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 …
Tag: pao warrior
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, …
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 …
Weekend in Review
On Saturday, Jen went home and I started PT with my new therapist in a closer location. I took another fall on Friday night that hurt so bad. Therefore, we couldn't do a lot in PT. He massaged the surrounding soft tissues a bit and did some passive ROM. My aunt came for a visit …
Fun Distractions
Happy Friday all! I have a good friend who is in town from LA to keep me company and to help me out for a couple days. Lots of hanging out in bed, laughter, Lucy snuggles, eating take out, tv watching, working, researching home improvement jobs, wedding dress shopping and house hunting. Thanks Jen! So much …
One Month!
Happy One Month to me!!! I'm 4 weeks post-op from my PAO and arthroscopy today. Sometimes I can't believe that that amount of time has gone by and other times I know I've felt every single minute go by. I am still pretty bed bound, but I do try to do an outing here and …
Happy March!
Happy 1st day of March! A new month means I'm one more month closer to recovery. What a fun day! It's my second day in a row feeling good and thank goodness because I have a couple amazing visitors today. One of my most favorite high school buddies is in town and brought me an …
Literally Hip 