Hippy Hipster Diary

Hip Update, so much has gone on!! #stressed #frustrated

2016-11-16T16:46:00.001-08:00

So, last time I updated on my right hip, I'd had a steroid injection which worked, then wore off. I always saw this as a Diagnostic injection, to pin point why it was hurting so bad, not as a curative. So when it wore off, as sad as I was, I was chuffed it had worked a bit and identified where the issue was.

For months I had to wait for another appointment. To finally tell McBryde what had happened, and ask how my Mri had gone. But that's not what happened!! I saw another registrar, who dismissed the idea of a scope, told me to lose weight (I can't even tell you how peeved this made me) I'm struggling to exercise from pain, and its frustrating I can't do the things I want to do. So for him to haphazardly throw my weight into it, really really upset me. And also dismissed my pain as something I could just ignore, or get over.
Anyways he said to leave a hip replacement for a few years, and instead carry on with steroid injections (hello this puts weight on!!) And just suffer along for more years. Oh HELL no. I've not come this far, to give up on painfree living.

Following this huge disappointment at ROH, I actively sort out 0'Hara, he knows me, he's done all my surgeries and I needed Clarity, and most of all Advice. I mean if he told me the same as the last registrar I would have to admit defeat. But I couldn't just take this one registrars word as he was saying the opposite to two prior registrars, my physiotherapist (who signed me off, until I'm surgically fixed) and O'Hara from before. So beause it was wildly different in viewpoint I needed to re speak to O'Hara. Which I finally got to do on 10th Nov, I went to The Priory the private hospital, that sees NHS patients. What a stunning place!

The appointment went well, I got a lot of answers, he made a lot of time for us. I felt heard, listened too, and validated in my concerns. He confirmed a scope would be the best course of action, sadly not with him as he doesn't do them. Si back to ROH for that. It that failed, then I would be a good candidate for hip replacement which I could have with him. So not all the news I wanted, as I would like to stick to O'Hara. But I have confidence in McBryde (just not that one registrar). So now its a waiting game, getting booked to have the arthroscopic surgery asap!! Fingers crossed it won't be too long.

Hip Update, so much has gone on!! #stressed #frustrated

2016-11-16T16:46:00.000-08:00

Totes updating my unboxing #Glossybox #Sept 2016

2016-11-16T12:04:00.001-08:00

Sorry gang, so much has happened over the last few months, so much health issues and family that, I've dropped the ball on here, and hip Physio too. But now I'm attempting to get back into the swing of things. So first off here is #September Glossybox
This #RedEdition #Glossybox has a #RedMagazine offer. #September #Glossyboxuk has in
#Vitamasques Hydro Face Mask, meant to give 120 hours of hydration and moisturizing for your skin. Inspired by #Korean sheet masks. Now I've used #KoreanMasks from #memebox so I will compare them. Rrp £7.99 available at vitamasques.com
#Rodial Smokey Eye Pen I love this, its an intense black, easy to use. Good to smudge and blend in. Not sure I could do defined lines,but that's more user error. Rrp £17 available at rodial.co.uk
#TheOrganicPharmacy Antioxidant Lip Balm
This is so soft and nourishing I need to re-buy this product. It has Shea butter, rosehip and pomegranate and vitamin e to protect and restore lips. Rrp £12 available at the organic pharmacy.com
#TooFaced Better Than Sex Mascara. Pet hate, I can't stand the name, its so childish!! Got to admit the name alone puts me off the brand, its just so stupid. But blind test the mascara is pretty good, brush though bit too fluffy for my liking. Pricey for a basic mascara Rrp £19 available at debenhams.com

Now my card in my box next says there's a #CatriceCosmetics Volumising Lip Booster. But I don't, not sure why?? Instead I have #Revlon Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat. Its really good, I'm glad I have it, and it will be used a lot. But I have no info on it. Also in the box was a sample of #TheBodyShop #HimalayanCharcoal Glow Mask so this will be interesting to try out #fbloggers #bbloggers #subscriptionbox #beauty #asosinsider

