Six weeks mark

pasinvabch · May 09, 2011, 09:36:34 PM

Today I went for my six week check up and the x-ray looks good. I'm finally off the walker and restrictions. I will be able to go to outpatient pt and pool therapy.
I went to our beautiful oceanfront and walked around for the first time without the walker. It was sooo liberating!!. I feel a little unsteady but I think it is normal... After all the ups and downs I had it was very emotional. I will be on meds for blood clots for a while as a precaution (6 months), but the legs are feeling good
These 6 weeks have felt more like months. I want to thank everyone for your experiences, stories, information, jokes and all the kind words.
Spin bike, here I come....(well maybe the recumbant bike first yuck)
Piedad

halfdone · May 09, 2011, 10:22:16 PM

Excellent! ;D Rock on dude (-tte). (With apologies to Bill and Ted :) )

ScubaDuck · May 10, 2011, 01:10:08 AM

Excellent news! I hope my recovery goes so smoothly. I will be itching to get back in the pool and on the bike.

Keep us updated and keep on healing!

Dzn

halfdone · May 10, 2011, 06:35:52 AM

Dan, when is your op scheduled? Getting close?

jjmclain · May 10, 2011, 07:58:25 AM

Congrats Piedad!!!! It will only get better from here. Enjoy the beautiful weather!!!

June

ScubaDuck · May 10, 2011, 11:38:33 AM

@halfdone - It is scheduled August 1st. So I have a long time to get ready, mentally and physically. I am riding my bike and swimming as much as I can. I continue to stretch and strengthen. I figure it will all help in recovery. Any tips are greatly appreciated.

Dan

hipnhop · May 10, 2011, 04:15:26 PM

Congrats. I am a little over six weeks and I cant believe how great I feel. It gets better (forget that). It's gets more amazing every week. Make sure you do your PT. I'm in PT once a week and doing another 3 on my own, in addition to swimming and biking (indoors). I think that is helping me recover.

ScubaDuck · May 10, 2011, 09:00:52 PM

Great news HipnHop. What kinds of things are you doing on your own? I plan on trying to be as active as possible without straining after my surgery.

Dan

phillwad · May 11, 2011, 02:48:15 PM

There must have been a big bunch of us who had the surgery in late March - congrats on the recovery - Phill

Tin Soldier · May 11, 2011, 04:00:21 PM

Excellent - the 6 week mark was a great spot for me, well actually it was about week later. I think I plateau'd for a bit just before week 6. Nonetheless, it just gets better and better. I'm about 2 months post-op and I really don't think much about it, accept when I'm doing PT. No pain, ROM is getting better, kinda slow, but that's expected. Good job Piedad.

Dan - looks like you got scheduled. I assume that's with Pritchett. Let me know if you have any questions.

I just signed the consent to have him cut into my other hip on August 23rd. Whimper, whimper, I'll be like a dog going to the Vet. I have to do it, don't really want to, but in the long, I REALLY want to. My anniversary is the day before surgery, so this time, we will party 2 nights prior to surgery, then hydrate and rest for a day, so the IV nurse can actually get an IV in me. Don't make the same mistake I did. Drank a little too much the night before, not a good idea.

ScubaDuck · May 11, 2011, 05:08:59 PM

@Tin Soldier - Yes, I am scheduled 8/1 with Pritchett. I have been coming up with some questions, especially specifics regarding the facility and schedule. Good call on the drinking the night before. I don't think I would but you never know with the stress as it approaches. Congratulations on your anniversary. Btw, you can change your tagline now because you have a schedule for the right hip.

Dan