I have lost count how many weeks post-op I am-that in itself must be a good sign!!
I think I am 15 weeks post-op.
The last couple of weeks have been full of ups and downs. One day I think I am doing well, only the next I have wished I had had a replacement instead! I have had a few issues with hip flexor problems/tendonitis. I haven't had much help from my physio, and even when I told her which exercises were making it worse, she just gave me a variation of the same one! I have been gradually increasing my activity, with that came more pain and soreness from the bone cuts.
Last week I started at the gym. I have been doing the cross trainer, the bike and the treadmill, also upper body weights and swimming. This has all helped the strength in my hip tremendously, and my physio has agreed to let me carry on on my own over the next four weeks. I will see her again, hopefully for one final time, after I have seen Mr Witt.
Today I took my daughter for a look around a University. It was quite a long day, about an hours drive each way, plus lots of walking around, stairs and on/off buses etc. I took some NSAIDS and paras before leaving home as I was a little sore anyway, and didn't want to be slowed down for the day. We had a few opportunities to sit down during the day, so it was better than I expected. I suddenly realised something at teatime... Although my quads, glutes and back were all sore (muscle only),and I had had a few hip flexor moments getting up into the buses, I realised for the first time in YEARS........................ I HAD NO HIP PAIN!!
I can't believe it, sometime during the day, I forgot about my hip, and only remembered when I noticed that it didn't hurt! Hours later , it still doesn't!! Yes I am a bit muscle sore, but today is the first time my joint has felt normal! Its amazing!! Lol!!
So 15 weeks on, I can say, for the first time , I am 100% glad I have had this surgery.
Things can only get better now, and hopefully the good days will continue to outweigh the bad ones.
I am back to work in just over a week, and today, for the first time, I feel ready.
Can't believe you made me cry reading that, what's happening to me crying at a blog!?! I am geniunely so happy and your success and it will give hope to many others, no less me too!
ReplyDeleteWell done Kate that was a big day out in many ways, now don't do that to me again!
xx
Louisa
myfaihippain.blogspot.com
Lol!! You big softie!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until you are posting the same, and then I will cry too!! :)
Just read your blog, it sounds as if he is still pleased with how you are doing, hope you feel happier.
Hugs
Kate x
Ahhhh, so good to read how great you're doing! I sit here and watch my muscle waste away, I can't wait to be able to swim and do more. Hopefully I will have the clear to swim on Thursday with Doc. I re-read your post on boredom and I am right there at the moment! There's only so much sitting around I can do!
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