rider1960
post-grad
Diane, Thanks for the support. I really appreciate it. Yes, I guess things are going to be up and down for a while yet ... must be patient, as much as I hate that
mrsdouce, I hear you about discontinuing the Zoloft. I appreciate your thoughts on it. I'm think I'm going to just keep taking the dose where I'm at now for another month or so and not rush it. I've actually been tapering very gradually for probably close to 6 months, with a break while I had my surgery where I left it alone--I have to go that slowly. I discontinued it one other time before and it took me 6 months to finally get totally off it. It's a very slow process for me and body to adjust. But, I do want to get off it eventually (for good this time) so I'll keep plugging along that path.
Good new: Today I mounted my saddle sitting on a saddle rack, which closely mimicks the width size and shape of my horse. I was very happy that my new hip was absolutely fine with it except for a little residual tightness in the hip flexor muscle in the groin. It wasn't so bad that I couldn't handle it sitting there, so I should be fine when I start riding my actual horse again (soon, when the weather improves!)
The right hip and the right low back weren't too happy, though. I think I might be able to deal with that ... but maybe not. I'll just have to try riding and see how things go. Although I really love trail riding, I'll settle for even being able to ride my horse around my pasture until after the other hip is replaced. Anything to get back on and going, get those muscles in shape, and get a head start on regaining my in-the-saddle balance, which is definitely not what it used to be. If not ... well, I'll just have to settle for waiting until the other hip is replaced. Just have to see how things pan out.
Dorothy
mrsdouce, I hear you about discontinuing the Zoloft. I appreciate your thoughts on it. I'm think I'm going to just keep taking the dose where I'm at now for another month or so and not rush it. I've actually been tapering very gradually for probably close to 6 months, with a break while I had my surgery where I left it alone--I have to go that slowly. I discontinued it one other time before and it took me 6 months to finally get totally off it. It's a very slow process for me and body to adjust. But, I do want to get off it eventually (for good this time) so I'll keep plugging along that path.
Good new: Today I mounted my saddle sitting on a saddle rack, which closely mimicks the width size and shape of my horse. I was very happy that my new hip was absolutely fine with it except for a little residual tightness in the hip flexor muscle in the groin. It wasn't so bad that I couldn't handle it sitting there, so I should be fine when I start riding my actual horse again (soon, when the weather improves!)
The right hip and the right low back weren't too happy, though. I think I might be able to deal with that ... but maybe not. I'll just have to try riding and see how things go. Although I really love trail riding, I'll settle for even being able to ride my horse around my pasture until after the other hip is replaced. Anything to get back on and going, get those muscles in shape, and get a head start on regaining my in-the-saddle balance, which is definitely not what it used to be. If not ... well, I'll just have to settle for waiting until the other hip is replaced. Just have to see how things pan out.
Dorothy