One month today

[MikeF]

Hard to believe how fast time flies.....
I mowed the front lawn today.....carefully.  I'd say when I'm off my crutch every fifth step is normal.....the rest have a bit of a limp to them. When the operated side 'feels' tired I use the crutch. I've been driving for a little over a week but I have to adjust the seat so my feet they stretch to reach the pedals. I still use Percocet once a day to give me the illusion of 'pain free' so I can practice the art of walking correctly. Mind you, I'm not in allot of pain anyway, but relieving whatever is there does help. As of Saturday, I will be going to my health club every other day to do upper body work.....mostly shoulders and arms. I use the crutch when I'm there just to be conservative.  I haven't tried sleeping on my stomach yet. I'm still using a pillow between my legs to lie on my good side.  Can't tie a shoe on the operated side, still using assist of my 'hip kit' to pull up pants and shorts.
All in all I'm pleased......back to work in two weeks.
Mike

[Anna]

That sounds great Mike! Keep it up! 

[MikeF]

Hi Anna.....thanks for the encouragement......following your progress so keep us up to date.
Actually, since my last post I decided to skip the health club work-out today. My body says 'maybe not'. Mowing the lawn was today's challenge.
I'll celebrate with a glass of wine tonight. Maybe two......
Mike

[hernanu]

All sounds good, Mike - being patient will lead to a good strong recovery.

[Charvel101]

That's great will be following you in a week so keep feeling us how you are doing give me something to follow on my recovery

Chris

[Reno]

Hi Mike-

I am glad to hear that you are progressing well after four weeks into your recovery.  It gives me encouragement to follow your progress, as I am scheduled for anterior THR of my left hip on Aug 26th.

Keep on improving!
Reno