I'm back!

I haven't blogged in almost two weeks, but I'm back and a little stronger - mentally and physically!  If I'm not careful I'll defeat myself in thoughts before I even get going.  I've been really hard on myself the past two weeks on my recovery status. 

What's my status?!  I'm doing well.  I had my six week post operative visit last week and everything is good.  My incision is healing and I've been taken off restrictions.  I still need to listen to my body, but I'm good to start moving these muscles and get this leg moving like its supposed to.  The one thing I need to work on is my tilted pelvis (pelvic obliquity).  An issue I had prior to surgery and it will take time to get my muscles relaxed and back to normal.  That's one thing I have to realize and take in - that I didn't develop hip issues over night and my full recovery isn't going to happen over night.

I'm entering week 7 post surgery and I've been completely off the cane for full week.  The first day letting go of the cane was an adjustment, but each day I can feel myself getting stronger and firmer in my steps.  Doctors orders are to walk, walk, walk.  When standing from a seated position I am instantly stiff, but the more I do walk, the better I feel.  So I got myself a treadmill and placed it right in the living room so I can use it every day. 

I had my final physical therapy appointment today and I've met all my initial goals except the 90 degrees.  I can lift my leg from a standing position about 80 degrees, so more stretching and I'll get to the 90 degrees.  I already had a full list of exercises I have been doing and adding the walking on the treadmill.  Well she gave me about 7 more exercises that she feels will help me with my pelvic obliquity so it looks like I'm going to be a busy lady!  Maybe I can lose some more weight through all of this - I hope so!!!  Well I'm on my own through the remainder of the year, my next appointment to see the doctor is in January. 

Thanks to everyone who has been reading my experience and those who have been encouraging me with comments here and through my email - I've really appreciated it!  This isn't my swan song . . . you'll be hearing from me again soon!  Til next time :-)