Totes updating my unboxing #Glossybox #Sept 2016

2016-11-16T12:04:00.000-08:00

August Glossybox #August #Glossybox #Beauty

2016-10-10T04:34:00.003-07:00

Totally forgot to do #August #Glossybox and its one of my Favourites. August was a busy month, with September being even busier, so finally in #October I get to say my thoughts on it. It had inside #RaeFeather mini monogram pochette which rrp £20 you can buy from raefeather.com I love this bag, I put all my essentials for my handbag in it. Snazzy way to keep my mascara, powders and lippy together. But would I buy it at £20 I don't think I would.
#MUA Eye-shadow Palette this rrp is £4 and you can buy at muastore.co.uk I already completely love this brand of make-up and I own many palettes from them already. This one is #HallOfFame and gives a good variety of neutral and some dramatic darks. This is definitely something I would buy again and again.
#Mudmasky Detox Purifying Recovery Mask that rrp £53 and you can buy at mudmasky.com this mask purifies as well as tightens, hydrate and smooths skin, and it felt gorgeous on, smells divine. But at that price its out of my league for sure!!
#SpaToYou Deep Pore Cleansing Brush which rrp £6.99 and you can buy at spatoyou.com Soft bristle brush to deeply cleanse the skin which massages the skin to encourage new circulation and radiance. Its a bit scratchy if I'm honest, so I couldn't use it daily. But certainly once a week, its a good way to really clean your skin and have a pamper session. I'd buy this again.
#Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion which rrp £20 you can buy at cowshedonline.com this has to be my favourite ever product. It smells so Herby and natural, I use this on my face to wake me up, before I put make up on. Its gentle, soothing and just divine. This would be a repeat purchase, I really hope I get some for Christmas.

#glossybox #accessallasos #fblogger #bblogger #blog

August Glossybox #August #Glossybox #Beauty

2016-10-10T04:34:00.002-07:00

#VFest #Chelmsford 2016

2016-08-28T11:48:00.002-07:00

Some days I pinch myself, as I feel so lucky. This happened purely from misfortune of my sisters in law, so I feel bad that they couldn't go. But super stoked we were given the opportunity to go.

This festival is not my usual place to go to, purely because its expensive (to me) and being challenged in the walking department, I also felt a bit terrified to be in such a big crowd.
But all my fears were unfounded. It ended up being an awesome experience, and though it was challenging to walk on all that rubbish!! It was still ace and I'd do it again.

I was so impressed with the toilets and the layout, the staff, and artists. That I had an incredible time. We managed to dance in the Dance Tent, saw Little Mix, Loved Katy B and ended with Rihanna. I was High on Life, and loving every second of it. Only downside was that it was soooooo far away, so going home was awful for hubby. We set off at 11.30pm and stopped at 1am at a service station for a few hours, then set off at 3am and finally got home at 5.30am.

It was sooooo sunny and thankfully the grass was dry (did not expect that, I was prepared for a total mudfest)

This was definitely an experience I would do again, and though I don't get out much, the crowds weren't too bad, and I saw lots of walking sticks and crutches, so I never felt odd one out. All in all impressed and still loving it a week later!

#accessallasos #fpsbs #pstm #fblogger #bblogger #festival #vfestival #music #hippie #spoonie #beauty #fashion #lifestyle

#VFest #Chelmsford 2016

2016-08-28T11:48:00.001-07:00

Some days I pinch myself, as I feel so lucky. This happened purely from misfortune of my sisters in law, so I feel bad that they couldn't go. But super stoked we were given the opportunity to go.

