My last update was after my post-op appointment. Since then, we went on a cruise. I took my crutches with me (worst decision of my life) they were SUCH a hassle when I didn't need them. They sat on our cabin closet the entire cruise (thank goodness). I didn't know how I was going to feel so wanted them just in case. After doing a lot of walking I was afraid the next day I would be super sore! But I was not at all. Imagine, waking up and not being stiff and sore. What a great feeling. So I definitely did a TON of walking...sometimes over a while at once. I was tired, but not sore (except of course the left hip). I also took pain meds with me but didn't open the container once. I am so incredibly thankful. We snorkeled in St. Thomas and that was awesome. First time in the water! We were in there for a while and after about 30 minutes or so I was getting tired so I went back to the boat. But that was really great exercise for my PAO hip. After that we walked over a mile to Downtown and I felt so great. I can't even believe all I did this cruise. We also went to a Rainforest in San Juan. We did a small 10 minute hike and it was great. It wasn't a tough hike by any means, but it was walking on uneven ground over tree roots and ditches. I am almost back to normal. So, without going crazy about the cruise, I will say that I am probably 90-95% back to normal...for anyone needing a pep-talk, there it is! I also danced in the club a couple nights and did lots of walking up and down deck stairs since the elevators were slow as molasses AND walked in HEALS! YAYA.
My indian style is about 98% painfree. It's not so much painful, just a little tight when I try to lean forward. My hamstring is getting much better. I haven't been exercising because I was just so exhausted everyday on the cruise I didn't have the energy. Even though I was doing a lot of walking it wasn't working the other hip muscles that my target exercises do. I did them last night for the first time and definitely felt it! The incision sticks out of my bathing suit about an inch on a normal two-piece bottom that sits low on the waist. With a tie-string side the entire scar is seen. I felt bad-ass so it was ok with me. haha. I can run upstairs...I tried to run quick across my lab today before my water overflowed (long story) but that was crappy because my left hip is very very sore. But I can't wait to be able to jog around a little.
In more news, surgery was scheduled for June 20..but I got an email that there was a cancellation June 3 and Doc wants me to get in as soon as possible...so looks like I'm going under the knife in 2 months! I'm so excited. Not nervous at all and I don't think I will be. I'm pretty good with stuff like this and the first was so great. I know the second will most likely not be as smooth, but I can hope for that, right?
It's amazing how far I've come in such a short period of time. My parents were shocked to see my without my crutch! It seems like almost overnight I've transformed. From about...just under 2 months to right now has been the most improvement and it's obvious to see. I can tell just by my flexibility. I did email Jaime because I feel like the front of my hip is real tight and I can't take a full stride, but that will come with time. So all is great. I can basically bring my leg up almost completely to my chest, stand on one leg to take off shoes, shave my legs....basically everything. I recommend this to ANYONE. Maybe it's better for me because of the pain I was in for SO long, so I can really see the difference. Of course I'm not 100% yet....but compared to how I was before Jan 12 it's nice night and day. To be looking forward to the second one says a lot!
If anyone is reading this and debating surgery....go for it! A fellow hipster had said something to me recently about how she is "missing out on life" I don't want her or anyone to feel like that. At first it is very difficult (as you have read in the beginning of this blog). But look at us now. Walking 1-2 miles, going to the gym. I just flew and went on a cruise! Some things may be restricted at first...but we've all come SO far in such a short amount of time. A few months, one year to be back to normal is so worth it if you ask me! :-)
All for now. My incision is looking great. I think the salt water and hot tub really helped to heal me. So those will come shortly.
Now be jealous:
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