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@Cynthia777, I hope your rash clears up soon. I'm glad it's not horribly itchy, but anything nagging like that can be so irritating. Get that tuna melt, girl! :)

@Hip Hip Hooray! I am going to go back and read my thread. It's amazing how much I've already forgotten. I had somebody ask me something specific about the process just last week and I honestly couldn't remember.
When I was going through it, everything seemed so big and vital. It's interesting how time...even a little bit of it...can change our perspective.



I went to my OS today for a follow up. He is very pleased with my progress. :) He seems to always have an intern shadowing him and he told the one today that he really wishes he had taken video of me walking prior to surgery. He said the difference is truly astounding. That was great to hear.
He was happy with the progress in my gait. He encouraged me to keep going to out patient PT as he said the improvement in my strength, ROM, and flexibility is very noticeable. I was so pleased with that, especially since the first phase of PT was mostly about strengthening. I feel confident moving forward to more ROM and flexibility specific exercises now.
He said that unless I had concerns, he wouldn't need to see me back until September.
All in all, it was a really great check up and a very pleasant day! :)
 
Great to hear you had such a good follow-up appointment @DeepBreath! That must have been very enouraging that he noticed such a huge difference in your strength, flexibility, and ROM. A pre-surgery video would have been a great idea - it would be so interesting to compare the before and after. Hope you had a nice rest of your day to celebrate!:dancy:
 
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@DeepBreath - :wowspring:I am so thrilled for your wonderful OS visit! I bet you are, too! I was waiting to hear how it went for you. You are such an inspiration! You've worked so hard on your progress and it has paid off big time. Keep up the good work!

Getting ready for tomorrow. Feeling okay. :)
 
That's fantastic, @DeepBreath! I'm thrilled for you. I think it means a lot to our surgeons when we have such a good outcome. I wish that I had a pre op video, too. All of your patience and hard work are paying off...you've had such a good attitude throughout this whole thing. Wonderful news.
 
Thanks for the kind words, Hippie Friends! I was tickled pink at the great follow up.
@Hipster Girl, the whole day was lovely. Sun shining, mild temps, blue skies. My husband is on a short work trip so it was just The Boy and me yesterday evening. Out came the ciabatta bread again and I put ham, egg, and cheese on them and ran them under the broiler. We enjoyed those with home fries and slices of cold, sweet oranges. Delish! :)

@Readysetgo, it feels good to get to this stage. You will be here before you know it! You've been on my mind and in my prayers all day. *Hugs*

@Cynthia777, you described my OS perfectly. He is very patient and caring. Something had happened earlier in the day that had set the schedule back. Usually patients get in very quickly and are seen right away. The OS's nurse explained that he had needed to consult on another case which set him back timewise.
After I got in an exam room and the OS's intern had come in and asked preliminary stuff of me, I could hear my OS go into the room next to me. I couldn't hear what was being said, but I could tell the patient sounded agitated. I could also tell that the OS was taking his usual time in talking to this gentleman. He was in there for a good 40 minutes and while part of me wanted to be impatient, I remembered that he would take that long with me if I required it.
Sure enough, he came in to see me and was fully there. After the examination and discussion of it, he patiently listened to my list of questions and answered each one to my satisfaction. He's a gem. It also doesn't hurt that he's quite dreamy as well. *blush*
He looks like a middle aged Barry Bostwick. I found a picture of Barry that looks pretty much like my OS. I'll try to post it below. Yikes, I sound like a silly fan girl....:wink:

@Hip Hip Hooray! You know, I never thought of it from that angle, but you are so right. It probably does mean a lot to them. Great point!
Thank you, what you said about my attitude means a lot. Positivity sure goes a long way towards a good outcome, for sure! :)
 

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@Cynthia777, :heehee: you're the bee's knees. He really is handsome. It's funny to go in for check ups. I've noticed the female staff and patients get a bit giggly when he's around.
What really cracks me up is thinking how he has now seen me (twice!) at definitely not my best and in what would be mortifying positions had I been awake. Too funny! :rotfl:
 
Your dinner sounds delicious! I think about things a lot from the surgeon's perspective. Maybe because I taught yoga for so many years. It takes a lot of energy and patience to deal with people who are in pain all day. I know that when I went in for my six week post op appt. my surgeon told me, "It's nice to see someone who's happy with their surgery. That was the first time I realized that he probably has to deal with complaints and blame. I feel like we are so much a part of the equation when it comes to healing. It's such a delicate balance to strengthen the muscles yet not overdo.

