Well....I had my 6 week follow up today and received very disappointing news. I have to continue the use of a walker for at least 3 more months. No weight bearing any more than 50% max in next two months. I go back in a month for more X-Rays and another f/u. Also I’m not to do any unnecessary walking and absolutely no exercises...not even step 1 PT!
I guess I was under the impression that my hip would heal faster than it will. Dr.Gross said it will take a long time, likely more than six months. He’s not very hopeful that left hip can be done this year. He didn’t recommend a cortisone injection because that hip is bone on bone and it won’t really help. He prescribed Vicodin for nighttime but I’m pretty sure I will vomit from it. So, I just gotta dig deep and not be depressed. I can swim, I can work full time and I can drive. Do I get a wheelchair? Is that dramatic?
Wendy