OMG Steroid has worn off!! Little Update 3rd-18th August 2016 #Vfest2016

2016-08-18T12:19:00.001-07:00

Sadly earlier than I had ever imagined the steroid injection in my hip has worn off. After two weeks of getting the hip to settle down and reduce in size, I had one glorious week!! I was pain free, I even walked unaided. I went to Cannock Fringe Festival to watch my friend Acoustic Anarchy sing, we walked, we danced we loved it and I saw how my life should actually be like! Here is her You Tube Channel, check her out for yourselves Click here

I had no painkillers, no walking stick, it was sheer utter bliss. But sadly extremely short lived. But the pain relief was complete and total, thus proving it was the hip causing the issues and a scope or hip resurfacing is the answer. Bad news is, I have to wait until 20th Sept to see them to discuss the next step.
In the meantime I am trying my best, with an increasing array of health issues, such as suspected Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Right Hand (I'm Right Handed) Thankfully my Physiotherapist Kelly has put in a referral for me to be seen, as so far i'm struggling to hold a pen and turn taps on, thus not giving this girl much Independence. So far I'm just putting steroid cream on to help, and doing exercises to make sure I don't lose range.
So now that I'm back to suffering hip wise, in fact it's worse than ever, I've increased my painkillers in the meantime. And I'm trying to not let it get me down.

I have far too much living to do, such as #VFest on Sunday in Essex (sister in law can't go so we are using their tickets) Could do with the pick me up, as not 1 but 2 freezers have broken on me this week alone! So though I can't walk much or for long, I am going to take lots of painkillers to help me through so I can enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
How crazy is this year, so many firsts and me and hubby are both 40 this year...... I will update you all on the festival, and my prior visit to London which was amazing. Apologies for not doing it sooner #AccessAllAsos #Festival #London #Fblogger #Bblogger #Blogger #HippieLife #Spoonie #Fpsbs #Pstm #EDS #HMS #RA #ChronicPain

OMG Steroid has worn off!! Little Update 3rd-18th August 2016 #Vfest2016

2016-08-18T12:19:00.000-07:00

23rd July London Bound Baby!!

2016-08-03T02:55:00.001-07:00

What can I say, we are London bound and I'm so excited I can't sleep the entire night before. Like a toddler at Christmas, my anxiousness won't settle, I'm brimming with excitement,so not a hint of sleep comes to me. By 4am I'm up getting dressed and packing accordingly. We had arranged to set off at 6am anyways, as this time we are driving......

Actually was nervous about the drive, but it was as smooth as anything, uneventful and easy on the stress level. Found our parking East Finchley Line, hopped onto a tube and Viola we are in LONDON.
First stop on our whistle stop tour is find Audrey at #MadamTussards.

We've been before, at Christmas time, so wasn't expecting anything new if I'm honest. But we were shocked to see new characters and film sets, new interactive section too. But thankfully Audrey was still here. Check that off my list now.

Next find Audrey at Maddox Gallery....

Spotted her and what a beautiful picture,with all those flowers. By now its pretty warm, and we are near Regent Street. Where we spotted #Magnum ice creams being given away, woohoo so obviously we got one. I went for the Caramel Double Layered One

That was awesome, truly enjoyed mine. Hubby had the same but daughter had Double Chocolate one. All I must say tasted sublime. From here we visited #VictoriaSecret #Mac

Gotta admit the tubes, and stairs and walking are taking their toll on me, starting to slow down and feel the aches. But importantly not the deep groin ache, but just surrounding areas, knee, lower back, outer thigh. So we check into #PremiereInn #TowerBank where we meet the BEST staff we've ever had. Room was ace too

By now its evening, we thought the #LondonEye was finished for the night, so instead headed to see the #GoodShipBenefit as it goes end of August and little one just had to see it, after seeing all her YouTubers visit it. And once there we were given an amazing tour, even though it had effectively shut for the day. Once again staff were outstanding and thoughtful.

