Almost 6 Weeks Post Op

[Dan L]

Was able to get out in Cuyahoga Valley National Park yesterday, hiked about 2.8 flat miles in about 60 minutes or so, through 4-6 inches of fluffy snow, alongside the scenic railroad right of way.  Bright sunshine and temps in the low 20's; stopped to watch a bald eagle circle on thermals for a good bit (huge one, a newer addition to our area-- amazing), and thoroughly enjoyed the walk.  No cold related issues at all.  Felt almost normal, aside from avoiding climbing up any hill sides, and being really careful around ice, and baby stepping when crossing trestles on the rr tracks, I pretty much "forgot" my new hip.  Amazing after just over 3 months; even 1/2 of this hike last year would have been 2-3 days of moderate to severe pain in the pre BHR hip, and simply would have been difficult to complete.

Bad hip is sore today and had bone on bone pain periodically when jostling around in hiking boots yesterday; good (new) hip, very minor and normal healing pain, and stiffness last night, but no joint pain whatsoever.

I feel really good about getting my BHR, the last 3 months of everything that comes with a major surgery seemed completely worth it, walking through the snow, on a beautiful sunny winter day in Northeast Ohio.

[Boomer]

Good for you! I've done much of my recovery walking in snow and enjoyed every walk.

I' six weeks behind you but agree it was all worth it. And, like you, I am enjoying my first new hip so much that I'm going to get a second new hip later this year.

Thanks for posting. We all need to hear the good stories about people getting back to doing the things they love. Keep posting Dan.

Boomer

[hernanu]

Nice report, Dan - we're getting snow this way tonight, may go trekking in it soon

[newdog]

Nice Dan, really nice! We haven't had enough snow yet in central Pennsylvania to try out my new snowshoes. Sounds like you are really feeling good.

[ScubaDuck]

Great report!  I have been out snowshoeing and did a climb that last year left me in lots of pain.  This year...wait for it... I had no pain.  Enjoy!

Dan

[Two4One]

Your evocative description brings a gorgeous snowy hike alive for me.

Thank you,
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