13 weeks postop today, tomorrow is my 3 month anniversary. I’m working through my soft tissue issues, relieved that it doesn’t seem to be an issue with the implant. I worked out on my elliptical on Friday, kept it an easy workout, and didn’t experience a repeat of the weight bearing pain I had last week. I had PT today and my therapist could see a lot of tightness in my muscles as well as my leg wanting to twist in again. So the plan is to continue on with soft tissue work, stretches and strengthening as well as some cardio as long as I don’t overdo it and listen to my body.
Of course he can’t tell me how much is just right and how much is overdoing it, I have to figure it out for myself. Right now I’m adding things in one at a time and giving myself a day or two to evaluate how my body is responding. The worst part was having people tell me I was limping when I wasn’t aware that I was. Someone also said I looked like I was in pain, again it came as a surprise. Felt a bit depressed after.
I do still feel like my right leg is longer than the left, but they keep telling me it’s soft tissue issues making it appear that way. Getting leg length right is supposed to be one of my OS’s super powers. I don’t notice it all the time.
I continue to sleep better, I do toss about during the night, but fortunately I’m getting good quality sleep in between. Since overdoing it last week I’ve occasionally taken some OTC pain meds, but it seems to help, so I’m just going with it even though I’d prefer to be without the need for them.
So at 3 months a bit humbled and smarter, but improving.