After that epic visit and tour, we found a #MacDonalds to eat, as I was starving Marvin. Shame it was an utter tip!! How, Why to people refuse to clear up their own mess? Its beyond me. But food was good, and I longed for my bed. Got back to hotel at 11.30pm, its been a long day but an epic day.

#fblogger #bblogger #benefit #gallery #mac #victoriasecret #madamtussards #tube #underground #london #londoneye

23rd July London Bound Baby!!

2016-08-03T02:55:00.000-07:00

Next find Audrey at Maddox Gallery....

That was awesome, truly enjoyed mine. Hubby had the same but daughter had Double Chocolate one. All I must say tasted sublime. From here we visited #VictoriaSecret #Mac

#fblogger #bblogger #benefit #gallery #mac #victoriasecret #madamtussards #tube #underground #london #londoneye

16th July - 23rd July 2016 post steroid hip injection and birthday #london plans

2016-07-28T06:16:00.003-07:00

From day 3 to day 10 and how it all felt. So far my painkillers had been massively increased, due to a sharpness sting in the thigh, But after 3 days off housework, it was time to return to it and see how the hip coped. And boom Summer has arrived in the UK, and this NEVER stays long, so I often rested outside and sunbathed. Hips and Joints LOVE the warmth, so it's good therapy for it. A few days of housework didn't kill me off, so come the 18th July I decided to add basic physio exercises ( doing them outside to kill two birds with one stone! Sunbathe and being productive at once)

Such as you see here, Lots of Hip Flexion, Adduction, Abduction, Extension all standing, then some Lying down such as Abduction, Side Leg Raise, Front Leg Raise and the Vile Front Leg and Twist and Raise. I even have an Aerobic step to do Forward Step Ups and then Side Step Ups (this exercise alone activates the deep groin ache and pain!!) so it's still present sadly? Will this steroid work? what happens if it doesn't??

Next few days pass in much the same way as earlier ones, lots of hot water bottle sessions, me attempting physio and seeing which annoys the hip the most. Is a side step the most annoying thing? Can I do normal activities without activating the pain? I was babysitting Leonardo (my Grandson) who stayed overnight, he's 11 weeks old, so lots of carrying him, squatting, bending and walking. So during these two days I didn't do physio (simply as he was enough of a workout!!) And I managed it, I coped!! So with a victory we decided to drive to visit family (they have stairs, so this always always activates the hip) Weirdly I was sore, but not for long as the day after which was the 22nd July I managed to do DOUBLE the amount of physio, as I had before. Doing new exercises to push myself, even introducing Boxing done on the wiifit board.

Really honestly starting to feel better, doing more than I was last week and taking less painkillers now, back to normal amounts. Yes, I see get Lower Back Pain, Knee Pain but the actual Groin Hip Pain, could it actually of gone?? Well on the 23rd July we decided last minute to book #London for my 40th Birthday Celebrations, so if anything is going to be testing the hip and pain thresholds, it will be this trip!! Excited, is not the word. Just think of the #shops #carnabystreet #coventgarden #accessallasos #asosinsider #victoriassecret #mac #irregularchoice #harrods

16th July - 23rd July 2016 post steroid hip injection and birthday #london plans

2016-07-28T06:16:00.002-07:00

Day 1,2,3 update post hip injection #spoonie #hip #eds #hms #hipinjection

2016-07-16T07:06:00.001-07:00

Well it's been a few days, so I best update and record how things are progressing. First morning on 14th July 2016 I woke up stiff, but I had slept really well. Pubic Bone area is super swollen and it hurts to bend down. I ended up taking 1 Tramadol, I Ibuprofen 400mg, I Codeine, by 2pm!! but I am still sore, stiff in the lower back and deep into the groin. Feeling a bit down today, but I know it's more about the steroid than real feeling. Later on I took 1 Codeine and 1 Ibuprofen 400mg for the evening. I slept on and off as well. Not too bad for the first day, Though boring it was, it was quiet and peaceful.

