23 April, 2008

7 months +

I just realised today that it has been over 7 months since surgery! Where does the time go? Oh yeah - PT visits and exercising and doctors check-ups! Well, at least my hip has been doing better in the last few weeks. It does feel a bit stronger, perhaps all the pool exercises have made a difference, but it just took longer to show? Anyway I can't complain too much. I've put a lot of stress on my hip these past couple of weeks and it's not been dreadfully angry with me.

I went to the pool yesterday. I couldn't believe the queue! I thought (or rather hoped) less people would be there because it was nice outside. My mistake! After waiting half an hour I begged the instructor who was using a whole lane to teach a guy how to swim if I could use the end he wasn't - as they were only at the top bit. He was nice and said yes, so I was able to save some time and do my legs exercises. Then when I needed to walk he had another student but was kind and let me stay in one corner so I just walked in circles for about 15 minutes. Hardly exciting but the only other choice was to bale - not really an option. I was pretty sore when I got home so I iced for a while. Not too bad after and today feels pretty good.

Still haven't heard back from the insurance company about my appeal. I'm getting a bit worried. Think I will send another email to the PT people to see if they've heard. Such fun.