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#601 – Hip Replacement Recovery Tip 1

April 28, 2022 No Comments

One of the best hip replacement recovery exercises I did was to walk on a treadmill. My all-time favourite physiotherapist, Anne, started me off on “#601 – Hip Replacement Recovery Tip 1”

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#542 – 3 Hacks to Survive Hand Surgery

December 10, 2017 2 Comments

It’s been seven weeks since I had surgery to repair a ruptured thumb. The surgeon reassures me that I am on target with my recovery, “#542 – 3 Hacks to Survive Hand Surgery”

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#541 – What to Wear Home From Surgery

October 31, 2017 2 Comments

The Recovery Room nurses were impressed when my husband slung back the curtain and I emerged in my three-piece pajama set. “Oh, you’re smart. So “#541 – What to Wear Home From Surgery”

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#540 – Surgery for a Ruptured Thumb Tendon

October 29, 2017 2 Comments

While clicking Holly’s leash, things got out of hand. I heard a snap, then I was unable to flex my thumb. It could have been “#540 – Surgery for a Ruptured Thumb Tendon”

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RA-Related Surgery Tips

April 10, 2016 No Comments

Apparently, practice does make perfect. I’ve honed these tips after having had a number of RA-related surgeries. Small things do make a difference, even during “RA-Related Surgery Tips”

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#322 – Pets and In Loco Parentis

August 6, 2012 2 Comments

You’re mobile. You enjoy looking after your dog, doing the things she needs to remain healthy, happy and secure. Then, a severe flare-up hits or “#322 – Pets and In Loco Parentis”

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#246 – Pain Medication

May 22, 2012 4 Comments

You’ve successfully come through the surgery, now comes the recovery period. To get through the first few days, you’ll be offered a variety of pain “#246 – Pain Medication”

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#217 – The Walking Disabled

April 23, 2012 3 Comments

If you meet me, you might be surprised to learn that I am disabled or, more aptly, mobility challenged. You might not notice my dislocated “#217 – The Walking Disabled”

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#65 – A Healing Advantage

November 23, 2011 2 Comments

During the convalescence from my surgeries, I made sure that I had plenty of uplifting and/or lighthearted books to read. The same philosophy applied to “#65 – A Healing Advantage”

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#62 – Watch Your Focus

November 19, 2011 No Comments

There’s no doubt about it – going for surgery is angst-producing. One of the things I’ve learned to do is to transform my fears by “#62 – Watch Your Focus”

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#48 – How Not To Be Bored During Your Recuperation

November 5, 2011 4 Comments

Your joint replacement surgery is done. As the weeks progress, the pain lessens. But while you wait for the bones to fuse, you’re still stuck “#48 – How Not To Be Bored During Your Recuperation”

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#42 – More than Just “Thinking Of You”

October 30, 2011 No Comments

People often don’t know how to help or what to do or say when someone is going for surgery. Ask your friends, family and colleagues “#42 – More than Just “Thinking Of You””

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