Wow the pain increase lately has been awful, my knee and ankle, even tender to touch if you put hands on hips (though I noticed right hip is tender to touch too). Hands and shoulders are joining the pain gang, so it’s either EDS not playing nicely, or weather is starting to affect me too.

While I’ve been ok doing the Clam, Squat to Sit and Step ups exercises, I’ve added some to mix it up on alternate days, so I don’t get bored, or muscle fatigue.

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Heel to Buttocks, Slow and controlled, using a side or chair for support. 10reps X 1 or 2 if possible

These are fairly easy to do, and I started added them in, between the step ups and squat to sit exercises.

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Hip Flexion standing, slow and controlled and using a chair to stabilise. 10 reps X 1 or 2 if possible.

I find standing on the newly replaced leg easier than the opposite leg for some reason, it’s more stable. Less of an ache too.

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Small Squats 10 reps X 1, 2 if possible

Squat to sitting is deeper and more intense, but these can be done while boiling the kettle. Small squats are all about the control movement rather than how far down you can squat, And holding your core in.

Stamina is my biggest issue, and obviously the leg length, though I must be getting used to it as it’s not annoying me as much. Just need to build up the stamina as best as I can.

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Scar is looking worse than last week??

Parts of the scar are looking redder, more bruised and wider like its opening. So going to have to keep an eye on this, as that’s a bit scary!

I’ve noticed I’m getting knee pain on this operated side, I do remember this from last hip replacement surgery, so I’m not too concerned, but another thing I will be noting over the weeks to see what is flaring it up.

Stop the press….. I got in the bath!! I had been longing for it, but I knew I didn’t have the strength or flexibility for it, until today. The day started well, with a small bout of cooking a veggie chilli with tomatoes we grew and Quorn mince.

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Added Cous Cous (even though it’s not my favourite, ended up a lovely meal) prepared enough for another 4 teas.

From this spurt of energy, and yet recovering from yesterday’s heavy physio session, we did some house maintenance, some tidying up and feeling generally a little bit better than we have for a month.

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Candle lit, Hair Mask, CBD Oil based Shampoo and Conditioner from newly received beauty boxes (yep started them again) and a Body Shop Face Mask. Time for a bit of self care as I’ve let things slide in grief and I know she would be calling me an idiot.