Becca’s Blogs

Monday 17th June 2024 -

Ben is on holiday from work this week - so today, we WALKED down to Specsavers for his eye test. I had to stop half way there for a wee pit stop on the bench but I managed.

After Specsavers we went in to Boots to pick up my prescription. Now in know this isn’t a big thing to any one else BUT I went to the desk, gave my details and picked up my own prescription - something I haven’t done in so long!! Ben has been going for me. So that is more progress.

On the way back home we went in to the cafe for some breakfast/lunch which was lovely.

Later on we went to Asda for some food shopping. I went in my wheelchair I was exhausted after all the walking this morning.

It’s been a good a Monday!

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Monday 10th June 2024 -

Monday - it’s a new week!

Today has been a good day! Went a wee visit to see Elma with my Mum,Alison and of course Millie 🐶. Good catch up and a bleather.

Today’s walk - no video but I walked up to the Dr’s to collect my sick note then through the practice to Tesco. Bumped in to Gemma which was nice. We had a wed chat as we walked. I was going to sit on the bench and wait for Ben while he got a few bits. Instead I decided to go in with him, I did just walk to the tills and waited on him but still.. MORE PROGRESS 😜. On the way there and back I was trying my one crutch and no crutch again.. ain’t no stopping me trying!

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All these video updates Im posting, I feel like I should be sponsored by crocs 😂

Happy Friday! 🩷

Wednesday 5th June 2024 -

Happy humpday!

Today I went to my mums for the afternoon. She made us a nice bacon and mushroom roll for lunch. We got our hair cut, just a wee trim for me.

Later on Jenna picked me up we went up the fort… in true Becca and Jenna style - we went to TK Maxx to smell their candles and buy sh*te. 😂 That was the first time in a long time that I’ve been in a shop in no wheelchair! It may have only been for a short while and I might have been a big sore after but it’s progress bi***es. ✌🏻

We went back to Jenna’s and made us some cute little brackets. It was so fun and actually such a cute thing to do.

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Monday 3rd June 2024 -

I had a gyne check up today.

As always the anxiety, fear and dread before the appointment was bad. I got upset and worked myself up on the drive to the hospital.

When we got to the waiting room I started to get upset - overthinking at its best. Me and Ben done some of my grounding techniques that I learnt through my psychology - that helped to calm me down. We were not waiting long until my name was called.

Everything is looking good and he now won’t see me for 6 months! Yass! I’ve seen him every 3 months for the past 2.5 years so it’s a big thing extending it to 6 months 🥳🥳.

I left feeling on cloud 9. It’s a hard feeling to explain but it was such a change not leaving upset.

Things are finally starting to look good. A new hip and a good F***y - what more can I ask for 😂🥳

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Sunday 2nd June 2024 -

What a great day I’ve had today!

I met Ami, Katie and Danielle for a few drinks (juice for me). Then we went along to the Super Cube for some karaoke 🎤. So much fun had by all of us! My poor throat will be struggling tomorrow haha.

The anxiety today was real! Today I put my big girl pants on and was brave! I got an Uber myself up the town. I usually rely on someone I know to take me places (usually Ben. I met the girls in the pub (I got Ami to meet me from my Uber as I wasn’t sure where I was going). The stairs down to the pub were fine, I just took my time.

We then walked along to the Super Cube. Google said a 3 minute walk. I thought it would be so close but it wasn’t as close as I thought. Still not far, but being on crutches and a little nervous it felt like miles. I just took my time and stopped a few times. When we got there we had more steps to go down - again I bossed them 😂. We got taken to our wee karaoke room. Omg so much fun! I sang my wee heart out!

Basically I am proud of myself today! I pushed myself out of my comfort zone so many times. I’m so glad I did cause I have had a great day! 🎤💃🏻🪩

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Tuesday 28th May 2024 -

I had a check up with my surgeon today - everything looks good he is happy with how things are going/looking.

I asked him all the questions I had (poor guy lol). I asked about more physio and he sent me to see the physio team while I was there. She was very happy with my progress so far, she has sent me away with some more exercises to do at home. She said to try using one crutch in the house as she was happy with how I was walking with it. I feel so much better to be getting some more physio to help with my strength and also confidence.

I got to see pictures of my X-rays from when they noticed the deterioration to them taking away the ball joint, to now. Absolute madness!!

Just call me bionic Becca! ✌🏻

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Sunday 26th May 2024 -

Not had much to blog about but here we are..

I’ve had a good weekend.

Friday I weren’t round to Nicole’s for dinner with her and Amy. She made us fajitas - another fave of mine! Was a good wee catch up.

Saturday - Ben and I went to his mum abs dad’s house for the day. Lovely to see them and catch up.

Today - We thought we would go along Tesco get some bits for lunch and dinner. It was absolutely heeving with the marathon being on today! We were going to go up to their cafe for some lunch but it was too busy! 🙈. We spent the afternoon watching sh*te and then played a few games of Mario Kart.

It’s been another good weekend! 🥳

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Wednesday 22nd May 2024 -

Happy hump day!

I had psychology this morning. That went well.

I had to get my belly jag a bit earlier tonight cause i was going to Jenna’s for dinner tonight. It was really sore tonight. I have ordered a numbing cream - not sure if it will work but it’s worth a bloody try.