Next day was a complete opposite, so today is the 15th July 2016 and it's another hospital visit this week (third in one week and third hospital too) but this time it was for Hubby. Who had 8 weeks ago broken his Scaphoid Bone and Humeral Head Bone in his shoulder, ALL the left side, and he is of course Left Handed.

So up nice and early and we actually drove, he had not driven for 8 weeks, so it was testing but he did really well. Slow and steady we drove and got there in plenty of time. Hip was feeling a bit rough but maybe walking the steroid in will help?! Definitely less limpy now at least. Hubby had new xrays (at long last) an Excellent Doctor too, and was given the all clear, as in the bones are healing well, and he can now do as much as his own pain threshold allows. This time I took 2 Tramadol and 2 Ibuprofen throughout the day, so thats an improvement at least.

After the hospital we headed out to TKMaxx and I found a couple of bags by Michael Kors for my Birthday, of course I can't decide which I like the best, so I ended up buying both to decide later on. Both are Hamiltons, One Large and One Small. The dilema is I have 1 Small Hamilton Bag already in Black, which is my pride and joy, and will always be my BEST Bag. So I found another exactly the same but in a Mink colour, so unusual and striking. It definitely turned my head. But then I saw a Bigger Version in Brown and Tan Monogrammed Pattern, this would be more practical and more hardy to use daily than my Black one, and so different looking, so Do I choose that one? or stick to my Original small one?

Anyways enough of my shopping woes and Birthday present bags, Today is now 16th July 2016 and I woke up awful, super groggy and achey all over. Right knee is playing up, deep groin ache still and top of pelvis. I had planned sneaking in a boxing session or weights, so I would be working out my top half only, but the gnawing ache is actually too much, so instead I am relaxing and watching #TheGoodWitch tv series on Netflix instead. Hubby is off out trying on wedding suits as he's best man to his best friend Paul's wedding in Sept. and youngest Daughter is off out for a picnic with her friend. So here I am, all alone and relaxing. Wondering how many tablets I will take today, perhaps if I dont move, I could get away with 1 Tramadol and 1 Ibuprofen today? So far only took 1 Tramadol, but it is aching like mad?!

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Day 1,2,3 update post hip injection #spoonie #hip #eds #hms #hipinjection

2016-07-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

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Post Depo Medrone Injection Day, what happened?! #Hip #Op #Lidocaine #Spoonie

2016-07-14T16:16:00.002-07:00

Wow that injection was totes different this time round, so different to 2011,2012 ones. I got to the hospital at 12 noon so I had 30mins to grab a coffee. I had this in the canteen, (as I did not want to be one of those peeps I detest, that come into Admissions with food and drink, when you've starved for hours) so that was a new experience for me, actually drinking before the procedure.
Merely sat down for 25mins and I was called through (super fast) I'm so used to hours and hours waiting. I said my farewell to my parents, who had brought me to ROH.
They checked height and weight ( so much weight!!) And through into the ward, I got my fancy RED bracelet. Red for allergies. But this was my BIG shocker, no need to remove clothes, I can wear what I've got on!! Really?! Then was told NO sedation, eek, started to worry then.

Read a bit of my book, watched others get called up, and walk back to ward after 10mins, so its super quick, and they didn't look too bad, so I relaxed a bit.

At 1.40pm it was my turn, fire alarm set off (workmen I believe) but how loud was that, with flashing lights!? I got onto the bed, freaking out now, there was one nurse and the doctor Mr Politis. I pulled trousers down, was covered up with hip exposed. Of course I had a fancy arrow on Op Leg.

First came the Marcaine, to numb the skins surface area, it was cold, it tickled, it was weird. Then expected sharp needle but not too bad, I relaxed, for about 2seconds... Omg!! The tubey needle thing, wiggled and danced like a devil up the vein, and scratched the boney joint. I felt weird, it hurt, but was weird feeling more, very very unpleasant. I jumped a lot, so the nurse had to hold my hands, felt like a baby, but bitch that hurt a fair bit!! The injection itself was Depo Medrone (Steroid) and Lidocaine (another numbing anaesthetic) though I didn't feel numb.