How nice to have a surgeon who is so handsome. I love my surgeon, too. He's such a sweet, sensitive man. My mother used to always fall in love with her doctors, and I made fun of her. Now I understand. You can't put a price on how this surgery changes your life. I'm really happy for you. You have been smart and diligent throughout your recovery.
 
@Hipster Girl, I know, right? Hmm...what could I go in for? :wink:

@Hip Hip Hooray! Oh yes, I am sure surgeons hear a lot of complaining. Folks who don't feel well can be a cranky bunch. That has to wear on a medical professional.
I had heard of people who 'crush' on their doctors but had never experienced it before. Then again I'd never had somebody take away the hideous constant pain I was exeriencing. The fact that he's a hunka-hunka is just frosting on the cake. :heehee:
 
Howdy fellow hippies! :) I hope you all are enjoying this lovely Friday.
We have had quite a run of very warm weather the past few days. It was in the 30's last week at this time and today it is in the 80's!
The Boy and I took advantage of his early release day and ran some errands and had lunch. I had the nicest, 'serendipity' experience and wanted to share it.
Part of my husband's job is to go around to other army bases and see how their organizations are run. Next week he will be going to TX, where, as luck would have it, two of our dear friends are currently stationed. He will be staying with them (lucky duck!).
I wanted to send something with him for my sweet friend, Tonya. She is my 'battle buddy' and we have gone through many experiences together. We were neighbors for a couple of years in Germany and she loves all things 'gnomes' (which are very big in Germany). You know you've made her very short list of good friends if she gifts you with one of her gnome dish towels that she got at a German estate sale. I am the proud recipient of one of those towels. :)
I wanted to find something unique for her, so Boy and I went to a little antique shop here in town. We enjoyed looking at the interesting things on display and I saw a couple of 'maybes' for my friend's gift.
Then, as we were looking in the glass cabinets at the smaller items...there it was: the most darling little inch and a half tall, solid pewter gnome with an adorable mischievous expression on its face. It is absolutely the perfect gift for her. Color me happy! :)

On the hip front, I have been taking it a bit easy this week, including not attending PT and just walking for my exercising. My OS thought that perhaps I was making my bursa cranky from the symptoms I described on Monday (area on the side of my hip around the bottom of my incision feeling a bit numb and stiff) and suggested I back off a bit, rest, and ice it. It does feel better now. I'm scheduled to go back to PT next Tuesday and will discuss this with my therapist and see what she recommends. I definitely want to keep up with PT as it has helped so much, but wonder if some of the new exercises I've been doing (4 in the last week and a half) are helping to make my bursa unhappy. We'll see. :)
I hope you all enjoy your weekend and are feeling good! :flwrysmile:
 
Would love to see a pic of your little gnome friend! :)

I'm wondering if you should just back off of the new exercises she's given you and add in one at a time? This way you could see if one exercise in particular is giving you fits. Just a thought.

Btw....:goodpost:
 
@Cynthia777, that is a fabulous idea, friend. I am going to suggest that to my PT. It makes perfect sense. I was not having this problem to this extent prior to the new exercises. A bit of stiffness once in awhile, but nothing like it got to be last week. Thank you! :)
**Sent you a pic of the gnome. For some reason I can't post pics from my phone on here any more. :chinstroke:
 
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@DeepBreath the gnome sound like the perfect gift for your friend....what a great find, I am sure she is going to love it! It is always such a great feeling to find the perfect gift for someone that you know they will enjoy.:SUNsmile:

I'm glad your hip is feeling better after taking a short break from the PT and just resting, icing, and walking. It sounds like you have such a great PT so I am sure they will work with you to try to find out what was causing the bursa issues.
I hope you have a great weekend and are enjoying the much warmer Spring-like temps! :flwrysmile:
 
Hi @DeepBreath, I love those gnomes. When we were on tour,our wardrobe mistress bought a whole bunch of them to take back to her home in LA. They are really cute. I'm glad to hear that backing off the PT helped. It's such a delicate balance, exercising these hips. You can't go wrong with resting and icing. It's good that you listen to your body, and don't overdo it. Enjoy that beautiful weather!
 
@Hipster Girl, thank you for the good thoughts, friend. :) I keep reminding myself that this is a process and I am so much better off now than I was just a few months ago.
Do you have just one more week at work? I am thinking of you and sending good vibes as the time winds down. :flwrysmile:

@Hip Hip Hooray! the gnomes are definitely easy to find in Germany. :)
Boy, you are so right about the delicate balance. It's not wise to exercise too much or to do the 'wrong' kind, but you sure don't want to not exercise because that brings up a whole new host of stiffness and other things.
Time and patience...that's what I keep telling myself.

I hope all my hippie buddies have a terrific weekend! :)
 
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