All is well in my world. I have been doing great! I did everything my surgeon told me to do and my recovery has been story book.
After two weeks i put the walker away and began walking with my cane and at times with out it in the house. I walk daily at least 3 times out side and i'm up every two hrs. regardless. The important thing i find is to keep MOVING.
Strengthening and building muscle has helped my endurance as well. I don't have pain in my hip any longer. Perhaps a bit of muscle discomfort but not near as much as last week or the weeks before. Keeps getting better every week.
I can put my socks and shoes on by myself. That's a real accomplishment for me since it's been over ten years since been able. Also being able to pick up things off the floor without difficulty is refreshing and not having to ask for help. Regaining my independance has been extrermely rewarding.
I can stand and cook in the kitchen finally without any problem.
I'm able to sleep just fine. I havn't tried sleeping on my side yet but have been sleeping on my back for the last five years so have gotten use to sleeping that way.
Stairs are easy for me to use up and down and i can actually drive confidently, even though i was told to wait six weeks. My response time is safe when driving. It's been nice to walk the market without looking for a place to sit down or rush because of pain. Pain no longer controls me.
I'm 53 years old and have faith that getting off the sidelines of life and back into the main stream will be a reality.
I have loads of energy. If i'm tired, i rest. I listen to what my body is telling me. If my muscles begin to feel stiff, i get up and walk. That is an instant cure for me.It's nice to have a leg walking strainght again. It use to gape to the right. Those muscles had to readjust again.I regained my nch in height that i lost and my legs are the same length again.
I do have my left hip that also needs replaced but it's not near as bad as the one they just replaced. So i will be taking this time to build strength, Enjoy my summer and then plan on getting my left hip done.
I see my surgeon in two weeks for 6 week post op appointment.
I'm still wearing my support socks for another two weeks. Taking my aspirin every day as required. Doing my leg exercises as i sit or lay. Those have really helped. Especially the butt squeezes. Those muscles don't hurt any more and i know it's because i was doing the exercises.
I'm looking forward to what week 5 has in store for me.
Wishing all of you a successful surgery and recovery.
Sincerely Rogue Warrior AKA sherri. Portlan Oregon USA
That's great news, Sherri.