I went to Jenna’s. We had baked tatties. That girl makes such a good baked tattie! Soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. 🤤
It was such a good catch up. Just us chatting and putting the world to rights. Love my wifey! 🩷

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Tuesday 21st May 2024 -

I went to my Mum’s again today. Getting used to the stairs! Lol

Got my nails done today! It’s been so long since I had them done. It’s mad how something so simple can cheer me up so much! 💅🏻

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Monday 20th May 2024 -

I’ve had another good day today!

Nicole came to see me. We decided we would go along to the cafe that’s in the same street as where I live. We WALKED there and WALKED back. I took my time and was exhausted when I got home but I did it!

Later on me and Ben went to Tesco. I decided to take my crutches in with me as well as Ben pushing the wheelchair. I managed to walk a little before getting tired and sore.

I need to keep reminding myself that “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and that I’m still recovering. These baby steps are great progress so I should be proud of what I am achieving.

I do think I’m finding it hard because before my op, everyone says “once you have a hip we will go here” or once you have a hip we will do this and that. Well I have my hip now! Think i am expecting too much too fast.

Slow and steady wins the race and all that.

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Sunday 19th May 2024 -

I’ve had a great weekend!

Friday - Took my dressing off for good today. No more dressings needed which is good but the thought was a bit scary.

Later on I met my Emma and Jenni for dinner. Then we sat outside and had another juice (hardcore). Was a great night, it was one of them I didn’t want to come home. I was enjoying the chat too much. It also felt good to do something “normal”. Although as soon as we pulled up I got a bit anxious as it was so busy and peopley - think it will take me a while to get back to being a bit more confident.

Saturday - Me and Ben went to my Mum’s. Auntie Heather and Douglas came for dinner. Douglas got me some “get well soon” crocs (he knows me too well).

Sunday - My friend Robyn came round to see me. We had a chilled day - chatting and playing the switch.

All in all I’ve had a really sociable good weekend! 💜

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Thursday 16th May 2024 -

Not much to blog today. Feeling a bit stiff today after doing the stairs yesterday.

The worst part out of this whole recovery process for me is these jags I need to get in my tummy every night. They are just so stingy! But needs must until the 15th June 🙈.

I work myself up each night that Ben had to do them. I cannot do it myself so poor Ben gets the lucky job of stabbing me 😂. He is so supportive, I really couldn’t do life without him by my side.. (pass the sick bucket).

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Wednesday 15th May 2024 -

Today I decided it was time to see if I could tackle some stairs!

I went to my mums (she has stairs going in to her house). I thought if I can do it with no hip, I can surley do it with a new one.

As I walked up to the steps I got a bit anxious, but took my time. Omg what a difference a hip makes 😂. The stairs were absolutely no bother for me! EASY PEASY!

Another achievement done ✔️

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Thursday 9th May 2024 -

I managed a walk round the block today. That’s the furthest I’ve walked since my op. Just trying to get a little bit further each day.

I have to get a jag in my tummy every night to prevent blood clots for 6 weeks. I am too much of a sh*tebag to do them myself so Ben gets the job of stabbing me each time. They are not pleasant. I work myself up before every one… I do feel like I am getting better each night so that’s a positive.

Between these belly jags and white compression socks I am looking this tidy for 6 weeks! Oooft. 😂

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Wednesday 8th May 2024 -

Well it’s been a while!

I’m back and with a hip!! 🥳

I got my op last Monday (29th April). I was first on the list, I didn’t have long to wait at all. Got taken to a room, all the correct people came to see me - surgeon, anethitist and nurses. Got my goonie and socks on and away I went.

I had to get a spinal injection first which numb your bottom half. Wasn’t too pleasant getting that but needs must and all. After that was done I was handed the mask and within seconds out cold!

I woke up and the anethitist said “hello Rebecca we are just moving you to recovery”. I don’t remember much I just remember I felt so woozy! Like I was there but not in person lol. After getting my obs checked and some water, i was ready to get moved to the ward but there was no beds for me. The nurse let me call Ben to let him know I was just waiting on a bed.

I got moved up to the ward at 2ish. There was another lady already on the ward. We chatted a bit. I must have still been woozy after the anethstetic as I don’t remember much of our chat haha. Later on my mum and Ben came up to see me. Again I can’t remember much of our conversations lol. It’s funny cause in that moment I felt so awake and aware…

Tuesday - one of the surgeons came round to see how I was. He told me that the operation all went well, X-ray looks good and the hip has reacted well so far. But wanted to keep me on IV antibiotics for just now to be sure for the infection. He said he would then come back and see me on Thursday with an idea of rough time scale etc.

I got out my bed and managed to walk from my bed to my “neighbours” bed and back using a zimmer frame. It was sore but I managed it.

Wednesday - I got my catheter out in the morning (thank god). And was able to walk from my bed to the room door and back on my crutches. I find the crutches better than the zimmer. The physio discharged me that day. She was happy with what I was able to do. And was able to walk to and from the bathroom myself. If I wanted to go a wander on the ward I was able to do that too. I just needed a hand moving my leg in and out of bed.

Thursday - Surgeon came round to tell me they were keeping me in until at least Monday on the IV antibiotics and that I will be on oral antibiotics for the rest of my life. He said he would come back on Monday with a better idea of time scale etc.

I managed to walk along to the door of the room next to mine and back.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday - I managed a bit further on a walk each day.

I got discharged on Monday (6th May). - I was told I would maybe be in for 2 weeks, so the fact I got away a week early was the best news!!

I’ve now been home 2 days and absolutely delighted to be in my own bed. I am exhausted but doing small walks and the exercises they have given me.

Here’s to the road to recovery. 🦿

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