Once over.. Didn't feel quick in there compared to the 10mins out there. Here the 10mins dragged.. But once through, I got up, and had to wiggle joint, do a few hip flexion, hip abduction to work steroid into joint. And then I had to walk back to the ward. Each step was limpy and awkward but not as bad as I imagined.

Felt a bit traumatised and shell shocked, think because it hurt so much more than I thought. I got a coffee and bourbons, and it was 1.50pm wow really was only 10mins.

So afterwards I was told to wait around for 20mins, see if any after effects came out, drink and eat to prove I'm ok. So I contacted my parents to come and fetch me. And by 2.30pm I was in the car ready to come home.

After that drive, the early start, and no sleep the night before, I literally crashed out, I slept long and hard and it was so needed. I had to take Codeine for the pain, but I was comfortable enough to sleep all night.

Post Depo Medrone Injection Day, what happened?! #Hip #Op #Lidocaine #Spoonie

2016-07-14T16:16:00.001-07:00

Read a bit of my book, watched others get called up, and walk back to ward after 10mins, so its super quick, and they didn't look too bad, so I relaxed a bit.

Felt a bit traumatised and shell shocked, think because it hurt so much more than I thought. I got a coffee and bourbons, and it was 1.50pm wow really was only 10mins.

Here we go again!! #Blogger #BlogUpdate #HipOp #Spoonie #Fblogger

2016-07-12T21:23:00.002-07:00

Well its been forever since I updated my hippie blog, mainly due to Physio being my whole life. And nothing much changing hip wise.
Well, I say nowt's changed but, not strictly true. I no longer have O'Hara as my surgeon, he retired and the registrar I saw of his team signed me off, until I couldn't cope any more.
This day came faster than I ever imagined. So cue lots of FAFF to get signed in again, without re referring to the ROH. I'd emailed O'Hara too, on advise on possible reasons for blasted hip, just causing so much pain walking still, and he recommended Mr McBryde who I was now under.
Saw another registrar in 15thMay, 2016, they agreed with O'Haras advise and ideas ( I showed them the emails, my physiotherapist Kelly also mentioned same possible cause) and this registrar also agreed. That felt good, having all medical professionals agree on it, without conferring to each other prior. So in June I got an MRI, not had results told me yet, but I got booked in for a Steroid Injection, possibly same as the ones I've had in 2011,2012?? But this time I'm going to be awake!!

So that's me today.... Waiting for my injection today. I'm super sad that after all these surgeries I'm still struggling with groin pain, knee pain and back ache. But I must stress, it is better than its ever been. Its just this last hurdle. Outcome ideally from steroid, is the confirmation of either an arthroscopic hip op, to shave ball joint of hip, and anchor the torn labrum? Or possibly a hip replacement. I'm at a point where I'm open to both options.

Will do a more effective update once I'm back home, and tell you all about my new grandson Leonardo, my daughters prom and hubbies biking accident. Its all go here at hippie camp!! #blogger #fblogger #bblogger #accessallasos #asosinsider #nardo #grandmamoon #nanniemoon #grandson

Here we go again!! #Blogger #BlogUpdate #HipOp #Spoonie #Fblogger

2016-07-12T21:23:00.001-07:00

Hip Update and possible Radio Frequency Denervation

2015-09-29T08:15:00.003-07:00

Recently I have been focusing solely on Physio with the view to finally get off the walking stick permanently, and to come off painkiller medication permanently too. But following months and months of intensive Physio weekly at the local Hospital, I have realized this is simply not possible, nor will it ever be possible while PAIN is at the forefront of my mind 24/7. I can't escape it, it's dulling my senses, spoiling my will to live and rots any happiness I dare to have. In October the Surgeon is expecting me to decide whether or not I will have Hip Replacements or not, and I think I've decided NOT, for now anyways.I can't face anymore Surgeries and Recoveries, as for the last 7yrs have been nothing but Surgeries and Recoveries. It's time to try and live like a 'Normie' for once!! Plus my Physiotherapist recommends I do at least another 1yr of weekly intensive Physio and then decide. But that's all well and good, but PAIN is always there, like a bad smell, hanging over me, fogging my mind and depressing me.

