Sorry, these have become more like weekly updates.
Last Friday I went to see Dr. Kelly for a post op check up. He seemed happy with the way I am progressing, definitely a good thing. He said that I still should not try too much in PT, just focus on strengthening the muscles to help stabilise the joint. He thinks that around 4 or 5 months post op is when I can start pushing it up a notch.
I told him how my left hip has been bothering me a lot more. He still thinks part of it is compensatory, but I did remind him it was bad when I first came to see him about my right hip (just that the right was a hell of a lot worse at the time). He said to tell the PT guys to work on my left and stretch it out, as the IT band is popping a lot and it hurts on the outside of the joint.
Sunday I spent a long time on my feet shopping with my mum. I have not really tried that yet as Dr. Kelly kept saying to keep taking things very slowly. I was sore and achy and my left hip and left wrist (from the crutch) hurt like hell, but my right one held up pretty well. I iced as soon as I returned home and was just a bit stiff that night and yesterday. Not a bad test run at all I'd say. Once I get rid of this last crutch I hope it will be much better for my other body parts.
On the root canal front, I've just returned from the "final" visit with the endodontist. Fingers crossed that once the novocaine wears off I will be okay.
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13 November, 2007
23 October, 2007
5 Weeks Post-Op
I apologise for my lack of attention to the blog, but life has been mostly dull as of late. Work is tiring and two days a week after work I have PT, so I don't get home till 8ish. Yesterday I left PT w/o icing - I was so hungry I said I'd do it at home, but had to go eat. An apple beforehand didn't cut it obviously.
The good news is they told me I can start putting more weight on my right leg when walking with both crutches, and I can use one crutch whilst I am home, but must use two when I'm out. The bad news is this means nothing to me because I've been very naughty and have been walking around my flat now for a couple of weeks without any crutches at all. I have no patience. I am able to get around from room to room but rest a lot in between. If my hip starts to hurt I just ice it. (Speaking of which, I think I've become an human icicle - all I do is ice all day long at work). I am not sure that I could go out and walk around all day without the crutches yet, I don't feel strong enough. I asked K last week at PT if he thought I'd be off of my crutches in a month, and he said yes. That is my goal because my first theatre tickets are in a month and there is no way I want to deal with crutches in a tiny seating area - so fingers crossed he's right.
I had been wearing my brace to and from work, especially to protect me on public transport because you would not believe how rude and obnoxious some people can be even when you are on crutches! I found that it helped them from not pushing into or leaning on my hip because if they did they'd get a big metal bit in theirs. Today I decided, mostly because I knew I was going to take a taxi both ways, to try it without the brace. It was ok, but I definitely felt a bit more sore. I'll have to see what I will do when taking the bus again.
As for my PT last night - they kicked it up a notch or two. I started doing leg lifts that I haven't done since before my surgery. I am definitely sore from them, but in an achy type of way, which is okay as it shows I am finally working some muscles. Better achy and sore than the old stabbing pain.
I did contact Dr. Kelly's office to see if I was to renew the anti-inflammatory meds. These are very bad for me because of my GERD, so was hoping to be able to stop. Unfortunately they want me to stay on them at least until my next appointment. I also mentioned the my left hip is snapping like crazy (IT band most likely) when I walk and they said they'd discuss that at the next visit. I seriously do not think I can go through this again, so I am praying that my left hip steps up and behaves itself and stops wanting the attention!
My biggest issue is still not being able to sleep. It's definitely been worse sine the surgery, and it's either the discomfort (the rest of me is in agony from the crutches and compensation) or the fear that I will sleep in a position that will be bad for my hip. Trust me, I wake up in pretzel positions on a regular basis so and I've already woken up at least once with my right hip in a very bad position. I've been needing to take my "magic" pills on a more regular basis, which is not good because even if I take them early evening, I am wiped out the next day. I am hoping this will all work itself out as I improve.
The one thing I am looking forward to this week is my appointment with my chiropractor. He has these wonderful masseuses that do Active Release Therapy and my back and neck are in desperate need of this. Thursday can't come fast enough!
The good news is they told me I can start putting more weight on my right leg when walking with both crutches, and I can use one crutch whilst I am home, but must use two when I'm out. The bad news is this means nothing to me because I've been very naughty and have been walking around my flat now for a couple of weeks without any crutches at all. I have no patience. I am able to get around from room to room but rest a lot in between. If my hip starts to hurt I just ice it. (Speaking of which, I think I've become an human icicle - all I do is ice all day long at work). I am not sure that I could go out and walk around all day without the crutches yet, I don't feel strong enough. I asked K last week at PT if he thought I'd be off of my crutches in a month, and he said yes. That is my goal because my first theatre tickets are in a month and there is no way I want to deal with crutches in a tiny seating area - so fingers crossed he's right.
I had been wearing my brace to and from work, especially to protect me on public transport because you would not believe how rude and obnoxious some people can be even when you are on crutches! I found that it helped them from not pushing into or leaning on my hip because if they did they'd get a big metal bit in theirs. Today I decided, mostly because I knew I was going to take a taxi both ways, to try it without the brace. It was ok, but I definitely felt a bit more sore. I'll have to see what I will do when taking the bus again.
As for my PT last night - they kicked it up a notch or two. I started doing leg lifts that I haven't done since before my surgery. I am definitely sore from them, but in an achy type of way, which is okay as it shows I am finally working some muscles. Better achy and sore than the old stabbing pain.
I did contact Dr. Kelly's office to see if I was to renew the anti-inflammatory meds. These are very bad for me because of my GERD, so was hoping to be able to stop. Unfortunately they want me to stay on them at least until my next appointment. I also mentioned the my left hip is snapping like crazy (IT band most likely) when I walk and they said they'd discuss that at the next visit. I seriously do not think I can go through this again, so I am praying that my left hip steps up and behaves itself and stops wanting the attention!
My biggest issue is still not being able to sleep. It's definitely been worse sine the surgery, and it's either the discomfort (the rest of me is in agony from the crutches and compensation) or the fear that I will sleep in a position that will be bad for my hip. Trust me, I wake up in pretzel positions on a regular basis so and I've already woken up at least once with my right hip in a very bad position. I've been needing to take my "magic" pills on a more regular basis, which is not good because even if I take them early evening, I am wiped out the next day. I am hoping this will all work itself out as I improve.
The one thing I am looking forward to this week is my appointment with my chiropractor. He has these wonderful masseuses that do Active Release Therapy and my back and neck are in desperate need of this. Thursday can't come fast enough!
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