Today marks 4 months post op for my hip and the 200th day of using my bone growth stimulator! It was a big week for me physically and I feel like I may have turned a corner this week. I met this lovely lady and fellow PAO Warrior at a San Diego "hippie" meet up …
This week has been amazing in recovery terms. I did my first beach cruiser ride on Monday, Tuesday I had the hardest land therapy session yet, Wednesday was my last water therapy and today I had another hard land PT session. It was the first time I've been able to tolerate this much land activity …
I took my first beach cruiser ride today. I am so happy and proud of myself. I've been wanting to give it a try, but wanted to get some good rest before I did. I talked with my therapists and they said they thought it would be ok, but to stay on flat ground. Well …
I had one land therapy and two water therapy appointments this week. That was my first time having that much PT in one week. I have max'd out on my water therapy exercises which is great timing because next week will be my last appointment. With the set back over the weekend, I ended up …
Over the last couple of days, I have seen a neurologist and gone through a lot of testing. The good news is that the nerve and muscle tests were basically normal and my blood work was as well. We are trying to make sense of my fatigue, heightened reflexes, horrible back pain and other symptoms …
Chris and I took the train up to Santa Barbara and then headed to Solvang for the half marathon tomorrow. I won't be running obviously haha! Heather and her husband, RJ, got a babysitter for their kids and came up to meet us. It was so fun having dinner and drinks with close friends! Each time …
I saw my neck surgeon today for my six month follow up. The appointment didn't go as well as I would have thought. I am trying to live with no expectations, but somehow I learn after these appointments that I have set expectations subconsciously. My surgeon has been telling me since I met him eight …
In preparation of my doctor's appointment, I ate a yummy homemade breakfast. My mom and I have perfected a healthy morning muffin. I made a new batch yesterday and I think these are the best yet! They're made with zucchini, carrots, coconut, chia seeds, coconut oil, greek yogurt and dates instead of sugar. I'm drinking …
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 …
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 …
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