So I either accept that Tramadol will have to be a permanent fixture daily, this is just to simply move around doing daily living chores like most people take for granted. Or don't take them and accept that I'm never ever just going to be able to pop outside to shop with friends, or visit a cinema etc... with PAIN looming over my head. So I've decided that Tramadol it is, as even this doesn't actually remove the Pain, more like it simply helps me deal with it and not focus on it as much. I tried Codeine but that doesn't sit well on my stomach, it gives me crippling cramps, and makes me feel sick. Ibuprofen and Paracetamol are not strong enough and I've tried these many times to no avail.

I try to walk without a walking stick as much as I can, without loosing form. But as soon as I feel myself waddling a bit, I whip the stick out, as it's not worth forming bad habits and undoing the great work the Physiotherapist has done with me. So to do walking without aids I HAVE to resort to Tramadol. So thats where I am with my recovery so far. Metal was removed in Feb 2015 and 7mths post op I'm not exactly where I want to be, but nor am I where I was, so it's all progress......

Recently following a good ole moan fest on a Hippie page on Facebook, a lady recommended RADIO FREQUENCY DENERVATION as I was complaining that structurally my hips are fabulous, but painwise they hinder any progress, so if I could remove the pain, I'm sure I could progress faster and stronger, and build on my stamina. So I'm going to ask the Surgeon about it. As far as I can gather they put you under anesthetic and with an xray to guide them, they use an small instrument to insert at the Pelvis and burn/freeze off the nerve endings in the offending area, and it can give you a possible pain free 2mths to 3yrs time, surely this has to be worth looking into?! Or even asking about Anti-Epileptic medication such as Gabapentin to help block the nerve pain and thus giving me more freedom to workout the joint without fear of aggravating the joint and suffering for days and days on end afterwards.

So thats me at the moment, I'm great and not great all at the same time!! My mind says Go Go Go my body says NO No No and it's frustrating and depressing. Back in 2009 when I had the first REAL serious Triple Pelvis Ost and Femur Ost I never thought for one minute I would be still sat with the same pain driving me insane, and still using a walking stick. I'm down 8 surgeries and it still nags like a Bi@tch!! Still time is a great healer they say, and in surgery terms it is still early days at 7mts post op, so a lot can and will happen in 1year. But I think it pays to be honest about your expectations and be realistic as to what is really achievable following these surgeries. Yes I am a LOT better than I was in 2009, but I have issues still and different things are thrown into the mix, that I was never prepared for. Looking back I would do it all the same again, as really honestly I have no choice but to try and gain my life back painfree and limpfree.

Hip Update and possible Radio Frequency Denervation

2015-09-29T08:15:00.002-07:00

#AccessAllASOS Summer is Nearly Here!! Festivals, BBQ's and Ibiza Baby!!

2015-05-23T03:28:00.003-07:00

#AccessAllASOS Summer is nearly Here!! Festival Season, BBQ's and Ibiza

Yay!! Summer is nearly here! And I love it, the Warm Air, Blue Skies and BBQ's Aroma's whats not to like? Well I guess wasps and mozzie's but Hey, not bad really!! Open Air Music Festivals and Happy Smiley Faces make Summer my favorite season. And this year, I plan to do as much as my Disability allows, Physio is really helping and all the commitment I've given it over the Winter, is starting to pay off. I'm Slimmer, more Toned, and Lighter (which the Hips will really benefit from if I'm honest) and Hips are getting more 'normal' Not Pain Free by any stretch, or even walking unaided, but definitely an improvement, which I hope continues...

