Hi All,
Well it is day 20 post op today. I am loving my new hip and the new lease on life it is already affording me. Am able to walk unassisted 4km, and no pain meds what so ever. The only meds I now take are 300mg of Aspirin each day (for DVT prevention). I can stand on my feet all day tinkering with stuff in the garage and I do not get stiff or sore. Something that I have not had for three years. I am contemplating mowing the lawn this week. I will get the kids to lift the catcher as I am restricted to nothing more than 10kgs.
Am due back into the office on day 25 post op. Back to the stress and politics of the office. Not too worry. Will make sure that I get out in my lunch hour to take a long stroll.
I have had a visit to my Chiropractor, who I found out has referred more than 15 of his patients to Dr. Kohan. My chiro uses a very unobtrusive technique (no heavy crashing of the bones), and already my sore groins have disappeared. He has informed me that my pelvis was slightly askew as it was compensating for my diminished acetabular space. It was amazing how much difference I felt the next morning. I had very little feeling of "one leg too long" and I have not had sore groins since. I have another appointment in two days and I am looking forward to further progress.
The only real issue to talk of is the fact that after sitting for some time on a lower chair, my first two steps have a slight limp. Then it is full steam ahead.
I will keep you all posted on my recuperation phase as I am so excited. I hope that those of you who are considering this procedure are well versed on one of the great recoveries. I am sure Dr. Lawrence Kohan and his team have a hand in this as well.
Good Luck to you all
Dave