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Day 5 Post Op 🩷

Day 5 and this photo represents so much more than just a cuddle with Toffee. 🐾

There are some huge milestones hidden in this one picture…

✅ My new right leg is lying completely straight. For years my hip had become locked in flexion, so seeing my leg finally able to rest naturally feels like a little miracle. It’s something most people would never notice, but to me it’s a massive reminder of why I had this surgery.

And then there’s Toffee… 🐶❤️

Our little rescue poodle has only been with us since September, but somehow he seems to know exactly what I need. Every time he curls up beside me, he gently places his paw across my hips as if he’s protecting them. Whether it’s instinct or just love, it’s the sweetest thing.

Recovery isn’t just about walking further or taking fewer painkillers. It’s about celebrating the little victories that remind you you’re moving forwards.

One straight leg.
One protective paw.
One very grateful heart. 🙏💕

Here’s to whatever Day 6 brings… 💪✨

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Well… this hip replacement clearly didn’t read the script! 🤦‍♀️😂

I have to admit, this recovery has been nothing like last year’s.

My blood pressure has decided it wants to audition for the basement, which means my pain relief options are limited. Every time I try to sit in a chair or stand up, my body seems to think I’m entering a fainting competition! 🥴🩺 So, for now, it’s back to lying flat and being far less independent than I’d hoped.

As someone who is always telling everyone else to “keep moving”, it’s slightly ironic that my body has replied with, “How about… absolutely not?” 🤣

It has been frustrating at times, but recovery isn’t a race and every surgery is different. This one is simply teaching me a little more patience (whether I wanted the lesson or not! 😅).

The good news is my blood tests are reassuring, so now it’s just a case of getting this stubborn blood pressure to cooperate and taking one small step at a time. I know I’ll get there… even if my body is currently behaving like a slightly temperamental toddler! 💙

Thank you so much for all your lovely messages, good wishes and support. They really do lift my spirits, and I can’t wait to get back to doing what I love when the time is right.

Until then… I’ll be over here negotiating with my circulatory system! 😂❤️

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💪 Your muscles do so much more than help you move!

Did you know that muscle is one of the most powerful organs for healthy ageing? Every time you exercise, your muscles release natural chemicals called myokines that benefit your whole body. 🧠❤️

Strong muscles can help:
✅ Improve blood sugar control
✅ Support brain health & memory
✅ Protect your bones
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Lower your risk of falls
✅ Help you stay independent for longer

Building muscle isn’t about having the “perfect body”… it’s about investing in your future health, mobility, and quality of life. 🌟

Your future self will thank you for every workout you do today. 💙

KEEP GOING • BELIEVE IN YOURSELF 💪✨

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✨ A little milestone today… ✨

Today is my last clinic before I take a short break for my right hip replacement surgery this Friday.

It feels a little surreal. 💙 As always, I’ll be giving 100% to every patient I see today, but I’d be lying if I said there weren’t a few mixed emotions. After years of helping others move better, it’s now my turn to become the patient and focus on my own recovery.

I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to every single person who has trusted me with their care, supported my clinic, attended my classes, and sent such kind messages over the past few weeks. Your encouragement has meant more than you know. 🥹❤️

I’m looking forward to getting this hip sorted once and for all so I can come back stronger, pain-free, and ready to do what I love most.

The next chapter is rehabilitation… and, knowing me, I’ll probably share plenty of that journey with you too! 💪😊

See you all in the autumn.

With love and gratitude,

Joani ❤️

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✨ Everything starts with honesty. ✨

Take responsibility for the choices that are yours to make. 💙

✔️ Your habits.
✔️ Your decisions.
✔️ Your actions.
✔️ Your future.

The moment you stop blaming other people, your past, or your circumstances for the things you have the power to change… 🌱

✨ Your life begins to change.

Accountability isn’t punishment. 💪

It’s power. 🔥

Every small choice you make today shapes the person you’ll become tomorrow. Choose wisely, stay consistent, and remember that lasting change starts from within. ❤️

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Happy Birthday Lucy Cummins the best friend a girl called ask for ❤️🥂❤️

Happy Birthday Amber, we all love you so very much ❤️🥂❤️