So with new body shape, comes the Fashion? What can I wear for the Summer this year? Scars still an issue, as in they are so big I can't hide them, and I can't hide the dents and lumps that surgery behind the scars create either. So Planning ahead, I use a Tanning Lotion, Usually I use this Tanning lotion

Which for Casper Ghostly white skin like mine is perfect, and it hides the scars too a bit. Not an easy thing to do when they range from 12inches to 4inches. But spotted this cheeky number on Asos it's called Cheeky 'Turn Me On' Gradual Tan and it's £12.00 for 200ml and looks like this.

and you can find it here

Or for the cheaper alternative but still just as cute and quirky there is No More White Bits, Instant Self Tan Mousse and that is £4.00 for 200ml. And it looks like this.

And you can find it here.

But as that is an Instant one rather than Gradual, I'm leaning more towards the Cheeky one, as I prefer the Gradual Tans that seem to wear longer and cover better on me. So Tan sorted now for some Clothes.... Looking on Asos I can see I'm lusting after

From top to toe, You can be Summer Ready, and Rocking the Latest Looks from Asos so what are you waiting for.......

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#AccessAllASOS Summer is Nearly Here!! Festivals, BBQ's and Ibiza Baby!!

2015-05-23T03:28:00.002-07:00

#AccessAllASOS Summer is nearly Here!! Festival Season, BBQ's and Ibiza

and you can find it here

Or for the cheaper alternative but still just as cute and quirky there is No More White Bits, Instant Self Tan Mousse and that is £4.00 for 200ml. And it looks like this.

And you can find it here.

From top to toe, You can be Summer Ready, and Rocking the Latest Looks from Asos so what are you waiting for.......

8 week Post Op Check Up Xray Results

2015-04-25T09:07:00.001-07:00

Well it's now 9weeks Post Op, and last week at 8weeks Post Op I had my Xray appointment to see if all was well, and to get the Surgeon's opinions. Also it was a chance for me to plead my case and request Physio back at Cannock and request Kelly as she is amazing!

Xray was perfect, everything healing as it should be. I asked about Kelly, and I think he believes I dont really need Physio anymore, but agreed to it as I said about the Groin/Deep Inner Hip Flare ups I have. So he tested the stability of the Joint, and Muscles surrounding the Hip, the waddle is caused from seriously weak Glutes and not just the Bum Glutes, which causes me to lean on the operated side, and swing the Leg out. So he showed me the Chair Exercises that O'Hara had previously shown me. Like One Legged Squats they are over a Chair. You have to go as slowly as possible, so they engage each and every muscle. I will need a Walking Stick or Crutch to keep me straight. These are incredibly difficult and tiring, so better to do 5 reps of excellent quality, than 10 reps and improper form.

But the worst news, or could be good news, Depends how you view things, The Hip Groin Flare Ups are indicating that it is the Joint inself, Meaning that a Hip Replacement is needed rather than it going by itself. But as I'm doing ok, unless I aggravate the Joint by doing impact exercises (ie jump, skip, jog, kick) I'm going to put the Hip Replacement Op off for as long as possible. See if Physio and good pain management will get me a few years. As I think the family need a break from surgeries, and recoveries and me being stuck in all day every day.

Hip Replacement Xray Below, Not Mine but a Reference so you can see what one looks like

Obviously should the Pain start to hinder my daily life and I can't return to Normal 'daily' activities, such as getting onto a Bus, walking round town, Getting a job, snowboarding etc, then I will go forth with the surgery as soon as possible. But as it's early days yet from having screw removal surgery, I have to allow the muscles, tendons and joint time to settle down and repair.

Here is info on the Hip Replacement via Birmingham Hip Clinic, O'Hara as he is the one I would go to see again. Click Here For Info