge change it makes. I wish you...