GimpyGal
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- Nov 20, 2013
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Yesterday was 24 days post op and I had a followup with my surgeon. It was delayed a bit due to having to wait long enough to have my stitches removed that were added when my wound busted open.
So, he was so very pleased with my progress! Key points -
1. Like many of you said, insomnia is a huge issue for many. He suggested Melatonin over Magnesium to start and I had a much better night last night. Might be a fluke, but I'll try it again.
2. It is my right hip but I'm free to drive once my husband gets me to an empty parking lot to see if I'm comfortable slamming on the brakes. I'm shocked. I'm also not sure I'm ready, so will try this sometime next week. I don't want any hesitation lifting my right foot since it hurts when I do. But log leg is gone.
3. Golf. Can chip and putt right now and save the full swings for when I'm comfortable adding them in. He expects me to be doing full rounds of 18 holes long before my next appointment in two months. Take a cart so if I've had too much I don't have to walk in! Start with nine holes. Stop if the pain level rises - all practical advice.
4. Made it clear what medical procedures need premeditating for and the earliest I should schedule them. I'm looking at a dental implant and a couple of small skin biopsies but not until the 3 month mark. Nice to have that spelled out for me.
5. Disagrees I need continuing PT even though the at home PT says everyone needs it. I would prefer to wait until our extremely high Covid numbers are reduced, at the very least. Can call for a Rx if and when I make the final decision which he says is totally my call.
6. I can finally shower! Came home with that ability but the stitches brought that to a halt. Still no submersion for two more months! This bath worshipper will probably be whining about that restriction before long.
7. While I don't feel ready to golf or drive quite yet, this was a huge huge dose of confidence in my recovery. My husband and I celebrated by finally getting that CHOCOLATE prescribed by my fellow BoneSmarties! Tonight's treat will be a glass of wine since I'm off all pain killers.
So, he was so very pleased with my progress! Key points -
1. Like many of you said, insomnia is a huge issue for many. He suggested Melatonin over Magnesium to start and I had a much better night last night. Might be a fluke, but I'll try it again.
2. It is my right hip but I'm free to drive once my husband gets me to an empty parking lot to see if I'm comfortable slamming on the brakes. I'm shocked. I'm also not sure I'm ready, so will try this sometime next week. I don't want any hesitation lifting my right foot since it hurts when I do. But log leg is gone.
3. Golf. Can chip and putt right now and save the full swings for when I'm comfortable adding them in. He expects me to be doing full rounds of 18 holes long before my next appointment in two months. Take a cart so if I've had too much I don't have to walk in! Start with nine holes. Stop if the pain level rises - all practical advice.
4. Made it clear what medical procedures need premeditating for and the earliest I should schedule them. I'm looking at a dental implant and a couple of small skin biopsies but not until the 3 month mark. Nice to have that spelled out for me.
5. Disagrees I need continuing PT even though the at home PT says everyone needs it. I would prefer to wait until our extremely high Covid numbers are reduced, at the very least. Can call for a Rx if and when I make the final decision which he says is totally my call.
6. I can finally shower! Came home with that ability but the stitches brought that to a halt. Still no submersion for two more months! This bath worshipper will probably be whining about that restriction before long.
7. While I don't feel ready to golf or drive quite yet, this was a huge huge dose of confidence in my recovery. My husband and I celebrated by finally getting that CHOCOLATE prescribed by my fellow BoneSmarties! Tonight's treat will be a glass of wine since I'm off all pain killers.