You guys! I'm finally 2 months post op! I have started to actually do exercises in PT and water therapy. I am able to do quad and hamstring stretches and even some squats on land. Weight bearing is going well. I'm mostly at 50% weight bearing with some steps at even more. I don't really …
Author: literallyhip
6 Weeks Post Op
I saw my surgeon yesterday for my 6 week follow up. He said my x-rays look "beautiful" and everything is in place where it should be. He is impressed with the ROM I have in the hip, although it really hurt when he was quickly moving my leg around. He finally noticed that I was wincing …
It’s Ok
It's ok. I'm ok. I know it's ok to not be ok, but I have learned or maybe am still learning to actually believe that. Right now in all my recoveries, there really are harder days and easier days. During my sixth week of recovery, my mental health really took a turn for the worst. …
5 Weeks Post Op
This past week was rough. My back pain was excruciating and there wasn't a position I could find to get comfort. For four nights in a row, I used a sleeping pill to sleep successfully. One of those nights I was up until at least 1am and then again at 6am. Let me tell you! …
New Do, New Me
Ha! I sure wish that were true (new do, new me). This whole new me thing is a work in progress and it's starting from the inside and soon I hope will be seen on the outside. To better explain: right now my body is sleeping A LOT and that's because it is growing new …
Pampered
»Tuesday: Facial »Thursday: Manicure and Pedicure »Friday: Haircut I saved my outings each day for these great pampering appointments. Not too shabby! AND I got to spend each one with friends and these girls sure made this week doable. The good was good this week, but I can also say the bad was bad. Unfortunately, …
Cookie Monsters
A lady I met from my "hippie" PAO Facebook group, sent me a pick-me-up and it arrived at my door step today! What a sweet gesture. It definitely put a smile on my face. I mean who doesn't feel better when they're given a cookie! The best part was being able to share them with …
Water Therapy Started
Today was the day! I started water therapy. I was both excited and scared. I had no idea what to expect. I woke up in pain today which means it'll be a high pain day all day most likely. I had nothing to wear because my groin and hip area are hyper sensitive and they don't …
Literally Hip 