Posted by annierose on July 29, 2011, at 8:42:11
In reply to My p-doc is back, posted by emmanuel98 on July 28, 2011, at 22:09:08
I can relate to your situation. When my t returned from hip replacement surgery, I felt so horrible for her. She was using a cane to walk (she is in her early 50's, fit, in shape/toned ... probably wears a size 0 or 2). Every step she took, I could feel her cringe and then the 30 seconds it took to sit down. She didn't even try to stand up afterwards (like usual).
I will tell you that her progress was remarkable. Each week I could see the difference. She still will prop her legs up on a stool now and then, and move her body from side to side to get more comfortable ... but the wincing is gone.
It's ok to show your p-doc that you care, that you worry. That's what we do when we love someone. He does want to see you and see how you are doing. Otherwise, he would not have made the decision to come back to work.
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